RNFA course 1 period Quiz 2023 Questions and Answers
(Verified Answers)
Select from the following a medication that is used for PONV and has the
potential to prolong the QT interval
a) droperidol
b) dolasteran
c) prochlorperazine
d) scopolamine patch
A) droperidol
Allergic reactions to latex range from skin disease to asthma and anaphylaxis
that can result in chronic illness, disability, career loss, hardship and death. What
types of signs and symptoms would be indicative of an allergic contact dermatitis
response to contact with natural rubber latex
Pruritus, edema, erythema, and vesicles that develop 6 to 48 hours after exposure
The strength layer of the skin is found in the
Dermis
Two monitoring techniques used by anesthesia that have improved morbidity and
mortality include:
Pulse ox and capnography
Jacob Sutzkever is a 62 year old man who had surgery 6 days ago for a ruptured
diverticulum. He is back in the OR for a debridement and washout. Jacobs fever
has subsided and the drainage is clear. The surgeon will continue with wet to dry
dressings and schedules Jacob to return to the OR in 3 days for:
Delayed primary sutured closure
Which of the following is not an advantage to the use of silk suture
Memory
The stapler designed to close the end of a hollow organ is called
EEA
Which anesthetic agent could not be given if an IV-only anesthesia plan was
employed
Desflurane
The process of decontamination should initially begin at what point?
Completion of the surgical procedure
Which statement about surgical dressings is true
A) surgical dressing maintain tension on the suture line to prevent dehiscence
B) surgical dressings cushion and protect the wound from trauma and gross
contamination and absorb drainage
C) surgical dressings protect surrounding drapes, linen and clothing from
contamination
D) surgical dressings cover the wound to maintain moisture to promote
granulation
B) surgical dressings cushion and protect the wound from trauma and gross
contamination and absorb drainage
, Risk factors for PONV should be assessed preoperatively. Which of the following
is a risk factor for PONV.
Female gender
Guidelines from the WHO focus on which of the following in the prevention of
SSI's?
Use of antibiotics
The death of microorganisms occurs in stream sterilization as a result of which
process?
Denaturation and coagulation of enzyme proteins
Laparoscopic procedures that emerge toy convert to open procedures place the
patient at risk for unintentional retained foreign objects (RFO). What new and
evolving risk reduction strategy could prevent RFO's and frustrating, time
consuming miscount adventures at the end of these procedures?
Replacing or tagging sponges and laparotomy instruments with RFID chips
The name of the fascia that separates the anterior rectum from the vagina in
females is called the:
Rectovaginal fascia
The area between the surgeon and the scrub person designed for passing sharps
safely is referred to as the:
Neutral zone
The new general surgery fellow placed the three rep at ports for the laparoscopic
appendectomy. The procedure was completed without incident; however, on
postoperative day 1, the patient demonstrated signs and symptoms of sepsis.
What might have been the unusual occurrence that could have resulted in patient
sepsis.
Inadvertent trocar puncture through the bowel on insertion.
The patient stated that her mouth, lips, and tongue were numb and prickly feeling
and she had a metallic taste after receiving local anesthesia for a procedure. The
anesthesia provider suspected that the patient had————and responded by
———-.
A toxic overdose of local anesthetic; monitoring and increasing the flow rate of IV saline
Which of the following medications is a specific depolarizinf muscle relaxant than
can produce generalized fasciculations?
Succinylcholine
Sara was positioned, prepped and draped following general endotracheal
anesthesia induction. The team assembled around Sara and the sterile field to
perform the time out as described in the WHO surgical checklist. Successful
employment of the time out can only be ensured when:
The entire team stops and focuses attention together.
Which member of the surgical team can be held liable in litigation for retained
foreign bodies
The entire team
Which statement best explains the mechanism of action of general anesthetic
agents?
Inhibition of synaptic transmission of nerve impulses
(Verified Answers)
Select from the following a medication that is used for PONV and has the
potential to prolong the QT interval
a) droperidol
b) dolasteran
c) prochlorperazine
d) scopolamine patch
A) droperidol
Allergic reactions to latex range from skin disease to asthma and anaphylaxis
that can result in chronic illness, disability, career loss, hardship and death. What
types of signs and symptoms would be indicative of an allergic contact dermatitis
response to contact with natural rubber latex
Pruritus, edema, erythema, and vesicles that develop 6 to 48 hours after exposure
The strength layer of the skin is found in the
Dermis
Two monitoring techniques used by anesthesia that have improved morbidity and
mortality include:
Pulse ox and capnography
Jacob Sutzkever is a 62 year old man who had surgery 6 days ago for a ruptured
diverticulum. He is back in the OR for a debridement and washout. Jacobs fever
has subsided and the drainage is clear. The surgeon will continue with wet to dry
dressings and schedules Jacob to return to the OR in 3 days for:
Delayed primary sutured closure
Which of the following is not an advantage to the use of silk suture
Memory
The stapler designed to close the end of a hollow organ is called
EEA
Which anesthetic agent could not be given if an IV-only anesthesia plan was
employed
Desflurane
The process of decontamination should initially begin at what point?
Completion of the surgical procedure
Which statement about surgical dressings is true
A) surgical dressing maintain tension on the suture line to prevent dehiscence
B) surgical dressings cushion and protect the wound from trauma and gross
contamination and absorb drainage
C) surgical dressings protect surrounding drapes, linen and clothing from
contamination
D) surgical dressings cover the wound to maintain moisture to promote
granulation
B) surgical dressings cushion and protect the wound from trauma and gross
contamination and absorb drainage
, Risk factors for PONV should be assessed preoperatively. Which of the following
is a risk factor for PONV.
Female gender
Guidelines from the WHO focus on which of the following in the prevention of
SSI's?
Use of antibiotics
The death of microorganisms occurs in stream sterilization as a result of which
process?
Denaturation and coagulation of enzyme proteins
Laparoscopic procedures that emerge toy convert to open procedures place the
patient at risk for unintentional retained foreign objects (RFO). What new and
evolving risk reduction strategy could prevent RFO's and frustrating, time
consuming miscount adventures at the end of these procedures?
Replacing or tagging sponges and laparotomy instruments with RFID chips
The name of the fascia that separates the anterior rectum from the vagina in
females is called the:
Rectovaginal fascia
The area between the surgeon and the scrub person designed for passing sharps
safely is referred to as the:
Neutral zone
The new general surgery fellow placed the three rep at ports for the laparoscopic
appendectomy. The procedure was completed without incident; however, on
postoperative day 1, the patient demonstrated signs and symptoms of sepsis.
What might have been the unusual occurrence that could have resulted in patient
sepsis.
Inadvertent trocar puncture through the bowel on insertion.
The patient stated that her mouth, lips, and tongue were numb and prickly feeling
and she had a metallic taste after receiving local anesthesia for a procedure. The
anesthesia provider suspected that the patient had————and responded by
———-.
A toxic overdose of local anesthetic; monitoring and increasing the flow rate of IV saline
Which of the following medications is a specific depolarizinf muscle relaxant than
can produce generalized fasciculations?
Succinylcholine
Sara was positioned, prepped and draped following general endotracheal
anesthesia induction. The team assembled around Sara and the sterile field to
perform the time out as described in the WHO surgical checklist. Successful
employment of the time out can only be ensured when:
The entire team stops and focuses attention together.
Which member of the surgical team can be held liable in litigation for retained
foreign bodies
The entire team
Which statement best explains the mechanism of action of general anesthetic
agents?
Inhibition of synaptic transmission of nerve impulses
