NIFA study guide 2023 with complete solution
The nerve supply for the female pelvis comes from the autonomic nerves that enter the
pelvis through the
Superior hypogastric plexus
Which of the following is an important statement regarding the prevention of
degenerative orthopedic conditions
Weight-bearing activities and joint movement prevent cartilage from becoming thin or
damaged
The cerebellar tentorium supports which structures of the cerebral hemispheres
Temporal lobe
the surgeon makes an incision through which of the following to access the cremaster
muscle, inguinal canal, and cord structures
External oblique muscle
a physical barrier used in the prevention of adhesions that can take up to 2 weeks to
absorb
Interseed
Tissue reaction characteristics that need considered when choosing suture include
Absorption
The diagnostic test that is performed to differentiate between acute and chronic
thrombosis
Digital subtraction angiography
Morbidity and mortality may be greater with penetrating trauma because identification of
injuries may be more difficult when injuries are less obvious. In the case of an adult
victim with a low-velocity, low-caliber gunshot wound, at far range, of the anterior left
quadrant of the lower abdomen, what is the MOI and description of the possible injuries
enetrating; small entrance wound, puncture of the anterior wall of the sigmoid colon, no
disruption of vessels, and bullet not found in pelvis
With injury to the brain, swelling may occur quickly, requiring aggressive decisions to
manage increasing intracranial pressure (ICP). What is an appropriate diuretic
medication to give and what nursing actions would be indicated for an older adult
patient with traumatic brain injury, increased ICP, and a history of congestive heart
failure (CHF)
Furosemide (Lasix) 20-80 mg IV; monitor for hypotension and note extent of diuresis
Because herbal products are so readily available and have such widespread media
attention, many people think that they can safely self-medicate. Why should the public
be aware and educated about dietary supplements and potential harmful effects
Unknown substances may be present in these products.
a possible benefit to the paramedian incision
decreased risk for hernia
An example of an indication for liver transplantation would be
primary hepatic cancer
he largest part of the mammary gland rests on the
Pectoralis major muscle and serratus anterior
During ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement,
The unit is soaked in NS & antibiotic solution, never lubricated.
, Patients with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) are not typically treated surgically as
often as patients with arterial disease because:
CVI is not life-threatening or limb-threatening
35% of the refractive power of the eye is credited to which part of the eye
Lens
Oculocardiac reflex (OCR) is an intraoperative emergency that can occur during eye
surgery. Select the definition of the response and contributing factor(s)
Trigeminal-vagal response caused by pressure on the globe or retrobulbar block
The perioperative nurse must be prepared for which additional procedure when head
and neck surgery is performed?
Tracheostomy
The perioperative nurse preparing for a procedure where STSGs will be taken to cover
several large burn areas will need to have available:
sterile mineral oil, tongue blades, and a mesher dermatome
the correct term to describe the inward turning of one or both eyes
Esotropia
The nerve supply for the female pelvis comes from the autonomic nerves that enter the
pelvis through the
Superior hypogastric plexus
which surgical approach reduces the morbidity and mortality in removal of an acoustic
tumor
Translabyrinthine approach
Pt with hepatobiliary disease, The perioperative nurse, during the preoperative
assessment, questions and examines the patient for signs and symptoms of jaundice,
petechiae, and lethargy and:
review chart for bleeding and coagulation times and the platelet count.
The external ear canal lining
reduces bacterial levels in the outer ear
Miotics and mydriatics produce opposite effects on the pupil of the eye. Select the most
appropriate statement about miotic and mydriatic drugs
Mydriatic drugs, such as phenylephrine, dilate the pupil.
Vascular access in pediatric patients may be established intraoperatively for short-term
(weeks) or long-term (months, years) use
Central venous line
What is the term for the bloodless plane that contains loose areolar tissue and permits
mobility of the scalp
Subgaleal space
Pericardial tamponade includes which of the following signs or symptoms
Narrow pulse pressure
Which statement regarding level III and level IV trauma centers best describes the
difference between the two types of centers
A level III trauma center provides advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), surgery,
stabilization, and transfer, while a level IV only provides ACLS services before
immediate transfer to a higher level center
A percutaneous method of instituting femoral vein-femoral artery cardiopulmonary
bypass (CPB) can be used for minimally invasive (or conventional open) procedures
The nerve supply for the female pelvis comes from the autonomic nerves that enter the
pelvis through the
Superior hypogastric plexus
Which of the following is an important statement regarding the prevention of
degenerative orthopedic conditions
Weight-bearing activities and joint movement prevent cartilage from becoming thin or
damaged
The cerebellar tentorium supports which structures of the cerebral hemispheres
Temporal lobe
the surgeon makes an incision through which of the following to access the cremaster
muscle, inguinal canal, and cord structures
External oblique muscle
a physical barrier used in the prevention of adhesions that can take up to 2 weeks to
absorb
Interseed
Tissue reaction characteristics that need considered when choosing suture include
Absorption
The diagnostic test that is performed to differentiate between acute and chronic
thrombosis
Digital subtraction angiography
Morbidity and mortality may be greater with penetrating trauma because identification of
injuries may be more difficult when injuries are less obvious. In the case of an adult
victim with a low-velocity, low-caliber gunshot wound, at far range, of the anterior left
quadrant of the lower abdomen, what is the MOI and description of the possible injuries
enetrating; small entrance wound, puncture of the anterior wall of the sigmoid colon, no
disruption of vessels, and bullet not found in pelvis
With injury to the brain, swelling may occur quickly, requiring aggressive decisions to
manage increasing intracranial pressure (ICP). What is an appropriate diuretic
medication to give and what nursing actions would be indicated for an older adult
patient with traumatic brain injury, increased ICP, and a history of congestive heart
failure (CHF)
Furosemide (Lasix) 20-80 mg IV; monitor for hypotension and note extent of diuresis
Because herbal products are so readily available and have such widespread media
attention, many people think that they can safely self-medicate. Why should the public
be aware and educated about dietary supplements and potential harmful effects
Unknown substances may be present in these products.
a possible benefit to the paramedian incision
decreased risk for hernia
An example of an indication for liver transplantation would be
primary hepatic cancer
he largest part of the mammary gland rests on the
Pectoralis major muscle and serratus anterior
During ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement,
The unit is soaked in NS & antibiotic solution, never lubricated.
, Patients with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) are not typically treated surgically as
often as patients with arterial disease because:
CVI is not life-threatening or limb-threatening
35% of the refractive power of the eye is credited to which part of the eye
Lens
Oculocardiac reflex (OCR) is an intraoperative emergency that can occur during eye
surgery. Select the definition of the response and contributing factor(s)
Trigeminal-vagal response caused by pressure on the globe or retrobulbar block
The perioperative nurse must be prepared for which additional procedure when head
and neck surgery is performed?
Tracheostomy
The perioperative nurse preparing for a procedure where STSGs will be taken to cover
several large burn areas will need to have available:
sterile mineral oil, tongue blades, and a mesher dermatome
the correct term to describe the inward turning of one or both eyes
Esotropia
The nerve supply for the female pelvis comes from the autonomic nerves that enter the
pelvis through the
Superior hypogastric plexus
which surgical approach reduces the morbidity and mortality in removal of an acoustic
tumor
Translabyrinthine approach
Pt with hepatobiliary disease, The perioperative nurse, during the preoperative
assessment, questions and examines the patient for signs and symptoms of jaundice,
petechiae, and lethargy and:
review chart for bleeding and coagulation times and the platelet count.
The external ear canal lining
reduces bacterial levels in the outer ear
Miotics and mydriatics produce opposite effects on the pupil of the eye. Select the most
appropriate statement about miotic and mydriatic drugs
Mydriatic drugs, such as phenylephrine, dilate the pupil.
Vascular access in pediatric patients may be established intraoperatively for short-term
(weeks) or long-term (months, years) use
Central venous line
What is the term for the bloodless plane that contains loose areolar tissue and permits
mobility of the scalp
Subgaleal space
Pericardial tamponade includes which of the following signs or symptoms
Narrow pulse pressure
Which statement regarding level III and level IV trauma centers best describes the
difference between the two types of centers
A level III trauma center provides advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), surgery,
stabilization, and transfer, while a level IV only provides ACLS services before
immediate transfer to a higher level center
A percutaneous method of instituting femoral vein-femoral artery cardiopulmonary
bypass (CPB) can be used for minimally invasive (or conventional open) procedures
