NIFA FINAL EXAM WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS 2023- GRADED A
peripheral nerve block for ankle ORIF would complain if which symptom - Correct
Answer-metallic taste in mouth
positioning arms correctly to avoid pressure on the elbow to prevent - Correct Answer-
ulnar nerve injury
positioning device for bariatric patients prior to intubation - Correct Answer-upper body
ramp
depolarizing muscle relaxant that produces generalized fasciculations - Correct Answer-
succinylcholine
hemostatic device offers rapid and secure method of clamping, metal and MRI
compatible - Correct Answer-ligating clip
positioning device for head cases - Correct Answer-mayfield head positioner
suture permanently attached at the end of the needle referred to as - Correct Answer-
swaged
overpressurization can lead to - Correct Answer-hypercarbaria
most commonly used local anesthetic - Correct Answer-lidocaine
double gloving - Correct Answer-the american college of surgeons endorses double
gloving for all surgery and invasive procedures
anesthesia that lets patients maintain their own airway and be easily aroused from sleep
- Correct Answer-moderate sedation / analgesia
who requires two patient identifiers on specimen labels - Correct Answer-JCO
factor with high influence on wound healing that the surgical team can control - Correct
Answer-tissue handling
patient at highest risk for hypothermia in perianesthesia phase - Correct Answer-3 week
old neonate for cardiac anomaly
suture best suited for intestinal anastomosis - Correct Answer-vicryl
,trailing a new insuflation system, over-pressurization leads to - Correct Answer-
hypercarbia
process of decontamination begins when - Correct Answer-at completion of the surgical
procedure
which injury is NOT related to a patient being placed in the lateral position - Correct
Answer-compression of abdominal cavity
primary substance found in epidermis that protects body from fluid loss and invasion of
pathogens - Correct Answer-keratin
correct statement regarding closed gloving - Correct Answer-closed gloving can only be
used for initial gloving
what measure can be taken to prevent aspiration based on patient's history - Correct
Answer-cricoid pressure during induction
on factor that describes high incidence of musculoskeletal disorders among surgical
techs and nurses - Correct Answer-the cumulative effect of repeated patient handling
events q
allergic contact dermatitis with natural rubber latex - Correct Answer-puritis, edema,
erythema and visicles 6-48 hours after exposure
patient reports latex allergy, carries epi pen and beta-agonist inhaler - Correct Answer-
true latex allergy
191.18 kg patient scheduled for surgery; interventions to enhance patient safety -
Correct Answer-use of an OR bed to accommodate patient weight and size
risk reduction strategy to reduce sharps injury - Correct Answer-passing sharp items
using neutral / hands free techniques instead of passing hand to hand
self retaining retractor for large patient - Correct Answer-bookwalter
silk loses tensile strength after what period of time - Correct Answer-1 year
physical characteristic of suture - Correct Answer-knot strength
appropriate steps to remove sterile gown - Correct Answer-wipe gloves clean, untie side
of gown, grasp gown at one shoulder seam
practice for sponge, sharp, and instrument counts follows: - Correct Answer-institutional
policy
,laparoscopic trocars placed by resident; unusual occurance that could lead to sepsis -
Correct Answer-inadvertent trocar puncture through bowel on insertion
risk factor for PONV - Correct Answer-FEMALE GENDER
source of radiation in OR - Correct Answer-C arm
ideal suture material is one that has handling characteristics such as - Correct Answer-
pliability
NOT a characteristic of silk suture - Correct Answer-memory
risk reduction strategy to reduce RSI - Correct Answer-replacing or tagging sponges
and laparotomy instruments with RFID chips
skin injuries related to shearing occur when the patient is in what position - Correct
Answer-trendelenburg
intracorporeal suture technique uses suture tying process analogous to - Correct
Answer-instrument tying
health professionals should employ which strategy to reduce risk of allergic reaction to
latex - Correct Answer-use powder free gloves that have low levels of protein and
chemical allergens
patient right regarding consent - Correct Answer-right to informed consent
patient has numb and tingly mouth, lips and tongue, and metallic taste after peripheral
nerve block - Correct Answer-a toxic overdose to local anesthetic, monitoring and
increasing flow rate in IV saline
select the intervention that is an engineered control factor to protect patient from
hypothermia - Correct Answer-set ambient room temp between 68-73
CO2 gas is used to insufflate to: - Correct Answer-9 L/min, 14-16 mm Hg
treatment for LAST includes - Correct Answer-lipids
correct order of removal for soiled sterile attire - Correct Answer-gown, gloves, mask
sponge counts should be performed - Correct Answer-before the procedure, before
closure of each body cavity, before wound closure, at skin closure
suture that helps eliminate tension of primary suture line - Correct Answer-retention
, tensile strength of lactic and glycolic acid polymers is sufficient for how many weeks -
Correct Answer-2-3
concern with large doses of ketamine - Correct Answer-respiratory depression
patient having cardiac surgery, consider all of the following except: - Correct Answer-
RBCcount?
there are blank main coronary arteries which originate in the blank - Correct Answer-2,
sinuses of valsalva
most stable and rigid fixation of a fracture - Correct Answer-locked plating system
NOT included in the retroperitoneal space - Correct Answer-spleen
filtering mechanism if located in which region of the kidney - Correct Answer-renal
cortex ?
damage to cranial nerve VII - Correct Answer-drooping of the corned of the mouth
which lab values are indicative of acute pancreatitis resulting from blockage in the
ampulla of vater - Correct Answer-amylase, lipase
absolute contraindication for a cholecystectomy is - Correct Answer-uncontrolled
coagulopathy
ductal ectasia is difficult to distinguish from cancer because it presents with - Correct
Answer-a hard irregular mass, nipple discharge, and enlarged axillary nodes
wound classification for breast surgery - Correct Answer-clean
correct path of cardiac conduction system - Correct Answer-SA, AV< bundle of his,
purkinjie fibers
branch of the left main coronary artery - Correct Answer-circumflex coronary artery
patient with CVI is not often treated surgically because - Correct Answer-CVI is not life
threatening or limb threatening
venous structure that prevents blood backflow - Correct Answer-semilunar intimal folds
communication with anesthesia in cases involving facial nerves - Correct Answer-
muscle relaxants, paralytic agents, and some local anesthetics must be avoided
primary function of three thyroid hormones - Correct Answer-regulate energy
metabolism
CORRECT ANSWERS 2023- GRADED A
peripheral nerve block for ankle ORIF would complain if which symptom - Correct
Answer-metallic taste in mouth
positioning arms correctly to avoid pressure on the elbow to prevent - Correct Answer-
ulnar nerve injury
positioning device for bariatric patients prior to intubation - Correct Answer-upper body
ramp
depolarizing muscle relaxant that produces generalized fasciculations - Correct Answer-
succinylcholine
hemostatic device offers rapid and secure method of clamping, metal and MRI
compatible - Correct Answer-ligating clip
positioning device for head cases - Correct Answer-mayfield head positioner
suture permanently attached at the end of the needle referred to as - Correct Answer-
swaged
overpressurization can lead to - Correct Answer-hypercarbaria
most commonly used local anesthetic - Correct Answer-lidocaine
double gloving - Correct Answer-the american college of surgeons endorses double
gloving for all surgery and invasive procedures
anesthesia that lets patients maintain their own airway and be easily aroused from sleep
- Correct Answer-moderate sedation / analgesia
who requires two patient identifiers on specimen labels - Correct Answer-JCO
factor with high influence on wound healing that the surgical team can control - Correct
Answer-tissue handling
patient at highest risk for hypothermia in perianesthesia phase - Correct Answer-3 week
old neonate for cardiac anomaly
suture best suited for intestinal anastomosis - Correct Answer-vicryl
,trailing a new insuflation system, over-pressurization leads to - Correct Answer-
hypercarbia
process of decontamination begins when - Correct Answer-at completion of the surgical
procedure
which injury is NOT related to a patient being placed in the lateral position - Correct
Answer-compression of abdominal cavity
primary substance found in epidermis that protects body from fluid loss and invasion of
pathogens - Correct Answer-keratin
correct statement regarding closed gloving - Correct Answer-closed gloving can only be
used for initial gloving
what measure can be taken to prevent aspiration based on patient's history - Correct
Answer-cricoid pressure during induction
on factor that describes high incidence of musculoskeletal disorders among surgical
techs and nurses - Correct Answer-the cumulative effect of repeated patient handling
events q
allergic contact dermatitis with natural rubber latex - Correct Answer-puritis, edema,
erythema and visicles 6-48 hours after exposure
patient reports latex allergy, carries epi pen and beta-agonist inhaler - Correct Answer-
true latex allergy
191.18 kg patient scheduled for surgery; interventions to enhance patient safety -
Correct Answer-use of an OR bed to accommodate patient weight and size
risk reduction strategy to reduce sharps injury - Correct Answer-passing sharp items
using neutral / hands free techniques instead of passing hand to hand
self retaining retractor for large patient - Correct Answer-bookwalter
silk loses tensile strength after what period of time - Correct Answer-1 year
physical characteristic of suture - Correct Answer-knot strength
appropriate steps to remove sterile gown - Correct Answer-wipe gloves clean, untie side
of gown, grasp gown at one shoulder seam
practice for sponge, sharp, and instrument counts follows: - Correct Answer-institutional
policy
,laparoscopic trocars placed by resident; unusual occurance that could lead to sepsis -
Correct Answer-inadvertent trocar puncture through bowel on insertion
risk factor for PONV - Correct Answer-FEMALE GENDER
source of radiation in OR - Correct Answer-C arm
ideal suture material is one that has handling characteristics such as - Correct Answer-
pliability
NOT a characteristic of silk suture - Correct Answer-memory
risk reduction strategy to reduce RSI - Correct Answer-replacing or tagging sponges
and laparotomy instruments with RFID chips
skin injuries related to shearing occur when the patient is in what position - Correct
Answer-trendelenburg
intracorporeal suture technique uses suture tying process analogous to - Correct
Answer-instrument tying
health professionals should employ which strategy to reduce risk of allergic reaction to
latex - Correct Answer-use powder free gloves that have low levels of protein and
chemical allergens
patient right regarding consent - Correct Answer-right to informed consent
patient has numb and tingly mouth, lips and tongue, and metallic taste after peripheral
nerve block - Correct Answer-a toxic overdose to local anesthetic, monitoring and
increasing flow rate in IV saline
select the intervention that is an engineered control factor to protect patient from
hypothermia - Correct Answer-set ambient room temp between 68-73
CO2 gas is used to insufflate to: - Correct Answer-9 L/min, 14-16 mm Hg
treatment for LAST includes - Correct Answer-lipids
correct order of removal for soiled sterile attire - Correct Answer-gown, gloves, mask
sponge counts should be performed - Correct Answer-before the procedure, before
closure of each body cavity, before wound closure, at skin closure
suture that helps eliminate tension of primary suture line - Correct Answer-retention
, tensile strength of lactic and glycolic acid polymers is sufficient for how many weeks -
Correct Answer-2-3
concern with large doses of ketamine - Correct Answer-respiratory depression
patient having cardiac surgery, consider all of the following except: - Correct Answer-
RBCcount?
there are blank main coronary arteries which originate in the blank - Correct Answer-2,
sinuses of valsalva
most stable and rigid fixation of a fracture - Correct Answer-locked plating system
NOT included in the retroperitoneal space - Correct Answer-spleen
filtering mechanism if located in which region of the kidney - Correct Answer-renal
cortex ?
damage to cranial nerve VII - Correct Answer-drooping of the corned of the mouth
which lab values are indicative of acute pancreatitis resulting from blockage in the
ampulla of vater - Correct Answer-amylase, lipase
absolute contraindication for a cholecystectomy is - Correct Answer-uncontrolled
coagulopathy
ductal ectasia is difficult to distinguish from cancer because it presents with - Correct
Answer-a hard irregular mass, nipple discharge, and enlarged axillary nodes
wound classification for breast surgery - Correct Answer-clean
correct path of cardiac conduction system - Correct Answer-SA, AV< bundle of his,
purkinjie fibers
branch of the left main coronary artery - Correct Answer-circumflex coronary artery
patient with CVI is not often treated surgically because - Correct Answer-CVI is not life
threatening or limb threatening
venous structure that prevents blood backflow - Correct Answer-semilunar intimal folds
communication with anesthesia in cases involving facial nerves - Correct Answer-
muscle relaxants, paralytic agents, and some local anesthetics must be avoided
primary function of three thyroid hormones - Correct Answer-regulate energy
metabolism
