RNFA Final Exam (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Qs & As|
100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)
Which of the following is not a characteristic of silk suture? a. Soft
b. handling ability
c. knot security
d. memory - ANSWERmemory
It is important to assess pressure points when positioning a patient prone. Which of
the following are included in this assessment to prevent pressure injury? -
ANSWERgenitals, knees, toes, and eyes
Which of the following needles are most likely to be chosen for skin closure? -
ANSWERreverse cutting
Which of the following absorbable suture has the best tensile strength? -
ANSWERPolydioxanone
A stitch that is placed and tied before placing another stitch is called _____. -
ANSWERinterrupted
Albert Janson, a 325-pound patient, is scheduled for a 6-hour abdominal surgery.
While assessing Mr. Jennings in the preoperative holding area, the perioperative
nurse is concerned about the risk for pressure injury because of the weight of the
patient's body pressing against the surface of the OR bed for a long surgery. Which
of the following factors might the RNFA recognize as having the potential to produce
pressure? - ANSWERa self-retaining retractor post clamped to the OR bed rail and
tightened against the patient's side
From the following, choose the type of anesthesia that will allow patients to tolerate
potentially uncomfortable procedures while maintaining their own airway and be
easily aroused from light sleep. - ANSWERmoderate sedation
To protect the forearms, hands, and clothing from contacting bacteria on the outside
of the used gown and gloves, members of the scrubbed surgical team should use the
following procedure to remove soiled gowns and gloves. Which choice lists the
appropriate first 3 steps in the removal of the sterile gown? - ANSWERWipe gloves
clean, untie side gown closure, grasp gown at one shoulder seam
From the following, choose the correct statement regarding closed gloving. -
ANSWERclosed gloving only for initial gowning
While Fowler's position offers the best respiratory excursion for the patient, the
patient is at higher risk for _______ because of dependent pooling in the hips and
legs. - ANSWERVenous thrombosis
, Proper care and handling of surgical specimens is imperative for correct diagnosis,
treatment, and prognosis planning of the patient. Select the response that best
reflects correct specimen care and handling. - ANSWERavoid placing specimen in
formalin
The intracorporeal suture technique uses the suture-tying process analogous to the:
- ANSWERinstrument tie
High-pressure insufflation rates can cause overpressurization of the intra-abdominal
cavity. This overpressurization can lead to which of the following? -
ANSWERhypercarbaria
Which statement best explains the mechanism of action of general anesthetic
agents? - ANSWERinhibition of synaptic transmission of nerve impulse
Which statement about surgical dressings is true? - ANSWERSurgical dressings
cushion and protect the wound from trauma and gross contamination, and absorb
drainage
The surgeon used the ESU in monopolar mode to cut and coagulate through the
subcutaneous tissue on opening the abdomen during a bariatric bypass procedure.
As she began to proceed through the muscle and fascia layer, she asked the
circulating nurse to increase the cut and coagulation modes on the ESU. What
measure could the scrub person take to enhance energy delivery? - ANSWERClean
the charred tissue from the active electrode blade
Which of the following is correct regarding the chromium salt coating on surgical gut
suture? - ANSWERShould be rinsed from the suture before use in eye cases
Successful employment of the time-out can only be ensured when: - ANSWERthe
entire team stops and focuses attention together
A 19-year-old male received an intravenous peripheral nerve block for an ORIF of an
ankle fracture. The anesthesia provider injected a distal dorsal vein of the patient's
right foot with 2% lidocaine, after placing a single cuffed pneumatic tourniquet
around the upper thigh. The surgeon noticed that the cuff seemed to be deflating
and anticipated that the patient would initially complain of which of the following? -
ANSWERmetallic taste in mouth
Which of the following patients would be most likely to have a latex allergy? -
ANSWERspina bifida patient
In several studies, it was determined that the risk of contamination and subsequent
infection to the wearer can be reduced by wearing two pairs of sterile surgical
gloves, as opposed to wearing one pair. Select the correct statement that refers to
double gloving in terms of a best practice. - ANSWERThe American College of
Surgeons endorses double gloving for all surgery and invasive procedures.
100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)
Which of the following is not a characteristic of silk suture? a. Soft
b. handling ability
c. knot security
d. memory - ANSWERmemory
It is important to assess pressure points when positioning a patient prone. Which of
the following are included in this assessment to prevent pressure injury? -
ANSWERgenitals, knees, toes, and eyes
Which of the following needles are most likely to be chosen for skin closure? -
ANSWERreverse cutting
Which of the following absorbable suture has the best tensile strength? -
ANSWERPolydioxanone
A stitch that is placed and tied before placing another stitch is called _____. -
ANSWERinterrupted
Albert Janson, a 325-pound patient, is scheduled for a 6-hour abdominal surgery.
While assessing Mr. Jennings in the preoperative holding area, the perioperative
nurse is concerned about the risk for pressure injury because of the weight of the
patient's body pressing against the surface of the OR bed for a long surgery. Which
of the following factors might the RNFA recognize as having the potential to produce
pressure? - ANSWERa self-retaining retractor post clamped to the OR bed rail and
tightened against the patient's side
From the following, choose the type of anesthesia that will allow patients to tolerate
potentially uncomfortable procedures while maintaining their own airway and be
easily aroused from light sleep. - ANSWERmoderate sedation
To protect the forearms, hands, and clothing from contacting bacteria on the outside
of the used gown and gloves, members of the scrubbed surgical team should use the
following procedure to remove soiled gowns and gloves. Which choice lists the
appropriate first 3 steps in the removal of the sterile gown? - ANSWERWipe gloves
clean, untie side gown closure, grasp gown at one shoulder seam
From the following, choose the correct statement regarding closed gloving. -
ANSWERclosed gloving only for initial gowning
While Fowler's position offers the best respiratory excursion for the patient, the
patient is at higher risk for _______ because of dependent pooling in the hips and
legs. - ANSWERVenous thrombosis
, Proper care and handling of surgical specimens is imperative for correct diagnosis,
treatment, and prognosis planning of the patient. Select the response that best
reflects correct specimen care and handling. - ANSWERavoid placing specimen in
formalin
The intracorporeal suture technique uses the suture-tying process analogous to the:
- ANSWERinstrument tie
High-pressure insufflation rates can cause overpressurization of the intra-abdominal
cavity. This overpressurization can lead to which of the following? -
ANSWERhypercarbaria
Which statement best explains the mechanism of action of general anesthetic
agents? - ANSWERinhibition of synaptic transmission of nerve impulse
Which statement about surgical dressings is true? - ANSWERSurgical dressings
cushion and protect the wound from trauma and gross contamination, and absorb
drainage
The surgeon used the ESU in monopolar mode to cut and coagulate through the
subcutaneous tissue on opening the abdomen during a bariatric bypass procedure.
As she began to proceed through the muscle and fascia layer, she asked the
circulating nurse to increase the cut and coagulation modes on the ESU. What
measure could the scrub person take to enhance energy delivery? - ANSWERClean
the charred tissue from the active electrode blade
Which of the following is correct regarding the chromium salt coating on surgical gut
suture? - ANSWERShould be rinsed from the suture before use in eye cases
Successful employment of the time-out can only be ensured when: - ANSWERthe
entire team stops and focuses attention together
A 19-year-old male received an intravenous peripheral nerve block for an ORIF of an
ankle fracture. The anesthesia provider injected a distal dorsal vein of the patient's
right foot with 2% lidocaine, after placing a single cuffed pneumatic tourniquet
around the upper thigh. The surgeon noticed that the cuff seemed to be deflating
and anticipated that the patient would initially complain of which of the following? -
ANSWERmetallic taste in mouth
Which of the following patients would be most likely to have a latex allergy? -
ANSWERspina bifida patient
In several studies, it was determined that the risk of contamination and subsequent
infection to the wearer can be reduced by wearing two pairs of sterile surgical
gloves, as opposed to wearing one pair. Select the correct statement that refers to
double gloving in terms of a best practice. - ANSWERThe American College of
Surgeons endorses double gloving for all surgery and invasive procedures.
