RNFA MID-TERM & FINAL EXAM, PRACTICE EXAM AND
STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 150
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ASNWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Audible facial nerve monitors (NIMS) are used intraoperatively during procedures in which the facial
nerve is at risk for injury. Why is communication with the anesthesia provider important when assisting
in procedures involve the facial nerve? - answer-muscle relaxants, paralyzing agents, and some local
anesthetics must be avoided.
A portion of a parathyroid gland must remain for which of the following reasons? - answer-prevent
hypocalcemia and its complications.
There are several risk factors associated with dehiscence. Which of the following can be controlled by
the RNFA? - answer-Sutures placed too close together
The major arterial blood supply to the descending colon is provided by which of the following? - answer-
Left Colic Artery
Josh Tremain, a 28-year-old firefighter, sustained significant full-thickness burns when he fell through
the roof of a burning building while fighting an explosive fire. What surgical treatments may Josh need? -
answer-Debridement and monitoring of full-thickness skin regeneration
Marissa Walton is transferred to the OR from the burn unit for debridement of the partial-thickness
burn areas and a dressing change under anesthesia. What important preparation for the procedure
should be performed before Marissa arrives in the OR? - answer-Prewarm the OR to above the ambient
high temperature for an adult.
The colon wall has five distinct layers that include which of the following ? - answer-Mucosa
Before reaching the rectus abdominis muscle during surgical exposure, the surgeon must first progress
through which of the following? - answer-Preperitoneal fat
,Identify the triad of anatomic sites of abdominal wall weakness with a potential for hernias. - answer-
Inguinal canal, femoral rings, umbilicus
What technologic characteristic of robotic surgery provides a superior indication for robotic-assisted
laparoscopic cholecystectomy? - answer-The magnified three-dimensional picture may reduce bile duct
injuries during dissection.
Which of the following supplies blood to the transverse colon? - answer-Middle colic artery
Which of the following is a "triangle" anatomic landmark in surgical removal of the gallbladder, and may
be remembered by the 3C's: cystic duct, common hepatic duct and cystic artery? - answer-Calots
Describe the internal inguinal ring - answer-A natural opening in the transversalis fascia
The primary function of the gallbladder is to: - answer-store and concentrate bile
Umbilical hernias occur in adults as a result of a defect in the - answer-Linea Alba
Potential development of a direct inguinal hernia results from weakness or tearing of both the
___________and __________. - answer-Aponeurosis of transversus abdominus and transversalis fascia
Which structure supports the uterus and contains the uterine artery and vein ? - answer-Cardinal
Ligaments
An orchiopexy is the surgical placement and fixation of the testicle in a normal anatomic position in the
scrotal sac. If the testis fails to descend into the scrotum during gestation, it is considered undescended.
Which statement regarding indications for orchiopexy is true? - answer-All testes that are undescended
after 1 year require surgical placement in the scrotum.
Chose the correct statement regarding the trigone of the bladder - answer-forms the base of the
bladder
, Damage to this area of the brain is often devastating and life-threatening because it can affect
movement, senses, consciousness, perception, and cognition. Choose the correct answer from the
following. - answer-Brainstem
What is the term for the bloodless plane that contains loose areolar tissue and permits mobility of the
scalp? - answer-Subgaleal space
The brainstem consists of what three structures? - answer-Midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata
The IXth cranial nerve provides which of the following? - answer-taste to posterior 1/3 of tongue
Suction applied directly to neural tissue can be harmful To prevent tissue damage, a ___________
should be placed between the neural tissue and the suction tip. - answer-Cottonnoid
Changes to the elderly person's skeleton can present challenges to the intraoperative team. In terms of
additional attention and care, what intervention can the intraoperative team provide? - answer-Position
the patient using appropriate padding and joint protection devices.
An important aspect to bone healing that is preserved through intramedullary reaming is which of the
following? - answer-Maintenance of fracture hematoma
Which of the following is a complication of patellectomy? - answer-Reduced knee extension
Which of the following is not included in the terrible triad? - answer-PCL Tear
The rotator cuff consists of which group of muscles? - answer-Supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor,
and subscapularis
Which of the following regarding PMMA ( bone cement) is not an affect local tissue? - answer-Skin burns
due to exothermic reaction
STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 150
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ASNWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Audible facial nerve monitors (NIMS) are used intraoperatively during procedures in which the facial
nerve is at risk for injury. Why is communication with the anesthesia provider important when assisting
in procedures involve the facial nerve? - answer-muscle relaxants, paralyzing agents, and some local
anesthetics must be avoided.
A portion of a parathyroid gland must remain for which of the following reasons? - answer-prevent
hypocalcemia and its complications.
There are several risk factors associated with dehiscence. Which of the following can be controlled by
the RNFA? - answer-Sutures placed too close together
The major arterial blood supply to the descending colon is provided by which of the following? - answer-
Left Colic Artery
Josh Tremain, a 28-year-old firefighter, sustained significant full-thickness burns when he fell through
the roof of a burning building while fighting an explosive fire. What surgical treatments may Josh need? -
answer-Debridement and monitoring of full-thickness skin regeneration
Marissa Walton is transferred to the OR from the burn unit for debridement of the partial-thickness
burn areas and a dressing change under anesthesia. What important preparation for the procedure
should be performed before Marissa arrives in the OR? - answer-Prewarm the OR to above the ambient
high temperature for an adult.
The colon wall has five distinct layers that include which of the following ? - answer-Mucosa
Before reaching the rectus abdominis muscle during surgical exposure, the surgeon must first progress
through which of the following? - answer-Preperitoneal fat
,Identify the triad of anatomic sites of abdominal wall weakness with a potential for hernias. - answer-
Inguinal canal, femoral rings, umbilicus
What technologic characteristic of robotic surgery provides a superior indication for robotic-assisted
laparoscopic cholecystectomy? - answer-The magnified three-dimensional picture may reduce bile duct
injuries during dissection.
Which of the following supplies blood to the transverse colon? - answer-Middle colic artery
Which of the following is a "triangle" anatomic landmark in surgical removal of the gallbladder, and may
be remembered by the 3C's: cystic duct, common hepatic duct and cystic artery? - answer-Calots
Describe the internal inguinal ring - answer-A natural opening in the transversalis fascia
The primary function of the gallbladder is to: - answer-store and concentrate bile
Umbilical hernias occur in adults as a result of a defect in the - answer-Linea Alba
Potential development of a direct inguinal hernia results from weakness or tearing of both the
___________and __________. - answer-Aponeurosis of transversus abdominus and transversalis fascia
Which structure supports the uterus and contains the uterine artery and vein ? - answer-Cardinal
Ligaments
An orchiopexy is the surgical placement and fixation of the testicle in a normal anatomic position in the
scrotal sac. If the testis fails to descend into the scrotum during gestation, it is considered undescended.
Which statement regarding indications for orchiopexy is true? - answer-All testes that are undescended
after 1 year require surgical placement in the scrotum.
Chose the correct statement regarding the trigone of the bladder - answer-forms the base of the
bladder
, Damage to this area of the brain is often devastating and life-threatening because it can affect
movement, senses, consciousness, perception, and cognition. Choose the correct answer from the
following. - answer-Brainstem
What is the term for the bloodless plane that contains loose areolar tissue and permits mobility of the
scalp? - answer-Subgaleal space
The brainstem consists of what three structures? - answer-Midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata
The IXth cranial nerve provides which of the following? - answer-taste to posterior 1/3 of tongue
Suction applied directly to neural tissue can be harmful To prevent tissue damage, a ___________
should be placed between the neural tissue and the suction tip. - answer-Cottonnoid
Changes to the elderly person's skeleton can present challenges to the intraoperative team. In terms of
additional attention and care, what intervention can the intraoperative team provide? - answer-Position
the patient using appropriate padding and joint protection devices.
An important aspect to bone healing that is preserved through intramedullary reaming is which of the
following? - answer-Maintenance of fracture hematoma
Which of the following is a complication of patellectomy? - answer-Reduced knee extension
Which of the following is not included in the terrible triad? - answer-PCL Tear
The rotator cuff consists of which group of muscles? - answer-Supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor,
and subscapularis
Which of the following regarding PMMA ( bone cement) is not an affect local tissue? - answer-Skin burns
due to exothermic reaction
