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RNFA FINAL EXAM 2 BRAND NEW
ACTUAL EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
1. Closed reduction is the treatment of choice for fractures
because of - correct answer -Decreased opportunity for
infection
2. Changes to the elderly persons skeleton can present
challenges to the intraoperative team. In terms of additional
attention and care, what intervention can the team provide -
correct answer -Position the patient using appropriate padding
and joint protection devices
3. After retracting the nerve roots during a laminectomy, this
structure is invited before getting to the disc - correct answer -
Posterior longitudinal ligament
4. FAST may assist with diagnosis in difficult situations. What
group of scans is performed and what do they identify - correct
answer -Chest, pelvic, and four abdominal scans; collections of
fluid and free air
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5. GCS is commonly used to assess patients with brain injuries
using three indicators of cerebral function: eye opening, verbal
communication, and motor responses to verbal and noxious
stimuli. Within the scoring range for the GCS the best possible
score is ____ and the worst is ______ - correct answer -15;3
6. Blunt trauma injuries may not fully reveal the degree or depth
of injury. What noninvasive diagnostic test is critical to
diagnose potential traumatic brain injury - correct answer -CT
scan of the head
7. In the case of an adult victim with a low-velocity, low-caliber
gunshot wound, at far range, of the anterior left quadrant off the
lower abdomen, what is the mechanism of injury and
description of the possible injuries - correct answer -
Penetrating, small entrance wound, puncture of the anterior
wall of the signed colon, no disruption of vessels, and bullet not
found in pelvis
8. Which of the following is an indication for damage control
surgery - correct answer -Coagulopathy
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9. A 26 year old female is rushed to the OR after being hit by a
truck as she was riding her bike. She has rib fractures and
several fractures transverse verbal processes. Recall injury is
suspected. As the OR nurse prepares to insert a urinary
catheter she notices blood at the urinary meatus. What should
her next action be - correct answer -Discontinue the catheter
insertion
10. In health care settings, the primary occupational source of
radiation exposure is: - correct answer -Scatter
11. Which of the following best describes the semi-restricted
surgical practice area? - correct answer -Used for
communication of information between the surgical suite and
the rest of the health care facility
12. If a health care worker who works with radiation become
pregnant, she should: - correct answer -Promptly inform the
radiation safety officer
13. When using a single drape for a lithotomy, the following
instructions are correct, except: - correct answer -Place the
drape so the edge is 2 inches from the perineum
RNFA FINAL EXAM 2 BRAND NEW
ACTUAL EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
1. Closed reduction is the treatment of choice for fractures
because of - correct answer -Decreased opportunity for
infection
2. Changes to the elderly persons skeleton can present
challenges to the intraoperative team. In terms of additional
attention and care, what intervention can the team provide -
correct answer -Position the patient using appropriate padding
and joint protection devices
3. After retracting the nerve roots during a laminectomy, this
structure is invited before getting to the disc - correct answer -
Posterior longitudinal ligament
4. FAST may assist with diagnosis in difficult situations. What
group of scans is performed and what do they identify - correct
answer -Chest, pelvic, and four abdominal scans; collections of
fluid and free air
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5. GCS is commonly used to assess patients with brain injuries
using three indicators of cerebral function: eye opening, verbal
communication, and motor responses to verbal and noxious
stimuli. Within the scoring range for the GCS the best possible
score is ____ and the worst is ______ - correct answer -15;3
6. Blunt trauma injuries may not fully reveal the degree or depth
of injury. What noninvasive diagnostic test is critical to
diagnose potential traumatic brain injury - correct answer -CT
scan of the head
7. In the case of an adult victim with a low-velocity, low-caliber
gunshot wound, at far range, of the anterior left quadrant off the
lower abdomen, what is the mechanism of injury and
description of the possible injuries - correct answer -
Penetrating, small entrance wound, puncture of the anterior
wall of the signed colon, no disruption of vessels, and bullet not
found in pelvis
8. Which of the following is an indication for damage control
surgery - correct answer -Coagulopathy
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9. A 26 year old female is rushed to the OR after being hit by a
truck as she was riding her bike. She has rib fractures and
several fractures transverse verbal processes. Recall injury is
suspected. As the OR nurse prepares to insert a urinary
catheter she notices blood at the urinary meatus. What should
her next action be - correct answer -Discontinue the catheter
insertion
10. In health care settings, the primary occupational source of
radiation exposure is: - correct answer -Scatter
11. Which of the following best describes the semi-restricted
surgical practice area? - correct answer -Used for
communication of information between the surgical suite and
the rest of the health care facility
12. If a health care worker who works with radiation become
pregnant, she should: - correct answer -Promptly inform the
radiation safety officer
13. When using a single drape for a lithotomy, the following
instructions are correct, except: - correct answer -Place the
drape so the edge is 2 inches from the perineum
