100 Question CNOR Practice Exam
Aseptic technique is also known as:
A. Clean technique
B. Sterile technique
C. Sterilization
D. Decontamination - correct answer A. Clean technique
Aseptic technique refers to clean methods of containing microbial contamination in the environment.
The environment cannot be sterilized.
An intrinsic factor that contributes to the development of a pressure injury is:
A. Pressure
B. Hypothermia
C. Diabetes mellitus
D. General anesthesia - correct answer C. Diabetes mellitus
An intrinsic factor is related to the health of the patient. Diabetes mellitus is an intrinsic factor that
contributes to the development of a pressure injury.
Which of the following helps determine a patient's discharge destination?
A. Written discharge instructions from anesthesiology and medical staff
B. Risk of postoperative complications
C. Standardized pain scoring
D. General condition and readiness for discharge - correct answer B. Risk of postoperative complications
,The choice of discharge site is based on patient acuity, access to follow-up care, and the potential for
postoperative complications.
Central nervous system (CNS) signs and symptoms of local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST) include:
A. Hypertension
B. Numbness of lips and tongue
C. Respiratory depression
D. Elevated temperature - correct answer B. Numbness of lips and tongue
CNS symptoms of LAST include circumoral and tongue numbness. All other options are not considered
part of the CNS.
Autologous bone grafts should be stored at a temperature of:
A. 68*F (20*C)
B. 32*F (0*C)
C. -4*F (-20*C)
D. -112*F (-80*C) - correct answer C. -4*F (-20*C)
Maintaining storage temperatures within recommended parameters of -4*F (-20*C) helps ensure that
autografts are maintained in optimal conditions for successful replantation.
When providing patient education for a child, it is important to understand which learning
characteristics of children?
A. Children are self-directed
B. Children use intrinsic thought processes
C. Children respond to use of activities that follow transitions of maturity.
,D. Children respond to a trial-and-error approach - correct answer D. Children respond to a trial-and-
error approach
When teaching children, using a trial-and-error approach is effective. Child learners are task-oriented,
use extrinsic thought processes, and value self-esteem.
Which of the following actions would decrease radiation exposure during fluoroscopy procedures?
A. Positioning the patient as close to the tube as possible
B. Positioning the patient as far from the image intensifier as possible
C. Positioning the patient as far from the monitor as possible
D. Positioning the patient as close to the image intensifier as possible - correct answer D. Positioning the
patient as close to the image intensifier as possible
The x-ray beams originate from the tube and are captured by the image intensifier. Multiple studies
have demonstrated that positioning the patient closer to the image intensifier results in a significantly
decreased dose of radiation.
A perioperative nurse is assisting an anesthesia professional with a rapid-sequence induction by
providing cricoid pressure using the Sellick maneuver. Which of the following is the most appropriate
description of this technique?
A. Exerting down-and-up pressure on the cricoid cartilage to compress the trachea
B. Palpating for the thyroid cartilage and exerting pressure on it with a dominant index finger and thumb
to occlude the esophagus
C. Applying pressure on the cricoid cartilage to occlude the esophagus
D. Maintaining pressure on the thyroid cartilage until anesthesia verifies placement - correct answer C.
Applying pressure on the cricoid cartilage to occlude the esophagus
The Sellick maneuver, more commonly known as cricoid pressure application, involves exerting
downward pressure on the cricoid cartilage with the thumb and index finger of one hand to compress
the esophagus. The Sellick maneuver is used to prevent potential aspiration during induction of
anesthesia.
, A diagnostic procedure that replies on radio-frequency waves to reproduce cross-sectional images of the
body without exposing the patient to ionizing radiation is:
A. Ultrasonography
B. Position emission tomography
C. Computed tomography
D. Magnetic resonance imaging - correct answer D. Magnetic resonance imaging
Magnetic resonance imaging stimulates disequilibrium in the nuclei of hydrogen atoms and the water of
body cells. As nuclei return to their original state, they emit radiofrequency signals.
Which of the following movements of a powered instrument is used to drill holes or to insert screws,
wires, and pins?
A. Reciprocating
B. Oscillating
C. Alternating
D. Rotating - correct answer D. Rotating
Rotary movement is used to drill holes or to insert screws, wires, or pins. Reciprocating and oscillating
movements are used to cut or remove bone. Alternating movement should not be sued.
What is the most likely cause of a rapid decrease in blood pressure and heart rate for a patient being
infused when 1.5% glycine is used for irrigation?
A. Anaphylactic reaction
B. Myocardial infarction
C. TUR syndrome
D. Pulmonary embolus - correct answer C. TUR syndrome
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