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CNOR PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITHCORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following medications is used in ophthalmologic
surgery to topically inhibit scar formation in glaucoma filtering
procedures?
a. Dexamethasone
b. Mannitol
c. Mitomycin
d. Tobramycin Correct Answer Mitomycin
After a pneumoretinopexy to repair a tear in the retina near the
macula, the patient should be positioned in the ____________
position. Correct Answer prone (for several weeks)
Which medication commonly used in otologic surgery is an anti-
inflammatory/antibiotic? Correct Answer cortisporin otic
The perioperative RN should anticipate applying the preoperative
skin antiseptic solution to what area in preparation for the
patient's surgery scheduled as "left tympanomastoidectomy"?
Correct Answer behind the left ear
A patient is in PACU after having surgery to remove a mass from
his left lung. One chest tube was inserted connected to a sterile
water seal, closed-chest drainage chamber. During the hand-over
report, the perioperative RN reminds the PACU RN to
immediately notify the surgeon or contact the rapid response
team if
a. drainage from the chest tube is greater than 25 mL/hour.
b. gentle bubbling is observed in water-seal chamber when
patient exhales.
,c. . patient has sudden onset or increase in intensity of dyspnea.
d. b and c only Correct Answer patient has sudden onset or
increase in intensity of dyspnea.
The perioperative RN is helping the perioperative team transfer a
10-year-old girl onto the stretcher after a tonsillectomy procedure.
How should the patient be positioned on the stretcher for
transport to the PACU? Correct Answer Three-quarters prone
with the head turned to the side, with arms and legs flexed
A patient in is the PACU after surgery involving an open reduction
internal fixation of a fractured right femur. The perioperative RN
observes the following signs: the patient is experiencing
respiratory distress as demonstrated by tachypnea, the patient's
heart rate is 160, the patient appears anxious and agitated, and
there are petechiae present on the patient's chest. The patient is
most likely exhibiting signs of Correct Answer fat embolism
syndrome
What is the minimum amount of urine output expected for a
postoperative adult patient with an indwelling urinary catheter to
ensure proper hydration and kidney function? Correct Answer
30mL/ hour
A healthy 40-year-old woman is transferred to the PACU after a
total left knee replacement with no complications. During a
transfer of care report, the perioperative RN describes the patient
as having an indwelling urinary catheter in place, which is draining
clear, yellow urine. The perioperative RN and PACU RN agree
that the best time to remove the catheter is Correct Answer as
soon as possible, preferably within 24 hours after surgery
A 50-year-old woman is awake and alert in the PACU after a left
knee arthroplasty. What is the best measure below for the
,perioperative RN to assess the patient's pain intensity? Correct
Answer Self-report on a standardized pain scale
Shoulder pain after a patient undergoes a laparoscopic
cholecystectomy is most likely caused by Correct Answer retained
carbon dioxide in the peritoneal cavity.
What nonpharmacological interventions may reduce pain and
anxiety in the preoperative period for pediatric patients? Correct
Answer play therapy & music
A perioperative RN's documentation for a postoperative patient,
"the patient is free from pain or numbness associated with
surgical positioning," is an example of a nursing Correct Answer
outcome statement
The first choice of therapy to treat bronchospasm is Correct
Answer inhaled bronchodilators
Which symptom would indicate a sub-optimal thyroid level in a
patient taking levothyroxine? Correct Answer chronic constipation
"Risk for patient injury due to the use of electrosurgery" is an
example of a perioperative RN documenting a nursing Correct
Answer diagnosis
A perioperative RN collecting and analyzing patient data is
executing which step of the nursing process? Correct Answer
Assessment
"The patient's procedure is performed on the correct side, site,
and level" is an example of a nursing Correct Answer outcome
After the perioperative RN has assessed the patient, collected
and interpreted data, identified nursing diagnoses, and
, established outcomes, what is the next step in the nursing
process? Correct Answer Developing a plan of care
Checking, observing, and appraising the results of nursing
interventions is what part of the nursing process? Correct Answer
Evaluation
Positioning a patient using FDA-approved positioning devices is
an example of a nursing Correct Answer intervention
Describing a nurse-sensitive, measurable, and quantifiable
desirable patient condition is what part of the nursing process?
Correct Answer outcome identification
An RN's documentation "anxiety and ineffective coping
mechanisms" is which part of the nursing process? Correct
Answer Diagnosis
The method of identifying and classifying data collected in the
assessment of the patient is the nursing Correct Answer
Diagnosis
The perioperative RN administering a medication to a patient is
what part of the nursing process? Correct Answer implementation
According to the AORN Guidelines, at what time during an
invasive surgical procedure should the scrubbed team members
change their gloves? Correct Answer 90-150 minutes
After caring for a patient who is known to be infected
withClostridioides difficile, the perioperative RN should ensure the
environmental surfaces and non-critical devices are cleaned by
using Correct Answer EPA-registered disinfectant that is effective
against
C difficile spores.
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