CNOR 200 Questions and Answers 2025–2026 | Full-Length Certification Exam Prep with Real Practice Questions, Correct Verified Answers, Detailed Explanations, and Proven Test-Taking Strategies for First Attempt Success

During preoperative verification the nurse notes the patient has an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD). The nurse ensures the device is turned off prior to the planned procedure because the _______________________ can deprogram the device and cause it to trigger during the procedure.

A. wavelength

B. audible length

C. electrical component

D. volume

A. wavelength

Which of the following actions demonstrates a key physical attribute of the RN circulator?

A. quickly anticipating the needs of the team

B. Using eye-hand coordination

C. Remaining calm

D. Concentrating during long procedure

B. Using eye-hand coordination

A patient scheduled for an emergency hip arthroplasty has a preoperative prothrombin result of 12 seconds. The best action of the RN circulator is to:

A. inform the surgical team and transport the patient to the OR suite

B. inform the anesthesiologist

C. cancel the case

D. inform the surgeon

A. inform the surgical team and transport the patient to the OR suite

Specimens should be transferred from the sterile field to the appropriate container using ____________________ precautions.

A. droplet

B. contact

C. standard

D. universal

C. standard

The perioperative nurse can expert the wound/ostomy/continence nurse to mark the site for the stoma for a colostomy at:

A. the patient's belt line

B. skin fold

C. a crease in the abdomen

D. the rectus muscle

D. the rectus muscle

What is the shelf life of red blood cells when refrigerated?

A. 40 days

B. 46 days

C. 42 days

D. 44 days

C. 42 days

During a postoperative follow-up phone call, a patient recovering from a right lumpectomy states that she is experiencing numbness to the ring (fourth) and little (fifth) fingers of her right hand. The perioperative nurse suspects possible damage to the:

A. median nerve

B. radial nerve

C. axillary nerve

D. ulnar nerve

D. ulnar nerve

The time between traumatic injury and effective treatment that directly influences patient outcomes is referred to as the:

A. hour of decision

B. transitional hour

C. golden hour

D. trauma hour

C. golden hour

Most medication errors in pediatric care occur because this patient population varies dramatically in:

A. height

B. age

C. allergic reactions

D. weight

D. weight

Solutions used for manually cleaning flexible endoscopes should be discarded...

A. after they become cloudy

B. after there are visible particulates

C. at the end of the shift

D. after every use

D. after every use

The perioperative RN notes that the patient is taking garlic as a prophylactic cold remedy. This information is reported to which of the following health care providers?

A. The anesthesia care provider, as the herb can prolong bleeding

B. The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA), as there will be less need for electrocautery

C. The AM admit nurse, since it is not necessary to hang an IV prophylactic antibiotic

D.

A. The anesthesia care provider, as the herb can prolong bleeding

During a local procedure, the nurse notices that the patient is exhibiting a sense of uneasiness, agitation, coughing, and wheezing. The nurse should suspect a/an:

A. toxic reaction to the local anesthesia

B. allergic reaction to the local anesthesia

C. series of side effects to local anesthesia

D. normal reaction to the local anesthesia

B. allergic reaction to the local anesthesia

The _________________ lithotomy position is most often associated with compartment syndrome.

A. frog-leg

B. standard

C. high

D. low

C. high

Which of the following should be considered regarding the integrity of packaging materials?

A. storage area should have air temperature below 75 degrees F

B. steam sterilized items should be placed onto storage shelves to cool at room temperature

C. open-shelving storage units are preferable to closed cupboards

D. storage areas do not need to be secure

A. storage area should have air temperature below 75 degrees F

Radiation seeds have been removed along with prostatic tissue during a transurethral resection of the prostate. How should the tissue be handled?

A. kept on the sterile field until the end of the case to prevent exposure to other perioperative team member

B. Placed at the specimen pickup station for routine transport to pathology

C. Direct transfer to the specimen container

D. Placed in a specimen container using forceps

B. Placed at the specimen pickup station for routine transport to pathology

The most effective process for transferring information related to perioperative nursing care includes which of the following?

A. Telephone call and review of electronic medical record

B. Face-to-face report and a checklist

C. Verbal report by transporter to perioperative nurse

D. Anesthesia care provider report to PACU nurse

B. Face-to-face report and a checklist

The accountability for surgical counts is a professional responsibility that rests primarily on the...

A. scrub person and surgeon

B. RN circulator

C. RN circulator and surgeon

D. scrub person and RN circulator

D. scrub person and RN circulator

When comparing the scope of the perioperative nurse's practice to the scope of the surgical technician's practice, which of the following is a correct statement?

A. Both the perioperative nurse and surgical technician care for patients throughout the continuum of the perioperative phase

B. The scope of practice of the perioperative nurse is to care for patients throughout the continuum of the perioperative phase, while the scope of practice of the surgical technician is to prepare instruments and supplies and maintain aseptic technique of the surgical procedure.

C. Perioperative nurses collaborate and consult with physicians to care for the patient throughout the perioperative phase, while surgical technicians supervise ancillary staff and care for patients throughout the perioperative phase.

D. The scope of practice of the perioperative nurse includes educating patients and family members, while the scope of practice of the surgical technician is to educate staff.

B. The scope of practice of the perioperative nurse is to care for patients throughout the continuum of the perioperative phase, while the scope of practice of the surgical technician is to prepare instruments and supplies and maintain aseptic technique of the surgical procedure.

Initial assessment of the patient upon arrival of the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) begins with...

A. assessing respiratory rate and rhythm

B. noting oxygen saturation level

C. auscultation of breath sounds

D. determination of airway patency

D. determination of airway patency

For a patient with a history of serum cholinesterase deficiency, which of the following anesthetic agents should be avoided?

A. Succinylcholine

B. Atracurium

C. Desflurane

D. Nitrous Oxide

A. Succinylcholine

___________________ protected types of mobile hospital tents and containers are used in areas where nuclear, chemical, or biological terrorism threat exists.

A. Environmentally

B. Thermally

C. Chemically

D. Medically

C. Chemically

When delayed primary closure is required, the skin edges are closed how many days after?

A. 4 to 6 days

B. 3 to 5 days

C. 1 to 3 days

D. 2 to 4 days

A. 4 to 6 days

____________________ is an ideal complementary therapy to decrease patient anxiety during the intraoperative period, as there is no contact between the practitioner's hands and the patient.

A. Massage

B. Therapeutic touch

C. Acupressure

D. Reflexology

B. Therapeutic touch

Patients with a possible injuring within the cranium should not be placed in a ________________ position.

A. Trendelenburg

B. Reverse Trendelenburg

C. Prone

D. Supine

A. Trendelenburg

A potential complication of epidural anesthesia caused by a/an _____________________ is complete paralysis requiring intubation and systemic support until the block is resolved.

A. knowledge deficit of the provider

B. subarachnoid injection

C. inadvertent dural puncture

D. vascular injection

B. subarachnoid injection

When stocking medication in the perioperative suite, it is important to stock single-dose vials instead of multi-dose vials whenever possible because...

A. the preference card is easier to maintain

B. there is less risk of using a contaminated medication

C. it is a cost-saving measure

D. the pharmacy prefers single dose vials

B. there is less risk of using a contaminated medication

When transporting instruments after a procedure, the _________________ require that the instruments are put in a closed container of closed cart.

A. OSHA regulations

B. CDC Guidelines

C. AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice

D. TJC regulations

A. OSHA regulations

As part of the nursing process, a postoperative follow-up phone call should be made 24 to 48 hours after discharge. During the call the nurse is able to assess the achievement of...

A. patient comfort

B. expected outcomes

C. patient satisfaction

D. surgical success

B. expected outcomes

Techniques used to enhance effective communication with patients who have impaired communication due to stroke include decreasing environmental stimuli, presenting one idea at a time, treated the patient as an adult, and...

A. assisting by trying to complete the statements

B. asking simple questions

C. avoiding physical contact

D. using open-ended questions

B. asking simple questions

In the absence of a sterile transfer device when dispensing medication to the sterile field, the best option is to...

A. have the scrub person draw up the medication in a syringe

B. ask the educator for direction

C. have the RN circulator draw up the medication in a syringe and transfer

D. use a bottle opener to remove the stopper and pour

C. have the RN circulator draw up the medication in a syringe and transfer

Utilization and documentation of the nursing process when transferring care of the perioperative patient demonstrate use of...

A. electronic medical record keeping

B. technical skills

C. critical thinking skills

D. clinical skills

C. critical thinking skills

The primary goal for moderate sedation/analgesia is for the patient to exhibit a depressed level of consciousness while...

A. being unresponsive to verbal commands

B. scoring pain at 0/10 on a numeric pain score

C. maintaining a patient airway with assistance

D. being aroused with tactile stimulation

D. being aroused with tactile simulation

During patient handoffs, providing the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) nurse with the amount and type of local anesthetic used for regional field block is an example of which component of SBAR communication?

A. Situation

B. Background

C. Assessment

D. Recommendation

C. Assessment

Which of the following housekeeping duties must be completed prior to the first case of the day?

A. mop floors prior to opening any suppliers

B. Dry-dust the overhead operating lights, articulated arms, furniture, flat surfaces, and all portable and mounted equipment

C. Damp-dust the overhead operating lights, articulated arms, furniture, flat surfaces, and all portable and mounted equipment

D. Arrange all unnecessary equipment to ensure it is out of the traffic pattern

C. Damp-dust the overhead operating lights, articulated arms, furniture, flat surfaces, and all portable and mounted equipment

The normal hematocrit for a patient aged 10 years ranges from...

A. 34% to 40%

B. 42% to 48%

C. 40% to 44%

D. 28% to 33%

A. 34% to 40%

A child is at risk of blunt intestinal trauma from...

A. a seatbelt in a motor vehicle accident

B. falling into a pool

C. wrestling

D. getting hit with a baseball

A. a seatbelt in a motor vehicle accident

The FDA requires manufacturers to track implants throughout the chain of distribution from the purchaser to the...

A. implanting physician

B. explanting physicians

C. patients

D. materials managers

C. patients

Passive drains like a Penrose provide...

A. continuous drainage

B. drainage independent of the effect of gravity

C. drainage based on pressure differential

D. a path of resistance from inside a cavity to outside the body

C. drainage based on pressure differential

______________________ is the mnemonic used when performing a secondary assessment of a patient after all life-threatening issues have been treated.

A. FGHI

B. ABC

C. FGH

D. DEF

A. FGHI (Full set of vitals, Give comfort measures, History and head-to-toe assessment, Inspect posterior surfaces)

A patient is scheduled for burr holes to remove fluid accumulated secondary to blunt head trauma. The best option for a drain that removes cerebral spinal fluid while monitoring intracranial pressure is a...

A. transducer-tipped catheter

B. ventriculostomy

C. VP shunt

D. ventriculography

B. ventruculostomy

In the event of an incorrect count during closing procedures, what is the first thine the nurse should do?

A. search the trash for missing items

B. Look for the item after the case is over

C. Repeat the entire count

D. Immediately inform the surgeon

D. Immediately inform the surgeon

During intraoperative use of monopolar electrosurgery unit, the...

A. patient requires no return electrode because it is monopolar

B. return electrode should be placed as close to the surgical site as possible

C. nurse cuts the return electrode to size according to the patient's weight

D. sterile hand-piece cord is secured to the field with a hemostat

B. return electrode should be places as close to the surgical site as possible

A patient suffers a cardiac arrest following the injection of Bupivacaine 0.5% with epinephrine 1:200,000 25mL a a peripheral nerve block for a left knee arthroscopy. The perioperative nurse can anticipate obtaining which of the following drugs for the anesthesia care provider?

A. Flumazenil

B. Dantrolene sodium

C. 20% lipid emulsion

D. Naloxone

C. 20% lipid emulsion

A ___________________ involves removal of the entire breast along with axillary lymph nodes, the pectoral muscles, and all adjacent tissues.

A. radical mastectomy

B. simple mastectomy

C. segmental mastectomy

D. modified radical mastectomy

A. Radical mastectomy

For unwrapped, porous stainless steel items with lumens, the minimum exposure time at 270 degrees F in a prevacuum cycle is...

A. 5 min

B. 7 min

C. 6 min

D. 4 min

D. 4 min

The purpose of reconciling a patient's medications prior to discharge from an ambulatory surgery center is to...

A. comply with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements for reimbursement

B. satisfy American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF) requirements for accreditation

C. prevent duplication of postoperative prescriptions with current medications

D. transfer responsibility for medication management from the primary care physician to the surgeon

C. prevent duplication of postoperative prescriptions with current medications

Communicating sudden changes in a patient's status, such as decerebrate posturing, is important because this may be a sign of...

A. worsening and damage

B. spinal cord injury

C. an allergic reaction

D. worsening spinal cord injury

A. worsening and damage

Pulse oximetry measure...

A. unsaturated hemoglobin in venous blood

B. saturated hemoglobin in venous blood

C. saturated hemoglobin in arterial blood

D. unsaturated hemoglobin in arterial blood

C. saturated hemoglobin in arterial blood

Which of the following procedures is considered a Class III wound?

A. Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication

B. Laparoscopic appendectomy

C. Exploratory laparotomy with repair of ruptured diverticulum

D. Small bowel resection

C. Exploratory laparotomy with repair of ruptured diverticulum

The AORN Perioperative Nursing Dara Set (PNDS) is the structured nursing vocabulary designed to describe nursing care in the perioperative setting. At the core of the PNDS conceptual model is...

A. nurse manager

B. patient

C. RN circulator

D. charge nurse

B. patient

In the postoperative phase, information that should be included during handoff includes estimated blood loss, surgeon's orders for drains, diet, modifications, and...

A. the consent form

B. surgical count status

C. the presence of site markings

D. surgical site dressings

D. surgical site dressings

Which of the following patients is at an increased risk of inadvertent hypothermia?

A. An 82-year-old undergoing a colectomy

B. A 29-year-old undergoing a carpal tunnel release

C. A 12-year-old undergoing a tonsillectomy

D. A 62-year-old undergoing a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery

A. An 82-year-old undergoing a colectomy

Which one of the following antibiotics can potentiate neuromuscular blocking agents?

A. Piperacillin

B. Cephazolin

C. Cephalexin

D. Metronidazole

A. Piperacillin

During the surgical procedure, instruments should be kept as free as possible from gross soil and debris by...

A. wiping instruments with a sponge moistened in sterile water

B. scraping debris from instruments using a knife blade

C. soaking instruments in a basin of sterile saline

D. applying enzymatic foam to contaminated instruments

A. Wiping instruments with a sponge moistened in sterile water

A perioperative nurse is made aware of the impaired practice of another team member. According to the American Nurses Association's Code of Ethics, the perioperative nurse should...

A. act to ensure the impaired person receives assistance

B. discuss the incident with several coworkers

C. remain silent and keep the information to themselves

D. wait to see if the incident occurs again before reporting it

A. act to ensure the impaired person receives assistance

A form of standardized language in the perioperative setting is reinforced by use of which documentation format?

A. NIC

B. PNDS

C. NOC

D. NANDA

B. PNDS (Perioperative Nursing Data Set)

The OR nurse is providing care for a local anesthetic procedure in the operating room. The surgeon has just injected a test dose of the local anesthetic. Which of the following is a toxic reaction and needs to be communicated to the surgeon?

A. Visual disturbances

B. Relaxation

C. Hunger

D. Normothermia

A. Visual disturbances

The philosophical basis for informed consent is the right of...

A. self-determination

B. privacy

C. advance directive

D. human dignity

A. self-determination

Which of the following complementary therapies may provide relief for postoperative nausea and vomiting?

A. Garlic

B. Peppermint aromatherapy

C. Gingko

D. Echinacea

B. Peppermint aromatherapy

The preferred incisional type for an exploratory laparotomy is...

A. thoracoabdominal

B. Pfannensteil

C. midline vertical

D. McBurney

C. midline verical

The perioperative RN is caring for a developmentally delayed male patient aged 46 years whose cognitive level is comparable to a child aged 9 years. Which of the following is the most appropriate pain assessment tool?

A. Using a visual analog pain scale

B. Asking the patient's caregivers how much pain they think the patient is experiencing

C. Asking the patient to describe his pain on a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being no pain and 10 being the worse pain imaginable

D. Using a FACES pain rating scale

D. Using a FACES pain rating scale

McBurney's incision is used by surgeons when performing an open...

A. hysterectomy

B. nephrectomy

C. cholecystectomy

D. appendectomy

D. appendectomy

The rationale for using a local anesthetic with added epinephrine is to...

A. decrease the risk for hypertension by promoting vasodilation

B. slow the rate of absorption of the local anesthetic by promoting vasoconstriction

C. increase the flow of while blood cells to the surgical site to prevent infection by promoting vasodilation

D. enhance the rate of absorption of the local anesthetic by promoting vasoconstriction

B. Slow the rate of absorption of the local anesthetic by promoting vasoconstriction

Compartemtn pressure of an extremity above _________ mm Hg requires a fasciotomy.

A. 20 mm Hg

B. 15 mm Hg

C. 30 mm Hg

D. 5 mm Hg

C. 30 mm Hg

Which of the following describes appropriate role behavior of a health care industry representative in the surgical suite?

A. The health care industry representative functions as a member of the scrubbed team

B. The health care industry representative provides documentation that indicates its exclusion from HIPAA regulations

C. The health care industry representative with specialized training performs calibration to adjust devices to the surgeon's specifications with facility approval.

D. The health care industry representative wears professional business attire and photo identification in the perioperative areas

C. The health care industry representative with specialized training performs calibration to adjust devices to the surgeon's specifications with facility approval.

It is important for the perioperative nurse to communicate a patient's new onset atrial fibrillation because of an increased risk of...

A. stroke caused by embolus

B. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

C. intraoperative hypertension

D. hemorrhagic stroke

A. stroke caused by embolus

During a subtotal thyroidectomy, both the right and left recurrent laryngeal nerves are ligated. The perioperative nurse can anticipate the need for which of the following interventions?

A. Delivering a quarter-inch penrose drain to the sterile field

B. Obtaining an emergency tracheotomy tray

C. Obtaining an order for a consult for speech therapy

D. Obtaining an order for a consult for a swallow test

B. Obtaining an emergency tracheostomy tray

Secondary injury from a blast injury is caused by...

A. exacerbation of existing condition

B. the victim being thrown against a stationary object

C. the blast itself

D. debris and projectiles

D. debris and projectiles

Which of the following statements best describes the World Health Organization (WHO) surgical safety checklist?

A. The checklist reduces the need to communicate between members of the surgical team

B. The checklist provides an opportunity to individualize the plan of patient care

C. The checklist is used as one means of improving patient safety

D. The checklist incorporates standardized nomenclature from the Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS)

C. The checklist is used as a means of improving patient safety

The perioperative nurse has a professional responsibility to consider factors related to a product's impact on the environment, as demonstrated by which of the following actions?

A. The nurse encourages the organization to select non-recycled products

B. The nurse supports peers who attend product recycling demonstrations

C. The nurse supports vendors who offer products made from recycled materials

D. The nurse encourages the organization to identify products from vendors who actively recycle products

C. The nurse supports vendors who offer products made from recycled materials

Determining whether re-anastomosis is possible after a low anterior resection of the sigmoid colon depends on...

A. success in bypassing a pyloric stenosis

B. the ability to maintain a high level of tension between the sigmoid colon and rectosigmoid portion of rectum

C. the amount of small bowel blockage

D. a cancer-free margin of the distal rectum

D. a cancer-free margin of the distal rectum

An EPA-registered disinfectant labeled to kill tuberculosis is effective against...

A. prions

B. mycobacteria

C. all microbial life

D. bacterial spores

B. mycobacteria

Beneficence, one of several universal moral principles that guide ethical decision-making in nursing practice, is best defined as a duty to...

A. seek balance between good and harmful acts

B. provide equal care to all individuals

C. give accurate information

D. respect privileged information

A. seek balance between good and harmful acts

What is a physiologic change associated with the normal aging process in the geriatric patient?

A. Increased testosterone levels

B. Increased intestinal peristalsis

C. Increased vascular resistance

D. Increased renal blood flow

C. Increased vascular resistance

When safely placing an adult patient in the prone position for surgery, a minimum of _____________ people are required.

A. five

B. six

C. four

D. three

C. four

Standards published in the Guidelines for Perioperative Practice are... A. established by regulatory agencies

B. enforceable by law

C. voluntary

D. part of the National Quality Forum (NQF)

C. voluntary

Signs of severe anaphylaxis are hypotension, _________________, bronchospasm, and generalized erythema.

A. anuria

B. tachycardia

C. hematuria

D. bradycardia

B. tachycardia

A patient with a fractured anterior fossa of the skull may have an alteration in which sense?

A. Sight

B. Touch

C. Smell

D. Hearing

C. Smell

It is important for nurses to use ____________________ when documenting nursing practice for the perioperative patient.

A. medical terminology

B. electronic health records

C. nursing terminology

D. clinical information systems

C. nursing terminology

During the _______________ stage of healing, granulation tissue can be felt as a firm ridge under the edges of the incision.

A. inflammatory

B. remodeling

C. reactive

D. proliferative

D. proliferative

The surgical count procedure is a method of accounting for items during the surgical procedure. When is the final count performed?

A. When the surgeon asks for a final count

B. During the skin closure

C. Immediately before the instrument count

D. When there is a discrepancy

B. During skin closure

Electrical and laser equipment should pass inspection by the __________________ and be tagged with a dated preventative maintenance sticker.

A. electrical engineering department

B. biomedical engineering department

C. laser safety officer

D. department safety officer

B. biomedical engineering department

Which of the following situations would be categorized as a reportable sentinel event?

A. a patient with a gunshot wound that results in a preoperative death

B. Febrile reaction to a blood transfusion

C. a patient with multiple contusions and a fractured jaw from an assault

D. a patient with a fractured wrist as a result of a mechanical fall

A. a patient with a gunshot wound that results in a preoperative death

Atelectasis is characterized by...

A. increased temperature, increased pulse, and increased respirations

B. decreased temperature, increased pulse, and increased respirations

C. increased temperature, increased pulse, and decreased respirations

D. decreased temperature, decreased pulse, and decreased respirations

A. increased temperature, increased pulse, and increased respirations

Indications for use of Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (FAST) include detection of...

A. cardiac arrhythmias secondary to cardiac contusion

B. suspected free fluid in the chest

C. suspected perforated bowel

D. suspected liver damage

B. suspected free fluid in the chest

A coup-contracoup brain injury is due to...

A. energy/penetration

B. thermal/electrical forces

C. stress/strain forces

D. acceleration/deceleration forces

D. acceleration/deceleration forces

Administration of the preoperative prophylactic antibiotic is the responsibility of...

A. the OR nurse circulator

B. the admission nurse

C. the anesthesia care provider

D. a designated perioperative health care provider

D. a designated perioperatve health care provider

Which electrolyte is important to check preoperatively after a bowel prep the day before?

A. Potassium

B. Magnesium

C. Sodium

D. Calcium

A. Potassium

As a member of the multidisciplinary committee, the perioperative nurse assists with development of a standardized process to guide in the selection of products that are...

A. based on a surgeon's request

B. safe and cost effective

C. not compatible with existing products

D. have a planned obsolenscence schedule

B. safe and cost effective

Universal Protocol is...

A. a standardized means for ensuring patient safety during surgery

B. the prevention of exposure to bloodborne pathogens

C. the standard for performing surgical counts

D. a means to identify the patient

A. a standardized means for ensuring patient safety during surgery

Which of the following accurately describes the experience required to establish eligibility for the CNOR exam?

A. 2 years and 2400 hours of perioperative nurse experience

B. 6 months and 600 hours of perioperative nurse experience

C. 1 year and 1200 hours of perioperative nurse experience

D. 3 years and 3600 hours of perioperative nurse experience

A. 2 years and 2400 hours of perioperative nurse experience

an undesired outcomes that may have resulted in injury or death and may be the result of direct or indirect action by a professional care giver is known as a/an...

A. adverse reaction

B. contraindication

C. reportable event

D. sentinel event

D. sentinel event

The most accurate method for verifying the effectiveness of a steam sterilizer is a...

A. printed read-out of the sterilizer cycle

B. biologic indicator

C. Bowie-Dick test

D. chemical indicator

B. biological indicator

Which of the following is a requirement for reprocessing a single-use device (SUD)?

A. Meeting local regulations for disposal of biohazardous waste

B. Using an in-house reprocessing facility

C. Meeting OSHA requirements for regulation of medical devices

D. Ensuring the device is FDA approved

D. Ensuring the device is FDA approved

All learners in the perioperative environment are adults. Which of the following describes a characteristic of adult learning (ie, andragogy)?

A. Applying an extrinsic through process

B. Using a problem-solving approach

C. Using a trial-and-error approach

D. Being task-oriented

B. Using a problem-solving approach

The major benefit of using the Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS) is its...

A. use of established North American Nursing Diagnosis Association International (NANDA) nursing diagnosis

B. ability to document patient care that is unique to perioperative nursing

C. foundation that is based on easily recognizable medical terminology

D. exclusivity to hospital-based operative and invasive procedures

B. ability to document patient care that is unique to perioperative nursing

The chemical indicator inside a wrapped instrument tray has not changed to the appropriate color. The perioperative nurse should first...

A. quarantine the contents of the load

B. review the sterilization printout

C. reprocess the load

D. take the sterilizer out of service

B. review the sterilization printout

Blunt trauma to the chest usually results from a fall, blow, blast, deceleration injury, or __________________.

A. low-velocity object

B. high-velocity object

C. severe cough

D. stab wound

C. severe cough

National standards for security and privacy of health data are set in the...

A. AORN Standards and Recommended Practices

B. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

C. Joint Commission (TJC) Standards

D. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

D. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

What is the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification of a patient with severe hypertension?

A. ASA Class III

B. ASA Class IV

C. ASA Class I

D. ASA Class II

A. ASA Class III