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Actual exam Multiple choice questions What action should the RN circulator take to decrease the risk for injury from a heated fiberoptic light cable?

• Place the light source in standby mode when it is not being used
• Instruct the scrub person to wrap the light cable in a dry sterile towel
• Connect the light cable loosely to the light box to allow cool air around the

connection

• Instruct the scrub person to always disconnect the light cable after use -

ANSWER-a. Place the light source in standby mode when it is not being used

Which assessment factor is important to include when screening patients for potential risk of malignant hyperthermia?

• Patient's age
• Patient's use of herbal and vitamin supplements
• Family history of problems related to anesthesia
• Patient's use of over-the-counter medications - ANSWER-c. Family history of

problems related to anesthesia

The RN caring for the patient receiving moderate sedation/ analgesia should

• Turn up the monitor alarms when prepping the patient 1 / 4

• Be competent in the use of emergency resuscitation procedures
• Call an anesthesia provider to administer reversal medications
• All of the above - ANSWER-b. Be competent in the use of emergency

resuscitation procedures

Virtually every body system is affected by Cannabis. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is metabolized through the liver. Which of the following is NOT a route of elimination?

• Feces
• Sweat
• Bile
• Urine - ANSWER-b. Sweat

Which of the following is a key advantage of ERAS, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery?

• Increasing fasting period prior to surgery
• Increased hospital length of stay
• Opioid pain relief
• Faster recovery - ANSWER-d. Faster recovery

The NAQC emphasizes patient-centered care that includes patient engagement.Which of the following is one of the nine assumptions of patient engagement?

• Circumstances surrounding the need for health care interventions do not

influence the patient's level of engagement.

• Cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity cannot be considered when health care

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• Nurses must form an active partnership with their patient, the patient's support

system, and the p - ANSWER-c. Nurses must form an active partnership with their patient, the patient's support system, and the patient's care providers.

An element that is not part of the Surgical Checklist Pre-Procedure Check-In is

• Confirmation of the procedure and procedure site.
• Introduction of team members
• Confirmation of the surgical site marking(s)
• Presence of the consent(s) and history and physical - ANSWER-b. Introduction

of team members

The focused assessment collects data for a specific health issue and is continuous throughout all nurse-patient interactions. Which element would the nurse assess for the integumentary system?

• Fall risk
• Turgor
• Dyspnea
• Hypoxia - ANSWER-b. Turgor

Which of the following contains the elements of economic stability and built environment?

• Social determinants of health
• Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
• Patient's Bill of Rights
• The Joint Commission requirements for the history and physical - ANSWER-a.

Social determinants of health

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Anxiety and stress cause unpleasant physiological reactions in patients before surgery. What can patients do to lessen their preoperative anxiety?

• Listen to music
• Practice aromatherapy
• Perform meditation
• All of the above - ANSWER-d. All of the above

Which of the following drugs is NOT an anticoagulant?

• Lovenox
• Fragmin
• Heparin
• Tylenol - ANSWER-d. Tylenol

When should anticoagulants be discontinued prior to surgery?

• 24 hours
• 48 hours
• 12 hours
• 36 hours - ANSWER-b. 48 hours

What is an important element when assessing your patient's pain?

• Checking the patient's pain across two pain scales
• Always using the same scale with the same patient
• Asking the family member what level the patient's pain level is
• Always having the patient read the pain scale - ANSWER-b. Always using the

same scale with the same patient

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