WorksheetsCNOR Exam Review Quiz
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 17mins
Which of the following is a hemostatic surgical instrument commonly used to clamp blood vessels?
Scalpel
Hemostat
Retractor
Needle holder
What is the primary purpose of a surgical count before and after a procedure?
To ensure all instruments are sterile
To prevent retained surgical items
To check for instrument damage
To organize the instrument table
Which anesthesia technique involves injecting anesthetic near a cluster of nerves to numb a specific area of the body?
General anesthesia
Regional anesthesia
Local anesthesia
Topical anesthesia
Which of the following is the most effective method for preventing surgical site infections?
Using sterile gloves
Hand hygiene
Wearing a surgical mask
Double gloving
What is the recommended position for a patient in the recovery room after abdominal surgery?
Prone
Supine
Trendelenburg
Lithotomy
Which antiseptic is commonly used for surgical site preparation?
Hydrogen peroxide
Chlorhexidine gluconate
Sodium chloride
Alcohol wipes
Which instrument is best suited for cutting delicate tissue during surgery?
Mayo scissors
Metzenbaum scissors
Allis clamp
Kocher clamp
What is the main goal of the Universal Protocol in patient safety?
To reduce anesthesia complications
To prevent wrong-site, wrong-procedure, and wrong-patient surgery
To ensure proper instrument sterilization
To monitor vital signs
Which of the following is a sign of local anesthetic toxicity?
Bradycardia
Metallic taste
Hypertension
Fever
What is the minimum recommended duration for hand scrubbing before a surgical procedure?
10 seconds
2 minutes
30 seconds
5 minutes
Which postoperative complication is most commonly prevented by early patient ambulation?
Deep vein thrombosis
Wound dehiscence
Hemorrhage
Infection
Which area should be prepped last when preparing a surgical site?
Incision site
Periphery
Hairline
Umbilicus
A patient is allergic to latex. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure patient safety?
Use latex gloves
Use non-latex equipment and gloves
Avoid using any gloves
Use double gloves
A surgical technologist notices a tear in a sterile glove during a procedure. What is the appropriate action?
Continue the procedure
Change the glove immediately
Ignore the tear
Inform the patient
A patient under spinal anesthesia begins to complain of a severe headache postoperatively. What is the most likely cause?
Infection
Spinal fluid leak
Allergic reaction
Hypertension
A nurse is preparing to insert a Foley catheter in the operating room. Which infection control practice should be followed?
Use clean gloves
Use sterile technique
Use non-sterile water
Use alcohol wipes only
A patient is experiencing shivering in the postoperative period. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
Apply warm blankets
Increase IV fluids
Administer antibiotics
Lower the room temperature
When prepping a surgical site for abdominal surgery, which step should be performed first?
Apply antiseptic to the periphery
Clean the incision site in a circular motion outward
Shave the surgical area
Drape the patient
A nurse is asked to select the appropriate retractor for a deep abdominal procedure. Which factor should be considered?
The length and depth of the incision
The color of the instrument
The surgeon’s preference only
The patient’s age
A patient is scheduled for surgery and has not signed the consent form. What should the nurse do?
Proceed with surgery
Notify the surgeon and hold the procedure
Ask the family to sign
Ignore the consent
A patient develops sudden hypotension during general anesthesia. What is the nurse’s first action?
Increase the IV fluid rate
Notify the anesthesiologist immediately
Administer pain medication
Lower the head of the bed
A nurse observes a break in sterile technique during a procedure. What is the best course of action?
Ignore the break
Report the break and correct it immediately
Wait until the procedure is over
Ask another nurse to fix it
A patient with a history of MRSA is scheduled for surgery. Which infection control measure should be implemented?
Standard precautions only
Contact precautions and isolation
No special precautions
Airborne precautions
A patient is experiencing decreased urine output after surgery. Which action should the nurse take first?
Notify the physician
Check the patency of the catheter
Increase oral fluids
Administer diuretics
A patient is scheduled for surgery on the left knee. During the time-out, the surgical team discovers the consent form says “right knee.” What should the team do?
Proceed with surgery on the left knee
Stop and clarify the correct site before proceeding
Change the consent form after surgery
Ignore the discrepancy
A patient develops signs of malignant hyperthermia during anesthesia. What is the nurse’s priority intervention?
Administer dantrolene and notify the anesthesia provider
Apply ice packs only
Increase the anesthetic dose
Give antibiotics
A nurse is planning care for a patient at high risk for postoperative infection. Which strategy is most effective?
Administer antibiotics after signs of infection appear
Maintain strict aseptic technique during dressing changes
Delay wound care until discharge
Use only clean gloves for wound care
A patient is recovering from abdominal surgery and reports increasing pain and swelling at the incision site. What should the nurse do first?
Assess the incision for signs of infection or dehiscence
Administer additional pain medication
Reassure the patient
Remove the dressing
A nurse is preparing a patient for surgery who is at risk for latex allergy. Which plan demonstrates strategic thinking?
Schedule the patient as the last case of the day
Ensure all team members use latex-free products and alert the surgical team
Use latex gloves only for the surgeon
Avoid documenting the allergy
A patient develops a fever and redness at the surgical site two days after surgery. What is the nurse’s best action?
Document the findings and continue routine care
Notify the physician and obtain a wound culture as ordered
Apply a cold compress
Remove the sutures
Which of the following instruments is primarily used to hold tissue aside during surgery?
Hemostat
Needle holder
Scalpel
Retractor
What is the most appropriate nursing intervention when a patient develops signs of wound dehiscence after surgery?
Remove the sutures
Apply pressure to the wound
Continue routine care
Cover the wound with a sterile dressing and notify the physician
Which infection control practice is essential when preparing the surgical field before an abdominal procedure?
Use clean gloves for prepping
Skip prepping if the patient is healthy
Perform hand hygiene and use sterile technique
Apply antiseptic only to the periphery
