CANS Risk Management & Mitigation 5

Question 1

A patient develops localized necrosis on the nasal tip following filler injection. Which anatomical vessel was most likely compromised?

Accepted Answer

Dorsal nasal artery

Answer

The dorsal nasal artery supplies the nasal tip and is a high-risk vessel for occlusion during nasal filler injections, leading to tip necrosis.

Question 2

Which informed consent element specifically addresses the patient's right to stop treatment at any point?

Accepted Answer

Voluntariness clause

Answer

The voluntariness component of informed consent ensures the patient understands they may withdraw consent and discontinue treatment at any time without penalty.

Question 3

A patient reports bruising that is painful, expanding, and firm after filler injection. This presentation most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

Arterial hematoma requiring emergency management

Answer

Expanding, firm, painful bruising post-injection suggests arterial hematoma, which can cause pressure necrosis and requires urgent medical evaluation.

Question 4

Which factor MOST increases the risk of systemic botulinum toxin spread (distant spread)?

Accepted Answer

Injecting higher total toxin doses in a single session

Answer

Higher cumulative toxin doses per session increase the risk of distant spread and systemic effects such as dysphagia or generalized weakness.

Question 5

A nurse aesthetic injector should maintain which type of liability insurance specifically relevant to aesthetic practice?

Accepted Answer

Professional liability (malpractice) insurance covering aesthetic procedures

Answer

Professional liability (malpractice) insurance covering the specific scope of aesthetic procedures protects the nurse injector against claims of negligence or harm.

(CANS) Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist Practice Test

(CANS) Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist Practice Test

CANS Risk Management & Mitigation 5