CNOR CNOR - Certification Surgical Instrumentation and Equipment

Question 1

Which instrument classification describes tools used to cut or incise tissue?

Accepted Answer

Cutting instruments

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Grasping instruments

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Retracting instruments

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Clamping instruments

Question 2

A Kocher clamp is primarily used for which purpose in the OR?

Accepted Answer

Grasping heavy or tough tissue such as fascia

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Retracting soft tissue

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Irrigating the surgical field

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Measuring wound depth

Question 3

What does the term 'counts' refer to in perioperative nursing practice?

Accepted Answer

Accounting for all surgical items to prevent retained foreign objects

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Recording vital signs before incision

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Counting the number of instrument sets used

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Tallying sponge orders from central supply

Question 4

The electrosurgical unit (ESU) dispersive electrode should be placed:

Accepted Answer

On a well-vascularized muscle mass closest to but not over the operative site

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Over a bony prominence closest to the operative site

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Over a metal implant for best conduction

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On the patient's chest regardless of the operative site

Question 5

Which type of endoscope allows visualization of joint spaces during arthroscopic procedures?

Accepted Answer

Arthroscope

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Laparoscope

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Bronchoscope

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Cystoscope

Question 6

Before passing a sharp instrument on the sterile field, the scrub person should:

Accepted Answer

Use a neutral/hands-free technique or announce 'sharp' before transfer

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Hand it directly handle-first to the surgeon rapidly

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Place it on the back table until asked

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Recap any needles to protect the surgical team