CNOR Professional Accountability and Ethics 3

Question 1

Which organization sets the primary scope and standards of perioperative nursing practice in the United States?

Accepted Answer

AORN (Association of periOperative Registered Nurses)

Answer

AORN establishes the guidelines, standards, and recommended practices specific to perioperative nursing practice.

Question 2

A patient's family member demands to know details of the surgery performed on the patient. The nurse's BEST response is to:

Accepted Answer

Share only what the patient has authorized to be disclosed

Answer

HIPAA requires that patient health information only be shared with individuals the patient has authorized to receive it.

Question 3

In the context of the CNOR exam, 'professional boundaries' PRIMARILY refer to:

Accepted Answer

Limits that define appropriate nurse-patient relationships and interactions

Answer

Professional boundaries define the therapeutic relationship between nurse and patient, preventing exploitation or inappropriate personal involvement.

Question 4

A perioperative nurse discovers that a sponge count is incorrect before wound closure. The surgeon wants to close anyway, stating it is 'probably a count error.' The nurse should:

Accepted Answer

Perform an X-ray and refuse to close until the discrepancy is resolved

Answer

An unresolved incorrect count mandates radiographic investigation before closure to protect the patient from a retained surgical item.

Question 5

The concept of 'moral distress' in perioperative nursing occurs when a nurse:

Accepted Answer

Knows the right action but is prevented from taking it by institutional constraints

Answer

Moral distress arises when ethical constraints prevent the nurse from acting on their moral judgment, leading to psychological distress.

CNOR - Certification Exam Practice Test

CNOR - Certification Exam Practice Test

CNOR Professional Accountability and Ethics 3