CRNFA (AORN) 3

Question 1

AORN's Guideline for Transmission-Based Precautions in the Perioperative Setting recommends that the RNFA wear which PPE when operating on a patient with active pulmonary tuberculosis?

Accepted Answer

N95 or higher respirator, gown, gloves, and eye protection

Answer

AORN aligns with CDC airborne precaution requirements, mandating an N95 or higher respirator for procedures involving patients with active TB.

Question 2

According to AORN, which practice best reduces the risk of wrong-site surgery in the perioperative setting?

Accepted Answer

Completing a standardized surgical safety checklist including site marking and time-out

Answer

AORN endorses the Universal Protocol, which includes site marking and a time-out, as the primary strategy to prevent wrong-site surgery.

Question 3

When the RNFA performs tissue retraction during surgery, AORN guidelines emphasize which primary consideration?

Accepted Answer

Using the least amount of pressure necessary to avoid ischemia and nerve injury

Answer

AORN's first assistant guidelines stress minimizing retraction pressure and duration to prevent pressure-related tissue ischemia and nerve damage.

Question 4

AORN's recommended practice for surgical smoke evacuation requires that smoke plumes be evacuated because they:

Accepted Answer

Contain viable cellular material, carcinogens, and infectious particles

Answer

AORN has documented that surgical smoke contains mutagenic and carcinogenic compounds, viable viral and bacterial particles, and requires evacuation to protect OR personnel.

Question 5

Under AORN standards, a latex-safe environment in the OR requires which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Removing all latex-containing products from the room and using non-latex alternatives throughout the procedure

Answer

AORN requires complete removal of latex-containing items and substitution with non-latex products to create a truly latex-safe environment.

CRNFA - Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant Practice Test

CRNFA - Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant Practice Test

CRNFA (AORN) 3