CRNFA (AORN) 5

Question 1

AORN's Guideline for Prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis recommends that the RNFA assess patients preoperatively for DVT risk using which approach?

Accepted Answer

A validated risk stratification tool such as the Caprini score to guide prophylaxis selection

Answer

AORN recommends using evidence-based risk stratification tools like the Caprini score to individualize DVT prophylaxis in surgical patients.

Question 2

When the RNFA identifies a break in sterile technique during a procedure, AORN standards require which immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Announce the break to the team, correct it immediately, and document the event

Answer

AORN requires immediate disclosure, correction, and documentation of sterile technique breaks to maintain patient safety and transparency.

Question 3

AORN's Guideline for Safe Patient Handling and Movement recommends that the RNFA use which approach when transferring a patient from the OR table?

Accepted Answer

A mechanical lateral transfer device with adequate team members to ensure safe movement

Answer

AORN's safe patient handling guideline mandates the use of mechanical transfer aids and adequate personnel to reduce musculoskeletal injury risk for both patients and staff.

Question 4

According to AORN, the role of the RNFA during the postoperative phase includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Writing postoperative orders within the RNFA's credentialed scope, applying wound dressings, and providing patient education

Answer

AORN recognizes the RNFA's postoperative role as including wound care, patient education, and order writing within their legally authorized and credentialed scope.

Question 5

AORN's evidence-based guidelines on normothermia recommend maintaining patient core body temperature at or above which threshold throughout the perioperative period?

Accepted Answer

36°C (96.8°F)

Answer

AORN's normothermia guideline targets a core temperature of ≥36°C to reduce surgical site infection risk, coagulopathy, and cardiac events.

CRNFA - Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant Practice Test

CRNFA - Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant Practice Test

CRNFA (AORN) 5