Free Certified Foundational Perioperative Nurse MCQ Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a standard that adheres to universal precautions?

Accepted Answer

Recap or remove all needles to prevent accidental punctures.

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Properly cleaning and disinfecting all medical equipment and supplies prior to and after use.

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Use proper hand washing technique and carefully dispose of all sharps (blades, needles, and pointed instruments).

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Use proper PPE, such as gloves, masks, and gowns.

Question 2

The right way to carry out a surgical prep is to?

Accepted Answer

start cleaning at the incision area first, then prep in circles radiating outward.

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start cleaning at the patient’s midline, then prep outward toward the extremities.

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start cleaning at the dirtiest area first to allow the prep solution time to kill the bacteria.

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none of the above

Question 3

The following, EXCEPT: are the main issues with jackknife positioning:

Accepted Answer

increased risk of injury to the eye and ear.

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nerve damage.

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venous pooling in the feet and chest.

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restricted diaphragm movement, which decreases cardiac output and ventilation.

Question 4

Which of the following assertions about an Army-Navy retractor is accurate?

Accepted Answer

An Army-Navy retractor is double-ended.

Answer

An Army-Navy retractor contains a suction port.

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An Army-Navy retractor is self-retaining.

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An Army-Navy retractor is like a Balfour with a blade.

Question 5

Which of the following sutures is not biodegradable?

Accepted Answer

Mersilene (polyester).

Answer

Vicryl

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Chromic gut.

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Plain surgical gut.

Question 6

What is the best way to define "surgical gut"?

Accepted Answer

suture derived from the collagen of the submucosal layer of sheep, cattle, or hog intestine.

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suture made from nylon.

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type of nonabsorbable suture.

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suture made from the intestines of a cat.

Question 7

Which of the following statements about surgical needles with blunt tips is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

The surgeon's assistant uses a blunt-tip needle for skin closure.

Answer

Blunt-tip needles are for internal suturing.

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Blunt-tip needles prevent percutaneous injuries in the OR.

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Blunt-tip needles are available in several gauges.