Preparing for the CNOR (Certified Perioperative Nurse) exam? Procedures is one of the areas our deck drills hardest: 270 of its 1050 flashcards focus on procedures. Try the sample questions below — every card is a real question-and-answer pair from the full deck.
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A patient is being turned from supine to the lateral position. What is the most common immediate hemodynamic change the circulator and anesthesia provider should anticipate?
Show answer →A sudden decrease in blood pressure (hypotension). This occurs due to a decrease in venous return as blood pools in the dependent lower extremities and the sudden shift in mediastinal structures which can impede cardiac filling. CCI Focus: The transition period is the most high-risk time for hemodynamic instability; the circulator should be at the bedside to assist and monitor, and the move should be slow and coordinated.
A patient reports a shellfish allergy during the preoperative assessment. How does this impact the selection of an iodine-based surgical prep?
Show answer →A shellfish allergy is NOT a contraindication for iodine-based preps. Shellfish allergies are related to proteins (tropomyosin), not elemental iodine. However, if the patient has a documented contact dermatitis or true allergy to iodine or povidone, an alternative like CHG or PCMX must be used. CCI Distractor: Do not let shellfish allergy automatically rule out Betadine; check for specific iodine sensitivity.
What is the recommended method for protecting the skin under a pneumatic tourniquet cuff, and what is a common pitfall to avoid?
Show answer →Use a clean, dry, lint-free sleeve (stockinette) or soft padding (webril) applied smoothly without wrinkles. \n\nPitfall: Avoid using thick layers of padding, which can cause the cuff to slip or require higher pressures to occlude the limb. \n\nCCI Focus: The padding must be specifically designed for tourniquet use. Wrinkles in the padding or the cuff itself are a primary cause of skin blistering and pressure sores. Ensure the padding does not extend too far beyond the cuff to prevent prep wicking.
During a Cesarean section, when should the first closing count of sponges and sharps be performed according to standardized perioperative protocols?
Show answer →The count should occur at the closure of the uterus (the cavity within a cavity) before the abdominal cavity is closed. Key Point: CCI emphasizes that any time a separate cavity or organ is closed within a larger one, a count is required. This prevents items from being trapped deep within the primary incision. Subsequent counts occur at the closure of the fascia/peritoneum and skin.
A nurse is transporting a tray of soiled instruments from the OR to the SPD. According to OSHA and AORN standards, what are the three primary requirements for the transport container?
Show answer →The container must be: 1) Puncture-resistant, 2) Leak-proof (sides and bottom), and 3) Labeled with a biohazard symbol or color-coded (red). It must also be closed/covered during transport. Rationale: This protects staff and the environment from exposure to bloodborne pathogens. CCI Tip: The exam often tests the point of use transition. Remember that instruments should be kept moist during this transport phase using a pretreatment product, but they should not be soaking in liquid that could splash or spill.
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