CFPN Test Questions with Accurate
Answers
A hand-over communication report is given by the anesthesia professional and
the correct answer OR nurse
A patient is brought to the ED after a motor vehicle accident. The patient's
abdomen is rigid and painful, and the hematocrit (HCT) is 27%. As the
perioperative nurse prepares the OR for the arrival of this patient for surgery, the
primary course of action would be to:
A. place fluids/blood in warmer and prepare for blood transfusions
B. set up invasive monitoring lines needed for patient management
C. set up autotransfusion (cell saving) device and notify appropriate personnel.
D. place the sequential compression machine and stocking in the OR correct
answer C. set up autotransfusion.
Due to the patient's condition and major blood loss (active hemorrhaging as
evidenced by the patient's very low hematocrit levels), the perioperative nurse
must ensure the OR is set up for autotransfusion during surgery.
Lithotomy position correct answer lying on back with legs raised and feet in
stirrups
Part of the AORN standards of Professional Practice mandate that nurses evaluate
the quality of their nursing practice. Four ways to ensure professional practice
related to the AORN practice include: maintaining competency, the use of
evidence-based practice, certification, and: correct answer Pursuit of lifelong
learning
