A student nurse observing in the operating room notes that the functions of the Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) include which activities? (Select all that apply.)
a. Dressing the surgical wound
b. Grafting new or synthetic skin
c. Reattaching severed nerves
d. Suctioning the surgical site
e. Suturing the surgical wound
Question 2The circulating nurse reviews the day's schedule and notes clients who are at higher risk of anesthetic overdose and other anesthesia-related complications. Which clients does this include? (Select all that apply.)
a. A 75-year-old client scheduled for an elective procedure
b. Client who drinks a 6-pack of beer each day
c. Client with a serum creatinine of 3.8 mg/dL
d. Client who is taking birth control pills
e. Young male client with a RYR1 gene mutation
Question 3The nursing student observing in the perioperative area notes the unique functions of the circulating nurse, which include which roles? (Select all that apply.)
a. Ensuring the client's safety
b. Accounting for all sharps
c. Documenting all care given
d. Maintaining the sterile field
e. Monitoring traffic in the room
Question 4A client in the operating room has developed malignant hyperthermia. The client's potassium is 6.5 mEq/L. What action by the nurse takes priority?
a. Administer 10 units of regular insulin.
b. Administer nifedipine (Procardia).
c. Assess urine for myoglobin or blood.
d. Monitor the client for dysrhythmias.
Question 5A circulating nurse wishes to provide emotional support to a client who was just transferred to the operating room. What action by the nurse would be best?
a. Administer anxiolytics.
b. Give the client warm blankets.
c. Introduce the surgical staff.
d. Remain with the client.
Question 6A client has received intravenous anesthesia during an operation. What action by the postanesthesia care nurse is most important?
a. Assist with administering muscle relaxants to the client.
b. Place the client on a cardiac monitor and pulse oximeter.
c. Prepare to administer intravenous antiemetics to the client.
d. Prevent the client from experiencing postoperative shivering.
Question 7A circulating nurse has transferred an older client to the operating room. What action by the nurse is most important for this client?
a. Allow the client to keep hearing aids in until anesthesia begins.
b. Pad the table as appropriate for the surgical procedure.
c. Position the client for maximum visualization of the site.
d. Stay with the client, providing emotional comfort and support.