{"id":112398,"date":"2023-08-15T17:06:03","date_gmt":"2023-08-15T17:06:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=112398"},"modified":"2023-08-15T17:06:05","modified_gmt":"2023-08-15T17:06:05","slug":"rnfa-study-guide-with-questions-2023-questions-500-questions-and-correct-detailed-answers-100verified-answers-already-graded-a-brand-new","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2023\/08\/15\/rnfa-study-guide-with-questions-2023-questions-500-questions-and-correct-detailed-answers-100verified-answers-already-graded-a-brand-new\/","title":{"rendered":"RNFA STUDY GUIDE WITH QUESTIONS 2023 QUESTIONS 500 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>RNFA STUDY GUIDE WITH QUESTIONS 2023 QUESTIONS 500<br>QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS<br>(100%VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND<br>NEW!!)<br>What is the initiative that encompasses improvements in quality and effectiveness,<br>based on ethical and economic perspectives? &#8211; ANSWER- Performance<br>improvement is the initiative that encompasses improvements in quality and<br>effectiveness, based on ethical and economic perspectives.<br>What are some examples of emerging roles in the OR? &#8211; ANSWER- Emerging<br>roles include care coordinator, family liaison, robotics coordinator, and informatics<br>specialist.<br>Define the phase of the nursing process that focuses on the patient&#8217;s progress in<br>attaining identified outcomes. &#8211; ANSWER- The evaluation phase focuses on the<br>patient&#8217;s progress in attaining identified outcomes.<br>What certification is available to perioperative nurses that demonstrates<br>proficiency in support of quality patient care and sets a standard of commitment to<br>the profession of OR nursing? &#8211; ANSWER- Certified Nurse, Operating Room<br>(CNOR) is the certification for perioperative nursing.<br>List the types of advanced practice nurses who may practice in the perioperative<br>environment. &#8211; ANSWER- Nurse practitioners (NPs), certified registered nurse<br>anesthetists (CRNAs), and clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) are examples of nurses<br>who may practice in the advanced role in the perioperative environment.<br>Define the phase of the nursing process concerned with the collection of relevant<br>data about the patient. &#8211; ANSWER- The assessment phase is associated with the<br>collection of relevant data about the patient.<br>How is a count recorded in the record when an item is missing but not located on<br>an X-ray? &#8211; ANSWER- Unresolved counts are documented as follows: if the X-ray<br>is negative, the count is recorded as incorrect, and the X-ray results are noted on<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>the patient&#8217;s intraoperative record. An incident\/occurrence\/event report should be<br>initiated according to institution policy.<br>Define the term electrolytes. &#8211; ANSWER- Electrolytes are substances in the blood<br>essential to transmission of nerve impulses, regulation of water distribution,<br>contraction of muscles, generation of adenosine triphosphate (ATP, needed for<br>cellular energy), regulation of acid-base balance, and hemostasis.<br>Define the term root cause analysis. &#8211; ANSWER- A root cause analysis is a<br>systematized process used to identify variations in performance that cause or could<br>cause untoward patient events.<br>Define the term sentinel event. &#8211; ANSWER- Sentinel events are unexpected<br>occurrences involving death or risk of serious physical or psychologic injury to a<br>patient.<br>Define the term active transport. &#8211; ANSWER- Active transport is the process by<br>which molecules are moved across a cell membrane against a concentration<br>gradient, with the use of external energy.<br>List examples of initiatives developed by the World Health Organization (WHO)<br>to promote patient safety. &#8211; ANSWER- The WHO has endorsed the Hand Hygiene<br>Initiative (Clean Care is Safer Care), the Surgical Hand Preparation guideline, and<br>the Surgical Safety Checklist (Safe Surgery Saves Lives).<br>Describe the verification steps for transfusion of blood or blood products. &#8211;<br>ANSWER- The circulating nurse and anesthesia provider (or a second licensed<br>individual) confirm the following during blood and blood product verification: (1)<br>The unit number on the blood product corresponds with the unit number on the<br>blood requisition. (2) The name, birth date, and number on the patient&#8217;s<br>identification band agrees with the name, birth date, and number on the slip with<br>the blood product. (3) The patient&#8217;s name on the blood product corresponds with<br>the name on the requisition. (4) The blood group indicated on the blood product<br>corresponds with that of the patient. (5) The date and time of expiration have not<br>been reached. (6) The blood product bag is free of leaks, damage, or signs of<br>possible bacterial contamination (e.g., presence of fine gas bubbles, discoloration,<br>clots or excessive air in the bag).<br>Define the term diffusion. &#8211; ANSWER- Diffusion is the movement of molecules<br>from an area of high concentration to one of low concentration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>List examples of physical risks to patients in the perioperative environment. &#8211;<br>ANSWER- Physical risks include any damaging or noxious element that comes<br>into contact with the patient to cause harm, such as: electrosurgical\/laser beam,<br>pooled prep solution, glutaraldehyde retained in an endoscope, or a retained<br>foreign object.<br>Describe the steps used when weighing sponges to estimate blood loss. &#8211;<br>ANSWER- The procedure for weighing sponges is as follows: (1) Weigh a dry<br>sponge in a plastic bag, and adjust the scale to register zero. (2) Place used, bagged<br>sponges on the scale. (3) Record the scale reading: 1 g equals 1 mL of blood loss.<br>(4) Note the blood loss on the record. (5) Add subsequent weight to the preceding<br>weight each time sponges are weighed so that a running total blood loss, calculated<br>from sponges, is available. (6) Measure blood in the suction canister(s) at regular<br>intervals, subtracting the amount of any irrigating solution used. (7) Add the<br>amount of blood loss calculated from suction canisters to the total recorded from<br>sponges to obtain accurate blood loss estimates.<br>What are the key elements of informed consent? &#8211; ANSWER- During informed<br>consent, the patient must be informed about the proposed operation or other<br>invasive procedure and its inherent risks, benefits, alternatives, and complications<br>in terms that he or she can understand.<br>How are first, second, and third spacing defined? &#8211; ANSWER- First spacing is the<br>normal distribution of fluid in extracellular and intracellular compartments. Second<br>spacing refers to excess accumulation of interstitial fluid (edema), while third<br>spacing occurs when fluid accumulates in areas that normally have no fluid or only<br>a minimal amount of fluid.<br>Define the acronym SBAR. &#8211; ANSWER- SBAR stands for: S=Situation,<br>B=Background, A=Assessment, R=Recommendation.<br>What are the signs and symptoms of a transfusion reaction? &#8211; ANSWER- Signs and<br>symptoms of a transfusion reaction include: increased intraoperative bleeding,<br>hyperthermia, weak pulse, hypotension, visible hemoglobinuria, vasomotor<br>instability, and greatly decreased or no urinary output.<br>Describe the minimal level of education required for an advanced practice nurse. &#8211;<br>ANSWER- A Master&#8217;s degree is required for advanced practice nursing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the nursing model created by the Association of periOperative Registererd<br>Nurses (AORN) featuring domains that are in continuous interaction with the<br>health system and encircling the focus of perioperative nursing practice\u2014the<br>patient? &#8211; ANSWER- The AORN model is referred to as the Perioperative PatientFocused Model.<br>Define the phase of the nursing process characterized by preparation for what will<br>or may happen and determining the priorities for care. &#8211; ANSWER- The planning<br>phase is characterized by preparation for what will or may happen and determining<br>the priorities for care.<br>Institutional standards are usually directive about specific actions in specific<br>circumstances within a facility or system. What type of standards typically provide<br>generalized authoritative statements that can be implemented in all settings? &#8211;<br>ANSWER- National standards provide generalized authoritative statements that<br>can be implemented in all settings.<br>Define the phase of the nursing process characterized by performing the nursing<br>care activities and interventions that were planned, and responding with critical<br>thinking and orderly action. &#8211; ANSWER- The implementation phase is<br>characterized by performing the nursing care activities and interventions that were<br>planned, and responding with critical thinking and orderly action.<br>Define the phase of the nursing process that focuses on identifying and classifying<br>data collected in the assessment in a way that provides a focus to plan nursing care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ANSWER- The nursing diagnosis phase focuses on identifying and classifying<br>data collected in the assessment in a way that 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