CNOR EXAM AND 2026-2027 400 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ( ANSWERS)

CNOR EXAM AND 2026-2027

400 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED

ANSWERS ( ANSWERS)

The purpose of diluting ethylene oxide with inert gases (such as CO2)

and hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) is to :

A. Reduce flammability

B. Destroy spores

C. Increase bactericidal activity

D. Decreased carcinogenicity - ANSWER- A. Decrease carcinogenicity

When administering or handling open containers of chemotherapeutic

agents the nurse should:

A. Wear double gloves and then remove the outer gloves upon

completion

B. Wear single gloves and then change to new gloves upon completion

C. Wear single gloves and then change then use alcohol hand wash

before changing to new gloves

D. Wear single gloves with no added precaution necessary - ANSWERA. Wear double gloves and then remove the outer gloves upon

completion

Open shelves used for storage of sterile packages require all of the

following except:

A. Lowest shelf 8 to 10 inches from the floor

B. Highest shelf 8 to 10 inches from ceiling

C. Good ventilation with temperature and humidity control

D. Shelves 2 inches away from outside walls - ANSWER- B. Highest

shelf 8- 10 inches from ceiling

The following medication is contraindicated for treatment of MH:

A. Dantrolene sodium

B. Regular insulin in 50% glucose solution

C. Calcium channel blocker –

D. Calcium channel blocker

ANSWER- D. Calcium channel blocker

The agent least likely to be responsible for anaphylaxis during surgery:

A. Isosulfan blue 1%

B. Anesthetic agents

C. Latex

D. Antibiotics - ANSWER- B. Anesthetic agents such as halothane and

isoflurane rarely cause reactions.

When developing quality improvement projects the diagram that is used

to help identify cause and effect and root causes is:

A. Ishikaw diagram

B. Affinity diagram

C. Prioritization diagram

D. Gantry chart - ANSWER- A. Ishikawa "fishbone" diagram analysis

of cause and effect

According to ASA's six-point system a patient with mild systemic

disease would be classified as:

A. P1

B. P2

C. P3

D. P4 - ANSWER- B. P2

With color change sterilization indicators, the white stripes on the tape

change to ----- when the appropriate conditions (temperature) have been

met.

A. Red

B. Black

C. Blue

D. Green - ANSWER- B. Black

____________________ are used to cut delicate tissue

A. Straight Mayo scissor

B. Kelly scissor

C. Curved mayo scissor

D. Metzenbaum scissors - ANSWER- D. Metzenbaum scissor

According to the Nubia Classification of Groin hernias a type

II hernia is described as:

A.

Indirect inguinal hernia-internal inguinal ring normal

B. Recurrent hernia

C. Indirect inguinal hernia dilated internal inguinal ring with posterior

inguinal wall intact

D. Posterior wall defects-direct inguinal hernia - ANSWERChanges that indicate early manifestations of local anesthetic systemic

toxicity include alterations in cardiac rhythm and rate, blood pressure

and ........ - ANSWER- Mental status

Identifying interventions that reflect the rights and desires of the patient

are what part of the nursing process - ANSWER- Implementation

What is the name of the procedure that allows better movement of the

stomach contents in to the duodenum? - ANSWER- Pyloroplasty

What type of laser causes patient or worker corneal damage and

immediate pain when not protected with safety goggles? - ANSWERCO2

Each utterer wall is composed of mucous membranes, longitudinal, and

______________muscles, as well as an outer layer of fibrous and elastic

tissue - ANSWER- circular