Free Practice Questions for CNAMB

Intraoperative Care

Surgical asepsis, sterile technique, anesthesia monitoring, patient positioning, thermoregulation, equipment safety (laser, electrosurgery, radiation), specimen management, wound classification, counts verification, and dressing application

Preoperative Assessment

Patient health history, physical assessment, lab and diagnostic data review, allergy assessment, medication reconciliation, risk stratification, anesthesia evaluation, consent verification, and patient education

Preoperative Plan of Care

Nursing diagnosis development, care plan creation, patient teaching plans, cultural and spiritual care considerations, discharge planning, pain management planning, infection prevention planning, DVT prophylaxis, and skin integrity protection

Communication

Interdisciplinary communication, patient/family communication, SBAR technique, handoff protocols, documentation standards, EHR documentation, legal documentation, and conflict resolution

Postoperative/Transfer of Care

PACU assessment, Aldrete score/discharge criteria, postoperative pain management, nausea/vomiting management, complication monitoring, transfer communication, home care instructions, and follow-up care

Professional Accountability

Nursing standards, scope of practice, continuing education, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, performance improvement, risk management, patient safety goals, ethical practice, and legal responsibility

Personnel/Materials Management

Staffing coordination, role assignments, supply management, inventory control, equipment maintenance, budget considerations, vendor relations, product evaluation, and resource allocation

Instrument Processing

Decontamination processes, cleaning methods, sterilization methods (steam, Sterrad, Steris, EtOxide), sterile storage, shelf life management, instrument inspection, packaging methods, and biological indicators

Emergency Situations

CPR, airway emergencies, anaphylaxis, malignant hyperthermia, local anesthesia toxicity, bradycardia/tachycardia management, respiratory arrest, cardiac arrest, fire emergencies, and disaster preparedness