Author Question: A perioperative nurse may initially obtain a CNOR certification a. after being in clinical ... (Read 23 times)

storky111 · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

A perioperative nurse may initially obtain a CNOR certification

a. after being in clinical preoperative practice for 1 year.
b. after working 5 years in the intensive care unit setting.
c. once he or she has passed a national exam set forth by CCI.
d. after reading five AORN journal articles and precepting five new perioperative employees.

Question 2

Directing the activities of all learners is the role of the

a. surgeon.
b. first assistant.
c. anesthesiologist.
d. circulating nurse.

jaykayy05 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
A perioperative nurse must have worked 2 years in the perioperative clinical setting and passed a national exam in order to obtain the CNOR certification.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The circulating nurse must have the teaching skills needed to ensure maintenance of a safe and therapeutic environment.