CNAMB Practice Questions - Certified Ambulatory Surgery Nurse Exam - CNAMB Practice Questions

Question 1

During preoperative assessment, a patient reports an allergy to shellfish. What is the MOST important nursing action?

Cancel the surgical procedure immediately without notifying the surgical team Document the allergy and notify the surgical team Administer prophylactic antihistamines without orders Assume the patient is allergic to all medications

Correct Answer:

Document the allergy and notify the surgical team

Question 2

Which laboratory value would require immediate notification of the surgeon before an elective procedure?

Hemoglobin 11.5 g/dL in a female patient before anesthesia induction Potassium 2.8 mEq/L Blood glucose 140 mg/dL without interdisciplinary communication White blood cell count 9,000/mm³ despite abnormal assessment findings

Correct Answer:

Potassium 2.8 mEq/L

Question 3

A patient is taking warfarin (Coumadin) and has an INR of 3.5 scheduled for elective hernia repair. What is the appropriate nursing action?

Proceed with surgery as scheduled during PACU recovery Hold the warfarin and administer vitamin K without consulting the surgeon Notify the surgeon of the elevated INR for further orders Cancel the surgery without surgeon consultation

Correct Answer:

Notify the surgeon of the elevated INR for further orders

Question 4

During medication reconciliation, a patient reports taking St. John's Wort for depression. Why is this important to report to the anesthesia provider?

St. John's Wort has no known drug interactions with anesthesia May interact with anesthetics; increases serotonin syndrome risk It only alters cuff BP readings, not anesthetic drug metabolism Herbal supplements may be continued until PACU discharge per outdated facility custom only

Correct Answer:

May interact with anesthetics; increases serotonin syndrome risk

Question 5

A patient with a history of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is scheduled for ambulatory surgery. What is the priority nursing consideration?

OSA rarely affects outpatient anesthesia or discharge planning Plan extended PACU observation; patient brings home CPAP Cancel all OSA patients for ambulatory surgery Withhold all opioids and benzodiazepines during PACU recovery

Correct Answer:

Plan extended PACU observation; patient brings home CPAP

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Prepare with the CNAMB Practice Questions - Certified Ambulatory Surgery Nurse Exam practice quiz. This question bank includes 100 questions covering patient, nursing, surgery, preoperative, and action. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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