1Your Path to CNOR Certification Success
68Teamwork and Collaboration in the OR
2You’re Capable. Proven Capable.
69Roles and Responsibilities of the Surgical Team
3Built by Experts. Proven by Results.
70Effective Communication Techniques
4This Is Not for the Average Candidate
71Conflict Resolution
5Perioperative Patient Care
72Patient Advocacy and Ethics
6Patient Education and Discharge Planning
73Advocating for Patient Safety and Dignity
7Sterilization and Disinfection: Mastering Aseptic Integrity
74Navigating Ethical Challenges
8Intraoperative Care
75Cultural Competency in Care
9Maintaining Aseptic Technique
76Documentation and Legal Records
10Surgical Instrumentation and Equipment
77Accurate Charting Practices
11Monitoring Patient Status
78Incident Reporting
12Postoperative Care and Handoff
79Perioperative Nursing Management
13Patient Transfer and Communication
80Planning and Organizing Surgical Care
14Managing Complications
81Scheduling and Resource Allocation
15Documentation and Reporting
82Staffing and Delegation
16Surgical Procedures and Techniques
83Managing Supply Inventory
17Common Surgical Procedures
84Quality Improvement and Patient Outcomes
18General Surgery Procedures
85Performance Metrics and Benchmarking
19Specialty Areas
86Incident Analysis and Corrective Actions
20Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgeries
87Continuing Education and Training
21Surgical Instruments and Equipment
88Stress Management and Self-Care
22Identification and Usage
89Preventing Burnout
23Maintenance and Sterilization
90Time Management Skills
24Troubleshooting Common Issues
91Maintaining Work-Life Balance
25Surgical Techniques and Best Practices
92Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology
26Positioning and Draping
93Surgical Anatomy and Physiology
27Tissue Handling and Hemostasis
94Body Systems Relevant to Surgery
28Time-Out and Safety Protocols
95Functional Anatomy for OR Nurses
29Infection Prevention and Control
96Common Variations and Anomalies
30Principles of Asepsis and Sterility
97Pathophysiology of Surgical Conditions
31Sterile Field Maintenance
98Disease Processes Affecting Surgery
32Surgical Hand Antisepsis
99Impact on Surgical Planning
33Barrier Techniques
100Recognizing Critical Signs
34Operating Room Cleaning Protocols
101Wound Healing Stages
35Air Quality and Ventilation
102Postoperative Complications
36Handling Contaminated Materials
103Study Plan and Test-Taking Strategies
37Managing Surgical Site Infections
104Developing Your Personalized Study Schedule
38Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies
105Prioritizing High-Yield Topics
39Antibiotic Prophylaxis
106Balancing Study with Clinical Work
40Postoperative Infection Surveillance
107Setting Milestones and Goals
41Safety and Risk Management
108Effective Study Methods
42Patient Safety in the Operating Room
109Active Recall and Spaced Repetition
43Identifying and Mitigating Hazards
110Using Flashcards and Study Groups
44Use of Safety Checklists
111Incorporating Practice Tests
45Emergency Preparedness
112Exam Day Preparation
46Handling Surgical Complications
113Managing Stress and Anxiety
47Recognizing Signs of Distress
114Time Management During Exam
48Immediate Response Protocols
115Handling Difficult Questions
49Reporting and Documentation
116Practice Tests – Perioperative Care and Safety
50Legal and Ethical Considerations
117Practice Tests – Pharmacology and Professional Practice
51Patient Confidentiality and Rights
118Full-Length Practice Exam 1
52Ethical Dilemmas in the OR
119Self-Assessment and Planning
53Professional Accountability
120Adjusting Study Approach
54Pharmacology in the Operating Room
121Building Exam Confidence
55Common Medications Used Perioperatively
122Full-Length Practice Exam 2
56Anesthetics and Analgesics
123Exam Instructions
57Antibiotics and Antiseptics
124ime and Stress Management Tips
58Hemostatic Agents and Reversal Drugs
125Scoring and Review: Detailed Answer Guide
59Medication Administration and Safety
126Final Review and Motivation
60Dosage Calculations and Verification
127Last-Minute Study Techniques
61Managing Allergies and Adverse Reactions
128Managing Anxiety and Fatigue
62Documentation Standards
129Conclusion
63Drug Interactions and Side Effects
130Your CNOR Certification Journey Begins
64Monitoring for Complications
131Summary of Exam Preparation Essentials
65Patient Education and Reporting
132Next Steps After Certification
66Updates on New Pharmacological Agents
133Becoming a Leader in Perioperative Nursing
67Professional Practice and Communication
