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Perioperative Nursin

Fund of Nursing

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perioperative nursing Nursing care provided for the patient before, during, and after surgery
The frist critical domain for patient care is? Safety
Second critical domain for patient care is? physiologic responses
Third critical domain for patient care is? the patient and family behavioral responses
postoperative phase lasting from admission to the recovery area to complete recovery from surgery
intraoperative phase begins when the patient is transferred to the OR bed
preoperative phase decision to have surgery lasting until transferred to OR room or bed.
ablative to remove a diseased body part
palliative to relieve or reduce intensity of an illness; is not curative
constructive to restore function in congenital anomalies
Elective surgery can be scheduled in advanced based on patient's choice
Urgent surgery must be done within a reasonably short time frame to preserve health but is not an emergency
Optional surgery not critical to survival or function
Minor surgery usually brief, carries a low risk and results in few complications
Major surgery higher degree of risk, involves major body organs or life-threatening situations, and has greater risk for postoperative complications
the frist phase of general anesthesia is? Induction
The second phase of general anesthesia is? Maintenance
The third phase of general anesthesia is? Emergence
Major associated risk of general anesthesia are? circulatory and respiratory depression, postoperative nausea and vomiting, and alterations in thermoregulation
Regional Anesthesia may be accomplished through which major nerve blocks? subarachnoid, caudal, or epidural blocks
Spinal Anesthesia Injection of a local anesthetic into the subarachnoid space through a lumbar puncture, causing sensory, motor, and autonomic blockage
Consent forms are not legal if the patient is? confused, unconscious, sedated, mentally incompetent, or a minor
Consent may be given by? a parent, spouse, next of kin, or legal guardian
Advance directives include: living wills and durable power of attornery for healthcare
Whos at a greater risk from surgery? Infants and older adults or children and young or middle-aged adults? Infants and older adults
Obese patients are at increased risk for? respiratory, cardiovascular, and GI problems
Malnourished patients are at higher risk for alterations in? Fluid and electrolyte balance, delay in wound healing, and wound infection
Created by: Shaddinger
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