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Surgical patient
Nursing BOCES
Question | Answer |
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What interventions reduce risk post-op DVT? | Early ambulation, hydration, ROM exercises, Compression stockings |
What may be delayed due to handling of intestines during surgery? | Peristasis |
What intervention would assist peristalsis? | Ambulation |
What interventions may help prevent pneumonia? | TCDB, Incentive spirometer, ambulation, frequent position changes |
What is the opening of a surgical wound called? | Dehiscence |
What is the protrusion of body part through open surgical would called? | Evisceration |
What can be done to prevent dehiscence of abdominal wound? | Splinting of incision while moving, coughing, sneezing |
When is the best time for patient teaching | BEFORE surgery! |
What drain is used for wounds that works by gravity? | Penrose |
What drain is used for wounds that works by a vacuum? | Jackson-Pratt |
What should be the lowest acceptable O2 sat for intra-op and post-op patients? | 90% |
How soon after surgery should patient void? | 6-8 hrs |
What observation may be made if patient is retaining urine? | Fullness and distended lower abdomen |
What is and early sign of post-op hemorrhage? | Restlessness |
What type of surgery would amputation be considered? | Ablative |
What is a frequent nursing diagnosis for nearly all pre-op surgical patients? | Fear |
Versid and Demerol given preoperatively reduce need for what? | Reduces amount of anesthesia required |
Why is Atropine given pre-op? | Rweduce respiratory secretions |
What is referred to as induction? | Insert endotrach tube and administer anesthesia |
What type of anesthesia decreases LOC but does not put patient completely under? | Conscious sedation |
What is a typical cause of shock intra-op and post-op? | Low blood volume |
What are some s/s of shock? | Reduced BP, Tachycardia, thready pulse, pale, clammy skin |
What position would you put a pt in for shock? | Trendelenburg |