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Preparing Pt 4 Surg.
Test III, N101
Question | Answer |
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Nursing care provided for Pt before, during and after surgery | Perioperative Nursing |
Stage I Perioperative Period: Decision to have the surgery | Preoperative |
Stage II Perioperative Period: OR Admission | Introperative |
Stage III Perioperative Period: Recovery Area | Postoperative |
Elective Urgent Emergency | Urgency |
Minor Major | Degree of Risk |
To confirm, rule out a diagnosis | Diagnostic |
Remove diseased body part | Ablative |
Alleviate discomfort without producing a cure | Palliative |
Restore Function | Reconstructive |
Improve appearance | Cosmetic |
Replace malfunctioning body part, tissue or organ | Transplant |
Difficulty maintaining stable body temp, Increased temp in OR, Lower TBV | Infants |
Most at risk for cardiac problems with Anesthesia | Older Adults |
Causes hemorrhage | Anticoagulants |
Causes electrolyte imbalances | Diuretics |
Causes respiratory depression | Narcotics |
Causes hypotension | Tranquilizers |
Causes cardiovascular collapse if W/D abruptly after long-term care | Steroids |
fever develops immediately during anesthesia | Malignant hyperthermia |
Surgery increases the body's need for | Nutrients |
Increased risk for fluid & electrolyte imbalances, delayed wound healing and infection | Malnourished Patient |
Increased risk for respiratory, cardiovascular and GI problems | Obese Patients |
Require larger amts of anesthesia & postoperative analgesics | Habitual Alcohol Consumers |
Increased risk for interactions with anesthesia | Illicit Drug Users |
Increased risk for post-op respiratory complications | Smokers |
Chest X-ray EKG CBC electrolyte Levels Urinalysis Fasting Blood Glucose | Common Pre-surgery Screenings |