Care of the Surgical Patient Flashcards

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preoperative phase

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from the decision of surgery to transfer into the operating room

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Intraoperative phase

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from transfer to the operating room to admission to the PACU

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postoperative phase

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starts at admission to the PACU and ends when completely recovered from surgery.

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Emergency surgery

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needed to be done immediately; life threatening situation

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urgent

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not an emergency; requires prompt intervention 24-48 hours

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elective

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non urgent, non acute problem, not life threatening but surgery is preferred treatment

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optional

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not critical to survival or function

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diagnostic

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to make or confirm a diagnosis

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ablative

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to remove a diseased body part

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restorative

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to restore function to a traumatized or malfunctioning tissue

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palliative

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to relieve or reduce intensity of an illness; is not curative

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constructive

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to restore function in congenital anomalies Ex. cleft palate

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transplantation

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to replace organs or structures that are diseased or malfunctioning.

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Minor degree of risk

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low risk to patient; fewer complications; often same day surgery

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Major degree of risk

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high risk to patient; more complicated; increased blood loss; vital organs involved; increased risk of post operative complications

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What are some advantages of same day surgery?

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Same day procedures-cheaper
less stress
less risk of HAI’sq

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What are some disadvantages of same day surgeries

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need more knowledge base & proper education
baseline info
limited activity at home and need more social support

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What are some components of pre-surgical testing?

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CBC, Basic metabolic panel, chest X-Ray, EKG/ECG,

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What information would be included in a current problem nursing assessment?

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What are they having surgery on

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What information would be included in a vital signs nursing assessment

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VITALS

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Antibiotics

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mycins–potentiate MS relaxants

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Anticoagulants

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Increase bleeding time, problem with cloting, should be stopped several days prior to surgery

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Aspirin NSAIDS

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same as anticoagulants

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Antihypertensives

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When used with anesthetics can cause hypotension

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Diuretics
Loss of K+ . Hypokalemia will cause cardiac problems and arrhythmia. (getting rid of excess water)
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Corticosteroids
Steroids--when stopped suddenly will cause CV collapse; also anti-inflammatory and will delay wound healing.
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Tranquilizers
potentiate narcotics and barbiiturates which will decrease BP and cause CNS depresssion
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Support system
sociocultural needs
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Sedatives
diazepam (Valium); midazolam (versed), lorazepam (Ativan) to alleviate anxiety and decrease recall of events related to surgery
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Anticholinergics
Atropine and Glycopyrrolate (Robinul) decrease pulmonary/oral secretions and prevent laryngospasm
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Narcotic Analgesics
Morphine to facilitate patient sedation and relaxation and to decrease the amount of anesthetic agent needed.
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Neuroleptanalgesic agents
fentanyl citrate-droperidol (Innovar) cause a general state of calmness and sleepiness
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H2-histamine receptor antagonist
cimetidine (Tagamet) and ranitidine (zantac) to decrease gastic acidity and volume
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General anesthesia
Inhalation or Intravenous--produces CNS depression, analgesia, relaxation and reflex loss.
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Patients are not arousable, are unable to maintain breathing and require mechanical ventilation. Cardiovascular function may be impaired.
General Anesthesia
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Beginning stage of anesthesia
initial feeling of detachment as the client is receiving the medication and is starting to work on the body.
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Excitement stage of anesthesia
the person is excited and may be taking, crying or shouting
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surgical anesthessia
the patient is unconscious and still the medication is doing what it is suppossed to do.
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medullary depression
too much anesthesia has been administered or it is being broken down differently in the body.
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Regional Anesthesia
Local anesthetic injected around nerves
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Patient is awake and aware of surroundings. This has a less systemic effect. it is good for the elderly and those with cardiac and respiratory problems.
regional anesthesia
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epidural anesthesia
agent is injected into the epidural space that surrpounds the dura mater of the spinal cord.
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what is an advantage of epidural anesthesia
no headache
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what are some disadvantages of an epidural
need more precise technical administration. Can be used post operative also for pain control.
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spinal anethesia
agent injected through the dura mater and into the subarachnoid space surrounding the spinal cord.
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Produces anesthesia to lower extremities, perineum and lower abdomen. Side effects are headache and hypotension
spinal anesthesia.
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Hypoxia
inadequate ventilation due to airway occlusion, anadvertent intubation of esophagus instead of trachea.
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What are some causes of respiratory depression
medications, aspiration of secretion or vomitus, the positioning of the patient on the table.
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Hypoxia can cause
brain damage in minutes-patient must be monitored carefully-O2 levels, pulse ox, peripheral circulation.
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how is Hypothermia intenionally cuased
bypass surgery
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how is hypothermia unintentionally caused
low room temp, cold IV fluids, inhaling cold gases, open body cavity, decreased muscle activity, age, medications,
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How do you rewarm a patient with hypothermia
graduallly. Room temperature, warm IV fluids, dry sheets. Monitor patient slowly.