Chapter 18 - Lewis

Question 1

ambulatory surgery

Answer 1

also known as same-day surgery or outpatient surgery. Minimally invasive. Involves minimal lab tests, requires fewer pre-op and post-op medications, and reduces patient’s susceptibility to hospital-acquired infections.

Question 2

elective surgery

Answer 2

type of surgery that is carefully planned.

Question 3

emergency surgery

Answer 3

surgery that arises with unexpected urgency.

Question 4

informed consent

Answer 4

an active, shared decision-making process between the healthcare provider and the recipient of care.

Question 5

same-day admission

Answer 5

For inpatient surgery, patients who are going to be admitted to the hospital are usually admitted on the day of the surgery.

Question 6

surgery

Answer 6

the art and science of treating disease, injuries, and deformities by operation and instrumentation.