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Chpt. 35:The person and having surgery Flashcards

1
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gen. anesthesisa

A

loss of consciousness and all feeling or sensation

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elective surgery

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surgery donw by choice to improve person’s life/well-being

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thrombus

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blood clot

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Anesthesia

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loss of feeling or sensation produced by a drug

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embolus

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blood clot that travels through vascular system until it lodges in a blood vessel

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preoperative

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before surgery

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urgent surgery

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surgery needed for the person’s health, done soon to prevent further damage

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regional anesthesia

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loss of felling or sensation in a large area of the body

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emerg. surg.

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done immediately to save life or function

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sedation

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state of quiet, calmness, sleep produced by a drug

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the nurse will tell the patient that deep-breathing and coughing exercises will be done when?

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every 1-2 hrs when the person is awake

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12
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if blood lost is expected during the surgery, what test is done preoperatively?

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type and crossmatch

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a person NPO for 6-8 before the surgery to reduce…

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vomitting and aspiration after the surgery

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14
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cleansing enemas may be ordered during and after surgery to…

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prevent contamination of ab. cavity during surg.

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15
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when does the patient need to void before surgery

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before the nurse gives the pre. op drugs

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16
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make-up nail polish and fake nails are removed before surgery b/c…

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the skin, lips, nail beds, are observed for color during and after surgery

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17
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when child is having surgery, what is especially important to report

A

ANY LOOSE TEETH

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18
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if a person is allowed to wear a wedding ring during surgery, what should you do

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secure it w/ gauze and tape

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if assigned to do a skin prep w/ a razor preoperatively, you should be careful

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not to cut,scratch, nick the skin

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who is the surgery consent signed by

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the person and sometimes nearest relative

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21
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when are pre op meds given

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before person is transported to op. room

22
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when delegated to assist w. pre op checklist, when must it be completed?

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b4 nurse fives pre-op drugs

23
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a person stays in PACU for 1-2hrs after surgery until when

A

person can respond and call for help

24
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when you prepare a room for surgery what position is the bed

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raised for a transfer from a stretcher

25
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you may be assigned to take vitals after surgery. How often are they usually measured

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every 15 min. until person is stable

26
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post op. the person is allowed to be positioned…

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to allow for easy and comfortable breathing

27
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why are deep-breathing and coughing exercises done after surgery

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prevent complications like pneumonia and atelectasis(Complete or partial collapse of a lung or a section (lobe) of a lung.)

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when are leg exercises done

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@least every 1-2hrs while the person is awake

29
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elastic stockings are used to…

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prevent venous blood return to the heart and prevent blood clots

30
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when applying elastic stockings, you should have the person

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lie in a supine position

31
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when you assist a perosn to walk after surgery you first measure what…

A

the bp and pulse rate

32
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if a person is NPO after surgery, important personal hygiene is what….

A

frequent oral hygiene

33
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it’s important to report the time and amount of first void after the surgery b/c the person must void

A

w/in 8hrs after surgery

34
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AE

A

anti-embolism/embolic

35
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CBC

A

complete blood count

36
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ECG/EKG

A

electrocardiogram

37
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ID

A

identification

38
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IV

A

intravenous

39
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NG

A

naso-gastric

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NPO

A

nothing by mouth

41
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PACU

A

post anesthesia care unit

42
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SCD

A

sequential compression device

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TED

A

thrombo-embolic disease

44
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why are baths given preoperatively

A

reduce # of microbes, reduce risk of wound infection

special soap/cleanser, may be used

45
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when delegated to do a skin prep whats reported and recorded

A

area prepped

cuts,nicks,scratches,bleeding,sites of non-intact skin

46
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after pre op drugs are given what is the person allowed to do

A

THE PERSON ISNT ALLOWED TO GET OUT OF BED AFTER PRE OP DRUGS ARE GIVEN

47
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when a person returns, how often are their vitals checked

A
  • every 15 min, till stables
  • every 30. min for 1-2hrs
  • every hour for 4 hrs
  • every 4 hours
48
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what post op operations should be reported and recorded

A 
increase/decrese in body temp
pulse higher than 100 or lower than 60
weak.irregular pulse
respirations:
shallow,slow,rapid,gasping,dyspnea, SOB,
49
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how many times are exercises done

A

5

50
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ambulation prevents..

A 
thrombi
pneumonia
atcelectasis
constipation
UTI
51
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WHATS THE VITAL SIGN FREQUENCY

A

Q 15min (x4)
Q30min (x1/x2)
Q 1h (x 4h)
Q 4hrs

52
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what are your vital signs

A 
BP
Rx
Pulse
Temp
(Pain is considered the 5th vital sign)

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