exam 4 Flashcards
what is Perioperative nursing
care provided immediately before during and after surgery
Preoperative
Intraoperative
Postoperative
Preoperative: prior to surgery, anywhere from phone call to preop appointment
Intraoperative: during the procedure itself
Postoperative: immediately following surgery inro end of recovery stay
Purpose of Surgery -whats purpose
diagnostic
ablative
construction
reconstructive
palliative
transplant
invasive procedure to restore, repair, treat injury and restore function, or alter body features
Diagnostic- determine or confirm diagnosis- bioposy or diagnostic lap-like breast biopsy
Ablative-removal of disease tissue or organ- amuputation, apendectomy
Construction- build tissue or organds that are absent- cleft palate
Reconstructive- rebuild tissue or organs- skin graft, totl joint
Palliative- elevates symtpoms for disease – is not curative- could be bowel resection
Transplant- replace organs or tissues to restore function
Types of surgeries
elective
urgent
emergency
Elective (cosmetic, ex tubal ligation or cataract)(suggested, no unforeseen effects if postponed)
Urgent (1-2 days)-necessary to be performed in 1-2,
Emergency –done immediately- life threatening- c section, trauma
surgery settings
Hospitals
Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Outpatient settings- used for diagnostic, minimally invasive surgery’s
outpatient setting advantages
decreased
decreased
less
could
decreased cost
decreased risk of nosocomial infections,
less interruptions in patients life,
could reduce time in lost time from work
outpatient setting disadvantages
learn
need
wrong
learn a great amount of information in short time,
need family to recover,
if something goes seriously wrong they need to go to hospital
outpatient setting discharge
tolerating
vs
need able
controlled
need to
ao
family
need to be tolerating food/fluids,
vs needs to be within 10% of perioperative,
need to be able to stand/walk
, pain needs to be controlled,
need to urinate
, need to be alert/orientated,
family is responsible for discharge functions.
outpatient setting nursing
v
bs
ability
ability
family
vitals,
bowel sounds to make sure they can eat/drink.
ability to walk,
ability to urinate,
assess family understanding instructions- teachback
informed consent
what is it
Need for procedure/purpose/outcome
Risk and Benefits
Likelihood of successful outcome
Alternative Treatments
Right to refuse treatment or withdraw consent
Who can legally provide consent for procedure/surgery?? –
who cannot
–alert and orientated patients who can make own decisions/
/Cannot-minors, pts that have active POA or guardian
Universal Protocol- what is it
process
mark
perform
used to reduce surgical errors
Procedure Verification process
Mark the procedure/surgical site
Perform a time out
preop assessment
age
meds
medical history
cardiac history
Age-decreased tolerance to medication, delayed wound healing sand med metabolization
Meds and substances, some can increase pulmonary and resp issues, some illegal drugs can interfere with anesthesia, pts can have tolerance buildup, ensure on what meds currently on, some Herbal/natural substances can interact with anesthesia , include OTC and vits
Medical history-any that is pertinent to surgery, or meds that interfere with bleeding, history of post of N/V and bleeding
Cardiac history- disease risk of heart failure and stroke, hemorrhage, hypotension, meds are given preop to give baseline, nurses will take vitals, I and o and report hypoxia
preop assessment
pulmonary history
previous surgeries
anticagulants
Pulmonary history- higher risk of pneumonia or altetcises, not maintaining own airway following surgery, monitor hypoxia, resp status , have CDB, incentive spirometer, get pt up and moving early
Previous surgeries and anesthesia- how did they tolerate it, any NV
Anticoagulants & blood donation0 can cause interoperative bleeding, can lead to postop issues, any aspirin or nsaids, might need blood consent, getting signed
risk factor for operation
aa
m
o
lss
npo
advanced age,
malnutrition,
obesity- problems with gas exchange,
low socioeconomic status and
pts needs to be NPO for 6 hours or greater , increased risk for aspiration
pre op physical
when from provider/nurse
what is it
from provider-typically within 1 month- head to toe, from
nursing- typically within the hour of surgery-
this is medical clearance so physician ins giving okay to precede with surgery
pre op Psychosocial-
who will take home
, who is helping with discharge intructions
pre op Diagnostic assessments
Chest x-ray
EKG
Any labs- surgery may be cancelled if ptt, pt, or inr are elevated
pre op lab assessments
electrolyres
u/a
cbc
type and cross match
inr and ptt
pregnancy test
Electrolytes- potassium, sodium, chloride, kidney/cardiac status
U/A- determine any underlying infection, or any abnormal substances in urine
CBC- baseline h and h, platelets, looking for infection or oxygenation, vs and bleeding
Type and cross match, part of blood consent, have on hand incase blood is needed
INR and PTT- asses clotting times
Pregnancy test- general anesthesia will be altered to prevent harm to fetus, surgery can be canceled
Patient & Procedure Identification/Safety
pt
universal protocol–
prepreocedure
mark
perform
Patient must be actively involved in the identification process
Universal protocol -
Pre-procedure verification process
Mark the procedure site – pt
sign with initials if able
Perform a timeout
Patient & Procedure Identification/Safety
medication reconciliation
complete history
interactions
continue/discontinue
Complete history –dose, frequency, when took last, OTC, herbal , supplements
Interactions-watch and assess that can lead to complications of bleeding,
Continue/discontinue -, when is last dose of each medication, and when to keep continuing meds post op
Thromboembolism
risk
balanced
how prevent(give/wear/get up)
complications of surgery
risk of bleeding
,needs to be balanced against risk of DVT and risk of embolism
// how prevent-
give low dose heparin and coumadin,
wear teds or graduated compression,
get pt up and early moving
Hypothermia
risk
inability
surgery center
normal temp
reduces risk
complications of surgery
risk during surgery,
inability to regulate and store body temp,
surgery center is generally cold to prevent risk of infections and bacteria growth,
–96.8-99.5
reduces risk of infection, cardiac mobility, ischemia and surgical bleeding/
Hypothermia
nursing interventions
warm/limit
risk factors-(#, requirements,nutrition, preexisting)
complications of surgery
warming blankets// limit exposure of skin-
risk factors are
age,
underbody requirements
, poor nutrition or preexisting diagnosis-// on other side could have malignancy hyperthermia, inability to regulate temperature
Surgical Site Infections
sterile
pts get
removal
tight
right
complications of surgery
sterile field,
pts get antibiotics,
removal of hair,
tight glucose control
and right temp
Adverse Cardiac Events
worst case
risk
distressed
alterations
complications of surgery
mi/heart attack,
risk in older adults,
circ system is distressed and Inc. risk for ischemia,
any alterations in vitals need to be notified to physician
antibiotics
prevents what//in what
never list
reduce risk
assess for
Medications- Preoperative
prevent surgical site infections – in orthopedic and general surgeries,
on never list infection after orthopedic surgery, so need antibiotics–
also reduces risk of morality
and assessing for allergies
Benzodiazepines
meds
decreases/produces
monitor
look for
reversal agent
Medications- Preoperative
diapaem, lorazepam–
decrease anxiety and produce sedation and amnesia effects
– monitor resp status,
look for resp depression
reversal agent- Flumazenil
Opioids
meds
allows
provides
assess
reversal agent
Medications- Preoperative
: morphine, fentanyl, hydromorphone–
allows reduced anesthesia dose,
provides pain control,
assess allergies and resp status
reversal agent-naloxone
Antacids
meds
reduces
given to pts
Medications- Preoperative
: sodium citrate, omeprazole, pantoprazole—
reduced gastric acid volume and secretion-
pts that have GERD
Antiemetic
when given/why
meds
works how
Medications- Preoperative
preop and postop to prevent NV
/ ondansetron, metoclopramide
enhance gastric emptying and work on vomiting center of brain
Anticholinergics
meds
reduces
dries
Medications- Preoperative
atropine sulfate or cicolomine
reduce secretions and aspiration risk
dries pt out,
Proton pump inhibitor
meds
suppresses
monitor
Medications- Preoperative
-pantoprazole, omeprazole,
suppression gastric acid secretion,
monitor dizziness headache rash
Nursing Care preop
what helps
pediatric
Therapeutic listening & Support
Pediatric population; props, demonstrate, tour-reduce anxiety
Pre-op preparation
verify
look
take
assessment
6hrs
look
what’s marked
remove
provide
give what
verify consent is signed,
look at labs,
take vitals,
head to toe assessment
, go npo for 6 hrs,
look allergies,
surgical site is marked,
remove jewelry, dentures, makeup
, provide skin/bowel prep,
give meds if needed
Prepare the patient for post operative cares
CDB( improves, prevents, utilize)
leg ankle and foot(use, passive, get, early, pumps)
post op positioning(bed, brace, utilize, positioning, teaching eating)
teach C&DB- improves lung health, prevent post op atelectasis and pneumonia, utilize incentive spirometer
Leg, Ankle and Foot exercise:- use ted SCDs , passive movement machines, get up and moving, early ambulation, leg and ankle pumps
Post op positioning and movement: how to move in bed, brace area that will give pain, utilize pillows for support, legs and upper arms for positioning, teaching how to control pain, and what eating after
Safety in surgery
whos repsoiblity
assess need for what
right x2
how do they handle what
what types of burnes
what administered
what helps
everyone’s responsibility
assess need any surgical specimens
right person, right procedure
How do they handle bodily fluids
Electrical, thermal or chemical burns
What meds are administered
Positioning helps
Never events
situation
no retained
no following
infection
reasonable and preventable situations
No Foreign object retained after surgery
No DVT following surgery
Surgical site infection
Surgical Methods
O
L
R
Open
laparoscopic
robotic
Surgical Attire & Scrub
hand scrub
facilitate infection control, cross contamination and reduces bacterial shedding
Hand and Arm scrub
Inhibits: bacterial growth by removing dirt and preventing any additional growth
Patient preparation in the surgical environment
removal
what helps
prep
what after
Hair removal,
positioning,
skin prep like chlorhexidine
, may need cath after
General Anesthesia
produces what affect
pros
cons
what feelings
IV & inhalation produced cns depression and amnesia affect
Pros: rapid excreted and quick reversal
Cons: circulatory, respiratory and renal side effects, malignant hyperthermia,
Nausea, vomiting, groggy feelings
Regional/epidural Anesthesia:
what does
pros
cons
treat when
No perceived pain due to medications instilled around nerve, which blocks nerve impulses
Pros: affective pain control, pt. can walk sooner, quick, effective, much less adverse reactions
Cons: anxiety is not altered, leaking of CSF, hypotension, monitor oxygen and resp status
treat pain before it wears off
Conscious Sedations
moderate
pts can
safety
Moderate sedation; amnesia
pts can maintain own airway, make sure pt can maintain airways, and can follow commands
Safety have reveral agent on hand
Nursing Care- Intra-Op
focus
universal protocol
positioning
sterile
Focus – environmental safety, pt positioning and phycological support, and outcomes
Universal protocol: Time out –always
Positioning prevent skin breakdown, protecting bony prominences
Sterile Technique making sure sterile is followed- if anything is away from sterile field
documentation intra op
counts
administrations
runner
managment
collection
Sponge counts, needle counts
Medication administration
Runner: Supplies, medications etc.
Drain management
Specimen Collection
pain post operative
not practical
meds provide
helps with
meds-watch
what kinds
not practical to get rid of all pain,
meds should provide relief,
can help with CDB, early ambulation/
/narcotics, NSAIDS -ketorolac - watching bleeding, caution with over 65 age
Oral, IV, suppository
Scheduled and PRN
PCA vs PCEA
nursing considerations-whatare they
pca
pcea
Nursing Considerations: vs mental status, labs, bleeding history, reps assessment
PCA-patient controlled- use regular –parameters that nurse will set
PCEA-pt controlled epidural- parameters, pt can push on demand or basil rate
Nausea meds postop
suppository
waiting for
auscultating
promoting
what causes
Oral, IV, suppository
Waiting for return of bowel sounds,
auscultating bowel sounds,
promoting movements
, pain meds can cause nausea,
//NSAIDS
Infection risk; post operative antibiotics
biggest risk
administer
changes
CDB helps with
– incision is infection risk,
administer antibiotics as ordered,
dressing changes,
CDB-pnamnua and ateleticis
nursing care post op immediately
p___
focus
PACU
focus- airway, vitals, mental status, emotional support, pain control
Malignant Hyperthermia
disorder
causes
early signs
LT
genetic disorder triggered by inhalation of anesthetic meds.
Causes hypermetabolism in body and can go to over 109 degrees
Early signs: tachycardia, tachypnea, muscle stiffness, escalating temp
life threatening
treatment of malignant hyperthermia
others
muscle relaxant
Treatment: oxygen, cooled iv fluids, cooling interventions
Oxygen, IV, Medication, cooling interventions
Dantrolene- Muscle relaxant
Once patient is stable
transfer where
ga
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p
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f
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Transferred to recovery area (room or home today surgery)
General appearance
Vitals signs
Full head to Toe Assessment
LOC
Pain
N/V
Dressing/Incision
Fluids
Diet
Drains
Nausea, Uncontrolled pain
how assess
pain meds (moderate/severe)
nursing care post op complications
assess w/ numerical scale
pain meds-
nsaids- moderate
opiods- severe
Bowel Sounds & Diet
diet advancement
how know if ready for diet
nursing care post op complications
clear liquids->full liquid-> soft diet -> regular diet
know if ready with bowel sounds, n/v
Wound healing
diet
purpose of drains
3 prorities with drain management
nursing care post op complications
diet-> protein, dairy, vit c
purpose- receive pressure by removing excess fluid
prorities -> cleaning around, replacing absorbent dressing, monitor discharge/drainage
serous
sangionous
purulent
Serous- clear yellow
sanginous- thick red
purulent- wbc,debris from infection
types of drains
what to monitor for
Jackson pratt- grenade suction out fluid
hemovac- suction out fluid
Penrose-rubber drain
montitor I and o and consistency
dehiscence
what is it
what nurse do about it
how treat
what is it- separation in layers of incision and wound
what nurse do-make sure iv works, go npo. get vitals
how treat- surgery
evisceration
what is it
how treat
will need
what is it- protrusion of organ from body
how trat - cover wound with sterile dressing moistened with normal saline
will need emergency surgery
Dressings
what is normal
compare
if leaking//dont
who does first change
nursing care post op complications
normal is anything but purulent
compare with amount, circle
if leaking through reinforce with new dressing, dont take off
surgeon will do first dressing change
hemorrhage s/s
r
a
tacky
cool
decreased
leads to
resltess
anxiety
tachycardia
cool pale skin
decreased urine output
leads to shock
shock s/s
severe
altered
c
r
tacky
tacky
weak
hypo
severe vomiting
altered loc
confusrion
restlessness
tachycardia
tachypnea
weak pulses
hypotension
Hemorrhage/Shock
nursing interventions
stopping
lines
ultimately need what
nursing care post op complications
stopping bleeding-pressure is applied with moist dressing or gloved hands
iv lines w/ isotonic fluids
emergency surgery
DVT/PE
treatments
nursing care post op complications
scd,
ambulating early
-give subq, enoxaparin, can cause bruising
pneumonia, Atelectasis
most at risk
assess
interventions
education
nursing care post op complications
obese, copd, elderly most at risk
assess vitals, sp02,ability to tolerate activity
elevate hob, administer oxygen, mobility, increcntice spirometer,
educate on CDB, hydration and hygiene
Urinary retention/Altered Bowel Habits
provide
assist
stand
what stimulates
increase
passing
nursing care post op complications
provide privacy,
assist to bathroom-ambulation early and often
stand to void
warm water to stimulate
increase fluids and fiber
passing flatus
3 phases of wound healing
inflammatory
proliferative
remodeling
Assessing the musculoskeletal system
how many bones
in addition to bones
considerations
interview
physical assessment
206 bones
In addition cartilage, muscles, joints, ligaments & tendons
Genetic considerations
Health assessment interview
Physical Assessment
Deformity, muscle grade, strength, equality, swelling, redness, over ROM
Arthrocentesis
why done
what happens
done to obtain synovial fluid from joint for diagnosis or to remove excess fluid-
needle is inserted and fluid is aspirated out
Arthroscopy
endoscope procedure to look at the interior structure of the joint and can be used to fix or repair tendons or muscles