Final

Question 1

Describes the entire span of surgery, including before and after the actual operation

Answer 1

Perioperative care

Question 2

Begins with the decision to perform surgery and continues until the client reaches the OR

Answer 2

Preoperative

Question 3

Includes the entire surgical procedure until transfer to the recovery area

Answer 3

Intraoperative

Question 4

Begins with admission to the recovery are and continues until the client receives a follow up evaluation at home or is discharged to a rehab unit

Answer 4

Postoperative

Question 5

Signs and symptoms of show

Answer 5

Pallor, fall in BP, weak and rapid pulse, restlessness, cool and moist skin (clammy)
Tachy and thready

Question 6

Things that contribute to shock (4)

Answer 6

Fluid & electrolyte loss
Trauma (physical & psychological)
Anesthetics
Preoperative meds

Question 7

Serious condition in which the intestines are paralyzed and thus peristalsis is absent

Answer 7

Paralytic ileus (adynamic ileus)

Question 8

Signs and symptoms of paralytic ileus (4)

Answer 8

Bowel sounds absent, abdomen distended, abdominal pain (severe) vomiting may occur

Question 9

Notify provider immediately if bowel sounds are __ & __

Answer 9

Absent
Abdomen distended or rigid

Question 10

Fluid volume excess (hypervolemia) occurs when there is a high volume of water in the ___ fluid compartment

Answer 10

Intravascular

Question 11

Hypervolemia can lead to __ which is a fluid volume that exceeds what is normal for the intravascular space and can compromised __

Answer 11

Circulatory overload
Cardiopulmonary function