In class surgery Flashcards
1
Q
-ectomy
A
removal by cutting
2
Q
- otomy
A
incision or cutting into
3
Q
-plasty
A
formation or repair
4
Q
-orrhaphy
A
suture or a repair
5
Q
-oscopy
A
looking into
6
Q
-ostomy
A
formation of artificial opening
7
Q
laparotomy is what
A
incision into abdominal cavity (for appendix)
8
Q
what is palliative surgery
A
comfort care sx
i.e. seizures - cut a part of brain out
9
Q
perf appy means
A
perforation of appendix
10
Q
Minimum time NPO status pre-op
A
12 hrs
11
Q
when do you want to hear bowel sounds post-op
A
post-op within 6hrs
12
Q
when do you want to see urinary output
A
within 6hrs
13
Q
how much fluid should pt take per hour & per day
A
100mLs per hour
2.5L per day
14
Q
lowest rate of fluids for post-op pt
A
25mls/hr to keep veins open
15
Q
WBC range
A
4,000-12,000
