Infection Control Flashcards
1
Q
4 signs of Inflammation
A
- Erythema
- Edema
- Warmth
- Pain
2
Q
Erythema
A
accumulation of blood in dilated capillaries
3
Q
Post-op complications (related to)
A
- Pain
- Reaction to medications
- Exhaustion
- Loss of control
- Immobility
- Exposure
4
Q
**First priority **
(when arrive in PACU post op)
A
take vital signs and compare to baseline
5
Q
First sign of respiratory problem
A
Restlessness
6
Q
Atelectasis
A
- alveolar collapse
- may be caused by hypoventilation, prolonged bedrest, ineffective cough
7
Q
Signs and Symptoms of Atelectasis
A
pain, tachypnea, dyspnea, tachycardia, fever
8
Q
most common respiratory complications in the elderly, obese, malnourished, chronic respiratory disease
A
Pneumonia
9
Q
Aspiration pneumonia
A
inhalation of gastric contents (pH 2-4) →toxic to lung tissue
10
Q
Most important intervention to prevent post-op complications
A
Early Ambulation
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