Notes from Powerpoints - Nov 22 test

Question 1

Voluntary procedure performed when convenient for client

Answer 1

Elective surgery

Question 2

Light amplification by the stimulated emission of radiation

Answer 2

Laser surgery

Question 3

This surgery allows the use of endoscopes with high-resolution video cameras through a small incision

Answer 3

Fiberoptic surgery

Question 4

In this surgery, the robot is operated from a nearby computer while the surgeon views magnified three-dimensional images of the surgical field on the computer’s screen

Answer 4

robotic surgery

Question 5

This type of anesthesia is used for OB procedures or surgery on lower extremities. It is administering a nerve block such a spinal, caudal, epidural, or peripheral block. Patient is awake but the area of surgery is anesthetized

Answer 5

Regional anesthesia

Question 6

Uses a local anesthetic at the surgical site plus intravenous systemic analgesia. Can be done with any procedure using local anesthesia or some procedures requiring only systemic analgesia. Requires close monitoring of vital signs and oxygenation

Answer 6

Conscious sedation

Question 7

Anesthetic used for minor procedures. Patient does not require care in PACU

Answer 7

Local anesthesia

Question 8

Mimi’s patient is going for surgery to remove part of a tumor that has metastasized and is causing pain. What type of surgery is Mimi’s patient having?

1) Emergency
2) Diagnostic
3) Palliative
4) Curative

Answer 8

3) Palliative

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a routine diagnostic test needed prior to a planned surgery?

1) CBC
2) Urinalysis
3) Chest X-ray
4) Vision and hearing

Answer 9

4) Vision and hearing

Question 10

Angela is assessing her postop patient for bowel sounds. Eating is not allowed until bowel sounds return, because of the risk of:

1) Aspiration
2) Paralytic ileus
3) Pulmonary embolus
4) Pneumonia

Answer 10

2) Paralytic ileus

Question 11

The role of the LPN in the preoperative phase

Answer 11

• Collect data for developing care plan
• Reinforce patient education given to the patient/family by MD or RN
• Provide emotional and psych support

Question 12

An _____ ______ is a formed signed by the patient, and witnessed, giving permission to have a surgical procedure performed by the patient’s health care provider

Answer 12

informed consent

Question 13

What are the purposes of a consent form?

Answer 13

• To ensure that the patient understands the nature of the treatment
• To indicate that the patient’s decision was made without pressure
• To protect the patient against unauthorized procedures
• To protect the surgeon and hospital against legal action

Question 14

The people that we are unable to obtain consent from are:

Answer 14

• The unconscious
• The mentally incompetent
• A minor
• Someone who has received analgesics or drugs altering the CNS

Question 15

Medications that can be given preop

Answer 15

• Antianxiety/sedative/hypnotic
• Anticholinergic
• Antiemetic
• Alkalizing agents
• Antibiotics
• Histamine antagonists
• Opiods

Question 16

Where is immediate postop care provided and why?

Answer 16

• In PACU or ICU

- To promote safe recovery

Question 17

What is the decrease in oxygen saturation?

Answer 17

Hypoxia