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Question 1

Admit orders

Answer 1

ADC A VANDIMILS

Admit to 
Dx 
Condition 
Allergies 
VS
Activity level 
Nursing order
 Diet 
IVFs 
Meds
Labs 
Special

Question 2

When are pro-op orders being written?

Answer 2

typically the day/night before OR

Question 3

What questions about past surgery is important to ask when planning another surgery?

Answer 3

Date
Surgery type
Anesthesia complications 
What pain meds were you given and did they work?
How long did you require pain meds?
How long was your recovery period?

Question 4

What heard preop can increase the post op risk of CVA by 4?

Answer 4

carotid bruits

Question 5

What is HIT?

Answer 5

Heparin induce thrombocytopenia

heparin is designed to decrease clots via aiding in their destruction (clotting factor style)
So why a decrease in platelets? And why is the pt clotting despite being on an anticoagulant?

the body forms antibodies against heparin and attacks it, recruiting platelets, forming clots around these complexes

Question 6

You see “good” on admit orders, what does this mean per the AHA?

Answer 6

VS are stable and WNL. pt is conscious and comfortable. should have excellent prognosis

Question 7

You see “fair” on admit orders, what does this mean per AHA?

Answer 7

VS are stable and WNL. pt is conscious and may be uncomfortable. Indications are favorable.

Question 8

You see “critical” on admit orders, what does this mean per AHA?

Answer 8

VS are UNSTABLE and NOT WNL. Pt may be unconscious. Unfavorable outcome likely.

Question 9

You see “critical” on admit orders, what does this mean per AHA?

Answer 9

VS are UNSTABLE and NOT WNL. Pt may be unconscious. Unfavorable outcome likely.

Question 10

When is HIT most commonly seen?

Answer 10

5+ days after initiation of treatment