Peri-Operative Concepts Flashcards
What are the three aspects of “informed consent”?
-adequate disclosure
-patient clearly understands
- consent given voluntarily
What are the five aspects of adequate disclosure?
- purpose of procedure
- risk of procedure
- risk without procedure
- diagnosis
- chances of success
Why must a patient be NPO before surgery?
Because of the risk of vomiting and aspiration
What is a surgical timeout
Everyone in OR stops to confirm the patient, site of procedure, procedure, patient allergies, medications that are being administered
What is the circulating nurse in charge of?
Advocating for the patient
What is phase one of the PACU
when the patient hits the floor
What do you need to do with a patient on phase one in the PACU
constant assessments
When is a patient on phase two of the PACU
when all discharge criteria is met
What are the 3 different “purpose of surgeries”
-cure
-exploratory
-palliative care
What happens in a medical emergency?
Contact first of kin, and if no response two doctors must agree to start the procedure
