Peri-operative Nurse + Palliative Care + Death

Question 1

Peri-Operative Nursing

Answer 1

Nursing care provided to surgery patients
before, during and after the procedure,
including post-operative care, from admission
to date of discharge

Question 2

Pre-Operative Phase

Answer 2

• Preparation for Surgery
• Checklist
• Consent questions
  + more

Question 3

Intra-Operative Phase

Answer 3

• In theatre
• Pain relief
• Unconscious patient responsibilities

Question 4

Post-Operative Phase

Answer 4

• After Surgery Care
• Airway, Breathing, Circulation
• Documentation

Question 5

Palliative Care

Answer 5

an approach that improves the quality of life
of patients and their families who are facing problems associated with life-threatening illness

Question 6

Primary Palliative Care

Answer 6

provided for those affected by a life-limiting or life-threatening condition as an integral
part of standard clinical practice by any health care professional

Question 7

Locke and Lathams Goal Theory

Answer 7

goals directly influence a persons level of effort, persistence and attention to therapeutic tasks and contributing to
their self-regulation during rehabilitation

Question 8

Common symptoms in Palliative Care

Answer 8

Pain
Constipation
Dyspneoa (breathlessness)
Nausea + Vomiting
Delirium

Question 9

Bereavement

Answer 9

Bereavement is the state of grieving during which a person goes through a grief reaction.

Question 10

Developmental Considerations

Answer 10

Children may not understand death on the same level as adults, but their sense of loss is just as great. Whether the death relates to themself or someone else, a child needs individualised support and care

Question 11

5 Stages of Grief

Answer 11

Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance