Periop Flashcards
1
Q
What are the Aims of Healthcare in the Operating Room?
A
- SAFE
- EFFECTIVE
- PATIENT-CENTERED
- TIMELY
2
Q
What is Surgical Conscience?
A
an awareness of the importance of strictly applying knowledge to ensure quality of practice of asepsis and sterile techniques at all times
3
Q
What are the classifications of surgery?
A
- Emergent
- Urgent
- Required
- Elective
- Optional
4
Q
What classification of surgery requires immediate attention, examples include severe bleeding, bladder or intestinal obstruction, gunshot wounds?
A
Emergent
5
Q
What classification of surgery requires prompt attention within 24 to 30 hours?
A
Urgent
6
Q
What classification of surgery is planned within weeks or months?
A
Required
7
Q
What is the classification of surgery wherein the patient should have surgery?
A
Elective
8
Q
What is the classification of surgery where the decision rests with the patient?
A
Optional
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