Periop

Question 1

Ablative

Answer 1

involves removal of a diseased body part. For example, a cholecystectomy removes a diseased gallbladder.

Question 2

Diagnostic

Answer 2

is done to confirm or rule out a diagnosis. Examples include biopsy and invasive tests, such as a cardiac catherization.

Question 3

Palliative

Answer 3

is performed to relieve discomfort or other disease symptoms without producing a cure. Examples include nerve root destruction for chronic pain.

Question 4

Reconstructive

Answer 4

performed to restore function, for example, a rotator cuff repair (repair of a torn ligament).

Question 5

Cosmetic

Answer 5

done to improve appearance. (face-lift)

Question 6

Transplant

Answer 6

replaces a malfunctioning body part, tissue, or organ. Joint replacements and organ replacements procedures are included in this category.

Question 7

Procurement

Answer 7

is related to transplant surgery. An organ or tissue is harvested from someone pronounced dead for transplantation into another person. Exception kidney procurement.

Question 8

Major surgery

Answer 8

is associated with a high degree of risk. Ex. potential for significant blood loss, surgery involving vital organs, or a high risk for postoperative complications. (coronary artery bypass graft, nephrectomy (removal of the kidney), and colon resection).

Question 9

Minor surgery

Answer 9

often performed on an outpatient basis, involves little risk and usually has few complications. (breast biopsy and inguinal hernia repair).

Question 10

Emergency

Answer 10

requires transport to the operating suite as soon as possible to preserve the patient’s life or function. The surgical team is summoned and preparations are made rapidly. Internal hemorrhage, rupture of an organ, and trauma are common cases of emergency surgery.

Question 11

Urgent

Answer 11

is scheduled within 24 to 48 hours to alleviate symptoms, repair a body part, or restore function. Removal of a cancerous breast and internal fixation of a fracture are examples.

Question 12

Elective

Answer 12

is performed when surgery is the recommended course of action, but the condition is not time sensitive. The client may delay surgery to gather information, consider options, or organize care for the family. Ex. repair of a torn ligament and removal of rectal polyps.