Periop environement Flashcards
In periop nursing, the nurse cares for both the patient and the____
family
The nursing process allows the nurse to determine a _____ _____ with a subsequent patient care plan.
nursing diagnoses
Ensuring patient___ is central to the responsibilities of the preop nurse
safety
The____ ______ for preop practice serves as the basis for monitoring quality indicators and evaluationg systems and for developing and evaluating nursing service delivery systems and organization structures, certification activities, job descriptions, and performance appraisals, and policies and procedures.
AORN guidelines
3 roles the RN can perform during the intraop proces
Scrub person
RN circulator
1st assistant
INTRA-OP
- This person focuses on establishing and maintaining a sterile field and assisting the surgeon with instrumentation during surgical procedures.
scrub person
INTRA-OP
-This person functions outside of the sterile field and is involved in all 3 phases of the patient’s surgical experience. The primary role of this person during the intra-op phase is acting as the patient’s advocate, ensuring the delivery of safe patient care whether the patient is in a conscious or unconscious state.
RN circulator
INTRA-OP
- This person requires more education and training. This includes knowledge of surgical physiology and manipulation. In this role, this person works under direct supervision of the surgeon.
- Assists with retracting, hemostasis, suturing, and other tasks requested by the surgeon that is within their scope of practice.
1st assistant
Who can act as 1st assistant?
- Physician resident
- Physician assistant
- ARNP
- Certified surgical tech 1st assistant
- Organ procurement tech
During the____ phase, the RN uses this part of the nursing process to.
- Collect data
- Perform patient assessment
- Develop a nursing diagnosis in collaboration with the patient and/or significant other.
- Develop plan of care that will result in an optimal outcome for the patient.
Preop phase
During the____ phase, the RN uses this part of the nursing process to.
- Implement the plan of care
- Document the care delivered
- Coordinate interventions
- Evaluate nursing interventions
Intra-op phase
TRUE OR FALSE?
Modification of the nursing plan may be necessary during the surgical procedure due to patient safety.
T!
During the____ phase, the RN uses this part of the nursing process to.
- Evaluate nursing interventions and any modifications of the nursing plan that occured during the procedure.
- Identify possible complications from the surgical procedure
- Communicate the care given.
Post-op
