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Perioperative Care Flashcards

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3 phases of periop period

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preoperative

intraoperative

postoperative

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preop period begins and ends…

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  • Begins with decision to have surgery
  • Ends with pt transferred to op table
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intraop begins and ends…

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  • Begins with pt transferred to op table
  • Ends with pt admitted to PACU
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postop period begins and ends…

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  • Begins with admission to PACU
  • Ends with healing completion
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5 purposes of surgery

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  • Diagnostic
  • Palliative - relieving pain/sx - does not cure disease
  • Ablative - removal of diseased body part
  • Constructive - restores appearance that has been lost
  • Transplant - replaces malfunctioning structures
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2 degrees of surgical urgency

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  • Emergency - performed immediately to save life
  • Elective - non-life-threatening situations
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what distinguishes major vs minor surgery?

examples?

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  • Major - high blood loss, complications, vital organ removal
    • ex heart surgery, hip surgery
  • Minor - less risk - less complications, can be performed outpatient
    • ex tonsil removal, biopsy
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why does being >65yo increase risk in surgery

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decreased immune system, decreased kidney function, response to anesthesia, chronic disease, obesity

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what should nurses be sure to assess for older surgical pts?

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respiratory function

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10
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resp condition that ↑ surgical risk

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OSA

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11
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questionnaire that assesses OSA

what does it ask about?

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STOP-bang

snoring, tiredness after sleep, apnea, hypertension

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what should a nurse take note of for surgical pts with OSA?

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BMI, age, neck circumference, sex

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micronutrients vital for surgical wound healing (7)

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vit A, B, C, K; iron, zinc, copper

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meds that can interfere with anesthesia

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anticoags

tranquilizers

steroids

diuretics

seizure meds

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15
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stop taking anticoags ____ days before surgery

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5-7

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16
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steroids in surgical pts increase risk of…

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inadequate wound healing

infection

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aspects of the preop phase (5)

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informed consent

physical assessment

pt teaching

physical prep

safety protocols

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aspects of the preop assessment (8)

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general health

resp & cardio

allergies (meds, tape, latex, iodine, soaps, foods, etc)

meds

screening tests

MMSE

smoking, alcohol

coping mechanisms, support

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preop screening tests (11)

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CBC

blood grouping

electrolytes

glucose

BUN & creatinine

liver function

albumin/protein

urinalysis

chest x-ray

EKG on all pts >40 or with cardio conditons

pregnancy test

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preop planning

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  • Overall goal: ensure pt is mentally & physically prepared for surgery
  • discharge planning
  • Home care
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components of preop teaching (5)

skills training (5)

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  • Discuss pain scale
  • Explain what will happen and when
  • Dr will most likely order pain meds
  • Explain roles of pt and support people in preop prep, during surgical procedure, & during postop period
  • Skills training
    • Moving
    • Deep breathing
    • Coughing
    • Splinting incisions (pillow on incision during movement, coughing)
    • Using incentive spirometer
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22
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preop nutrition rules

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NPO after midnight (usually)

light meal 6hrs before surgery

clear liquids 2hrs before surgery

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preop physical prep (7)

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  • Cleansing enema
  • Antiseptic soap night before & morning of
  • Nail polish, makeup removed
  • Preop meds
  • Prostheses removed
  • Ask if they have any loose teeth
  • Check orders for special requirements
24
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preop meds that may be given and why

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Versed - anxiety

morphine - sedation

Zofran - n/v

25
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3 preop safety protocols

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  • Preop verifications - schedule, time of testing, time of admission
  • Mark operative site c pt initials/Dr initials OR word “yes”
  • Time out - final verification of correct pt, procedure, site
26
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loss of sensation & consciousness; loss of protective reflexes; blocks awareness centers; IV or inhalation

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general anesthesia

27
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disadvantages of general anesthesia

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depresses resp & circulatory systems

protective reflexes/self-care abilities compromised

28
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lidocaine or benzocaine

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topical anesthetic

29
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lidocaine 0.1% - injected - small procedures

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infiltration anesthesia

30
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nerve block example

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facial surgery

31
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low (saddle, caudal), mid, or high - lumbar puncture

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spinal/subarachnoid block

32
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low spinal block examples

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surgery involving perineal or rectal areas

33
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mid spinal block examples

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hernia, appendectomy - below umbilicus

34
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high spinal block examples

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Caesarean births

35
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anesthesia inside spinal column

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epidural

36
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conscious sedation

drugs used

advantages

example

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morphine, fentanyl, Valium

minimal depression of LOC - allows pt to retain ability to maintain patent airway, respond to commands

ex endoscopies

37
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nurses’ responsibilities in intraop period (8)

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  • Position pt
  • Preop skin prep
  • Assist in preparing/maintaining sterile field
  • Open & dispense sterile supplies
  • Provide meds & solutions
  • Manage caths, tubes, drains, specimens
  • Perform sponge, sharps, instrument counts
  • Document nursing care provided & pt response
38
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circulating nurse role (4)

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  • Coordinates activities
  • Assess pt position
  • Monitors aseptic practice
  • Monitors temp, humidity, lighting in OR
39
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scrub person role (2)

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  • Draping pt c sterile drapes
  • Handling sterile instruments & supplies
40
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RNFA - registered nurse first assistant role

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  • Assists surgeon by controlling bleeding & suturing
41
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who is responsible for counting all sponges, needles, instruments used in surgery

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scrub & circulating nurses

42
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how to position pt as they’re coming out of anesthesia

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  • Unconscious pt positioned on side c face slightly down
  • Elevate pt’s upper arm on pillow - maximum chest expansion
43
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what indicates anesthesia ending?

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return of reflexes

coughing out airway (except endotrach)

44
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PARS

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post anesthesia recovery score

45
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ALDRETE

what is the score we want?

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postop discharge rating

0-2 based on absent or present for each question

9-10 allows discharge from recovery room

46
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when is pt discharged from recovery room? (8)

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  • Conscious & oriented
  • Clear airway & desirable O2 sat
  • Stable VS for 30 mins
  • Reflexes active
  • I/O adequate
  • n/v controlled
  • Temp between 96.8 to 100.4
  • Dressings dry & intact without overt drainage
47
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potential postop problems (resp, cardio, urinary, GI, wound, psych)

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RESP — pneumonia; atelectasis; PE

CARDIO — hypovolemia; hemorrhage; hypovolemic shock; thrombophlebitis; thrombus; embolus

URINARY — retention; UTI

GI — n/v; constipation; tympanites; postop ileus

WOUND — infection; dehisence; evisceration

PSYCH — depression

48
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when should pain decrease postop?

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2-3 days

49
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spinal surgery pts must be positioned…

for ____ hrs

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flat/supine

8-12 hrs

50
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unconscious pts postop must be positioned…

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laterally

51
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resp interventions postop

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deep breathe & cough q2h

spirometer

splint incision

52
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leg interventions postop

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ambulate day after (usually)

antiemboli stockings

NO pillow under knees

53
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measure I & O for ___ days postop until stable

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2 days

54
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urinary & GI function should return ___ hrs postop

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6-8hr

55
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assess bowel sounds q ___ hr postop

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6-8 hr

56
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when can surgical pts resume sex

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2-4 weeks

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