Phases of Sugery and the nursing process Flashcards
1
Q
This phase begins with the decision that surgical intervention is needed and it ends when the patient is transferred to the operating room table.
A
Pre-op
2
Q
This phase refers to the period of recovery and healing that takes place after the surgical procedure.
A
post-op
3
Q
This phase is the period during which the patient is undergoing surgery in the O.R. it ends when the patient is being transferred to the post-anesthesia recovery room.
A
INTRA-OP
4
Q
In this phase of surgery:
- Evaluate nursing interventions
- Identify possible complications
- Communicate care given
A
Post-op
5
Q
In this phase of surgery:
- Collect data
- Conduct patient assessment
- Develop nursing diagnosis
- Develop plan of care for optimal patient outcome
A
Pre-op
6
Q
In this phase of surgery:
- Implement plan of care
- Document care delivered
- coordinate interventions
- evaluate nursing interventions (can be modified)
A
intra-op
