POST OPERATIVE Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 5 w’s for fever in order?
A
wind, water, walk, wound, wonder
2
Q
most common post op problem?
A
fever
3
Q
seen in elderly pt; do they have neurological deficits after surgery; drugs can make them have altered mental status which can last for a couple days after
A
altered mental status
4
Q
common after surgery due to GERD and anxiety but must to have a full check up just in case
A
chest pain
5
Q
when to admit to hospital?
A
a serious event thats occurring b/c most are treated as out patient
6
Q
prolonged vomiting can lead to dehydration therefore it must be prevented or controlled, what is the treatment?
A
phenergan (purple drank), zofran
7
Q
how is shivering treated?
A
demorol
8
Q
white toe indicates?
tx?
A
arterial insufficiency
treat with warm compress, vasodilatory paste, lidocaine
