Postoperative Nursing Management Ch 16 Postoperative nursing management

Question 1

Dehiscence

Answer 1

Partial or complete separation of wound edges

Question 2

Evisceration

Answer 2

Protrusion of organs through the surgical incision

Question 3

First intention healing

Answer 3

Method of healing, in which wound edges are surgically approximated and integumentary continuity , is restored without granulation

Question 4

Phase 1 PACU

Answer 4

Area designated for care of surgical patients immediately after surgery and for patients whose condition warrants close monitoring

Question 5

Phase 2 PACU

Answer 5

Area designated for Care of surgical patients who have been transferred from a phase 1PACU because their condition no longer requires the close monitoring provided in a phase 1 PACU. The patient is prepared for transfer to an inpatient unit or for discharge from the facility

Question 6

Post anesthesia care unit PACU

Answer 6

Area where postoperative patients are monitored as they recover from anesthesia

Question 7

Second intention healing

Answer 7

Method of healing, in which wound edges are not surgically, approximated and integumentary continuity is restored by the process, known as Granulation