Powerpoint:

Question 1

5 things you would do prior to commencing assessment:

Answer 1

1. Wash hands
2. Identify the patient
3. Collect paperwork
4. Identify yourself
5. Provide privacy

Question 2

ASK at the commencement of assessment:

Answer 2

1. DOB
2. Allergies
3. Address
4. What procedure he/she is having done
5. Who is his/hers next of kin

Question 3

What is the minimum time a person should be Nil by mouth prior to surgery for the following:

Answer 3

Clear fluids: 2 hours

Solid fluids: 4 hours

Question 4

Why do we need to know ample?

Answer 4

A - Determine if reaction or side effects
M - May indicate existing illnesses which patient forgets
P - May require specific interventions
L - Know when the patient can go to theatre
E - What caused the problem? Is it new?

Question 5

Why do we need to know what medications he/she is on:

Answer 5

• Important to know what medications so changes can be monitored under anaesthetic.
• Awareness should also highlight need to closer monitoring of body systems.

Question 6

5 medical conditions that could occur intraop:

Answer 6

• Hypoxia: Airway management and 02 deprivation
• Hypotension: Due to agents use for and during anaesthesia
• Hypothermia: Due to length of time on table and exposure
• Hypovolemia: Due to blood loss in theatre
• Anaphlylactic reaction: Latex, agents used and medications

Question 7

Glasgow coma scale (3 assessment steps):

Answer 7

• Best verbal response
• Best motor response
• Eye opening response

Question 8

Operation different from children - adults:

Answer 8

• Increased parental involvement
• Medications worked on weight
• Smaller doses of medications
• Explain things in terms that children understand
• Parent go to theatre with child and are in recovery when they wake up