Pre-Op Care Flashcards
The primary concept of this particular care is _______
safety
The terms _______ and _____ refer to a patient who goes to the surgical area the day of the surgery and returns home on the same day.
outpatient; ambulatory
in order to keep the client’s safety as priority one must have teamwork, and inter-professional collaboration, and the use of professional ______
ethics
this period begin when the patient is scheduled for surgery and ends at the time of transfer to the surgical site.
Perioperative period
Use at least two appropriate identifiers to identify the patient. (what are examples of acceptable identifiers?) Room numbers or bed numbers are not used to identify patients.
Medical record number
identification band
asking the patient to state name and DOB
what are things that can affect patient responses to anesthesia?
age
drugs
herbs
and substances
many ____ chronic illnesses increase surgical risk and need to be considered when planning care.
Chronic
complications from anesthesia most commonly occur in patients with _____ problems
cardiac
partial or complete collapse of lung
atelectasis
pulmonary complications, including atelectasis and pneumonia, are more likely to occur in _____ patients, those with chronic respiratory problem, and smokers
older
__________ planning should be started for all patients before surgery by assessing the patient’s home environment, self-care capabilities, and support systems.
Discharge
the patient may receive a prophylatic antibiotic to reduce the risk for a surgical site infection, which is given within ___ minutes before the incision is made.
60
It is best to get the patient as _____ as possible to stimulate intestine motility, enhances lung expansion, mobilizes secretions, promotes venous return, prevents joint rigidity, and relieves pressure.
mobility
