Preop, Intra, Postop Flashcards
1
Q
- begins when the decision to proceed with
surgical intervention is made and ends with
the transfer of the patient onto the operating
room (OR) bed
A
Preoperative phase
2
Q
- begins when the patient is transferred onto the
OR bed and ends with admission to the PACU
(post anesthesia care unit)
A
Intraoperative phase:
3
Q
- begins with the admission of the patient to the
PACU and ends with a follow-up evaluation in
the clinical setting or home
A
- Postoperative phase:
4
Q
- Removes a diseased body part -
cholecystectomy
A
Ablative
5
Q
- Restores function or appearance that has been
lost or reduced – breast implant
A
Constructive
5
Q
- Replaces malfunctioning structures
A
Transplant
6
Q
DEGREE OF URGENCY
- Performed immediately to preserve function
or the life of the client.
A
Emergency
7
Q
DEGREE OF RISK
- It involves little risk
- “day surgery”. – biopsy, tonsillectomy
A
Minor
7
Q
DEGREE OF URGENCY
- Not imminently life threatening but may threaten life – cholecystectomy
A
Elective
8
Q
DEGREE OF RISK
- Involves a high degree of risk – organ
transplant, open heart surgery
A
Major
9
Q
Terminology
- Cutting into an organ or tissue - laparotomy
A
Otomy
9
Q
Terminology
- Excision (cut out) - Appendectomy
A
Ectomy
10
Q
Terminology
- small incisions through which an endoscope is
inserted - laparoscopy
A
Oscopy
11
Q
Terminology
- formation of a permanent or semi-permanent
opening called a stoma in the body - ileostomy
A
Ostomy
12
Q
Terminology
- Reconstruction, plastic or cosmetic surgery-
rhinoplasty
A
Oplasty
