Preoperative

Question 1

When does it begin?

Answer 1

when patient is scheduled for sugery and ends at the time of transfer to the surgical suite

Question 2

Identify?

Answer 2

Hospital # Identification band. Do not use Room # or bed number

Question 3

Complications

Answer 3

Cardiac,Pulmonary,smokers,Allergies

Question 4

Lab values prior to sugery

Answer 4

provides baseline, helps predicts potential complications

Question 5

Autologous blood donation

Answer 5

Can be given up to 5 weeks before the scheduled surgery.

Question 6

Education

Answer 6

should be documented, who was involved, what was taught, material given.

Question 7

If patient cannot explain surgery and does not understand

Answer 7

Notify provider.

Question 8

Preoperative drugs

Answer 8

Reduce anxiety,relaxation, nasal and oral secretions, prevent laryngospasm, reduce vagal-induced bradycardia, inhibit gastric secretions.

Question 9

Urinary catheter inserted

Answer 9

prevents injury to bladder, measures accurate output.

Question 10

Proper postitioning

Answer 10

patency of tubes, drains, and vascular access devices.

Question 11

Mobility soon after

Answer 11

stimulates intestional motility, enhances lung expansion, mobilizes secretions, promotes venous return, prevents joint rigidity, relieves pressure.