Preoperative (Chp 17)

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are performed for the purpose of making or confirming a medical diagnosis. Frequently require the removal of tissue or cells for analysis. Eg. Breast biopsy, arthroscopy, and diagnostic laparotomy. Sometimes referred to as exploratory surgery.

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diagnostic procedure

Question 2

are done for purpose of the successful treatment of a disease or condition. Eg. cholecystectomy, hernia repair, open reduction of a fracture

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curative procedures

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surgery done for purpose of rebuilding tissues or body structures to achieve a more normal function and appearance. Eg. skin grafting and breast reconstruction following mastectomy

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reconstructive surgery

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surgery done for the purpose of alleviating symptoms caused by disease or a condition. Does not effect cure, but frequently improves the patients quality of life. Eg. doubling a tumor, performing a laminectomy to reduce spinal cord compression in a patient with me static cancer, and creating a colostomy in a patient with sever inflammatory bowel disease.

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palliative procedures

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performed for the primary purpose of improving physical appearance. Eg. liposuction, rhinoplasty, and beast augmentation

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cosmetic surgery

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surgeries that are scheduled in advance for a nonacute condition

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elective procedure

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performed for conditions that require prompt attention, within the next 48 hours (appendectomy)

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urgent procedure

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procedure that must be performed immediately to prevent serious consequences. Failure to perform this surgery in a timely manner can result in patients death

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emergent surgery

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ectomy

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removal of, surgical excision to remove (colectomy)

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ostomy

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surgical creation of a permanent opening (colostomy)

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otomy

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surgical incision of or cutting into (thoracotomy)

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plasty

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surgical repair or reconstruction of (rhinoplasty)

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orraphy

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surcigal repair or suture of (herniorrhaphy)

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scopy

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use of a scope to view or look into an area (laparoscopy)

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ASA1

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A normal healthy patient

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ASAII

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A patient with mild systemic disease

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ASAIII

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A patient with severe systemic disease that limits disease but is not incapacitating.

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ASAIV

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A patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life

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ASA V

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A moribund patient who is not expected to survive 24 hours without the operation

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ASA VI

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A patient declared brain dead and whose organs are being removed for transplantation

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preoperative teaching about the surgery and anesthesia

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situational and procedural

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preoperative teaching about what the patient can expect to see, hear, and feel

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sensation and discomfort information

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preoperative teaching to patients about how to participate in their own care

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patient role information

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preoperative teaching about specific skills to be used postoperatively, such as how to get out of bed with less pain or how to use the incentive spirometer

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skills training information

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preoperative teaching aimed at alleviating fears and anxieties

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psychosocial support

Question 26

what are the risk factors for postoperative nausea and vomiting? (8)

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Gender9women more than men)
History (with other surgeries
History of motion sickness
Nonsmoker
Use of certain inhalation anesthetics
Opiods
Type of surgery (gynecologic, abdominal, ear or eye)
Longer surgeries

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medications that potentiate (increase) the action of anesthetic (anesthesia) agents

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antibiotics

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anticholinergic (movement of smooth muscle to stop GI, saliva etc.) effects increase the potential for

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confusion

Question 29

how long before surgery should anticoagulants be discontinued

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at least 48 hours

Question 30

antidepressants may lower _________ during anesthesia

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BP