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describe whats include in the assessment portion of preoperative nursing phase

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-history and physical (H&P)
-identification of risk factors and allergies
-medication and treatment assessment
-facilitating/reviewing diagnostic tests
-identification of teaching and psychosocial needs
-assessing for postsurgical support and referral needs

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whats included in preoperative history assessment?

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-developmental considerations
-medical history (comorbidities)
-surgical history
-allergies and meds (substance use such as ETOH, illicit drugs, nicotine)
-nutritional status
-ADLs and occupation
-sociocultural needs
-support system (learning and discharge needs)

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history

what surgical history is important r/t surgery

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-trach - may intubate different route
-malignant hyperthermia (also check fam history)

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history

why are meds important to know preoperatively?

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-some can interact with anesthesia
-ppl on blood thinners are gonna bleed out

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history

what socialcultural needs are important to know preoperatively?

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-will they receive blood products?
-who is the decision maker?

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history

when should you have history and physical done before surgery?

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30 days prior

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physical exam

what are the compenents of the physical exam?

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-general survey
-integumentary
-respiratory
-cardiovascular
-neurological
-GI/GU
-musculoskeletal

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physical exam

describe general survey

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-vital signs (want to figure out baseline bc anesthesia decreases bp)
-height and weight (most anesthesia is weight dosed)

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physical exam

integumentary

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look to make sure skin is intact

is there increased risk for skin infection?

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physical exam

cardiovascular

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-regular heartbeat?
-CHF?
-ejection fraction (how much blood is being pumped out? if its too low there is risk for volume overload)

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physical exam

neurological

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-establish A&O baseline
-crainial nerve function

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physical exam

GI/GU

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do they urinate and shit regularly? what are their normal patterns?

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key considerations

comorbidities associated with CV system

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HTN, MI, HF, arrythmias, CVA, thrombocytopenia, anemia

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key considerations

comorbidities associated with respiratory system

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COPD, asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis, URI

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key considerations

comorbidities

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-CV
-respiratory
-renal or heptic disease
-diabetes

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meds

antibiotics in surgery

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increase effect of anesthesia = more sleepy

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meds

antiarrhythmics in surgery

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decrease contractility

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meds

anticonvulsants in surgery

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effect metabolism of drugs

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meds

antiHTN drugs in surgery

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effect during anesthesia

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meds

diruretics in surgery

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-decrease BP and cause electrolyte shifts

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meds

NSAIDS in surgery

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increase bleeding risks

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meds

ginsing in surgery

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increase hypoglycemia

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what are some risk factors in surgery?

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-age
-nutritional status (malnutrition and obesity)
-fluid and electrolyte imbalance
-pregnancy
-previous surgical or anesthesia complications

24
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what bloodwork is important for surgery?

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-complete blood count (CBC)
-basic metabolic panel (BMP) or complete metabolic panel (CMP)
-coagulation studies
-blood type
-HCG

25
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bloodwork

describe CBC

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-WBC, RBC, HBG, HCT, platelets
-increase in WBC = risk for infection
-increased platelets = clot
decreased platelets = continue to bleed and bleed

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bloodwork

what is included in BMP/CMP

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-electrolytes
-BUN and creatinine
-glucose
-liver function

27
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bloodwork

what is included in coagulation studies

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-PT/INR (tells if pt will continue to bleed)
-PTT

28
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bloodwork

what is HCG

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prenancy test

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lab values

RBCs

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-men: 4.6-6.2 million/mm3
-women: 4.2-5.4 million/mm3

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lab values

Hgb

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-men: 13-18 g/dl
-women: 12-16 g/dl

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lab values

Hct

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-men: 42-52%
-women: 35-47%

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lab values

WBCs

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4500-11000/mm3

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lab values

platelets

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150-450 x 10^9/L

34
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name some serum electrolytes

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-Na+
-K+
-Cl-
-HCO3-
-glucose

35
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serum electrolyte values

Na+

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135-145 mmol/L

36
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serum electrolyte values

K+

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3.5-5.0 mmol/L

37
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serum electrolyte values

Cl-

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95-105 mEq/L

38
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serum electrolyte values

HCO3-

bicarb

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22-26 mEq/L

39
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serum electrolyte values

glucose

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70-110 mg/dl

40
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renal function labs

creatinine

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0.7-1.4 mg/dl

41
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renal function labs

BUN

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10-20 mg/dl

42
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coagulation studies

prothrombin time (PT)

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9.5-12 seconds

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coagulation studies

international normalized ratio (INR)

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0.76-1.27 (when not anticoagulated)
2-3 (when anticoagulated)

44
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coagulation studies

activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)

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20-39 seconds

45
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coagulation studies

anti-factor Xa Assay

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0.3-0.7 units/ml (when anticoagulated)

46
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what imaging tests are used preoperatively

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-CXR
-joint or bone Xrays
-CT
-MRI

47
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whats included in cardiac workup

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-EKG
-cardiac stress test
-sleep study

48
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what are some preoperative nursing diagnoses

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-knowledge deficit
-anxiety
-pain
-risk for infection
-impaired physical mobility
-disturbed body image
-disturbed sleep pattern

49
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describe planning

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-setting goals with the pt that are realistic and will help lead to a successful and complication free surgical experience
-many preoperative nursing interventions involve setting expectations and providing information

50
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describe implementation

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-teaching
-postoperative referrals

51
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describe teaching

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-general info
-communicating expectations/protocols
-providing anticipatory guidance
-verifying informed consent

52
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describe postoperative referrals

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-case management/social work
-DME (durable medical equipment)
-homecare, skilled nusing care
-prescriptions
-postoperative apppointments

53
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what are some day of surgery preparations?

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-NPO status, IV
-bowel prep/ empty bowel and bladder
-preoperative meds
-hygiene and skin prep
-removal of dentures, jewelery, hearing aids
-documentation completion and review
-provide directions and emotional support for patient and significant others

54
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describe document review

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-consent
-advanced directives
-preoperative checklist

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