Session 1 - Surgery, Post Op *wink wink nudge nudge*

Question 1

arthroplasty

Answer 1

Surgical reconstruction or replacement of a joint

Question 2

abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)

Answer 2

Excision of an aneurysm (a localized dilation of the wall of a blood vessel) from the abdominal aorta to prevent or repair a rupture

Question 3

abdominal perineal resection

Answer 3

Usually performed for lower rectal tumors. The rectum is removed and the remaining bowel is brought out to the surface of the abdomen to create a colostomy

Question 4

anterior bladder repair (cystocele repair)

Answer 4

Bladder repair (lift bladder up) done through the vagina

Question 5

appendectomy

Answer 5

Removal of the appendix

Question 6

adenoidectomy

Answer 6

Removal of the adenoids

Question 7

bowel resection

Answer 7

Removal of part of the bowel

Question 8

breast augmentation

Answer 8

Insertion of a synthetic breast-shaped implant through an incision

Question 9

breast reduction

Answer 9

Removal of excessive breast tissue and skin

Question 10

bunionectomy (hallus valgus/chevron osteotomy)

Answer 10

Removal of a bunion

Question 11

burch colposuspension (retropubic suspension)

Answer 11

Bladder repair done through an abdominal incision

Question 12

cholecystectomy (Chole)

Answer 12

Removal of the gallbladder

Question 13

colporrhaphy

Answer 13

Suturing of the vagina

Question 14

colectomy

Answer 14

Removal of the colon

Question 15

colostomy

Answer 15

An artificial opening into the colon. A portion of the colon is attached to the surface of the abdomen for the passage of stool

Question 16

cystectomy

Answer 16

Removal of all or part of the bladder

Question 17

cataract extraction

Answer 17

Removal of the clouded lens of the eye

Question 18

circumcision (Circ)

Answer 18

Removal of the foreskin of the penis

Question 19

cystocele repair (anterior bladder repair)

Answer 19

Bladder repair done through the vagina

Question 20

dilation & curettage (D&C)

Answer 20

Surgical procedure to scrape the inner walls of the uterus

Question 21

gastrectomy

Answer 21

Removal of part or all of the stomach

Question 22

hysterectomy (Hyster)

Answer 22

Abdominal - removal of the uterus through the abdominal wall

Vaginal - removal of the uterus through the vagina

Question 23

hernia repair

Answer 23

Surgical repair to the hernia (the condition in which part of an order or tissue protrudes through an opening)

Question 24

hemorrhoidectomy

Answer 24

Removal of hemorrhoids

Question 25

Hartmann resection

Answer 25

Performed when a temporary colostomy is required to rest part of the bowel

Question 26

hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy

Answer 26

Excision of the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes

Question 27

inguinal hernia repair

Answer 27

Repair of a protrusion of a loop of the intestine into the inguinal canal

Question 28

ileostomy

Answer 28

Creation of a surgical passage through the abdominal wall into the uterus

Question 29

jejunostomy

Answer 29

The operation of making an outlet from the jejunum through the abdominal wall

Question 30

liposuction

Answer 30

A technique for removing areas of fat tissue

Question 31

laparascopy

Answer 31

The examination of the abdominal cavity with a laparoscope through a small incision in the abdominal wall

Question 32

laparotomy

Answer 32

Incision into the abdominal wall

Question 33

laminectomy

Answer 33

Removal of the lamina of a vertebrae

Question 34

lobectomy

Answer 34

Removal of a lobe of a lung

Question 35

mastectomy

Answer 35

Removal of part or all of a breast

Question 36

menisectomy

Answer 36

Removal of the meniscus of the knee joint

Question 37

myringotomy

Answer 37

Incision of the tympanic membrane

Question 38

nephrectomy

Answer 38

Removal of the kidney

Question 39

nephrolithotomy

Answer 39

Incision into the kidney to remove a stone

Question 40

ooporectomy

Answer 40

Removal of an ovary

Question 41

open reduction

Answer 41

Surgical repair of a severe fracture. After an incision is made the bone is manipulated and screws or nails may be inserted into the bone

Question 42

closed reduction

Answer 42

Surgical repair of a fracture done without an incision

Question 43

orchiectomy

Answer 43

Removal of a testicle

Question 44

posterior (rectocele) repair

Answer 44

Rectal repair done through the vagina

Question 45

prostatectomy

Answer 45

Removal of the prostate gland

Question 46

pyloroplasty

Answer 46

Plastic repair of the pyloric sphincter, located at the lower end of the stomach

Question 47

retropubic suspension (Burch colposuspension)

Answer 47

Bladder repair done through an abdominal incision

Question 48

rhinoplasty

Answer 48

Repair of the nose

Question 49

salpingo-oophorectomy

Answer 49

Removal of a fallopian tube and an ovary

Question 50

splenectomy

Answer 50

Removal of the spleen

Question 51

thyroidectomy

Answer 51

Removal of the thyroid gland

Question 52

tonsillectomy

Answer 52

Removal of the tonsils

Question 53

thoracotomy

Answer 53

Incision into the chest cavity

Question 54

transurethral prostate resection (TUPR)

Answer 54

Endoscopic resection of prostate tissue through the urethra

Question 55

transurethral resection of the bladder (TUR Bladder)

Answer 55

Endoscopic resection of bladder tissue through the urethra

Question 56

vagostomy

Answer 56

Incision into the vagus nerve

Question 57

Correct order for all OR records?

Answer 57

1. Consent to surgical procedure 2. Nursing Unit Pre-Op Checklist 3. Anesthesia Record Sheet 4. Perioperative Nursing Record 5. OR Count Sheet 6. Physician's OR Report 7. Post Anesthetic Recovery Room Record

Question 58

Post-op checklist

Answer 58

1. Inform RN of patient's arrival from PARR/PACU 2. File old thinned charts in the appropriate place on ward 3. Organize chart and file all OR records behind the proper dividers in the correct order 4. Scan orders for medications and fax to Pharmacy is not already done in PARR/PACU 5. Transcribe the post-op orders informing RN of any STAT orders 6. Record date (full legal date) and type of surgery performed on the Kardex under "Operations" in red ink 7. Record catheters or drains that may still be in the patient (see OR/PAR Record) prn 8. A new MAR is started post-op.