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NUC0520 NUC160 Surgical Order Transcription > Session 1 - Surgery, Post Op *wink wink nudge nudge* > Flashcards

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

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arthroplasty

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Surgical reconstruction or replacement of a joint

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abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)

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

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abdominal perineal resection

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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

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anterior bladder repair (cystocele repair)

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Bladder repair (lift bladder up) done through the vagina

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appendectomy

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Removal of the appendix

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adenoidectomy

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Removal of the adenoids

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bowel resection

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Removal of part of the bowel

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breast augmentation

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Insertion of a synthetic breast-shaped implant through an incision

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breast reduction

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Removal of excessive breast tissue and skin

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bunionectomy (hallus valgus/chevron osteotomy)

A

Removal of a bunion

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burch colposuspension (retropubic suspension)

A

Bladder repair done through an abdominal incision

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cholecystectomy (Chole)

A

Removal of the gallbladder

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colporrhaphy

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Suturing of the vagina

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colectomy

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Removal of the colon

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colostomy

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

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cystectomy

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Removal of all or part of the bladder

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cataract extraction

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Removal of the clouded lens of the eye

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circumcision (Circ)

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Removal of the foreskin of the penis

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cystocele repair (anterior bladder repair)

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Bladder repair done through the vagina

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dilation & curettage (D&C)

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Surgical procedure to scrape the inner walls of the uterus

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gastrectomy

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Removal of part or all of the stomach

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hysterectomy (Hyster)

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Abdominal - removal of the uterus through the abdominal wall

Vaginal - removal of the uterus through the vagina

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hernia repair

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

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hemorrhoidectomy

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Removal of hemorrhoids

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Hartmann resection

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

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hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy

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Excision of the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes

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inguinal hernia repair

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

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ileostomy

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

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jejunostomy

A

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

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liposuction

A

A technique for removing areas of fat tissue

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laparascopy

A

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

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laparotomy

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Incision into the abdominal wall

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laminectomy

A

Removal of the lamina of a vertebrae

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lobectomy

A

Removal of a lobe of a lung

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mastectomy

A

Removal of part or all of a breast

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menisectomy

A

Removal of the meniscus of the knee joint

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myringotomy

A

Incision of the tympanic membrane

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nephrectomy

A

Removal of the kidney

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nephrolithotomy

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Incision into the kidney to remove a stone

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ooporectomy

A

Removal of an ovary

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open reduction

A

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

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closed reduction

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Surgical repair of a fracture done without an incision

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orchiectomy

A

Removal of a testicle

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posterior (rectocele) repair

A

Rectal repair done through the vagina

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prostatectomy

A

Removal of the prostate gland

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pyloroplasty

A

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

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retropubic suspension (Burch colposuspension)

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Bladder repair done through an abdominal incision

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rhinoplasty

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Repair of the nose

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salpingo-oophorectomy

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Removal of a fallopian tube and an ovary

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splenectomy

A

Removal of the spleen

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thyroidectomy

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Removal of the thyroid gland

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tonsillectomy

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Removal of the tonsils

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thoracotomy

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Incision into the chest cavity

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transurethral prostate resection (TUPR)

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Endoscopic resection of prostate tissue through the urethra

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transurethral resection of the bladder (TUR Bladder)

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Endoscopic resection of bladder tissue through the urethra

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vagostomy

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Incision into the vagus nerve

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Correct order for all OR records?

A
  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
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Post-op checklist

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  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.

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