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Test 3 section 1 Flashcards

1
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period of time from decision for surgery until patient is transferred into operating room

A

Preoperative phase

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2
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period of time from when patient is transferred into operating room to admission to post-anesthesia care unit

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intraoperative phase

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3
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period of time from when patient is admitted to PACU to follow-up evaluation in clinical setting or at home

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Postoperative phase

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4
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surgical classification

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Diagnostic 
Curative 
Palliative
Preventative
Cosmetic 
Exploratory
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5
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ambulatory surgery

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outpatient surgery

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6
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Hgb level

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male 14-18

female 12-16

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7
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Hct level

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male 42%-52%

female 37%-47%

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8
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K level

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3.5-5

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9
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Na level

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136-145

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10
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Cl level

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95-105

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11
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BUN level

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10-20

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12
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creatinine level

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0.5-1.2

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13
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glucose level

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70-105

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14
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legal document

Outlines need for surgery, the steps, risks, expected results, and alternatives

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informed consent

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15
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identify and assess patients here, IV placement, IV antibiotic prophylaxis, ECG monitor and pulse oximeter

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holding area

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16
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assists surgeon using strict surgical asepsis; wears surgical attire

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scrub nurse

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17
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coordinator; assists scrub nurse and surgeon; not required to wear surgical attire

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circulating nurse

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18
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IV/inhalation agents produce unconsciousness; ET placement

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General anesthesia

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19
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loss of sensation to area of body

No loss of consciousness, but may be sedated

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Regional anesthesia

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20
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loss of sensation to a specific site

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local anesthesia

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21
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decreased LOC

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conscious sedation

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22
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side effects of anesthetic agents

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CV depression or irritability
Respiratory depression
Liver and kidney damage

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23
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caused by depressed respirations by anesthetics or analgesics; increase retention of mucus and impaired ventilation because of pain or poor positioning

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hypoxemia

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24
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caused by inadequate lung expansion prevented by anesthesia, analgesia, immobilization, painful deep breathing

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atelectasis

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25
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caused by poor lung expansion with retained sec reactions; common bacterium is Diplococcus pneumoniae

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Pneumonia

26
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caused by accumulation of fluid in the alveoli

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pulmonary edema

27
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caused by venous stasis caused by immobilization; vessel trauma; increased blood coagulability

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pulmonary embolism

28
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loss of large amount of blood externally or internally in a short period of time; S/S hypotension, weak and rapid pulse, cool, and clammy skin, rapid breathing

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hemorrhage

29
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inadequate perfusion of tissues and cells from loss of circulatory fluid volume

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Hypovolemic shock

30
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inflammation of a vein in the legs; S/S swelling, aching or cramping pain, cordlike veins, positive Homans sign

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thrombophlebitis

31
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clot which may be occlusive

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thrombus

32
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dislodged clot which lodges in a vessel of lungs, heart, or brain

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embolus

33
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retention of air in the intestines; S/S increased abdominal girth, fullness, gas pains

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abdominal distension

34
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involuntary accumulation of urine in the bladder as a result of loss muscle tone; S/S inability to void, restlessness, bladder distention

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urinary retention

35
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separation of wound edges at suture lines; S/S appearance of underlying tissues, increased drainage

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wound dehiscence

36
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protrusion of internal organs and tissues through incision

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wound evisceration

37
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passage of at least 3 loose or liquid stools per day

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Diarrhea

38
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intestinal rumbling

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borborygmus

39
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ineffective straining

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tenesmus

40
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Diarrhea complications

A

Fluid and electrolyte imbalances
Dehydration
Cardiac dysrhythmias

41
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absent or infrequent stools and hard, dry stools that are difficult to defecate

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constipation

42
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a subjective problem in which the persons elimination pattern is not consistent with what he or she believes is normal

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perceived constipation

43
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X-ray to show the rectum and canal canal as they change during defecation

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defecography

44
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severe constipation no bass or stool

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oblistipation

45
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the inability of the digestive system to absorb one or more of the major vitamins, minerals, and nutrients

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malabsorption

46
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sac-like herniations of the mining of the bowel that extend through a defect in the muscle layer

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Diverticulum

47
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multiple diverticula without inflammation

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diverticulosis

48
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infection and inflammation of diverticula may result in perforation

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diverticulitis

49
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is an autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the GI tract

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inflammatory bowel disease IBD

50
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inflammation of peritoneum

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peritonitis

51
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Perianal pus result of obstruction of anal gland and infection caused by anal fissure or trauma drainage of abscess, packing wound care and antibiotics, hot compresses

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anorectal abscess

52
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abnormal tunneling leading from anus to rectum to vagina or skin can be complication of chrons disease

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anal fistula

53
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small tract under skin between buttocks in sacrococcygeal area a best of hair incision and drainage

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Pilonidal sinus or cyst

54
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inflammation of the appendix

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appendicitis

55
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surgical procedure that allows intestinal contents to pass from the bowel through an opening in the skin on the abdomen

A

ostomy

56
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an opening is created to drain urine or feces

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a stoma

57
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the whole large intestine is removed so stool will be frequent and liquify and enzymatic

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ileum Ileostomy

58
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frequent and liquid stools

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ascending colostomy

59
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more solid formed stools

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transverse colostomy

60
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near normal stool

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sigmoid colostomy

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