Understand The Requirements For Immediate Post-op Care

Question 1

What is defines as - An imbalance between the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the cells and utilisation of oxygen and nutrients by the cells?

Answer 1

SHOCK

Question 2

What is shock?

Answer 2

A state of acute circulatory collapse where the circulation is unable to transport sufficient oxygen to meet the tissues needs.

Question 3

What is the most common type of shock seen post -op?

Answer 3

Hypovolaemic Shock

Question 4

What is the main areas of nursing care to be considered when nursing a patient showing clinical signs of shock?

Answer 4

Gaining and maintaining IVFT
Patient monitoring
Analgesia
Medication and treatment specific for the underlying problems/causes

Question 5

What are the clinical signs of hypovolaemic shock?

Answer 5

Tachycardia
Prolonged CRT
Poor pulse quality
Low blood pressure

Question 6

Which type of shock results from the inability of the heart to pump blood adequately and cardiac output is insufficient?

Answer 6

Cardiogenic shock