week 13 chapter 46/19

Question 1

preoperative for food and fluids

Answer 1

preoperative clients are NPO for several hours before
at least 6 to 8 hours

Question 2

what is done after surgery

Answer 2

deep-breathing, coughing, leg exercises

Question 3

position restrictions

Answer 3

the client is informed about a position that is required to be maintained after surgery

Question 4

post-op

Answer 4

day of surgery

Question 5

post-op day one

Answer 5

day after surgery

Question 6

special tests of pre operative period

Answer 6

x-ray, blood work, ECG, blood type, cross match

Question 7

general anesthesia (ga)

Answer 7

produces unconsciousness and the loss of feeling of sensation

Question 8

regional anesthesia

Answer 8

produce loss of sensation of feeling in a large area of the body

Question 9

local anesthesia

Answer 9

produces loss of sensation in a small area

Question 10

two most important for post-op

Answer 10

pain and infection

Question 11

how many clients are at risk of infection

Answer 11

70%

Question 12

surgical asepsiS

Answer 12

practices that keep equipment and supplies free from all microbes

Question 13

sterile fleid

Answer 13

a work area that is free from pathogens and non-pathogens, including spores

Question 14

is clean the same as sterile

Answer 14

no

Question 15

reasons for surgery

Answer 15

removal of disease organ or body part
removal of tumor
repair of organ and tissue

Question 16

pre-op

Answer 16

before surgery

Question 17

ambulatory surgery

Answer 17

doesn’t require overnight hospital stay

Question 18

elective surgery

Answer 18

is scheduled but not urgent

Question 19

urgent surgery

Answer 19

must be done soon to prevent further damage, disability or disease

Question 20

emergency surgery

Answer 20

the surgery that must be done immediately to save a clients life or prevent disability

Question 21

common fear of surgery

Answer 21

death and pain

Question 22

key things to observe

Answer 22

pain, infection, blood clot, constipation, immobility, pressure sores, dehiscence, respiratory infection

Question 23

you stimulate circulation why

Answer 23

go prevent formation of blood clot and farther embolus

Question 24

post-operative period

Answer 24

early ambulating
wound healing
nutrition and fluids
elimination
comfort and rest
personal hygiene

Question 25

Thrombus

Answer 25

Blood clot

Question 26

Nasal speculum is used to examine

Answer 26

The inside of the nose

Question 27

A tuning fork is used

Answer 27

Test hearing

Question 28

Responsibilities in supporting clients who are having day surgery

Answer 28

Accompanying the client to the day surgery room
Ensuring the client has voided
Familiarizing the client with where the bathroom is located

Question 29

What can be prevented with early ambulation?

Answer 29

Thrombi
Atelectasis

Question 30

Ophthalmoscope

Answer 30

A lighted instrument used to examine the internal structure of the eye

Question 31

Otoscope

Answer 31

Lighted instrument used to examine the external ear and the eardrum

Question 32

Percussion hammer

Answer 32

Used to tap body part to test reflexes

Question 33

Vaginal speculum

Answer 33

Used to open the vagina so it and the cervix can be examined

Question 34

Nasal speculum

Answer 34

Used to examine the inside of the nose

Question 35

Tuning fork

Answer 35

An instrument used to test hearing

Question 36

Laryngeal mirror

Answer 36

Used to examine the mouth, teeth, and throat

Question 37

Curative

Answer 37

Surgery aimed at repairing an injured or diseased body part in order to sure the disease

Question 38

Palliative

Answer 38

Surgery performed to enhance the quality of the dying client’s life, not to cure the client

Question 39

Embolus

Answer 39

Is an air bubble, blood clots or fat clot that travels through the vascular system until it lodges in a distant vessel