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| What is surgical asepsis? |
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Definition
| Procedure is free from ALL organisms. |
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| Procedure is free from disease producing microorganisms only, not all microorganisms. |
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| What is a diagnostic surgery? |
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Definition
| Biopsy, cystological exam, frozen section, exploratory surgery. |
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| What is curative surgery? |
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Definition
| removal of diseased or damaged or non-functioning organ or tissues. |
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| What is reconstructive surgery? |
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Definition
| plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery. |
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| What is transplant surgery? |
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Definition
| replacing a diseased or damaged organ with a donated or artificial organ. |
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| What is an emergent surgery? |
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Definition
| immediate type of surgery that preserves function of body parts or tissues or even life. |
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| What is an urgent surgery? |
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Definition
| indicated for health problems but doesn't have to be immediate to preserve life, it should be done soon, but not immediately. |
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| What is an elective surgery? |
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| patient's desire but is not needed to preserve life. |
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| What are the 3 phases of peri-operative care? |
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Definition
| pre-op, intra-op, post-op |
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| What steps are involved for pre-op? |
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Definition
| assessment(vs, patient's fears, allergies, special needs) lab studies (CBC, urinalysis, chest x-ray, BMP) informed consent, teaching, special preparations(skin prep, bowel prep, catheterization, pre-op checklist |
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| What is included in the checklist during the intraoperative phase? |
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Definition
| patient identity, correct side and site, correct patient position, agreement on the procedure to be done, equipment availability. |
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| What is general anesthesia? |
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Definition
| Patient is introduced to a gas or medication through iv which causes the patient to be unconscious. the patient is then intubated to control respirations. |
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| What is regional anesthesia? |
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Definition
| spinal, epidural or peripheral nerve block. No loss of consciousness but patient may be sedated. |
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| What is local anesthesia? |
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Definition
| inhibits nerve conduction until the drug diffuses into circulation. Common for minor procedures. |
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| What is conscious sedation? |
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Definition
| allows client to maintain airway and be able to respond to verbal stimuli and light stimulation. |
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| What is the purpose of the PACU? |
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Definition
| allows close observation and intervention during the critical period of recovery from anesthesia. |
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| What are immediate responsibilities of a nurse during a patient's return to the floor after surgery? |
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Definition
| assure ABCS, maintain calm and reassuring atmosphere. |
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| what are the post-op responsibilities of a nurse |
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Definition
| Manage all tubes, drains, and other equipment, assess LOC, ABC's, ability to move and follow commands, complete head to toe assessment, VS every hour for several hours than every 4 hours for 24 hours, limit visoitors, document |
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| What are some universal danger signs to be aware of a surgical patient? |
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Definition
| depressed respiration, dilated pupils, unresponsiveness, bradycardia, hypotension |
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| What are the basic goals of the post-op patient? |
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Definition
| oxygenation, perfusion, cognition, nutrition, elimination, pain, emotional status, |
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