Injections
Surgery
Surgery Meds
Surgery Meds
Surgeries
100

injection give at 90 degrees only

What is IM injection?

100

Most important electrolyte imbalance to notice pre-op

What is potassium?

100

med give pre-op to reduce pain

What are narcotics?

100

meds that important to know because they decrease inflammation and WBC with the surgical pt

What are steroids?

100

purpose is to reshape body parts to improve self-image

What is a cosmetic surgery?

200

needle length is 7/8in - 1.5 in

What is IM needle length?

200

person responsible for receiving consent form

Who is the surgeon?

200

Meds that reduce amount of anesthesia required

What are benzodiazepines and barbiturates?

200

Meds that are important to know about because they can alter fluid and electrolyte balances

What are diuretics?

200

purpose is to give function from congenital abnormality

what is a constructive surgery?

300

below scapula, abdomen, back of arms, lovehandles, above buttocks

Where to administer subQ injections?

300

prepare pt, watch pt, prevent complications, facilitate recovery 

What are the RN's responsibilities within surgery?

300

Meds given pre-op to reduce N/V

What are anticholinergics or antiemetics?

300

Meds that are important to know about because they can casue respiratory depression

What are opioids?

300

purpose is to restore function the pt lost

What is a restorative surgery?

400

1/2in to 5/8in needle length

What is subQ or transdermal needle lengths?

400

appendectomy, AAA, GSW, compound fx, severe bleeding

What are examples of emergent surgeries?

400

Goals of medication is pain control, amnesia, and paralysis

What are the 3 goals of anesthesia?

400

2 vapocoolant sprays that alleviate discomfort for injections

What is fluoromethane and ethyl chloride?

400

examples are total knee replacement and total hip replacement

What are examples of reconstructive surgery?

500

injection site holds over 2 mL 

What is volume of med is recommended of ventrogluteal site?

500

surgery performed to improve quality of life (noncurative)

What is palliative surgery?

500

Medication given to reduce clotting

What is heparin?

500

epidural and nerve block

What are 2 examples of regional anesthesia?

500
Examples are stent placement and thoracentesis

What are examples of palliative surgery?

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