Periop
Surgery that patient should have, but if they don't it is not catastrophic.
Elective
Undifferentiated cells that invade surrounding cells
Malignant cells
Petechiae and nose/gum bleeds are signs of a lack of
platelets (thrombocytopenia)
Insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas are destroyed with what type of diabetes
type 1
symptom management and improving quality of life at any stage in their illness is what kind of care
palliative care
When should a patient receive information on postop care?
During preop
Which oncological emergency can cause dyspnea and AMS?
Superior vena cava
itching after starting a blood transfusion is a sign of what
allergic reaction
Positive Chvostek and Trousseau Sign is a sign of what disorder
hypoparathyroidism (low serum calcium)
Getting a colonoscopy is what level of prevention
secondary
Nurse needs to get the patient up and moving early after surgery for
venous thrombosis embolism prophylaxis
Which oncological emergency can lead to incontinence?
Spinal cord compression
patient donates blood in anticipation of needing a transfusion in the future
autologous donation
Low blood glucose and low serum sodium are signs of what disorder
Addison's disease; adrenocortical insufficiency
Constipation and respiratory depression are symptoms of what medication
Opioids
Nurse should ask patient for any medications/supplements they take at home because
they could interact with the anesthesia
implanted radioisotopes in the tumor or near the tumor
brachytherapy
An acute hemolytic reaction is caused by
incompatible blood
Nervousness and a rapid pulse are signs of what disorder?
hyperthyroidism
what are the sick day rules of a diabetic?
Take insulin/oral antidiabetics as usual
Eat 6-8 small things a day
Take liquids every .5-1 hour
Take blood glucose and test urine ketones every 3-4 hours
tachycardia
What does CAUTION stand for?
Change in bowel or bladder habits
A sore that does not heal
Unusual bleeding or discharge
Thickening or lump in the breast or body
Indigestion or difficulty swallowing
Obvious change in a wart or mole
Nagging cough or hoarseness
A patient receiving blood with a hx of HF is at risk for developing what
Transfusion-associated circulatory overload (TACO)
What test is best for checking patients management of diabetes and compliance to medications
A1C
Chronic pain with acute exacerbations
breakthrough pain