Over
This is a cardinal sign of postoperative hemorrhage.
Distended abdomen
Patients with this endocrine disorder are at higher risk of developing pressure injuries.
Diabetes mellitus
It is common for patients to experience this after surgery.
A _______ wound is one that is not infected.
Clean
_______ adults are at higher risk for pressure injuries.
Older
A ____________ is a channel or tunnel that develops between two cavities or between an infected cavity and the surface of the skin, sometimes known as a fistula.
Sinus tract
A reddened area that does not blanch with intact skin is what stage pressure injury?
Stage 1
This is the priority action should wound dehiscence occur.
Notify the provider
A wound infected with clostridia results in this condition.
Gas gangrene
You would expect this type of anesthesia for a skin biopsy.
Local
Spinal anesthesia can cause a post-spinal headache due to the loss of _________.
Spinal fluid
It is critical to ensure you have these medications ordered postoperatively.
Pain medications
This type of dressing is used to cover an IV site.
Transparent or "tegaderm"
Going back over an area that has already been cleaned, risks ________ the cleansed area.
Contaminating
In this type of healing, the wound is left open for a time to allow granulation tissue to form and then it is sutured closed.
Delayed primary closure or tertiary intention healing
A wound infected with clostridia produces gas, resulting in this around the wound.
Crackling sensation
A bed should be in this position postoperatively for safety.
Lowest position
These things take place during the inflammatory process.
Increased cellular permeability and histamine release
This is a key assessment after surgery.
Vital signs
A patient who is still sedated after surgery (even from pain medications) should be placed in this position to prevent aspiration.
Side lying
This test determines what antibiotics will be effective against an organism.
Culture and sensitivity
An area that is infected may produce this type of drainage.
Thick, purulent, yellow or green
Wound drainage usually follows a pattern as the wound heals. What should be done if there is a deviation from this pattern?
Contact the provider
This is priority when caring for a hemovac drain to ensure vacuum pressure.
Make sure that the drain is compressed.
This should be done prior to changing a wound vac dressing.
Premedicate the patient