Pre-Op
Intra-Op
Post-Op
Vocab
Pharm
100
This type of surgery is planned for correction of a non-emergent, non-acute problem
Elective Surgery
100
This nurse maintains the sterile field and passes instruments during surgery.
Scrub Nurse
100
This is the highest priority assessment immediately after surgery.
Airway
100
This is the collapse of alveoli after surgery causing impaired oxygen exchange
Atelectasis
100
This anticoagulant may be ordered to prevent postoperative DVT formation.
Heparin / Lovenox
200
This person is responsible for explaining risks, benefits, and alternatives before surgery
Surgeon
200
This safety check confirms the correct patient, procedure, and surgical site before surgery begins
Time-Out
200
This postoperative pain control device allows the patient to self-administer medication by pressing a button
PCA Pump
200
Name this drain 
Hemovac
200
This medication class increases constipation risk after surgery
Opioids
300
This must be completed before giving preoperative medications
Signing Consent
300
This nurse serves as the patient advocate during surgery
Circulating Nurse
300
These devices squeeze and massage the legs to help prevent venous blood stasis
SCDs
300
What color is this drainage?
Serous
300
This category of medication in usually given before/during/after surgery to help prevent infection
Antibiotics
400
This type of surgery is performed to relieve symptoms but does not cure the disease
Palliative Surgery
400
This minimally invasive surgical approach is often reduces recovery time.
Laparoscopic
400
This nutrient provides the building blocks needed for tissue repair/ wound healing
Protein
400
This is the protrusion of organs through a surgical incision
Evisceration
400
This oral bowel prep solution may be ordered before colon surgery.
GoLYTELY
500
This individual may sign surgical consent if the patient is unable and they hold legal authority
Power of Attorney
500
This life-threatening reaction to general anesthesia causes muscle rigidity, tachycardia, and dangerously high temperature.
Malignant Hyperthermia
500
This PACU scoring system helps determine readiness for transfer from recovery.
Aldrete score
500
This is the failure of the intestines to resume normal movement after surgery
Paralytic Ileus
500
This medication is the antidote for malignant hyperthermia
Dantrolene (Dantrium)