Informed Consent
Has the responsibility to obtain informed consent
What is the physician?
All medications drawn up into a syringe and placed upon the sterile field must have this...
What is correct labeling?
For major surgeries, this individual is the one to complete this action to the dressing for the first time post-operatively
What is the surgeon changes it the first time?
This lab value is obtained to establish a baseline and to assess for pre-op left-shifts in all patients...
What is CBC?
This is taught pre-operatively to prevent pneumonia
What is DBC, early ambulation, use of incentive spirometry?
Other than the procedure, the physician must present these to the patient for it to be informed consent
What are the risks and benefits?
A 24 y/o is scheduled for arthroscopy of the knee. This is the safety measure the nurse complete pre-operatively...
What is correct site identification?
This is when most patients should be ambulating for the first time...
What is early or 12 hours?
All premenopausal women having surgery have this test...
What is a pregnancy test or Beta HCG?
The patient post-hip surgery is taught to give self-injections of an anticoagulant. This is done to prevent this...
What is DVT?
The Emergency Department nurse is caring for a patient with a fractured hip, must ensure the patient is aware of the effects (adverse and benefits) prior to...
What is administering pain medication?
The PACU nurse is caring for a patient in the recovery room. The patient complains of nausea. This is the safety measure the nurse must ensure before leaving the patient to obtain an anti-emetic...
What is raise the side rails?
The patient would receive this Sub q injection every 12 hours...
What is Lovenox or heparin?
This test allows for electrolyte correction pre-operatively and assessing kidney function...
What is complete or basic chemistry?
This is the diet the patient post colon resection with colostomy placement for Chron's disease will be taught to gradually work towards...
What is a low residual, bland diet?
A 16 y/o female admitted in labour develops complications requiring an emergency c-section. This person will sign the informed consent-
What is the patient?
This is the safety measure used to ensure the patient is not physically injured during surgery due to prolonged immobility...
What is padding and positioning?
A patient post-laminectomy has a respiratory rate of 8 and is lethargic after receiving hydromorphone. The nurse knows to administer this...
What is Narcan or Naloxone?
This lab exam is especially important in patients undergoing orthopedic procedures. A positive test result can lead to cancelling the procedure.
What is urinalysis?
The post abdominal surgery patient is placed on a PCA. This is what the nurse should teach the patient about potential overdose...
What is, if the patient is the only one to push the button, they can't overdose?
A 78 y/o male is admitted after a fall at home with closed head trauma and is confused. He was brought in by friends, the wife is at home. The CT confirms a subdural hematoma. The physician will proceed with surgery after doing this...
What is getting telephone consent from the next of kin?
This safety measure is used by the nurse to prevent dislodging of lines...
What are restraints?
Promotion of stable pain control, use of less medication, decreased lethargy, less respiratory depression
What are the advantages of using a PCA?
A 32 y/o patient is admitted for abdominal pain of unknown origin. This is the examination most likely to be ordered to rule out appendicitis-
What is CT of the abdomen?
The post open cholecystectomy patient is discharged with staples and a JP drainage collection device. This is how often the patient should empty the JP drain...
What is when it is full or daily?