Immunocompromised
body’s specific protective response to a foreign agent or organism
What is immunity?
pharmacologic prophylaxis (ie: subq heparin), external pneumatic compression and antiembolism stockings
What is DVT/PE prevention?
It usually does not occur with the first exposure to the allergen, rather the reaction follows a re-exposure
What is hypersensitivity?
A blood disorder that reduces the production of hgb
What is beta thalassemia
patients learn what to expect
What is preadmission testing (PAT)?
transmitted in body fluids that contain infected cells
What is HIV?
Disruption of surgical incision or wound
What is wound dehiscence?
The most common form of respiratory allergy
What is allergic rhinitis
treatment with desmopressin
What is Von Willebrand Disease?
outpatient, same day, or short stay surgery
what is ambulatory surgery?
Considered the first line of host defense following antigen exposure
What is natural immunity?
the surgeon may remove one or more sutures or staples and using aseptic precautions, separate the wound edges with a pair of blunt scissors or hemostat
What is infection? (wound sepsis)
the most severe hypersensitivity reaction
What is anaphylaxis?
reduced production of platelets in the bone marrow, increased destruction, or increased consumption of platelets
What is thrombocytopenia
assessing the patient, caring for wounds and drains
What is nursing management in PACU?
Types of acquired immunity
What is passive and acquired?
concealed bleeding can occur beneath the skin at the surgical site
what is a hematoma?
Banana & Kiwi
What is latex allergy
most common in children and young women
What is immune thrombocytopenic Purpura
necessary before nonemergent surgery can be preformed
What is voluntary and written informed consent?
CD4+ receptors, which are expressed on the surface of T lymphocytes
What is HIV (targets)?
protrusion of wound content
what is evisceration?
A horizontal nasal crease
What is the allergic salute
Treatment consists of recombinant forms of factor VI and IX
What is hemophilia
begins with the transfer of the patient onto the OR bed
What is the intraoperative phase?