Category 1
This is a type of immediate reaction that is mediated by IgE antibodies and requires previous exposure to the specific antigen
Anaphylactic (type I) hypersensitivity
Immunoglobulin E
Maintaining each client's privacy is exemplifying the principles of
Client Advocacy
First assessment on a newly admitted client from the OR following a successful splenectomy
Airway Patency
The earliest postoperative day that a wound infection becomes evident
Day 5
Taking immunosuppressive drugs puts the patient at increased risk for
Infection
Risk for latex allergy response can be related to the presence of this chronic health problem
Spina bifida
This position is used for nearly all perineal, rectal, and vaginal surgical procedures
Lithotomy position
A nursing intervention that can alleviate anxiety for a patient that is scheduled for surgery
Clearly explaining any information that the client seeks
A National Patient Safety Goal that has the most direct relevance to the OR
Reduce the risk of fires
Symptom of malignant hyperthermia
Tachycardia
Vomiting increases the risk of this subsequent surgical complication
Hypoxia
Tissue adhesives used in surgery can cause this type of complication
Anaphylaxis
This surgical position places a client at highest risk for nerve damage
Trendelenburg
A 74 year old woman with a low body mass index is at increased for this during the intraoperative period
Hypothermia
This is priority information that the nurse should provide to the anesthetist prior to surgery
Latex allergy
A type of personal protective equipment that the nurse should wear at all times in the restricted zone of the OR
Mask covering the nose and mouth
A nursing intervention that can reduce a client's risk for venous thromboembolism postoperatively
Encourage early ambulation
Postoperative delirium for an older adult is characterized by
perceptual and cognitive deficits
altered attention levels
disturbed sleep patterns
impaired psychomotor skills
Most common cardiovascular complications seen in the PACU
Hypotension
Dysrhythmias
Hypertension
The nurse should prioritize this nursing diagnosis for a 90 year old female scheduled to undergo a partial mastectomy
Risk for Infection related to reduced immune function
Priorities of the Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP)
Preventing surgical site infections
Criteria for legally valid informed consent
Consent must be freely given
Consent must normally be obtained by a physician
Signature must be witnessed by a professional staff member
Nursing diagnoses for clients undergoing surgery using general anesthetic
Disturbed sensory perception related to anesthetic
Risk of latex allergy response related to surgical exposure
Anxiety related to surgical concerns
Local conduction block that can be used to block the nerves leading to the chest
Paravertebral block