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This is a cardinal sign of postoperative hemorrhage.
Distended abdomen
What type of dressing is used to cover an IV?
Transparent
What is released during the inflammatory response?
Histamine
What is the loss of sensation, with or without loss of consciousness, accomplished by the administration of inhaled or injected medications?
Anesthesia
What position should a bed be in after surgery to ensure patient safety?
Lowest
What is common for postop patients to experience?
This is a priority nursing action when caring for a hemovac drain.
Making sure the drain is compressed
A stage _____ pressure injury is indicated by redness that will not blanch.
1
During the inflammatory phase, blood vessels ________ or widen.
Dilate
Chronic metabolic conditions such as ________ results in impairment of circulation, which can increase the risk of ischemic tissue.
Diabetes
After anesthesia it is important to monitor this.
Vital signs
What is the primary goal of the preoperative assessment?
Patient safety
What type of anesthesia would you expect to be used for a skin biopsy?
A surgical wound with a drain in place would heal this way.
Delayed primary closure healing or tertiary intention healing
Gas gangrene
What would you reinforce a surgical dressing that is saturated and leaking drainage?
Gauze pads
Vital signs should be monitored every 1 hour how many times?
4 times (hours)
The skin of _______ individuals is thinner and less elastic, making the skin more susceptible to friction and shearing force.
Older
What causes a post-spinal anesthesia headache?
Leakage of spinal fluid
These medications may be given before surgery to decrease the risk of infection?
Antibiotics
What type of surgery is voluntary and includes surgeries intended to improve a patient's quality of life.
Elective
What would you do if the doctor has not ordered any pain medications postoperatively?
Contact the MD
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
What would you do if an ordered antibiotic is not effective against the organism?
Contact the HCP
What nursing action is priority when a patient has nausea and vomiting after anesthesia or pain medication?
Turn patient on side to prevent aspiration