Pre-op & Post- Op Care
This lab value is most important to review before joint replacement surgery.
What is hemoglobin
After a total hip replacement, this action prevents dislocation
What is placing a pillow between legs when turning
This pain management strategy supports early ambulation.
What is PCA pump.
A patient POD #2 after knee replacement reports sudden SOB and chest pain. The first action the nurse should take is.
What is placing the patient on oxygen
This should be included in discharge teaching for a patient after hip surgery related to using the restroom.
This pre-op instruction should be given by the nurse to the patient scheduled for hip replacement.
What is stop anticoagulants as instructed.
This is the best position to prevent hip dislocation post-op
What is supine with abduction pillow.
This medication is often prescribed to prevent blood clots post-op.
What is Enoxaparin (Lovenox)
This finding suggests possible infection.
What is redness, warmth and swelling at incision.
This food supports bone healing.
What is yogurt.
This is priority post-op in the first 24 hours.
What is pain control
This device helps prevent knee flexion contractures post-op knee replacement.
What is knee immobilizer.
This medication should be questioned by the nurse for a patient on anticoagulants after joint replacement
What is ibuprofen.
These assessment findings are suggestive of a DVT.
What is redness, warmth and tenderness
This should be included in patient teaching for anticoagulants.
What is report bleeding gums
This post-op assessment is priority.
What is neurovascular checks.
This should be done first when assisting with ambulation POD#1
What is administering pain medication
This non-pharmacologic intervention helps pain control
What is ice-packs
This intervention is used to prevent pneumonia post-op
What is incentive spirometer
This should be included in teaching after hip replacement.
What is avoid bending >90 degrees, use elevated toilet seat, report redness/swelling at incision site and continue anticoagulation medication.
This assistive device is best for early ambulation
What is a walker.
The nurse should suspect this post-op complication when the patient complains of sudden leg pain and swelling
What is DVT
This action reduces fall risk at home.
What is removing throw rugs.