MS Unit 1

Vocab

100

Document that must be signed before surgery and states that the patient has been informed about the procedure, alternative treatments, and risks involved.

Informed Consent 

200

term for when body organs protrude through the open wound

Evisceration

300

Wound drainage that is often bright red

Sanguineous

400

Reopening of the surgical wound

Dehiscence

500

What heart rhythm is associated with "sawtooth" waves on ECG?

Atrial Flutter

Surgical Types

100

A surgical procedure that changes a client’s physical appearance.

Cosmetic surgery

200

a surgical procedure or test to diagnose or confirm a suspected disease or illness

Diagnostic surgery

300

A surgical procedure that provides relief or lessens pain

Palliative surgery

400

A surgical procedure that transfers an organ or tissue from one body to another or to another part of the body.

Procurement for transplant surgery

500

A surgical procedure in which a body part or tissue is removed or destroyed.

Ablative surgery

Hormones

100

stimulates bone growth

Growth Hormone (GH)

200

inhibits urine production from the kidneys

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

300

Stimulates metabolism and regulates use of calcium

Thyroid- stimulating hormone (TSH)

400

inhibits urine production from the kidneys

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

500

Stimulates adrenal cortex and productions of cortisol

Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

Nursing interventions

100

Perform head tilt/ chin lift for the client

Airway obstruction

200

Insert an NG tube into the client

Paralytic ileus

300

Administer low-molecular-weight heparin

Deep-vein thrombosis

400

What are 3 non-pharmacological methods of pain relief?

Heat/ Cold therapy

Elevation

Massage

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)

Hypnosis

Biofeedback

Deep breathing

Meditation 

500

What are 2 interventions to prevent inadequate oxygenation related to pneumonia atelectasis post surgery?

Change position at least every 2 hours

Assist to cough and deep breathe hourly

Incentive spirometry

Early ambulation 

Rapid Fire

100

Immunization with a dead or attenuated microbe (or mRNA) causes the client to actively produce immunity

Artificial active immunity

200

What is the correct depth for chest compressions in adult?

At least 2 inches (5cm)

300

An office nurse plans to vaccinate a client against HPV. This is an example of which of the following kinds of prevention?

Primary prevention

400

Antibodies received through maternal-fetal transmission

Passive immunity

500

A nurse works at a clinic that offers free HIV tests to the community. Which of the following types of prevention is free HIV testing?

Secondary prevention