Legalities of Documentation Name
This department should be contacted for questions related to patient rights and legal issues.
What is Risk Management?
What is the recommended ambient room temperature for the preoperative area?
What is 68-77°F?
This scale is commonly used for assessing pain intensity in adults.
What is the UVA Pain Scale/Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NRS)?
This rare but serious event can occur from local anesthetic administration.
What is local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST)?
What is the estimated difference between axillary temperatures and core body temperature?
What is +/- 0.5-1.0 degree C?
This individual is responsible for obtaining consent from the patient or surrogate.
Who is the attending physician or designee?
Name two passive warming measures used to prewarm patients.
Covering the head
cotton blankets
thermal clothing
blankets or garments made of reflective composite fabric (thermoflect caps).
Maintain ambient room temperature from 68-77 F
What are the benefits of setting a preoperative pain goal with a patient?
What are improved pain management, reduced anxiety, and enhanced patient comfort?
One major benefit is a reduction in the use of this class of medications.
What is opioids?
This type of communication must be documented when sharing information with the healthcare team.
What is communication with other healthcare professionals?
This is a mandatory step taken by the surgical team before starting a procedure.
What is a team time out?
Why is forced air warming recommended in the preoperative area?
What is to maintain the patient’s core temperature and protect against the rapid decrease in temperature caused by anesthetic-induced vasodilation?
This scale needs to be document before and after opioid administration?
What is the POSS (Passero Opioid Sedation Scale)?
Patients should be cautioned about this activity if they have a block in their leg.
What is standing without assistance?
What is the typical rapid reduction in core temperature in the first hour following induction of anesthesia?
What is 1.0-1.5°C?
This term refers to the failure of a medical practitioner to meet the standard of care.
What is negligence?
How long before entering the operating room should forced air warming be initiated?
What is at least 30 minutes?
Why is understanding the patient’s past pain experiences important in setting a pain goal?
What is to tailor the pain management plan to their specific needs and preferences?
These two blocks are required for surgeries impacting both sides of the ankle or foot.
What are sciatic and saphenous blocks?
An adverse effect of local anesthetic toxicity may result from this type of injection.
What is inadvertent intravascular injection?
A patient lacks capacity if they cannot understand this aspect of their treatment.
What is the nature, extent, and probable consequences of the proposed treatment?
Name two complications of perioperative hypothermia
What is increased risk of surgical site infections (SSIs), cardiac arrhythmias, blood loss, altered medication metabolism and increased pain.
Name a key factor that can influence a patient's pain perception.
Cultural background
Past pain experience
gender
coping mechanisms
family dynamics
Recognized signs of a successful brachial plexus block may be?
HORNER’S SYNDROME
SUBJECTIVE SENSE OF DIFFICULTY BREATHING
Name 2 active rewarming measures for hypothermia?
Forced Air Warming
Warm IV Fluids