Patient is scheduled for surgery at 0800 am. Until when patient can have Formula
02:00am
Which TOA form to be used to get the report from OR/PACU over the phone
PACU Receiver Form
Vital signs should be done within __________ hrs before leaving for OR
1 Hour
Nurses need to make sure patient has post op order for antibiotics regardless of the type of surgery
True or False
False
Anesthesia questionnaire is need to be filled by ________
Patient/Family
What equipment is not mandatory to set up the room for PDS patients
Cardiac Monitor
Young Girls meet the criteria for pregnancy test before surgery if
They have 12-year-old and/or post menarche
What is the frequency of vital signs for short stay post of patient
•On admission to the unit
•Q 1 hr x 4, then q 4 hr (if no other specific orders) and PRN
•Vital signs around the clock including during sleep times
What will you do if patient has abnormal blood sugar before surgery
•Notify MRP
•Treat cause of abnormal reading on the unit and assess response to treatment
•Determine if surgery should be postponed – consult with the OR
What is the frequency of Vital signs for day surgery patients
•On admission to the unit vital signs:
Temp, HR, RR, BP, O2 sat, pain score
•Then HR, RR, BP, O2 sat Q 30 mins x 2
•Then HR, RR, BP, O2 sat Q 1 hr x 2
•Then q 4 hr if stable and no other specific