Pre-Op
Diet that patient should be on prior to procedure
What is NPO?
Patients will be put on this medication if it is suspected they have a surgical infection or may develop an infection (ex. ruptured appendix)
What are antibiotics?
This person needs to speak to the patient prior to obtaining consent
Who is the surgeon/provider?
BP 84/52, HR 128, Hgb 6.5, increased bloody drainage from surgical incision
What is hemorrhage?
Common consult placed to evaluate mobility in trauma/orthopedic patients
What is physical therapy?
Preferred minimal IV gauge for surgery
What is a 20 Gauge?
Closed suction device used to remove excess drainage from surgical site, can be removed by nurse with surgeon's order
What is a JP/blake drain?
Two nurses sign as a witness in this scenario
What is a telephone obtained consent?
Unilateral calf pain, edema, and erythema
What is DVT?
Device used at bedside to prevent atelectasis
What is incentive spirometer?
Common medication group that is sometimes held with provider's order
What is an anticoagulant?
Medication given to patient prior to Colonoscopy
What is Golytely?
Needs to be added to the consent form if patient requires a translator
What is interpreter Name and ID number?
Shortness of breath, fever, and cough. Needing antibiotics
What is pneumonia?
Interventions to prevent DVTs (multiple answers)
What are SCDs?
What is ambulation?
What is lovenox?
Should be removed from the patient prior to going to surgery (multiple answers)
What is jewelry?
What are dentures?
What are clothes?
Potential complication if the patient does not adhere to being NPO prior to surgery
What is aspiration?
Length of time Blood Consents are good for
What is 30 days?
Bladder distension, abdominal discomfort, Post Void Residual is 500mLs
What is urinary retention?
Surgeons monitor this documentation to decide if a drain can be pulled
What is output?
Number to call report when patient goes to surgery
What is 55300?
A pause prior to surgery that confirms patient name, procedure, location etc.
What is Time Out?
Signatures needed for a consent to be valid
What is the patient, witness, and provider?
Nausea, vomiting, absent bowel sounds
What is ileus?
Negative pressure dressing commonly applied in the OR
What is a Wound Vac?