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Classify surgical procedures
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Meds for perioperative period
Anesthesia
100
This type of surgery provides relief or reduction of intensity of disease symptoms. It will not produce a cure.
What is palliative.
100
Cataract extraction, skin graft, tooth extraction are of this type of seriousness.
What is minor because it involves minimal alteration in body parts and has minimal risks.
100
When providing this, the nurse should consider the patient's age, educational level, and communication abilities.
What is patient teaching.
100
Metoclopramide (Reglan) prevents postoperative nausea and vomiting is classified as this type of drug.
What is antiemetic.
100
The patient does not lose consciousness with this type of anesthesia but is usually sedated.
What is regional anesthesia.
200
A device used at bedside to promote deep breathing.
What is an incentive spirometer.
200
The type of surgery cures the problem or condition.
What is curative.
200
Blood stasis occurs when the body lies flat, the patient should do this to assist venous blood flow.
What is leg exercises.
200
ceftriaxone (Rocephin) is this type of drug and is used for perioperative prophylaxis.
What is an antibiotic.
200
This type of anesthetic is usually injected or applied topically and is used for minor surgical procedures.
What is local anesthesia.
300
This is a localized area of necrosis as a result of inadequate blood supply.
What is infarct.
300
The type of procedure for replacing malfunctioning organs is called.
What is transplant.
300
If the patient does not urinate within 8 hours after surgery, the nurse should assess the patient by palpating above this to determine if the bladder is distended.
What is the symphysis pubis.
300
Benzodiazepines such as midazolam (Versed), diazepam (Valium), and lorazepam (Ativan) are intended for this action.
What is decrease anxiety and produce sedation. Induce amnesia.
300
Advantages to this type of sedation include reduced fear and anxiety as well as enhanced patient cooperation, stable vital signs, and rapid recovery (to name a few).
What is conscious sedation.
400
Ill health, malnutrition, and wasting as a result of chronic disease.
What is cachexia.
400
Surgical exploration that allows the physician to confirm diagnosis which may involve removal of tissue for further testing.
What is diagnostic.
400
Just before the start of the procedure, all members of the surgical and procedure team have this to verify they have the correct patient, procedure, site, and any implants.
What is time-out.
400
It is important for the nurse to monitor for respiratory depression while the patient is using this type of medication.
What is opioid analgesics (morphine).
400
This type of anesthesia is commonly used for orthopedic surgery involving extremities.
What is nerve block.
500
The definitions, separation of a surgical incision or rupture of a wound closure and protrusion of an internal organ through a wound or surgical incision are describing these terms.
What are dehiscence and evisceration. Remember d comes before e in the alphabet. :)
500
Control of internal hemorrhaging would be considered this manner of urgency.
What is emergency or emergent.
500
It is standard practice to monitor vital signs and make general assessments using the "times 4" factor, which can be described as this.
What is q 15 minutes times 4, q 30 minutes times 4, q hour times 4, and then q 4 hours, until the assessments are withing expected ranges.
500
Adrenocortical steriod, methylprednisolone (Depo-Medrol, Solu-Medrol) is intended for this action.
What is decrease inflammation.
500
This anesthesia produces amnesia, analgesia, muscle paralysis, and sedation. It is used for major surgery requiring extensive tissue manipulation.
What is general anesthesia.