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Fundamentals Of Nursing 1

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Perioperative

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the time span that includes preparation for process of recovery from surgery begins when decision is made that surgery is necessary, until patient is transferred to operating table

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Preoperative

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time period before the surgery

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intraoperative

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Begins when surgery begins until transferred to the recovery room PACU

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Postoperative

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From recovery room until recovered from surgery depends on surgery and how invasive PACU

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Ablative

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removal of a diseased organ or structure

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Diagnostic

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removal and examination of tissue

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Constructive

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repair a congenitally malformed organ or tissue

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Reconstructive

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repair or restoration of an organ or structure

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Pallitive

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relief of pain, the interruption of the nerve root between the ganglion and the spinal cord,

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transplant

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transfer an organ or tissue from one body part to another or from one person to another to replace a diseased structure, to restore function, or to change appearance

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Classification of surgery

Emergent

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patient requires immediate attention, life threatening condition

WITHOUT DELAY

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Classification of surgery

Urgent/Imperative

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patient requires prompt attention

WITHIN 24 HOURS TO 30 HOURS

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Classification of surgery

Required

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patient needs to have surgery

PLAN WITHIN A FEW WEEKS OR MONTHS

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Classification of surgery

Elective

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patient should have surgery

FAILURE TO HAVE SURGERY NOT CATASTROPHIC

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Classification of surgery

Optional

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patients decision

PERSONAL PREFRENCE

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Diagnostic Procedures needed BEFORE surgery

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CBC(complete blood count) PT(prothrombin), UA(urinalysis), ECG(electrocardiogram-same as EKG)

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Skin prep for surgery

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surgical bath with hibiclens

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Bowel prep for surgery

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Enema, antibiotics

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Pre op medication may consist of what

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• Sedative
• Anticholinergic (dry secretions)
• Antiemetic
• Antibiotic

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Patient need to do what before administering pre op medications?

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Void

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Side effects of pre op medications will be what?

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drowsiness and extreme dry mouth

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Intraoperative

Circulating nurse

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prepares necessary equipment, arranges sterile and nonsterile supplies, performs appropriate assessments, counts sponges, needles, and equipment after surgery

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Intraoperative

Scrub Nurse

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checks to make sure equipment is functioning properly, counts with circulating nurse, observes progress of the surgical procedure, , hands surgeon instruments and needed supplies during surgery, Identifies and handles surgical specimens correctly, maintains count of supplies so none are misplaced in the wound

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A patient will remain NPO after surgery until?

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Gag reflex returns

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Postoperative care

What is your main goal?

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Maintain airway, make sure its good and open

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Meds to hold before surgery:

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• Anticoagulants- blood thinner
• NSAIDs
• Insulin/orals
• Steroids Delay healing
• Laxatives