Pre operative - Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

1. a. The nurse is using a forced air warmer for a surgical patient preoperatively. Which goals is the nurse trying to achieve? (Select all that apply.) Induce shivering. b. Reduce blood loss. c. Induce pressure ulcers. d. Reduce cardiac arrests. e. Reduce surgical site infection. ANS: B, D, E Evidence suggests that pre-warming for a minimum of 30 minutes may reduce the occurrence of hypothermia. Prevention of hypothermia (core temperature < 36° C) helps to reduce complications s...

Clinical Application of Perfusion Exam - Questions with Verified Answers What are cannulation sites for an LVAD? Pulmonary Vein and Aorta What is the minimum pressure for an LVAD inflow, before you are at risk for drawing air? 5 mmHg Correction for cannula entrapment in LVAD's can be accomplished by doing what? increasing the left atrial preload (decreasing flow) --> Cannula is sucking down in the LVAD inflow either in the pulm vein, lv apex, or just below crossing the aortic valve. What i...

When should the consent form for surgery be completed? - Answer-Prior to the procedure, before any medications are administered In what position is the patient placed during surgery? - Answer-Supine What are 3 types of operative admissions for surgery? - Answer-Emergency, urgent, and elective Name 3 types of ocular emergencies that may require surgical intervention - Answer-Lacerated globes and eyelids; intraocular foreign bodies; acute glaucoma; and, intraocular hemorrhage What should pre...

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A. Cardiac dysrhythmias - Answer-A patient with a history of drug abuse and nasal ulcers is received in the PACU. The perianesthesia nurse monitors this patient closely for: A. Cardiac dysrhythmias B. Apnea C. Postural hypotension D. Somnolence D. Delay instructions until a certified interpreter can be located - Answer-A Spanish-speaking patient arrives for a pre-operative admission interview accompanied by a bilingual companion. The patient understands English but speaks only Spanish. ...

When should the consent form for surgery be completed? Answer Prior to the procedure, before any medications are administered In what position is the patient placed during surgery? Answer Supine What are 3 types of operative admissions for surgery? Answer Emergency, urgent, and elective Name 3 types of ocular emergencies that may require surgical intervention Answer Lacerated globes and eyelids; intraocular foreign bodies; acute glaucoma; and, intraocular hemorrhage What should pre-o...

Final/ Exam 3: PRN 1725/ PRN1725 Client-Centered Care IV Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 2023/2024| Rasmussen Q: The counting of the intraoperative instruments and dressings are all done Answer: with the circulating nurse before the initial incision and again after the incision is closed Q: What happens after surgery is complete? Answer: instrument count is verified client transferred to post-op care unit Q: Evidence of surgical procedures performed as ...

PRN1725/ PRN 1725 Final Exam Review (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Client-Centered Care IV | Questions and Verified Answers|100% Correct| Grade A - Rasmussen Q: Your patient is complaining of severe pain. What should you do first? Answer: As- sess pain Q: Your patient has sepsis. The Dr. orders antibiotics, blood cultures, CBC, troponin. What should be completed first? Answer: Blood cultures Q: Signs of septic shock? Answer: Hpertermia Q: What is a side effect of t...

CAPA Test Bank Exam Questions with Correct Answers Form 1, Latest (GRADED) Delay instructions until a certified interpreter can be located - correct answer A Spanish-speaking patient arrives for a pre-operative admission interview accompanied by a bilingual companion. The patient understands English but speaks only Spanish. What action should the perianesthesia nurse take regarding the preoperative NPO instructions? A. Request that the friend interpret the written instructions B. Provide ...

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Primary reason for a narcotic before a surgery - Answer To decrease the amount of Anesthesia needed effect narcotic analgesic has on Respirations - Answer Decreased rate and Depth NSAID Should be administered with what - Answer With food or milk Legal responsibilities as a nurse concerning and not informed consent - Answer Witness the client/patient signature Long-term use of non-salicylates Can cause - Answer Hepatotoxicity Post operative patient use a incentive sp...