Chapter 16 Personal Flash Cards Part 3

Question 1

What are some problems associated with older surgery patients?

Answer 1

Greater incidence of chronic illness, greater incidence of malnutrition, more allergies, increased incidence of impaired self care abilities, INADEQUATE SUPPORT SYSTEM, decreased ability to withstand stress of surgery and anesthesia, increased risk for complications, increased fall risk.

Question 2

What cardio issues would you report?

Answer 2

Abnormal BP, Abnormal HR, Chest Pain, Dyspnea, Tachypnea, pulse ox less than 94%

Question 3

What are s/s of infection?

Answer 3

Fever, purulent sputum, dysuria or cloudy foul smelling urine, increased WBC count

Question 4

What are some contraindications to surgery?

Answer 4

Increased PT or PTT, Hyper/Hypokalemia or if patient reports possibly being pregnant.

Question 5

Taking a deep breath through your nose while using your shoulder muscles to expand your lower rib cage outward during inhalation is called:

Answer 5

Expansion Breathing

Question 6

Taking a deep breath and holding it for 5 seconds is called:

Answer 6

Deep Breathing