CFPN D2 (52Q) Intraoperative Patient Care and Safety Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
When should documentation take place?
A
Shortly after the event
Documentation should not be pre-filled during procedures.
2
Q
What can correcting inaccurate entries expose the institution to?
A
Potential litigation for falsifying patient care information
3
Q
When is wound classification documented?
A
At the end of the case
4
Q
What does accurate wound classification capture?
A
Breaks in aseptic technique or deviations between pre- and postoperative diagnoses
5
Q
Which procedures can never be documented as Class 1 wounds according to the CDC?
A
- Appendectomy
- Cholecystectomy
- Bile duct surgery
- Liver surgery
- Pancreatic surgery
- Bowel surgery
- Rectal procedures
- Vaginal hysterectomy
6
Q
According to the current Guidelines for Perioperative Practice, which surgeries can be Class 1/Clean if certain criteria are met?
A
- Cesarean section
- Hysterectomy
- Ovarian surgery
