Chapter 3 Flashcards
(23 cards)
What are the five stages of grief according to Elizabeth Kubler-Ross?
Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance
Regression is not considered a stage.
What is the aim of palliative care?
Improving the quality of life for terminal patients.
Define eustress.
A positive state of physical and psychological health.
What does a ‘Do Not Resuscitate/Do Not Intubate’ order imply?
May be rescinded for surgical procedures.
What does the Patient Self-Determination Act require?
Medical facilities to inform patients about their rights to medical care types and advance directives.
What are advanced directives?
Legal documents like living wills and durable power of attorney.
What is passive euthanasia?
Refusing life-saving treatments.
What is the pinnacle need in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
Self-actualization.
List some coping mechanisms.
- Denial
- Rationalization
- Regression
- Repression
What do spiritual needs relate to?
An individual’s place in the universe.
What do physical needs relate to?
Anatomy, physiology, genetics, and pathology.
What is a common fear in toddlers regarding surgical care?
Fear of abandonment.
What do teenagers often focus on that affects surgical considerations?
Body image.
What psychological satisfaction might the elderly seek from surgical treatments?
Procedures like blepharoplasty and rhytidectomy.
What is discussed regarding organ donation and life support?
Options and criteria for donation after cardiac death (DCD).
What is a condition that can affect surgical care in infants?
Facial Nerve Injury due to pressure during birth.
What is a concern regarding anesthetic reversal in bariatric surgery?
Adipose tissue can slow elimination of anesthetic agents.
Why is Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) vital in pregnant patients?
To prevent hypovolemic shock.
What is the significance of Level I trauma centers?
Can meet all needs for treating patients on a twenty-four-hour basis.
What is the main fear of pediatric patients regarding surgery?
Fear of anesthesia.
What often causes serious trauma in pediatric patients?
Motor vehicle accidents.
What should healthcare professionals prioritize according to Maslow’s hierarchy?
Physiological needs.
What does the ‘golden hour’ concept refer to in trauma care?
The importance of timely care for trauma victims to reduce morbidity and mortality.
