Perioperative Care Flashcards
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What are the three phases of perioperative care?
Preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative.
Which phase of perioperative care involves the patient’s preparation for surgery?
Preoperative phase.
What is the primary goal of the intraoperative phase?
To ensure patient safety and optimal surgical outcomes.
During which phase is the patient monitored for complications after surgery?
Postoperative phase.
What is the purpose of informed consent in the perioperative setting?
To ensure that the patient understands the risks, benefits, and alternatives of the procedure.
Which medication is commonly administered preoperatively to reduce anxiety?
Benzodiazepines.
What is the role of the surgical scrub nurse?
To maintain a sterile field and assist the surgeon during the procedure.
What does the acronym ‘NPO’ stand for in a preoperative context?
Nil per os, meaning nothing by mouth.
What is a common postoperative complication related to anesthesia?
Nausea and vomiting.
What is the priority nursing intervention immediately after a patient returns from surgery?
Assessing the patient’s airway and breathing.
Which assessment is crucial in the postoperative phase?
Monitoring vital signs.
What is the significance of a preoperative checklist?
To ensure all necessary preparations and assessments are completed before surgery.
What type of anesthesia involves the patient being awake but pain-free?
Regional anesthesia.
What is the purpose of the surgical time-out?
To verify patient identity, procedure, and site before surgery begins.
What is the most common position for abdominal surgery?
Supine position.
Which electrolyte imbalance is most concerning in the postoperative patient?
Hypokalemia.
What is the primary purpose of postoperative pain management?
To enhance recovery and prevent complications.
What is one of the signs of wound infection postoperatively?
Increased redness and swelling at the surgical site.
Which surgical complication is characterized by the protrusion of organs through the incision?
Evisceration.
In the event of a hemorrhage during surgery, what is the priority nursing action?
Notify the surgeon immediately.
What is the recommended intervention for a patient experiencing postoperative hypothermia?
Provide warmed blankets and monitor temperature.
What is the purpose of deep breathing exercises in the postoperative period?
To prevent atelectasis and improve lung expansion.
In what position should a patient be placed if they are experiencing respiratory distress?
High Fowler’s position.
What is the term for the surgical removal of a part of the stomach?
Gastrectomy.
