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1
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aseptic

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free from contamination of bacteria

2
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peri-operative

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whole surgery

3
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pre-operative

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decide to have surgery - OR

4
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intra-operative

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OR - PACU

5
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post-operative

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PACU - Recovery

6
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elective surgery

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planned/scheduled - with no time crunch

7
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urgent surgery

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surgery within 24 hours

8
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emergent surgery

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immediate surgery needed to save life or limb

9
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diagnostic

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obtain tissue sample

10
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exploratory

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confirms condition

11
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curative

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removal of diseased tissue

12
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cosmetic

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requested removal

13
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plasty

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formation/repair

14
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otomy

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incision

15
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ostomy

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permanent artificial opening

16
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oscopy

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looking into

17
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orrhaphy

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suture of/ repair

18
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ectomy

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removed by cutting

19
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anesthesiologist

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nurse that works with anesthesia

20
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circulating nurse

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obtain supplies, count equipment, document on surgery

21
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surgical scrub nurse

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scrubs in and hands tools to surgeon

22
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RN FA

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helps surgeon by suctioning wound, or holding tools, or stitching up. stands right by surgeon

23
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CRNA

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registered nurse that works with anesthesia

24
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surgeon

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doctor that does surgery

25
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adjunct

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something added to other thing as supplementary…not an essential part

26
Q

anesthesia

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helps numb or put to sleep

27
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atelectasis

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alveoli stick together

28
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dehiscence

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suture that comes apart

29
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debridement

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removal of damaged tissue from wound

30
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evisceration

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guts come out

31
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hematoma

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solid swelling of clotted blood

32
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hypothermia

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abnormally low body temperature

33
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hyperthermia

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abnormally high body temp

34
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malignant hyperthermia

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muscles tense up (allergic reaction to anesthesia)

35
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what are some risk factors when going into surgery

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infection, cardiac disease, hypertension, kidney, liver disease, anesthesia, previous surgery

36
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after general anesthesia, many patients occlude their airway, what can be done to open this up

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intubate

37
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what is wound healing by first intention

A

edges together

38
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what is wound healing by second intention

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open wound , granulation tissue grows

39
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what is wound healing by third intention

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wound is infected - leave open wait for infection to stop - close up

40
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what is the reversal agent for opioids

A

nalaxone

41
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what is the reversal agent for benzodiazepines

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flumazenil

42
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how long is the action of the reversal agent compared to the action of some of the meds

A

wear off sooner than meds

43
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what does the nurse need to assess for

A

breathing

44
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when should post op teaching begin

A

before surgery - pre-op

45
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what is a PCA and how does it work

A

patient controlled analgesic - push button to get dose as wanted

46
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should anyone else hit the PCA button

A

no

47
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who is to give information to the patient about the surgical procedure, risks and benefits prior to the patient signing the informed consent

A

surgeon

48
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if the nurse is witnessing the informed consent and the patient still has questions regarding the risks and benefits of surgery what should the nurse do

A

call surgeon to talk with patient

49
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if a wedding ring cannot be removed what should the nurse do

A

tape it

50
Q

what are the zones of the operative area and what must be worn in each different zone

A

OR restricted zone - mask, gown, cap, shoe covers

51
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what is the priority in a patient post op after general anesthesia

A

check vitals, watch for malignant hyperthermia

52
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what are possible complications of surgery

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infection, DVT, shock, hemorrhage, pulmonary embolism, urinary retention, reaction to anesthesia

53
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symptoms of DVT

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clots in legs - warm, red, veins in legs

54
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treatment of DVT

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lay down, blood thinners, compression stockings

55
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symptoms of Pulmonary embolism

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shortness of breath, chest pain, low O2

56
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treatment of pulmonary embolism

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anticoagulants

57
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symptoms of atelectasis

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dyspnea, tachypnea, decreased R, increased HR

58
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treatment of atelectasis

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breathing exercises, oxygen, may need surgery

59
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symptoms of infection

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fluid volume excess, injury related to positioning, hypothermia, (no symptoms for a few days)- increased T, increased WBC, red, warm

60
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treatment for infection

A

antibiotics,

61
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symptoms of pneumonia

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fever, increased R, crackles, hypoxia

62
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treatment of pneumonia

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antibiotics, oxygen therapy, IV fluids

63
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symptoms of dehiscence

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edges come apart, undernourished, elderly

64
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treatment of dehiscence

A

use binder, splint incision, put back together

65
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symptoms of evisceration

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guts come out

66
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treatment of evisceration

A

semi fowlers, knee up, cover w/ sterile soaked gauze, IV fluids, monitor for shock

67
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symptoms of hemorrhage

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can see blood (look at incision)

if it’s internal (increased HR, decreased BP)

68
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treatment of hemorrhage

A

elevate head, IV fluids, reversal anticoagulation therapy

69
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symptoms of malignant hyperthermia

A

allergic reaction to anesthesia - muscles twitch and tighten, increased T, muscle rigidity, tacypnea, flushed, cyanosis, acidosis

70
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treatment of malignant hyperthermia

A

stop surgery, O2, notify DR STAT, cool with ice, (Dantrolene Sodium - Dantrium - muscle relaxant)

71
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symptoms of urinary retention

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doesn’t pee, dribbling, restless, lower abdominal pain, increased BP

72
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treatment of urinary retention

A

catheter it

73
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symptoms of constipation

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don’t poop, abdominal pain, sound, firm abdomen

74
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treatment for constipation

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stool softener, fiber, increase fluid, ambulation (exercise)

75
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paralytic ileus

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absence of peristalsis in an area

76
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symptoms of paralytic ileus

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lack of bowel sounds, distention, severe abdominal pain, emesis

77
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treatment for paralytic ileus

A

NG inserted for to suction from stomach

78
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what are the inhalant anesthetics

A

nitrous oxide and O2

79
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what color tank is nitrous oxide

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blue

80
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what color tank is O2 in

A

green

81
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sodium channel blockers are considered

A

numbing medicine

82
Q

sodium channel blockers all end in

A

caine

83
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this type of anesthesia is considered

A

local

84
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name the opioids commonly used in surgery and post op

A

fentanyl, morphine, meperidine (Demerol)

85
Q

what is given pre op to decrease secretions - what class of med is it

A

Atropine (anti cholinergics)

86
Q

what are adjuvents classes and how do they affect anesthesia

A

opioids, antiemetics, sedatives - muscle relaxants

87
Q

what is a common type of anesthesia used for women in labor

A

regional(epidural)

88
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how can the nurse attempt to avoid a spinal headache in the client

A

lay flat for a few hrs after spinal, give fluids

89
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if a sedating preanesthetic med is given, what is an important safety measure

A

check respirations

90
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what are 2 common classes of medications that patients can build a tolerance and dependence on if used long term

A

opioid, benzodiazipines

91
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if a patient is taking anti anxiety medications, opioids, or any CNS depressant, what should be avoided for safety sake

A

overdose

92
Q

what class of medications are used for insomnia

A

barbiturates

93
Q

meperidine

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demerol

94
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what are the 4 stages of anesthesia

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induction, maintenance, recovery, rapid recovery

95
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what is the induction stage

A

time from patient awake - consciousness

96
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what is the maintenance stage

A

ability to keep patient safe

97
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what is the recovery stage

A

moving back to stage 1

98
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what is rapid recovery stage

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recovery without side effects