Role of Perioperative Nurses Flashcards
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Role of Perioperative Nurses
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- Strong knowledge of surgical anatomy and physiological alteration and consequences for the patient
- Identifies risk factors and potential of and prevention of patient injury
- Understands the psychosocial implications of surgery for patient family
- Develops knowledge with enables the anticipation of the needs of the surgical needs
- Demonstrates the ability to rapidly initiate safe and appropriate nursing interventions
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Anaethetic Nurse
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- prepares and checks anaesthetic machines, equipement, IV and arterial lines
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Scrub Nurse
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- reviews anatomy and physiology and surgical procedure
- prepare instrument table and organises sterile equipment (passes instruments to the surgeon and assistant by anticipating their needs)
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Circulating Nurse
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- Plans and coordinates intraoperative nursing care
- assists in preparing the operating room ensuring supplies and equipment are available and in working order and sterile
- documents intraoperative care
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Postanaesthesia Care Unit Nurse
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- Close monitoring of vital signs and ABC
- assessment of possible postoperative complications
- IV medications for pain and postoperative nausea and vomiting
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6
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Define the term “Time Out”
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An immediate pause by the entire surgical team to confirm the correct patient, procedure, and site
