Flashcards in Surgical Techniques - Preoperative Routine, Post-Anesthesia Care, and Related Nursing Procedures 1-B Deck (100)
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nothing by mouth
NPO
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liberated or uncontrolled
emancipated
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a recording of the x-ray visualization of the internal anatomy of the heart and blood vessels after the intravenous injection of radiopaque contrast medium
angiogram
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to develop or grow in intensity at a rate that constitutes an emergency
emergent
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designated room or area where patients wait prior to being admitted to the operating room
preoperative holding area
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the scientific study of poisons, their detection, their effects, and the method of treatment for conditions they produce
toxicology
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an endovascular procedure that re-opens narrowed blood vessels and restores forward blood flow
angioplasty
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level of force blood exerted against an artery wall or the wall of any vessel as the heart beats at the height of the pulse wave
blood pressure
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a radiograph of the ureter and renal pelvis after the injection of radiopaque contrast medium
pyelogram
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an x-ray of detailed tissue structure cross-sections or slices that are used to construct a 3-dimensional image
computerized axial tomography (CT)
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medical imaging that uses nuclear magnetic resonance as its source of energy
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
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the surgical removal of tonsils and adenoids
T&A (tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy)
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a graphic recording of the electrical activity of the muscle of the heart to detect abnormalities
electrocardiogram
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postoperative care unit
PACU
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All oral intake is discontinued as ordered for at least _____ to _____ hours prior to surgery.
6 to 8
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Ideally, the surgeon and ________ should visit the patient prior to surgery.
anesthesiologist
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Preoperative visits by the surgeon or assistant help lessen the patient's fear and anxiety by allowing the patient to _____ ______.
ask questions
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False nails or _____ should be removed to allow the observation of the nail beds during surgery.
polish
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Special preparations such as preoperative douches or _____ are performed as ordered by the surgeon or physician.
enemas
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A shower with _______ solution should be performed by the patient the night before or the morning of the surgical procedure.
antimicrobial
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Preoperative enemas are used in procedures involving the gastro-intestinal and _____ areas.
vaginal/gynecological
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The preoperative douche cleanses the _____ area.
vaginal
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_____ _____ is performed immediately before surgery, since there is less time for inflammation and _____, should the skin be compromised.
Hair removal
infection
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Preoperative medication helps reduce secretion of saliva and gastric juices and prevents _____.
nausea
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Explains the risks and benefits of the procedures.
informed surgical consent
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authorizes the use of an experimental drug, chemical agent, or medial device on the patient
investigative/research device consent
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authorizes the attending physician and staff to render standard treatment or miscellaneous procedures
general medical consent
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authorizes the facility to administer blood and blood products if needed before, during, or after the surgical procedure
blood transfusion consent
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authorizes proper disposal of an amputated extremity
specimen/limb disposal consent
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