Flashcards in Surgical Techniques - Preoperative Routine, Post-Anesthesia Care, and Related Nursing Procedures 1-B Deck (100)
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Crosscheck information on the patient chart, ensuring that patient name, procedure, surgeon, and _____ match.
site
32
Assess patient's physical and _____ status; signs of distress can affect the course of surgery.
emotional
33
To establish a baseline, take and document the _____ _____ on the patient chart.
vital signs
34
Ensure the patient has _____ or _____ before putting on a hospital gown.
bathed or showered
35
Remove all patient jewelry, body piercings, wigs, and _____ devices and label for safekeeping and patient safety.
prosthetics
36
Ensure that the patient is in a _____ hospital gown.
clean
37
If ordered by the physician, apply special (anti-embolic) stockings or elastic bandages to the _____ extremities to prevent blood clots.
lower
38
Ensure the patient has ____ prior to surgery, recording the time on the preoperative checklist.
voided
39
Place bed in its _____ position with the side rails _____ after patient has received pre-op medications.
lowest
highest
40
All _____ should accompany the patient to the operating room.
records
41
used for pediatric patients under 5 years of age
cribs
42
used for patients who require supervision of their movement
beds or ward beds
43
same-day surgery permit patients to walk to the OR
ambulation
44
primarily used for out-patients
wheelchairs
45
most common means for transporting patients
stretchers (gurneys)
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used to ease apprehensive young child when transporting to OR
wagon
47
used for newborn and premature infants
isolettes
48
Identify the patient verbally, by _____, and on chart, letting the patient know why you are there.
wristband
49
Cover patient and apply safety strap over blanket _____ inches above the knees.
2
50
Allow for _____ _____ or assist the patient onto the stretcher.
self transfer
51
Secure side rails in _____ position.
highest
52
Review the chart for _____.
completeness
53
Push stretcher from _____ _____, facing patient in direction of travel, avoiding abrupt movements such as sharp turns or sudden stops or bumping into things.
head end
54
When approaching inclining and declining ramps with doors, explain what is happening, then stop movement of stretcher at least _____ feet from start of incline or decline, open door, secure it and proceed with firm control of stretcher on ramps at all times.
2
55
Walk _____ and in full control.
slowly
56
Give special attention to _____, drains, IVs, etc.
catheters
57
Check the _____ of the patient.
identity
58
Request patient to verbally state name, date of birth, _____, procedure side and site, and surgeon.
allergies
59
Verify that the _____ has marked the appropriate surgical site to ensure the correct site and side.
surgeon
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