unit 3

Question 1

sutures that are digested over time by body enzymes

Answer 1

absorbable sutures

Question 2

refers to a patient who goes into the surgical area the day of surgery and returns home that same day

Answer 2

ambulatory or outpatient

Question 3

memory loss of the surgery

Answer 3

amnesia

Question 4

pain relief or pain suppression

Answer 4

analgesia

Question 5

induced state of partial or total loss of sensation, with or without loss of consciousness

Answer 5

anesthesia

Question 6

physician who specializes in giving anesthetic agents

Answer 6

anesthesiologist

Question 7

common problem after general anesthesia when there is collapse of the alveoli which reduces gas exchange and causes intolerance of anesthesia

Answer 7

atelectasis

Question 8

reinfusing patient’s own blood

Answer 8

autologous blood transfusion

Question 9

when carbon monoxide is on the oxygen binding sites of the hemoglobin molecule; reduces oxygen delivery to organs

Answer 9

carboxyhemoglobin

Question 10

RN w/ additional education and credentials who delivers anesthetic agents under the supervision of an anesthesiologist, surgeon, dentist, or podiatrist

Answer 10

CRNA (certified registered nurse anesthetist)

Question 11

introduction of infectious material on normally clean or sterile sites

Answer 11

contamination

Question 12

removal of infected tissue from a healing wound

Answer 12

debridement

Question 13

partial or complete separation of the outer wound layers, sometimes described as a “splitting open of the wound”

Answer 13

dehiscence

Question 14

painful urination

Answer 14

dysuria

Question 15

recovery from anesthesia

Answer 15

emergence

Question 16

tube that allows viewing and manipulation of internal body areas

Answer 16

endoscope

Question 17

type of regional anesthesia where an injection of an anesthetic agent is given into the epidural space. Commonly used for anorectal, vaginal, perineal, hip, and lower extremity surgery

Answer 17

epidural anesthesia

Question 18

total separation of all wound layers and protrusion of internal organs through the open wound

Answer 18

evisceration

Question 19

form of regional anesthesia which involves a series of injections around the operative field. it is most commonly used for chest procedures, hernia repair, dental surgery, and some plastic surgeries

Answer 19

field block

Question 20

general loss of consciousness induced by inhibiting neuronal impulses in several areas of the CNS

Answer 20

general anesthesia

Question 21

elevated levels of potassium in the blood

Answer 21

hyperkalemia

Question 22

decreased levels of potassium in the blood

Answer 22

hypokalemia

Question 23

patient who is admitted to the hospital

Answer 23

inpatient

Question 24

practice of injecting gas or air into a cavity before surgery to separate organs and improve visualization

Answer 24

insufflation

Question 25

care given to patient during procedure/operation

Answer 25

intraoperative

Question 26

a surgical tool laser which emits a high-powered beam of light that cuts tissue more cleanly than scalpel blades. Laser creates intense heat, rapidly clots blood vessels or tissues, and turns target tissue into vapor

Answer 26

LASER (Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation)

Question 27

anesthetic delivered topically or by local infiltration

Answer 27

local anesthesia

Question 28

illness or abnormal condition or quality

Answer 28

morbidity

Question 29

death

Answer 29

mortality

Question 30

presence of muscle proteins in the urine

Answer 30

myoglobinuria

Question 31

type of regional anesthesia where an injection of local anesthetic agent is given into or around one nerve or a group of nerves in the involved area. Commonly used for limb surgery or to relieve chronic pain.

Answer 31

nerve block

Question 32

pertains to a patient's overall mental status, level of consciousness, orientation, and ability to follow commands

Answer 32

neurologic status

Question 33

awakening during nighttime sleep because of need to void

Answer 33

nocturia

Question 34

sutures that become encapsulated in the tissue during the healing process and remain in that tissue until they are removed

Answer 34

nonabsorbable sutures

Question 35

pertaining to occurring in a health care setting such as a hospital or nursing home

Answer 35

nosocomial

Question 36

no eating, drinking, or smoking.....Nil Per Os

Answer 36

NPO....nothing by mouth

Question 37

scant amount of urine

Answer 37

oliguria

Question 38

related to the entire surgical experience

Answer 38

perioperative

Question 39

commonly known as the recovery room

Answer 39

PACU (postanesthesia care unit)

Question 40

care given to patient after surgery

Answer 40

postoperative

Question 41

care given to patient before surgery

Answer 41

preoperative

Question 42

difference between apical and peripheral pulses

Answer 42

pulse deficit

Question 43

type of local anesthesia that blocks multiple peripheral nerves in a specific body region

Answer 43

regional anesthesia

Question 44

bloody drainage

Answer 44

sanguinous

Question 45

serum-like or yellow drainage

Answer 45

serous

Question 46

type of regional anesthesia where an injection of anesthetic agent is given into the CSF in the subarachnoid space, most commonly used for lower abdominal, pelvic, hip and knee surgery

Answer 46

spinal anesthesia

Question 47

high-pitched crowing sound heard during respiration

Answer 47

stridor

Question 48

source of contamination by which moisture permeates a sterile field or barrier

Answer 48

strike through