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Nursing BOCES

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What interventions reduce risk post-op DVT?   Early ambulation, hydration, ROM exercises, Compression stockings  
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What may be delayed due to handling of intestines during surgery?   Peristasis  
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What intervention would assist peristalsis?   Ambulation  
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What interventions may help prevent pneumonia?   TCDB, Incentive spirometer, ambulation, frequent position changes  
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What is the opening of a surgical wound called?   Dehiscence  
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What is the protrusion of body part through open surgical would called?   Evisceration  
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What can be done to prevent dehiscence of abdominal wound?   Splinting of incision while moving, coughing, sneezing  
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When is the best time for patient teaching   BEFORE surgery!  
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What drain is used for wounds that works by gravity?   Penrose  
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What drain is used for wounds that works by a vacuum?   Jackson-Pratt  
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What should be the lowest acceptable O2 sat for intra-op and post-op patients?   90%  
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How soon after surgery should patient void?   6-8 hrs  
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What observation may be made if patient is retaining urine?   Fullness and distended lower abdomen  
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What is and early sign of post-op hemorrhage?   Restlessness  
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What type of surgery would amputation be considered?   Ablative  
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What is a frequent nursing diagnosis for nearly all pre-op surgical patients?   Fear  
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Versid and Demerol given preoperatively reduce need for what?   Reduces amount of anesthesia required  
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Why is Atropine given pre-op?   Rweduce respiratory secretions  
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What is referred to as induction?   Insert endotrach tube and administer anesthesia  
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What type of anesthesia decreases LOC but does not put patient completely under?   Conscious sedation  
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What is a typical cause of shock intra-op and post-op?   Low blood volume  
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What are some s/s of shock?   Reduced BP, Tachycardia, thready pulse, pale, clammy skin  
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What position would you put a pt in for shock?   Trendelenburg  
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