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ch 2 care of the surgical patient

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elective surgery   not necessary to preserve life and performed any time the patient chooses  
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example of elective surgery   plastic surgery  
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urgent surgery   is required to keep additional health problems from occurring  
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example of urgent surgery   removal of gallbladder or excision of a tumor  
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emergency surgery   performed immediately to save a life or function of a body part  
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example of emergency surgery   removal of ruptured appendix or control of internal hemorrhage, repair of traumatic amputation  
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major surgery   involves extensive recontruction or alteration in body parts poses great risks to well-being  
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example of major surgery   coronary artery bypass  
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minor surgery   involves minimal alteration in body parts often designed to correct deformities  
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example of minor surgery   skin graft tooth extraction  
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diagnostic   surgical exploration to confirm a diagnosis  
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example of diagnostic   laparotomy breast mass biopsy  
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ablation   excision or removal of diseased body part  
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example of ablation   amputation removal of appendix removal of gall bladder  
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palliative   surgery for relief of reduction of intensity if disease symptoms will not produce a cure  
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example of palliative   colostomy debridement of necrotic tissue  
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reconstructive surgery   restoration of function or appearance to traumatized or malfunctioning tissue  
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example of reconstructive surgery   scar revision internal fixation of fractures breast reconstruction  
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constructive surgery   restoration of function lost or reduced as a result of congenital anomalies  
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example of constructive surgery   repair of cleft palate closure of atrial septal defect in the heart  
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cosmetic surgery   alteration of personal appearance  
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example of cosmetic surgery   rhinoplasty to reshape nose breast augmentation  
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perioperative nursing   refers to the nurses role during the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative phases of nursing  
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perioperative nursing   stresses the importance of providing continuity of care for the surgical patient using the nursing process  
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the nurses major responsibility is   safe consistent and effective nursing interventions during each pahse of surgery  
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influencing factors for surgery   age, physical condition, nutritional factors, psychosocial needs socioeconomic and cultural needs medications education and experience  
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preoperative preperation constitutes   the patients age and physical and nutritional status, the type of surgery and the surgeons preferance  
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informed consent   permission to perform a specific test or procedure the patient must be alert and competent and agrees to have surgery that is stated on the form  
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the witness of informed consent   a nurse ( does not verify that the patient understands the procedure  
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who discusses the procedure being sone on the informed consent   the surgeon  
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when should the informed consent not be obtained   if the patient is disoriented unconscious mentally incompetent or in some facilities under the influence of sedation  
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what should you do if a patient does not understand english or are deaf   you can obtain an interpreter, if a patient does not hear or see well allow extra time to explain surgery  
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should you coerse a patient o sign an informed consent   never  
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in an emergency situation and the person is unable to give consent   make every effort to locate a family member, if not and its a true emergency to sustain life the surgeon can perform surgery with out consent  
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bowel prep before a surgery   the patient is given golytely to rapidly evacuate the colon of fecal matter and NPO after midnight  
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when is golytlely contraindicated   with patients that have a GI obstruction, gastric retention bowel perferation toxic colitis and megacolon  
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skin prep before surgery   must be shaved at the surgical site and washed with hibiclens  
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factors influencing latex allergies   history of anaphylic reaction of unknown etiology, multiple surgical procedures food allergies specically to kiwi bananas avacados and chestnuts, a job with daily exposure to latex history of reactions to latex ,allergy to pinsettias allergies and asthma  
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what do you do if the patient is suspected or have a known latex allergy   all latex is avoided, place a med alert breacelet on patients wrist and clearly flag the patients status clearly in chart  
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what is the rationale for using a inspirometer   to promote adequate lung expansion to prevent atelectasis  
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thrombus   an accumulation of platelets, fibrin, clotting factors and cellular elements in the blood attached to the anterior wall of a vessel sometimes occuring in the lumen  
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embolus   a dislodged thrombus that can travel to the heart brain lungs where the vessel can be occluded  
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infarct   localized necrosis  
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preoperative medication   reduces the patients anxiety and decreases the amount of anesthesia needed and reduces respiratory tract infections  
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barbiturates and tranquilizers that are sometimes given   phenobarbital and vailium are sometimes given  
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anticholinergics   dries up secretions and reduces spasms of the smooth muscles  
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atropine   anticholinergic  
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the 4 C's of anticholinergics are   can't see, Can't pee, can't spit, can't shit  
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opiod analgesics meperidine and morphine is given   in a pca pump and only the patient is allowed to administer  
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benzodiazepines   midazolam(versed, valium and ativan) monitor for respiratory depression, hypotension and drowsiness and lack of coordination  
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opioid analgesics   morphine (mscotin) and fentanyl citrate monitor for respiratory depression nausea and vomiting orthostatic hypotension and pruritus  
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anticholinergics   atropine sulfate, transcop patch robinul monitor for confusion restlessness and tachycardia  
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NSAIDS   ibuprofen, advil, motrin,  
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the antagonist for opioids is   narcan  
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the antagonist for tylenol   mucomyst acetylcoline  
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stageI   begins with anesthetic agents  
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stageII   begins with loss of consciousness and ends with the onset of regular breathing and loss of eyelid reflexes (excitement and delirium phase)  
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stageIII   begins with the onset of regular breathing and ends if respirations cease (operative or surgical phase)  
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stage IV   begins with the cessation of respirations and must be avoided or it will necessitate CPR and may lead to death  
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the induction phase   the induction of anesthestic agents and intubation  
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the maintenance phase   positioning the patient skin prep and performing the surgery  
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the emergence phase   decreasing anethetics and the patient begins to awaken  
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regional anesthesia   loss of sensation in body part does not lose consciousness but is usually sedated  
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local anesthesia   loss of sensation at the intended site  
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conscious sedation   the administration of drugs that supress the CNS or provide analgesia to relieve anxiety or provide amnesia  
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immediate post operative observations and interventions are   follow the ABC's of of airway, breathing, consciousness,circulation and systems  
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how often do you assess a patients vitals   every 15 minutes during the recovery phase and monitor respirations and GI functions  
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signs of hypovolemic shock   a drop in BP rise in pulse/thready, cool clammy skin and reduced urinary output and restlessness  
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dehiscence   the separation of a surgical incision or rupture of a wound  
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evisceration   protrusion of an internal organ through a wound or surgical incision  
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cachexia   ill health malnutrition and wasting as a result of a chronic illness  
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to ese pressure on the incision   support the surgical site with a pillow, rolled blanket or the heel of the hand  
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acute pain   subesides with in 24-48 hours  
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objective pain factors   signs that the body is responding to pain change in vital signs restlessness diaphoresis and pallor  
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subjective signs of pain   pain is what the patient tells you it is moaning, grimmacing favoring body area  
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venous stasis   a disorder in which the normal flow of fluid through a vesselof the body is slowed or halted is the underlying cause of thrombus formation  
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early ambulation   assists in restoring GI activity  
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paralytic ileus   a decrease or absence of intestinal peristalsis that may occur after abdominal surgery peritoneal trauma severe metaolic disease or other disorders  
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most common side effect of opioids   constipation adverse side effect respiratory depression  
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opioids   bind to receptor sites in the brain  
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NSAIDS   supress part of the antiinflammatory path way  
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most common side effect of NSAIDS   GI bleeding adverse effect is induction of asthma  
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the post op coctail   versed and fentanyl  
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