16 Questions
Which type of surgery requires close monitoring and recovery for more than 24 hours?
Inpatient surgical settings
Which type of surgery is also known as 'same day surgery'?
Ambulatory or outpatient surgery
What must patients in ambulatory surgery centers have in order to be discharged?
A caregiver who will be with the patient at all times for at least 24 hours
What is a challenge for nurses in the ambulatory setting according to the text?
Identifying and prioritizing patients' learning needs due to shorter recovery time
What type of surgeries are typically performed in the ambulatory setting?
ENT surgeries, oral, orthopedic, even mastectomy
Which setting follows the same safety and clinical guidelines as an inpatient center?
Ambulatory or outpatient surgery
What is the characteristic of elective surgery?
It is scheduled at the patient's convenience and often done in outpatient settings
Which type of surgery may be scheduled rather than done immediately?
Urgent surgery
What characterizes major procedures?
They are performed under general anesthesia and require overnight stays in the hospital
Who is the leader of the surgical team and has ultimate responsibility for safe and effective surgery?
Surgeon
What is the role of a Surgical First Assistant (SFA) during a surgical procedure?
To provide aid in exposing surgical site, hemostasis, and other functions as directed by a provider
What does a Scrub Nurse/Surgical Tech do during a surgical procedure?
Work with the surgeon within a sterile field by passing instruments and sponges
What are the characteristics of minor procedures?
Hold less surgical risk and require minimal post-anesthesia recovery
Who functions interdependently with the surgeon during the procedure to assist in performing the operation?
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
What is the characteristic of radical procedures?
Not only working within a small defined area but also surrounding tissue
What is not a characteristic of non-sterile team members?
Scrub Nurse/Surgical Tech working within a sterile field by passing instruments and sponges
Test your knowledge on the priorities for intraoperative patients in different surgical settings, including inpatient and outpatient surgeries. Understand the requirements for close monitoring, recovery, pain management, and rehabilitation in these settings.
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