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What is one of the main benefits of laser and scope technology in surgical procedures?
What is one of the main benefits of laser and scope technology in surgical procedures?
- Increased risk during surgery
- Faster recovery times (correct)
- Longer hospitalization periods
- More invasive techniques
Which type of surgery is defined as requiring fewer than 24 hours of hospitalization?
Which type of surgery is defined as requiring fewer than 24 hours of hospitalization?
- Ambulatory surgery (correct)
- Major metropolitan surgery
- Emergency surgery
- Invasive surgery
Who can perform surgical procedures?
Who can perform surgical procedures?
- Only certified surgeons
- Nurse practitioners only
- Physicians with specialized training (correct)
- Medical students under supervision
Where can surgical procedures be performed?
Where can surgical procedures be performed?
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What is the primary purpose of surgery?
What is the primary purpose of surgery?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Surgery
- Surgery involves the use of medical instruments to treat injury, disease, or deformity through invasive methods.
- Physicians, including surgeons, family practice physicians, and other trained physicians, perform surgical procedures.
- Surgery is conducted in various settings, including outpatient clinics, physicians' offices, ambulatory surgical centers, and hospitals.
Advancements in Surgical Technology
- Laser and scope technology are driving advancements in surgery, leading to less invasive procedures, reduced risk, faster recovery times, and shorter hospital stays.
Ambulatory Surgery
- Ambulatory surgery, also known as same-day or outpatient surgery, refers to surgical procedures that do not require hospitalization for more than 24 hours.
Perioperative Nursing
- Perioperative nursing encompasses all nursing care provided for patients during the three phases of surgery: preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative.
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