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Which of the following is NOT a key responsibility of the circulating nurse during a surgical procedure?
Which of the following is NOT a key responsibility of the circulating nurse during a surgical procedure?
Which of the following advanced practice nursing roles is responsible for administering anesthesia during a surgical procedure?
Which of the following advanced practice nursing roles is responsible for administering anesthesia during a surgical procedure?
What is the primary focus of post-operative care for surgical patients?
What is the primary focus of post-operative care for surgical patients?
Which of the following is NOT a common nursing intervention during the perioperative period?
Which of the following is NOT a common nursing intervention during the perioperative period?
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What is the primary goal of post-operative care for surgical patients?
What is the primary goal of post-operative care for surgical patients?
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Which of the following surgical nursing tasks is typically performed by a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)?
Which of the following surgical nursing tasks is typically performed by a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)?
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Which of the following is a key aspect of perioperative nursing?
Which of the following is a key aspect of perioperative nursing?
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What is the primary goal of a systematic perioperative nursing program?
What is the primary goal of a systematic perioperative nursing program?
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Which of the following is an example of a common surgical procedure mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is an example of a common surgical procedure mentioned in the text?
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What is one of the key issues in complication management mentioned in the text?
What is one of the key issues in complication management mentioned in the text?
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When does perioperative nursing care begin according to the text?
When does perioperative nursing care begin according to the text?
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Study Notes
Medical Surgical: Focus on Nursing Interventions, Post-Operative Care, Complications Management, Common Surgical Procedures, and Perioperative Nursing
Medical surgical nursing involves caring for patients before, during, and after surgery. It entails coordinating communication, ensuring policy compliance, and performing surgical procedures such as making incisions, cauterizing, suctions, retention, and suturing under the supervision of surgeons. Registered Nurse First Assistants (RNFAs) and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are advanced practice roles that play a vital role in surgical teams.
Nursing Interventions
The role of the circulating nurse includes managing patient flow, ensuring proper positioning, and coordinating with the entire perioperative team. Scrub nurses are responsible for providing assistance in the sterile field, while RNFA duties involve performing specific surgical tasks. Both roles require extensive knowledge of surgical procedures.
Post-Operative Care
Post-operative care varies depending on the type of anesthesia and surgical procedure. It focuses on airway permeability, hemodynamic stability, pain management, and preventing complications. Most post-operative care now occurs at home, promoting outpatient surgery and self-care, requiring expert knowledge in surgical recovery.
Complications Management
Complication management involves addressing issues such as hypoalbuminemia, which can predict mortality in spine surgery, and optimizing wound healing by understanding infection rates following posterior lumbar fusion.
Common Surgical Procedures
Common surgical procedures range from orthopedic spinal surgeries like lumbar discectomy to gastrointestinal operations like fundoplication or cholecystectomy. These procedures require specialized knowledge and post-operative care to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Perioperative Nursing
Perioperative nursing covers both preoperative outpatient care, starting when patients determine to undergo surgery, and preoperative nursing visits, initiated upon hospital admission. Systematic perioperative nursing programs aim to address psychological issues and improve patient care by reducing complications and accelerating recovery.
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Explore the crucial aspects of medical surgical nursing, including nursing interventions, post-operative care, complications management, common surgical procedures, and perioperative nursing. Learn about the roles of RNFA and CRNAs, post-op care best practices, managing surgical complications, and preoperative nursing programs.
