Perioperative Care and Surgical Nursing Quiz

Surgical Nursing

• A surgical nurse is also known as a theatre nurse.
• Registered Nurses or Enrolled Nurses require specialized training to become theatre nurses.

Nursing Practice

• Nursing practice on surgical wards differs from medical wards in the UK and Australia in terms of specific procedures and patient care.
• Surgical wards focus on pre- and post-operative care, while medical wards focus on medical treatments.

Becoming a Surgical Nurse

• A requirement for individuals who want to become surgical nurses is to undergo specialized training.

Theatre Nurse Responsibilities

• The primary responsibility of a theatre nurse during the surgery phase is to assist surgeons and anesthetists.

Pediatrics

• According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, pediatric care is generally sought for those under 21 years old.
• The word 'pediatrics' means "healer of children".
• Pediatricians work in hospitals, clinics, and private practices.
• The earliest known publication to discuss child-specific medical problems is the works of Hippocrates (460-370 BCE).
• The literal translation of the word 'pediatrics' is "healer of children", from 'paidi' meaning child and 'iatros' meaning healer.