5 Questions
Which category of surgery requires immediate attention and the disorder may be life-threatening?
Urgent
What type of surgery involves the physical removal, repair, and readjustment of organs and tissues?
Curative
Which type of surgery is performed for the relief of symptoms or enhancement, such as the resection of a tumor?
Palliative
For which type of surgery is the decision to proceed based on the patient's preference?
Optional
Which category of surgery involves the physical exploration of a body cavity to diagnose a problem extensively?
Exploratory
Study Notes
Surgical Categories
- Emergency Surgery requires immediate attention as the disorder may be life-threatening.
Types of Surgery
- Invasive Surgery involves the physical removal, repair, and readjustment of organs and tissues.
- Palliative Surgery is performed for the relief of symptoms or enhancement, such as the resection of a tumor.
- Elective Surgery is a type of surgery where the decision to proceed is based on the patient's preference.
- Exploratory Surgery involves the physical exploration of a body cavity to diagnose a problem extensively.
Test your knowledge of perioperative nursing care, which involves providing care to patients before, during, and after surgery. Explore the various types of surgeries, reasons patients undergo surgery, and the role of nurses in surgical settings.
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