Perioperative Nursing Introduction

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What is the primary goal of perioperative nursing practice?

To monitor clients during the surgery without considering their history

To prepare clients for surgery only

To provide emotional support solely to family members

To assist clients in achieving wellness greater than or equal to their pre-procedure state (correct)

Which phase of the perioperative period involves the administration of anesthesia?

Postoperative phase

Intraoperative phase (correct)

Pre-anesthesia phase

Preoperative phase

During which phase is the client prepared physically, psychosocially, spiritually, and legally for surgery?

Intraoperative phase

Preoperative phase (correct)

Postoperative phase

Recovery phase

What aspect is NOT typically considered in perioperative nursing care?

The client's day-to-day activities post-surgery Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the postoperative phase?

Extends from recovery room admission to discharge and follow-up care Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized in providing quality care in perioperative nursing?

Application of the nursing process and understanding of disease processes Signup and view all the answers

What is a core responsibility of a perioperative nurse during the preoperative phase?

Ensuring the client is prepared for the surgical procedure Signup and view all the answers

How can surgical procedures be classified?

According to their purpose, degree of risk, and urgency Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the surgical procedure involving the removal of the gall bladder?

Cholecystectomy Signup and view all the answers

Which type of surgery is performed to confirm the presence of a disease condition?

Diagnostic Signup and view all the answers

A surgery classified as 'major' typically involves which of the following characteristics?

High risk of morbidity or mortality Signup and view all the answers

What type of surgical procedure is a 'hysterectomy' categorized as?

Curative Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is NOT classified as requiring surgical intervention?

Inflammation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'constructive surgery' involve?

Repair of aberrant organs Signup and view all the answers

What suffix is commonly associated with the removal of an organ in curative surgery?

ectomy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of palliative surgery?

Colostomy Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introduction to Perioperative Nursing

Surgery has become a commonly utilized method for treating diseases and improving health in modern society.
Increased complexity of surgical procedures allows for entire organ systems to be transplanted.
All surgeries can affect functional abilities, with impacts ranging from temporary to permanent.
Perioperative nursing aims to help patients and their families achieve or exceed pre-procedural wellness.
Essential for perioperative nurses to have knowledge of surgical care and an understanding of related disease processes.
Quality care in perioperative nursing requires the application of the nursing process and multifaceted nursing roles.

Perioperative Period Phases

Preoperative Phase: Begins with client admission to the surgical unit and ends when the client is transported to the operating room, involving physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and legal preparation.
Intraoperative Phase: Starts when the client enters the operating room and lasts until they are transferred to the Recovery Room (RR) or Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) after anesthesia administration and surgery.
Postoperative Phase: Encompasses the time from admission to recovery until discharge and includes follow-up care.

Conditions Requiring Surgical Interventions

Obstruction: Impediment to vital fluid flow such as blood or urine.
Perforation: Rupture of an organ, e.g., appendicitis.
Erosion: Wearing away of surfaces, e.g., peptic ulcers.
Tumors: Presence of abnormal growths, e.g., tumorous tissues in the breast or lungs.

Classification of Surgical Procedures

Diagnostic: Confirming the disease, such as biopsies.
Exploratory: Determining disease extent, e.g., exploratory laparotomy.
Curative Surgeries: Intended to treat conditions:
- Ablative: Removal of an organ, indicated by suffix "-ectomy" (e.g., appendectomy).
- Constructive: Repair of congenital defects, indicated by suffixes like "-plasty" (e.g., cheiloplasty).
- Reconstructive: Repair of damaged organs, such as in severe burn cases.
Palliative: Alleviating symptoms without aiming for a cure (e.g., colostomy).

Risk Classification of Surgical Procedures

Major Surgery: Involves high risk of morbidity/mortality and significant blood loss. Examples include craniotomy and open-heart surgery.
- Criteria include prolonged duration and manipulation of vital organs.
Minor Surgery: Generally low risk and not prolonged, examples include appendectomy and tonsillectomy.

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Description

This quiz introduces the concepts of perioperative nursing and the significant role it plays in modern surgical practices. It explores the complexities and impacts of surgical procedures on patients' functional abilities, emphasizing the importance of this field in promoting health. Understand the foundational knowledge required for effective nursing in the perioperative setting.