Perioperative Nursing Objectives Case Study

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Which phase of surgery begins when the decision to have surgery is made and ends when the client is transferred to the operating table?

Postoperative phase

Preoperative phase (correct)

Intraoperative phase

Recovery phase

What type of surgery involves restoring function or appearance that has been lost or reduced?

Ablative/Curative surgery

Transplant surgery

Constructive surgery (correct)

Palliative surgery

What type of surgery is performed immediately to preserve function or the life of the client?

Ablative/Curative surgery

Elective surgery

Emergency surgery (correct)

Palliative surgery

Which factor increases the surgical risk for infants and neonates?

Blood volume (small) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the perioperative period?

The delivery of nursing care through the framework of the nursing process before, during, and after surgery Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of preoperative teaching in perioperative nursing care?

Teaching the patient about pain assessment and management, leg exercises, and deep-breathing and coughing exercises Signup and view all the answers

What are the main responsibilities of perioperative nurses in planning nursing care?

Collaborating with members of the health care team and supervising and delegating nursing care Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of analyzing the risk factors to undergo surgical procedures for a given client?

To identify potential complications and adverse events related to the surgery Signup and view all the answers

What does the perioperative period encompass?

The time before, during, and after surgery, when nursing care is delivered using the nursing process Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are potential preventive interventions for pneumonia in post-operative clients?

Deep-breathing exercises and coughing, early ambulation Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential clinical signs of hypovolemic shock in post-operative clients?

Tachycardia and decreased urine output Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of atelectasis in post-operative clients?

Mucous plugs blocking bronchial passageways Signup and view all the answers

What preventive intervention is recommended for pulmonary embolism in post-operative clients?

Antiemboli stockings and sequential compression devices (SCDs) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most effective preventive intervention for thrombophlebitis in post-operative clients?

Early ambulation Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential clinical signs of hypovolemia in post-operative clients?

Tachycardia, decreased urine output, decreased blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

Which intervention is recommended to prevent hemorrhage in post-operative clients?

Early detection of signs Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential causes of pneumonia in post-operative clients?

Infection, toxins, or irritants causing inflammatory process Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential cause of thrombus in post-operative clients?

Slowed venous blood flow due to immobility or prolonged sitting; trauma to vein, resulting in inflammation and increased blood coagulability Signup and view all the answers

Which preventive intervention is recommended for atelectasis in post-operative clients?

Deep-breathing exercises and coughing; incentive spirometer; moving in bed; early ambulation; dull or absent breath sounds; decreased Oxygen saturation (spo2) Signup and view all the answers