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What is the primary focus of preoperative nursing management?
What is the primary focus of preoperative nursing management?
Who is responsible for obtaining informed consent for surgery?
Who is responsible for obtaining informed consent for surgery?
Which of the following aspects is NOT included in preoperative care?
Which of the following aspects is NOT included in preoperative care?
During the postoperative phase, nursing care primarily aims to achieve which of the following?
During the postoperative phase, nursing care primarily aims to achieve which of the following?
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What should be the first priority when receiving a client from the operating room?
What should be the first priority when receiving a client from the operating room?
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Which medication requires special consideration during the preoperative assessment?
Which medication requires special consideration during the preoperative assessment?
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What is a key component of intraoperative nursing care?
What is a key component of intraoperative nursing care?
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Which phase of the surgical experience spans from when the patient leaves the operating room until their follow-up visit?
Which phase of the surgical experience spans from when the patient leaves the operating room until their follow-up visit?
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Study Notes
Perioperative Nursing
- Encompasses the entire surgical experience, consisting of three phases: preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative.
- Focuses on technology, anesthesia, surgical classifications, preadmission testing, and understanding patient medications, especially beta blockers and blood thinners.
Preoperative Nursing Management
- Occurs from the time a client is scheduled for surgery until transferred to the operating suite.
- Includes a thorough assessment of the client's physical, emotional, and psychosocial status before surgery.
- Prioritizes risk factor assessment.
Informed Consent
- The provider, not the nurse, is responsible for obtaining informed consent after discussing risks and benefits.
- The nurse's role is to clarify information that remains unclear after the provider's explanation.
- The nurse cannot provide new or additional information not already given by the provider.
Intraoperative Nursing Management
- Covers the nursing care during the surgical procedure itself.
Intraoperative Nursing Care
- Focuses on client safety and care throughout the surgical procedure.
Intraoperative Precautions
- Includes measures taken to minimize surgical site infections (SSIs) and other potential complications.
Intraoperative Preparation
- Encompasses the tasks performed to prepare the client for surgery, including positioning, draping, and prepping the surgical site.
Intraoperative After Care
- Covers the tasks performed after the surgical procedure, including monitoring the client's vital signs and recovery.
Intraoperative Complications
- Includes potential complications that may arise during surgery, such as bleeding, infection, and anesthesia-related issues.
Postoperative Nursing Management
- Extends from the time the client leaves the operating room until the surgeon's last follow-up visit.
- Emphasizes the patient's physiologic equilibrium, pain management, complication prevention, and patient education for self-care.
PACU Assessment
- Upon receiving a client from the operating suite, a full body assessment must be immediately conducted, prioritizing airway, breathing, and circulation.
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This quiz covers the key aspects of perioperative nursing, including the phases of care: preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative. It emphasizes the importance of patient assessment, informed consent, and medication management in ensuring optimal surgical outcomes.
