Perioperative Nursing Overview
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What is one of the overarching goals of perioperative nursing?

  • Maximizing surgical times
  • Patient safety (correct)
  • Enhancing staff efficiency
  • Cost reduction for surgical procedures

    • Which of the following is NOT typically assessed as part of a patient's preoperative risk factor assessment?

  • Past medical history
  • Family history of surgery (correct)
  • Current medications
  • Diagnostic tests

    • What percentage of the final grade is allocated to the group report on the perioperative journey?

  • 30%
  • 20%
  • 25% (correct)
  • 15%

    • Which of the following medications is an example of an anticoagulant?

    <p>Warfarin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key component of informed consent in perioperative care?

    <p>Patient Education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chapter of Lemone et al. outlines concepts relevant to perioperative nursing?

    <p>Chapter 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of safety checklists in perioperative nursing?

    <p>To enhance communication and prevent errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following tasks is part of the pre-work required for NSG2210?

    <p>Read a chapter and watch a video</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the themes covered in the NSG2210 course?

    <p>Medication safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Informed consent is not necessary for perioperative procedures.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one component of the perioperative nursing process.

    <p>Patient safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The group assessment for NSG2210 contributes ___% to the final grade.

    <p>25</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of medications with their functions:

    <p>Anticoagulants = Prevent blood clots Antiplatelet = Reduce platelet aggregation Thrombolytics = Dissolve existing clots Analgesics = Manage pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a component considered during risk factor assessment?

    <p>Age and gender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Exploring concepts in clinical settings is part of the 'Explore' phase in NSG2210.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of safety checklists in perioperative nursing?

    <p>To ensure patient safety during surgical procedures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The final exam in NSG2210 is scheduled for week __.

    <p>14</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many assessments are there in NSG2210?

    <p>Five</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Course Overview

    • The course covers topics including pathophysiology, health assessments, medication safety, pain management, collaborative care, and perioperative nursing.
    • The course requires pre-work, exploration, and several assessments.

    Assessments

    • There are 5 major assessments, including an NGP quiz, graded quizzes, a written report, a group written assessment, and a final exam.

    Introduction to Perioperative Nursing

    • Perioperative nursing focuses on the care of patients undergoing surgical procedures.

    Standards & Goals

    • Perioperative nursing utilizes safety checklists.
    • The overarching goals of perioperative nursing are patient safety and communication.
    • There are different classifications for surgical procedures based on setting, purpose, urgency, and risk.
    • Informed consent is a key legal component of perioperative nursing, ensuring patients understand and agree to the procedure.
    • Informed consent includes risk factor assessment, patient education, and diagnosis testing.

    Pre-Work & Resources

    • The pre-work for the course includes reading materials, videos, and online learning activities.
    • The pre-work emphasizes understanding the differences between antiplatelet drugs, anticoagulants, and thrombolytics.
    • The course materials also explore the reasons for patients taking multiple medications, like Warfarin and Clexane, after surgery.

    Subject Overview

    • NSG2210 Nursing Care B is a subject taught by Virginia Plummer, covering topics like Pathophysiology, Health Assessment, Medication safety, Pain Management, Collaborative Care, and Perioperative Nursing.

    Subject Structure

    • The subject utilizes a mix of pre-work, exploration, and assessments.
    • Pre-work includes short lectures, reading chapters, articles, or watching videos.
    • Online learning activities are also included.
    • The "explore" phase builds upon pre-work, applying concepts in clinical settings.

    Assessments

    • The subject's assessments include:
      • NGP Quiz in week 2
      • Graded Quiz (20%) in week 6
      • Group Written Report (25%) in week 8
      • Group Written Assessment "Peri-operative Journey" (25%) in week 11
      • Final Exam (30%) in week 14

    Introduction to Perioperative Nursing

    • Perioperative nursing involves care before, during, and after a surgical procedure.

    Standards and Goals

    • The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) outlines standards for Perioperative nursing care.
    • Key standards include safety checklists.
    • The overarching goals of Perioperative nursing are patient safety and effective communication.

    Perioperative Nursing Classifications

    • Perioperative nursing occurs in various settings, each with its own purpose, risk assessment, and urgency.
    • Informed consent is a crucial legal component of Perioperative care.

    Patient Assessment

    • Perioperative nursing requires a thorough patient assessment, including:
      • Past medical history
      • Medications
      • Psychosocial status
    • Diagnostic tests and risk factor assessments are key components of the assessment process.

    Patient Education

    • Patient education plays a vital role in ensuring informed consent and managing expectations before, during, and after surgery.

    Pre-work Preparation

    • Pre-work for this subject includes:
      • Essential reading
      • Video: preoperative care
      • E-learning activity: reading followed by 10 questions
      • Video: Anticoagulant drugs
    • This pre-work will help students understand the difference between antiplatelets, anticoagulants, and thrombolytics.
    • Students should be able to explain why a patient post-op may be taking Warfarin and Clexane concurrently.

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    Description

    This quiz assesses your understanding of key concepts in perioperative nursing, including pathophysiology, health assessments, and medication safety. You will explore the principles of patient care during surgical procedures and the importance of informed consent. Prepare to demonstrate your knowledge on safety checklists and collaborative care.

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