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What is the MOST crucial role of a perioperative registered nurse in ensuring patient safety?
What is the MOST crucial role of a perioperative registered nurse in ensuring patient safety?
- Managing inventory and ordering supplies for the surgical suite.
- Maintaining a sterile environment within the operating room.
- Assisting the surgeon with technical aspects of the surgical procedure.
- Coordinating and implementing the patient's plan of care throughout the surgical experience. (correct)
In what way does the perioperative registered nurse contribute to the multidisciplinary team?
In what way does the perioperative registered nurse contribute to the multidisciplinary team?
- By performing all aspects of patient care without consulting other team members.
- By independently making decisions regarding patient medication dosages.
- By serving as the primary liaison between the surgical team, the patient, and their family. (correct)
- By focusing solely on the technical aspects of surgical procedures.
Which of the following accurately describes the initial step in the pathophysiological pathway from tissue injury to pain perception?
Which of the following accurately describes the initial step in the pathophysiological pathway from tissue injury to pain perception?
- Immediate transmission of pain signals via myelinated A-beta fibers to the spinal cord.
- Release of neurotransmitters that directly stimulate the brain's pain centers.
- Activation of nociceptors by stimuli such as mechanical, thermal, or chemical insults. (correct)
- Inhibition of pain signals by endogenous opioids released at the site of injury.
A patient reports persistent pain following surgery. Which approach reflects a comprehensive, multidisciplinary intervention?
A patient reports persistent pain following surgery. Which approach reflects a comprehensive, multidisciplinary intervention?
In which of the following ways do the 'National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards' MOST directly impact perioperative nursing practice?
In which of the following ways do the 'National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards' MOST directly impact perioperative nursing practice?
Which action by the perioperative nurse BEST demonstrates an understanding of their role in patient advocacy?
Which action by the perioperative nurse BEST demonstrates an understanding of their role in patient advocacy?
How does understanding the pain pathway influence a nurse's choice of interventions for acute post-operative pain?
How does understanding the pain pathway influence a nurse's choice of interventions for acute post-operative pain?
Which of the following is an example of a non-pharmacological intervention that can be used by the multidisciplinary team to help manage chronic pain?
Which of the following is an example of a non-pharmacological intervention that can be used by the multidisciplinary team to help manage chronic pain?
How do National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards guide risk management strategies within the perioperative setting?
How do National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards guide risk management strategies within the perioperative setting?
A patient with a history of chronic pain is scheduled for surgery. What pre-operative strategy is MOST important for the perioperative nurse to implement?
A patient with a history of chronic pain is scheduled for surgery. What pre-operative strategy is MOST important for the perioperative nurse to implement?
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Perioperative Registered Nurse Role
Perioperative Registered Nurse Role
Coordinates patient care, monitors patient status, and advocates for patient safety during the surgical process.
Perioperative Team
Perioperative Team
Includes surgeons, anesthesiologists, technicians, and other healthcare professionals. The nurse ensures team communication and patient safety.
Pain Pathway Pathophysiology
Pain Pathway Pathophysiology
Involves nociception, transmission, perception, and modulation, leading from tissue damage to the brain recognizing pain.
Acute and Chronic Pain Treatments
Acute and Chronic Pain Treatments
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National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
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Study Notes
- Perioperative registered nurses play a critical role in patient care during the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases.
- Their responsibilities include patient assessment, developing and implementing individualized care plans, ensuring patient safety, and providing education and support to patients and their families.
Perioperative Team
- The perioperative team includes surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, surgical technicians, and other allied health professionals.
- Registered nurses collaborate with all team members to ensure coordinated and safe patient care, acting as a key point of communication and coordination.
Pain Physiology
- Tissue injury initiates a cascade of events leading to pain perception.
- This involves the release of chemical mediators, activation of nociceptors, transmission of signals via peripheral nerves to the spinal cord, and finally, relay to the brain where pain is perceived.
Pain Management
- Pharmacological treatments for pain include opioids, non-opioid analgesics, and adjuvant medications.
- Non-pharmacological interventions involve physical therapy, psychological support, nerve blocks.
- Multidisciplinary approach integrates different specialities to offer the patient a holistic approach.
National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
- Standards related to the perioperative period focus on patient identification and procedure matching, medication safety, infection prevention and control, and effective communication between healthcare providers and patients.
- These standards aim to ensure patient safety and improve the quality of care in the perioperative setting.
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