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What is the primary focus of the preoperative nursing assessment?
A patient is scheduled for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy and is classified as an ASA III. What does this classification indicate?
What is the primary purpose of preoperative medication?
What is the name of the anesthesia technique that involves the injection of local anesthetic into the epidural space outside the dura mater?
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What is the term for the period of time from the end of anesthesia administration to the patient's return to consciousness?
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Study Notes
Preoperative Nursing Assessment
- The primary focus of the preoperative nursing assessment is to gather information about the patient's physical and emotional status to identify potential risks and develop an individualized plan of care.
ASA Classification
- ASA III classification indicates that a patient has a severe systemic disease that is not incapacitating, but is a significant threat to life.
Preoperative Medication
- The primary purpose of preoperative medication is to prepare the patient for anesthesia and surgery by reducing anxiety, preventing nausea and vomiting, and providing pain relief.
Anesthesia Technique
- The anesthesia technique that involves the injection of local anesthetic into the epidural space outside the dura mater is called epidural anesthesia.
Recovery Period
- The term for the period of time from the end of anesthesia administration to the patient's return to consciousness is emergence.
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Description
This quiz assesses knowledge of preoperative nursing and anesthesia, including patient assessment, anesthesia techniques, and medication. It covers topics related to nursing care before surgery and anesthesia administration.
