Qualities of Operating Room Nurses
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Why is it important for the Nurse to obtain information about a patient's medical history?

  • To identify risk factors and potential complications (correct)
  • To increase the cost of the surgical procedure
  • To have more paperwork in the patient file
  • To help with post-operative cosmetic procedures
  • What is one of the responsibilities of the Nurse in pre-operative care?

  • Assessing psychosocial needs of patient and family (correct)
  • Cleaning the surgical instruments
  • Administering anesthesia
  • Performing surgery
  • Why is it essential for the Nurse to be aware of a patient's medication history before surgery?

  • To provide the medications during surgery
  • To sell more medications to the patient
  • To keep track of how many pills the patient takes daily
  • To prevent medication interactions that can affect anesthesia or bleeding risk (correct)
  • Which age group might have a lower GFR and creatinine clearance resulting in slower drug metabolism?

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

    What risk does malnutrition pose for a client in terms of wound healing?

    <p>It increases the risk of poor wound healing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential complication that the Nurse should be vigilant about in pre-operative care?

    <p>Malignant hyperthermia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe the nursing care provided in the total surgical experience of the patient?

    <p>Peri-operative nursing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase does the Intra-operative nursing care take place?

    <p>Intraoperative Phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a quality required for an operating room nurse as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Conflict-seeking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key responsibility of an operating room nurse during the preoperative phase?

    <p>Preparing the client for the surgical procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase includes the time from the patient being transported back into the surgical unit until follow-up care is provided?

    <p>Postoperative Phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to an operating room nurse's ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously?

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

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