12 Questions
Which phase of care includes the time from when the client is admitted to the surgical unit until they are transported to the operating room?
Preoperative
Which surgical procedure involves the removal of a diseased body part, such as the gallbladder?
Ablative
Which type of surgery is performed when surgical intervention is the preferred treatment for a condition that is not imminently life-threatening, but intended to improve the client's life?
Elective Surgery
Which type of surgery involves a high degree of risk due to factors such as complexity, prolonged duration, large blood loss, or involvement of vital organs?
Major Surgery
Which routine diagnostic procedure evaluates kidney function prior to surgery?
BUN & Creatinine
Which of the following is NOT one of the three things a nurse's signature confirms when witnessing a patient's consent?
Nurse confirms that she was the one to explain the procedure to client
Who is responsible for dealing with the management of unsterile activities in the operating area?
Scrub nurse
In the case of an unconscious severely injured person who needs immediate treatment to save their life, what action will doctors take?
Administer treatment to save the person's life without informed consent
Which type of anesthesia causes loss of sensation, loss of consciousness, and skeletal muscle relaxation?
General anesthesia
What is the purpose of an endotracheal tube placed during IV induction of anesthesia?
To control ventilation and protect the airway
What type of blockage can spinal anesthesia cause, especially when used for lower extremity surgeries?
Hyperthermia
What complication involves protrusion of organs through a wound opening along with dehiscence?
Evisceration
Test your knowledge on different aspects of surgical care and interventions with this quiz. The quiz covers topics such as preoperative, perioperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care, types of surgical procedures, and classification of surgeries based on urgency.
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