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Which of the following correctly defines 'palliative' surgery?
Which of the following correctly defines 'palliative' surgery?
What is a defining characteristic of emergent surgery?
What is a defining characteristic of emergent surgery?
Which statement about ambulatory surgery is accurate?
Which statement about ambulatory surgery is accurate?
Which of these suffixes is correctly associated with surgical procedures?
Which of these suffixes is correctly associated with surgical procedures?
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Which phase of perioperative care begins with the decision for surgery?
Which phase of perioperative care begins with the decision for surgery?
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What is a feature of a 'major procedure' in surgery?
What is a feature of a 'major procedure' in surgery?
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What implies that a surgical procedure is 'elective'?
What implies that a surgical procedure is 'elective'?
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Why might a surgeon use induced hypotension during surgery?
Why might a surgeon use induced hypotension during surgery?
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Which of the following is a common criterion for a patient to qualify for ambulatory surgery?
Which of the following is a common criterion for a patient to qualify for ambulatory surgery?
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What is most critical during emergency surgery preparations?
What is most critical during emergency surgery preparations?
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Study Notes
Surgical Procedures
- Surgical procedures are named based on the body part involved and the type of procedure performed, using suffixes like "-ectomy" for removal.
Reasons for Surgery
- Preventive: Removing tissue to proactively prevent future issues (e.g., moles to prevent skin cancer).
- Diagnostic: Obtaining tissue samples for examination and diagnosis.
- Curative: Removing or repairing diseased or abnormal tissue (e.g., appendectomy).
- Palliative: Relieving symptoms when a cure is not possible.
- Cosmetic/Reconstructive: Enhancing appearance.
Surgery Urgency Levels
- Emergent: Requires immediate surgery for life-saving purposes.
- Urgent: Needs surgery within 24-30 hours.
- Elective: Planned surgery with no immediate time constraints.
Surgery According to Risk
- Minor Procedure: Low risk, typically performed with local anesthesia.
- Major Procedure: High risk, often longer and more extensive than minor procedures.
Bloodless Surgery
- Techniques designed to minimize blood loss during surgery.
- May involve stimulating red blood cell production with medications like Epoetin alfa (Epogen).
- Surgeons may request induced hypotension or hypothermia to reduce oxygen demand and blood loss.
Ambulatory Surgery
- Outpatient surgery done on the same day, without requiring an overnight stay.
- Nurses need to quickly assess patient needs, plan discharge, and coordinate follow-up care.
Client Criteria for Ambulatory Surgery
- Patients who aren't critically ill.
- Procedures that are less extensive and don't require prolonged general anesthesia.
- Patients or family members able to provide post-operative care.
Emergency Surgery
- Unplanned surgeries with limited time for preparation.
- Nurses need to communicate clearly and calmly with patients and team members.
- Quick visual assessment and preparation are critical due to the short timeframe.
- Informed consent, medical history, allergies, and extra support/explanation of surgery need to be obtained from family members.
Perioperative Surgical Phases
- Preoperative: Begins with the decision for surgery and ends upon transfer to the operating room.
- Intraoperative: Starts with transfer to the operating room and ends with admission to the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).
- Postoperative: Begins with admission to the PACU and continues until recovery is complete.
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Description
This quiz covers various aspects of surgical procedures, including their naming conventions based on body parts and the types of procedures performed. It also explores reasons for surgery, urgency levels, and the classification of procedures according to risk. Test your knowledge on important surgical concepts and terminology.
