The Preoperative Phase in Surgery Quiz

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During which phase does the preoperative phase begin?

  • When the surgeon decides surgery is necessary
  • When the patient and surgeon mutually decide surgery is necessary (correct)
  • When the patient is transferred to the operating room
  • When the patient is on the procedural bed

When does the preoperative phase end?

  • When the patient and surgeon mutually decide surgery is necessary
  • When the patient is transferred to the operating room (correct)
  • When the surgeon decides surgery is necessary
  • When the patient is on the procedural bed

What is the purpose of the preoperative phase?

  • To prepare the patient for surgery (correct)
  • To perform the surgical procedure
  • To determine if surgery is necessary
  • To transfer the patient to the operating room

In which phase does the intraoperative phase begin?

<p>when patient is transferred to the OR bed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does the intraoperative phase end?

<p>When the patient is transferred to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the intraoperative phase?

<p>To ensure the patient's safety during surgery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the beginning of postoperative phase?

<p>The phase when the patient completely recovers from surgery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does the postoperative phase end?

<p>When the patient completely recovers from surgery &amp; has their last follow-up appointment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the postoperative phase?

<p>To monitor the patient's recovery from surgery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following phases of surgery with their correct start and end points:

<p>Preoperative Phase = Begins when patient and surgeon mutually decide surgery is necessary, Ends when patient is transferred to OR or procedural bed Intraoperative Phase = Begins when patient is transferred to the OR bed, Ends when patient is transferred to postanesthesia care unit (PACU) Postoperative Phase = Begins when patient admitted to PACU, Ends when patient completely recovers from surgery and last follow-up appointment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following surgery phases with their corresponding patient transfer points:

<p>Preoperative Phase = Patient is transferred to OR or procedural bed Intraoperative Phase = Patient is transferred to the OR bed Postoperative Phase = Patient is transferred to postanesthesia care unit (PACU)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following surgery phases with their correct start and end points in relation to patient transfer:

<p>Preoperative Phase = Begins when patient is transferred to OR or procedural bed, Ends when patient is transferred to the OR bed Intraoperative Phase = Begins when patient is transferred to the OR bed, Ends when patient is admitted to PACU Postoperative Phase = Begins when patient is admitted to PACU, Ends when patient completely recovers from surgery and last follow-up appointment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following factors with their corresponding healthcare facilities:

<p>Seriousness = Ambulatory care centers Urgency = Hospital Purpose = Ablative, Constructive/Cosmetic, Diagnostic, Palliative, Reconstructive, Transplant Patient Conditions = Hospital</p> Signup and view all the answers

Surgery Classification

<h1>Seriousness- = ambulatory care centers for less serious patients; for patients with few medical conditions Urgency- = hospital because it’s an emergency! Purpose- = ablative, constructive/cosmetic, diagnostic, palliative, reconstructive, transplant</h1> Signup and view all the answers

Ambulatory care centers are for patients with few medical conditions.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hospital is the best place to go for less serious patients.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

There are six purposes of surgery: ablative, constructive/cosmetic, diagnostic, palliative, reconstructive, and transplant.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Nursing assessment for Perioperative nursing

<p>Reason for assessment Nursing history Medical history Risk factors (age, smoking, nutrition, obesity, sleep apnea, immunocompromised, fluid/electrolyte imbalance, post anesthesia nausea/vomiting, DVT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the risk factors for the nursing assessment in perioperative nursing ?

<p>age, smoking, nutrition, obesity, sleep apnea, immunocompromised, fluid/electrolyte imbalance, post anesthesia nausea/vomiting, DVT (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Risk factors for Nursing assessment in preoperative nursing ?

<p>Risk factors (age, smoking, nutrition, obesity, sleep apnea, immunocompromised, fluid/electrolyte imbalance, post anesthesia nausea/vomiting, DVT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the preoperative assesment used for ?

<p>Gather history and data</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications should be asked about in the medical history assessment?

<p>Antibiotics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication should the nurse be aware of the baseline blood glucose and HgA1C levels?

<p>Insulin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor should be assessed in the preoperative phase regarding blood products?

<p>Will the patient accept blood products (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their correct definitions:

<p>Advance Directives/living will = DNR suspended during surgery until 24hrs post-anesthesia end time Medical Power of Attorney = only if declared incompetent</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following legal terms with their related conditions:

<p>DNR = Suspended during surgery Incompetent = Medical Power of Attorney can be used</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical conditions with the appropriate legal actions:

<p>Surgery = DNR is suspended until 24hrs post-anesthesia end time Declared incompetent = Medical Power of Attorney can be used</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the 5 A's we need to ask for in medical history ?

<p>“A” medications: Antibiotics, Antidysrhythmics, Anticoagulants, Anticonvulsants, Antihypertensives (especially beta blockers)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medications with their corresponding considerations:

<p>Corticosteroids = Immunocompromised Insulin = Need to know blood glucose baseline, HgA1C Diuretics = Fluid and electrolyte balance NSAIDs = Bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following drugs with their associated patient conditions:

<p>Corticosteroids = Immunocompromised patients Insulin = Patients with diabetes Diuretics = Patients with fluid and electrolyte imbalances NSAIDs = Patients at risk of bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medications with their specific patient monitoring requirements:

<p>Corticosteroids = Immunocompromised patients Insulin = Baseline blood glucose, HgA1C levels Diuretics = Fluid and electrolyte balance NSAIDs = Bleeding risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of anesthesia with their correct descriptions:

<p>General (systemic) = Administration of drugs by inhalation or intravenous route Moderate sedation/analgesia = Used for short-term, minimally invasive procedures Regional = Anesthetic agent injected near a nerve or nerve pathway or around operative site Topical and local anesthesia = Used on mucous membranes, open skin, wounds, burns</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following anesthesia methods with their appropriate applications:

<p>Inhalation or intravenous route = General (systemic) anesthesia Short-term, minimally invasive procedures = Moderate sedation/analgesia Near a nerve or nerve pathway or around operative site = Regional anesthesia Mucous membranes, open skin, wounds, burns = Topical and local anesthesia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following anesthesia techniques with their correct uses:

<p>Intravenous administration = General (systemic) anesthesia Minimally invasive procedures = Moderate sedation/analgesia Injection near a nerve or nerve pathway = Regional anesthesia Application on mucous membranes or open skin = Topical and local anesthesia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which route of administration involves injecting an anesthetic agent near a nerve or nerve pathway or around the operative site?

<p>Regional (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of anesthesia is used on mucous membranes, open skin, wounds, and burns?

<p>Topical and local (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which route of administration involves the administration of drugs through inhalation or intravenous route?

<p>Inhalation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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