NUR2755 Exam 2 Review: Perioperative Save
and Respiratory Care
Terms in this set (206)
ABA Formula 2 mL LR x weight (kg) x %TBSA for burns.
ABGs Arterial blood gases; measure blood oxygen levels.
Acute Phase Begins 48 hours post-injury until wound closure.
Acute Respiratory Distress Severe lung condition with persistent hypoxemia.
Syndrome (ARDS)
, Acute Respiratory Failure Condition where lungs cannot provide adequate oxygen.
Acute Respiratory Failure (ARF) Inability to maintain adequate gas exchange.
Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN) Kidney damage from decreased perfusion and myoglobin.
Air leak in chest tube Use Kelly clamps to locate leak.
Airway Assessment Checking for clear and functional airway.
Airway obstruction Blockage preventing normal airflow to lungs.
Airway occlusion Risk of blockage in respiratory passages.
Allergy Considerations Identify allergies to medications and substances.
Alteplase (tPA) Thrombolytic agent used to dissolve clots.
Anesthesia Awareness Patient regains consciousness during surgery, causing distress.
Anesthesia Reactions Previous reactions to anesthesia must be noted.
Anticoagulants Medications that prevent blood clotting.
Antiplatelets Medications that inhibit platelet aggregation.
Aseptic Technique Method to prevent contamination during procedures.
Positioning and suctioning to prevent airway obstruction during
Aspiration Precautions
vomiting.
Barotrauma Lung injury from excessive airway pressure.
Blood Loss Monitoring Assessment of estimated blood loss to prevent hemorrhage.
Bowel Preparation Surgeon-specific preoperative therapy instructions.
and Respiratory Care
Terms in this set (206)
ABA Formula 2 mL LR x weight (kg) x %TBSA for burns.
ABGs Arterial blood gases; measure blood oxygen levels.
Acute Phase Begins 48 hours post-injury until wound closure.
Acute Respiratory Distress Severe lung condition with persistent hypoxemia.
Syndrome (ARDS)
, Acute Respiratory Failure Condition where lungs cannot provide adequate oxygen.
Acute Respiratory Failure (ARF) Inability to maintain adequate gas exchange.
Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN) Kidney damage from decreased perfusion and myoglobin.
Air leak in chest tube Use Kelly clamps to locate leak.
Airway Assessment Checking for clear and functional airway.
Airway obstruction Blockage preventing normal airflow to lungs.
Airway occlusion Risk of blockage in respiratory passages.
Allergy Considerations Identify allergies to medications and substances.
Alteplase (tPA) Thrombolytic agent used to dissolve clots.
Anesthesia Awareness Patient regains consciousness during surgery, causing distress.
Anesthesia Reactions Previous reactions to anesthesia must be noted.
Anticoagulants Medications that prevent blood clotting.
Antiplatelets Medications that inhibit platelet aggregation.
Aseptic Technique Method to prevent contamination during procedures.
Positioning and suctioning to prevent airway obstruction during
Aspiration Precautions
vomiting.
Barotrauma Lung injury from excessive airway pressure.
Blood Loss Monitoring Assessment of estimated blood loss to prevent hemorrhage.
Bowel Preparation Surgeon-specific preoperative therapy instructions.
