NURS 3512- WEEK 12: Pre-op,
anaphylactic shock, hypovolemic
shock Questions and Answers.
what’s the difference between minor, major, or day surgery - Answer Minor: not anything
crazy, no anesthesia, more like a scopy (angioscopy)
day: low risk, pt will go home THAT day
major: extensive, major body organs, anesthesia/assisted breathing is required
difference of elective, urgent, required, emergent - Answer elective: not needed at the
moment to preserve the individual’s life ( nose job)
urgent: within a short amount of time
emergent: NOW
required: must be done at some point
what does admission day look like for pre-op - Answer - might talk to the surgeon
- consults with an anesthesiologist consult
- informed consent
- might have the sides marked
three things needed for consent to be valid - Answer 1. voluntary
2. pt must have the nmental capacity for consent
3. must be properly informed
list of things to gather about the patients history pre-op - Answer 1. medications
2. medical issues
3. drugs, alcohol, smoking, vaping
4. herbs and supplements (decreases anesthesia)
5. problems with anesthetic
6. Issues with previous surgeries
list some post-op complications - Answer 1. alcohol disorder (dysfunctional liver, delirium
tremors)
2. recreational drug uses
anaphylactic shock, hypovolemic
shock Questions and Answers.
what’s the difference between minor, major, or day surgery - Answer Minor: not anything
crazy, no anesthesia, more like a scopy (angioscopy)
day: low risk, pt will go home THAT day
major: extensive, major body organs, anesthesia/assisted breathing is required
difference of elective, urgent, required, emergent - Answer elective: not needed at the
moment to preserve the individual’s life ( nose job)
urgent: within a short amount of time
emergent: NOW
required: must be done at some point
what does admission day look like for pre-op - Answer - might talk to the surgeon
- consults with an anesthesiologist consult
- informed consent
- might have the sides marked
three things needed for consent to be valid - Answer 1. voluntary
2. pt must have the nmental capacity for consent
3. must be properly informed
list of things to gather about the patients history pre-op - Answer 1. medications
2. medical issues
3. drugs, alcohol, smoking, vaping
4. herbs and supplements (decreases anesthesia)
5. problems with anesthetic
6. Issues with previous surgeries
list some post-op complications - Answer 1. alcohol disorder (dysfunctional liver, delirium
tremors)
2. recreational drug uses
