Practice, 5th Edition (Stromberg, 2023), Verified Chapters 1 -
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Surgery is performed for a variety of reasons - ANSWER: elective, urgent, emergency
elective surgery examples - ANSWER: tonsillectomy, hernia repair, cataract
extraction, scar revision, facelift, mammoplasty
urgent surgery examples - ANSWER: Acute gallbladder infection
Kidney or ureteral stones
emergency surgery examples - ANSWER: control of hemorrhage, repair of trauma,
perforated ulcer, intestinal obstruction, tracheostomy
any type of surgery is considered serious to a - ANSWER: patient
knowing your terminology specific to surgical procedures helps you envision the
procedures so that you may better prepare patients for - ANSWER: surgery and care
for patient after
many surgeries are done in a - ANSWER: freestanding center
freestanding - ANSWER: any sculpture that stands separate from walls or other
surfaces so that it can be viewed from a 360-degree range
minor surgery - ANSWER: Procedure without significant risk; often done with local
anesthesia in Doctor office lpn assist in this procedure more often
minor surgery examples - ANSWER: Cataract extraction, facial plastic surgery, tooth
extraction
minor surgery - ANSWER: Involves minimal alteration in body parts; often designed
to correct deformities; involves minimal risks compared with major procedures
the patient undergoes diagnostic tests and is - ANSWER: taught preoperative and
postoperative care in days just before he schedule surgery the ability to deliver and
reinforce teaching for POSTOPERATIVE and HOME CARE IS CRUCIALTO THE WELL
BIING QUICK RECOVER OF PATIENTS
hemostatic agents - ANSWER: drugs that stop blood loss, usually by blocking the
plasminogen mechanism and preventing clot dissolution
, Medical robotics and computer assisted surgery (MRCAS) - ANSWER: `design of
computerized mechanical instruments enters through small incisions provides a
keyless invasive less traumatic surgeries operated from a nearby computer screen
magnified 12* normal vision another surgeon assistant next to patient main surgeon
behind computer screen advantage rock steady hands less postoperatively and less
time to heal less scarring because incision smaller small heal faster can be
transmitted videoconferencing to locations around the world to enhance the skill
level of surgeons everywhere
laparascopic surgery - ANSWER: surgical procedure within the abdominal or pelvic
region using a laparascope
endoscopic surgery - ANSWER: a surgical procedure performed through very small
incisions with the use of an endoscope and specialized instruments
endoscopic surgery - ANSWER: a surgical procedure that is performed through very
small incisions with the use of an endoscope and specialized instruments
perioperative nurse - ANSWER: - prepares the room with the team
- pt advocate throughout the surgical experience
perioperative - ANSWER: period of time that includes before, during, and after a
surgical procedure
perioperative documentation - ANSWER: patient care information, laboratory
results, surgical reports
autologous - ANSWER: originating within the individual
Bloodless surgery - ANSWER: Epoetin alfa (Epogen) is given to increases red blood
cell production prior to surgery with the goal of a bloodless surgery. Epotein alfa
(epogen) will not affect the need for an antibiotic preoperatively, nor will it affect
WBC's or serum potassium levels.
Bloodless surgery - ANSWER: a less invasive procedure (breast biopsy) using x-rays to
guide needles directly to the tumor
bloodless surgery Hemodilution - ANSWER: an increase in blood plasma, resulting in
a dilution of the blood's cellular contents. several units of the patient blood is
removed ad replaced with crystalloids or colloids to expand vascular volume
some patient opt to bloodless surgeries - ANSWER: to avoid completely the risk of
inherent in a blood transfusion
Bloodless surgery Epoetin Alfa (Epogen, Procrit) - ANSWER: may be given before
surgery to stimulate red blood cells production.