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1. What does Am- Day surgery (max stay 23 hours)
bulatory mean?
2. What does in- Admitted to hospital (min 24 hours)
patient surgical
care mean?
3. Surgery classifi- Elective
cations? Diagnostic
Acute
4. List 3 patient Return to normal physical function
orientated goals Remain free from post op complications
post surgery? Achieve emotional and physical comfort
5. What is included Obtain history
in a pre-op as- Physical assessment
sessment? (5) Determine patient understanding
Identify emotional state and coping skills
Check consent, pre anaesthetic form complete, other pre anaesthetic orders
6. What does at- Collapse or closure of lung resulting in reduced or absent gas exchange
electasis mean?
7. List 5 ways to Fluid balance input and output
safely care for Pain management
post op patients? Assessing wound
Vital signs every five minutes
Checking IV site
8. What is meningi- A serious disease in which there is inflammation of the meninges
tis?
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9. Signs and symp- Intense headache
toms of meningi- Fever
tis? Light sensitivity
Muscular rigidity
10. Main cause of Bacterial: Streptococcus pneumoniae
meningitis? Viral: Enterovirus
11. Signs of raised Headache
intercranial pres- Nausea
sure? (4) Increased bp
Confusion
12. What is the pur- To protect the health and safety of members of the public by ensuring RNs are
pose of the nurs- registered, fit to practise, and competent.
ing council?
13. Signs of otitis? Ear pain
(Ear infection/in- Fever
flammation) Difficulty hearing
14. What would you Do not give until a signature or verbal consent has been given with a witness
do if prescribed
medication was
not signed by the
doctor?
15. Signs of a patient Dilated pupils
on methamphet- Agitation
amine? (5) Increased bp
Loss of appetite
Paranoia
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16. List 5 pieces of Place a pillow between legs when lying on side
advice to give a Avoid bending past 90 degrees
patient following Avoid crossing legs
a total hip re- Sit on chairs higher than knee height
placement? Take short frequent walks
17. What is air- Tongue
way obstruction Laryngospasm
caused by? Retained secretions
Insufficient anaesthetic reversal
18. Treatment for Correct positioning
airway obstruc- o2 therapy
tion? Suctioning
Close monitoring
Viral signs
Anti emetics
19. Manifestations of Insidious onset
atelectasis? Early s&s: cough, sputum, low grade fever
Later s&s: respiratory distress, dyspnoea, tachycardia, pleural pain, cyanosis, anx-
iety
20. What is a Occurs from a deep vein thrombosis, clot forms, travels to lungs or brain, life
pulmonary em- threatening
bolism?
21. Diagnosis of a Chest X-ray
pulmonary em- Ecg
bolism? Abg
Ultra sound
Pulmonary angiography
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22. How to prevent Pre op weight loss
a pulmonary em- Compression stockings
bolism? Early animation
Hydration
Meds
23. What causes a Occurs in leg veins due to inactivity, body positioning, and pressure
deep vein throm-
bosis?
24. Risk factors for Elderly
DVTs? Poor nutrition
Surgery over three hours
Limited mobility
Long haul flights
Diabetes
25. What is wound Disruption of previously joined wound edges due to an infection, too tight sutures,
dehiscence? or injury to wound
26. Risk factors for Elderly
wound dehis- Poor nutrition
cence? Diabetes
Abdominal surgery
Immunosuppressant
Smoking
27. Signs of wound Redness
inflammation? Warmth
Malaise ( general discomfort)
Tachycardia
Febrile
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1. What does Am- Day surgery (max stay 23 hours)
bulatory mean?
2. What does in- Admitted to hospital (min 24 hours)
patient surgical
care mean?
3. Surgery classifi- Elective
cations? Diagnostic
Acute
4. List 3 patient Return to normal physical function
orientated goals Remain free from post op complications
post surgery? Achieve emotional and physical comfort
5. What is included Obtain history
in a pre-op as- Physical assessment
sessment? (5) Determine patient understanding
Identify emotional state and coping skills
Check consent, pre anaesthetic form complete, other pre anaesthetic orders
6. What does at- Collapse or closure of lung resulting in reduced or absent gas exchange
electasis mean?
7. List 5 ways to Fluid balance input and output
safely care for Pain management
post op patients? Assessing wound
Vital signs every five minutes
Checking IV site
8. What is meningi- A serious disease in which there is inflammation of the meninges
tis?
, State Exam Nursing New Zealand
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_6r0sp0
9. Signs and symp- Intense headache
toms of meningi- Fever
tis? Light sensitivity
Muscular rigidity
10. Main cause of Bacterial: Streptococcus pneumoniae
meningitis? Viral: Enterovirus
11. Signs of raised Headache
intercranial pres- Nausea
sure? (4) Increased bp
Confusion
12. What is the pur- To protect the health and safety of members of the public by ensuring RNs are
pose of the nurs- registered, fit to practise, and competent.
ing council?
13. Signs of otitis? Ear pain
(Ear infection/in- Fever
flammation) Difficulty hearing
14. What would you Do not give until a signature or verbal consent has been given with a witness
do if prescribed
medication was
not signed by the
doctor?
15. Signs of a patient Dilated pupils
on methamphet- Agitation
amine? (5) Increased bp
Loss of appetite
Paranoia
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16. List 5 pieces of Place a pillow between legs when lying on side
advice to give a Avoid bending past 90 degrees
patient following Avoid crossing legs
a total hip re- Sit on chairs higher than knee height
placement? Take short frequent walks
17. What is air- Tongue
way obstruction Laryngospasm
caused by? Retained secretions
Insufficient anaesthetic reversal
18. Treatment for Correct positioning
airway obstruc- o2 therapy
tion? Suctioning
Close monitoring
Viral signs
Anti emetics
19. Manifestations of Insidious onset
atelectasis? Early s&s: cough, sputum, low grade fever
Later s&s: respiratory distress, dyspnoea, tachycardia, pleural pain, cyanosis, anx-
iety
20. What is a Occurs from a deep vein thrombosis, clot forms, travels to lungs or brain, life
pulmonary em- threatening
bolism?
21. Diagnosis of a Chest X-ray
pulmonary em- Ecg
bolism? Abg
Ultra sound
Pulmonary angiography
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22. How to prevent Pre op weight loss
a pulmonary em- Compression stockings
bolism? Early animation
Hydration
Meds
23. What causes a Occurs in leg veins due to inactivity, body positioning, and pressure
deep vein throm-
bosis?
24. Risk factors for Elderly
DVTs? Poor nutrition
Surgery over three hours
Limited mobility
Long haul flights
Diabetes
25. What is wound Disruption of previously joined wound edges due to an infection, too tight sutures,
dehiscence? or injury to wound
26. Risk factors for Elderly
wound dehis- Poor nutrition
cence? Diabetes
Abdominal surgery
Immunosuppressant
Smoking
27. Signs of wound Redness
inflammation? Warmth
Malaise ( general discomfort)
Tachycardia
Febrile
