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What is a Curative surgery, and why is it performed? Ans: is performed
to remove diseased tissue or to correct defects. The removal of an
inflamed appendix (an appendectomy) is curative for appendicitis.
Neurological Assessment for Preoperative Patient Includes what: Ans:
Neurologic assessment includes level of consciousness, orientation,
sensory and motor status, and size, equality, and reactivity of the pupils.
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What is a circulating nurses role in the surgical environment? Ans:
Coordinating care and overseeing the environment
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What is a side effect of antineoplastic drugs? Ans: Bone marrow
suppression
Why do we take malignant hyperthermia in the patients surgical history
into account when assessing them preoperatively? Ans: It is known to
be related to an inherited susceptibility.
The patient who had surgery 24 hours ago experiences a sudden
shortness of breath, cough, chest pain, and anxiety. What does the nurse
suspect that the patient is experiencing? Ans: pulmonary embolus.
What are the signs that a patient is experiencing pain, when they do not
verbalize it? Ans: Increased BP
Increased HR
Shallow Breathing
If you have an older adult who is inactive what is the most important
information to keep in mind reguarding surgery postoperatively? Ans:
The risk of thrombus formation is increased.
What is a malignant growth in the lungs called? Ans: A carcinoma
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Cancer that originates in mesenchymal tissues, such as bone, muscle,
and other connective tissues is: Ans: A sarcoma
Cancer that originates in blood-forming tissues is called? Ans: Leukemia
Cancer that originates in the skin? Ans: Melanoma
What is diagnostic surgery? Ans: Surgery that helps to figure out the
problem.
Why is palliative surgery performed? Ans: To relieve symptoms, and
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restore quaility of life.
Restorative surgery is used to? Ans: Restore function
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Why is curative surgery performed? Ans: To cure whatever is ailing the
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Lab tests that are frequently assessed prior to surgery? Ans: CBC
Blood Glucose
Electrolytes
Liver/Renal Function tests
Blood type/Cross and match
Urinalysis
Chest x-ray
EKG (pts over 40 years old)
Responsibility of the nurse related to informed consent? Ans: To
witness the signature, verify that it is signed and in the pt record, answer
generalized questions.
3 procedures that are taught to a pt preoperatively: Ans: Deep breathing