NUR 120 Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
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This period includes the time before surgery (preoperative Perioperative period
period), the time spent during the actual surgical
procedure (intraoperative period), and the period after the
surgery is over (postoperative period).
Surgery indications Diagnosis, cure, palliation, prevention, cosmetic improvement, exploration
(suffix) Excision or removal of ectomy
(suffix) Destruction of lysis
(suffix) Repair or suture of orrhaphy
(suffix) Looking into oscopy
(suffix) Creation of opening into ostomy
(suffix) Cutting into or incision of otomy
(suffix) Repair or reconstruction of plasty
Surgery that is a carefully planned event Elective surgery
Surgery indicated to determine the presence and extent of Diagnosis
a pathologic condition (e.g., lymph node biopsy,
bronchoscopy).
Surgery indicated to eliminate or repair a pathologic Cure
condition (e.g., remove a ruptured appendix or benign
ovarian cyst)
Surgery indicated to alleviate symptoms without cure (e.g., Palliative
cutting a nerve root to reduce pain, creating a colostomy
to bypass an inoperable bowel obstruction).
, Surgery indicated to reduce the risk of developing a Prevention
condition (e.g., removal of a mole before it becomes
malignant, removal of the colon in a patient with familial
polyposis to prevent cancer).
Surgery indicated to determine the nature or extent of a Exploration
disease (e.g., laparotomy). With the use of advanced
diagnostic tests, exploration is less common because we
can identify many problems noninvasively.
Surgery where patients are usually admitted to the hospital Inpatient surgery
on the day of surgery
Minimally invasive surgery where the patient goes home Ambulatory (outpatient) surgery
the same day of the procedure
Types of anesthesia used in ambulatory surgery General, regional, local
What prolongs the metabolism of anesthetic agents, alters Decreased liver function
nutrition status, and increases risk for clotting
abnormalities?
Drug reaction resulting in side effects that are unpleasant Drug intolerance
but not life threatening (nausea, constipation, diarrhea, or
idiosyncratic reactions)
Drug reaction that causes hives and/or an anaphylactic Drug allergy
reaction, causing cardiopulmonary compromise (e.g.,
hypotension, tachycardia, bronchospasm).
Some local anesthetic agents contain this potential Bisulfite preservatives.
allergen
Contact urticaria Hives
What is associated with fluid and electrolyte imbalances, Renal problems
coagulopathies, increased risk for infection, and impaired
wound healing.
Hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, delayed wound healing, Diabetes
and infection are common perioperative complications of
what disease?
What can place the patient at surgical risk because of Thyroid problems
changes in metabolic rate.
The reduced adaptive capacity leaves a narrow margin of Elderly
safety between overhydration and underhydration for what
population?
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This period includes the time before surgery (preoperative Perioperative period
period), the time spent during the actual surgical
procedure (intraoperative period), and the period after the
surgery is over (postoperative period).
Surgery indications Diagnosis, cure, palliation, prevention, cosmetic improvement, exploration
(suffix) Excision or removal of ectomy
(suffix) Destruction of lysis
(suffix) Repair or suture of orrhaphy
(suffix) Looking into oscopy
(suffix) Creation of opening into ostomy
(suffix) Cutting into or incision of otomy
(suffix) Repair or reconstruction of plasty
Surgery that is a carefully planned event Elective surgery
Surgery indicated to determine the presence and extent of Diagnosis
a pathologic condition (e.g., lymph node biopsy,
bronchoscopy).
Surgery indicated to eliminate or repair a pathologic Cure
condition (e.g., remove a ruptured appendix or benign
ovarian cyst)
Surgery indicated to alleviate symptoms without cure (e.g., Palliative
cutting a nerve root to reduce pain, creating a colostomy
to bypass an inoperable bowel obstruction).
, Surgery indicated to reduce the risk of developing a Prevention
condition (e.g., removal of a mole before it becomes
malignant, removal of the colon in a patient with familial
polyposis to prevent cancer).
Surgery indicated to determine the nature or extent of a Exploration
disease (e.g., laparotomy). With the use of advanced
diagnostic tests, exploration is less common because we
can identify many problems noninvasively.
Surgery where patients are usually admitted to the hospital Inpatient surgery
on the day of surgery
Minimally invasive surgery where the patient goes home Ambulatory (outpatient) surgery
the same day of the procedure
Types of anesthesia used in ambulatory surgery General, regional, local
What prolongs the metabolism of anesthetic agents, alters Decreased liver function
nutrition status, and increases risk for clotting
abnormalities?
Drug reaction resulting in side effects that are unpleasant Drug intolerance
but not life threatening (nausea, constipation, diarrhea, or
idiosyncratic reactions)
Drug reaction that causes hives and/or an anaphylactic Drug allergy
reaction, causing cardiopulmonary compromise (e.g.,
hypotension, tachycardia, bronchospasm).
Some local anesthetic agents contain this potential Bisulfite preservatives.
allergen
Contact urticaria Hives
What is associated with fluid and electrolyte imbalances, Renal problems
coagulopathies, increased risk for infection, and impaired
wound healing.
Hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, delayed wound healing, Diabetes
and infection are common perioperative complications of
what disease?
What can place the patient at surgical risk because of Thyroid problems
changes in metabolic rate.
The reduced adaptive capacity leaves a narrow margin of Elderly
safety between overhydration and underhydration for what
population?
