NP2 UNIT 4/ SURGICAL

Urine output and minimal pain are crucial factors in consideration for discharge from same-day surgery

Which factor is NOT a factor in a focused pain assessment?

Sets standards related to pain state that all patients have a right to appropriate assessment and management of pain

normal platelet level

A consent for blood transfusion is in included in all surgical consents

Which lab indicates polycythemia?

A postop patient who has had brain surgery should avoid using the incentive spirometer

Outpatient criteria for discharge are: sufficient urine output and pain control

Use of a local anesthetic at the surgical site PLUS intravenous systemic analgesia.

delayed healing is a concern for the very young patient

Paralytic Ileus symptom

Definition of atelectasis:

To help prevent surgical site infections in diabetic patients, the blood glucose should be < _ mg/d preoperatively

Observing for breaks in sterile technique is primarily the responsibility of the:

Which lab value indicates the patient is at risk for bleeding

Pain is considered the 5th vital sign

TCDB is important after brain surgery

Which is a priority for a 1 day post-op patient with an NG tube?

Symptom/s of pulmonary embolism

Any member of the perioperative team can obtain the surgical consent

Symptom/s of dehydration (SATA)

reduces patient anxiety about pain by giving the patient more control in its management.

Symptoms of Hemorrhage (SATA)

Symptoms of thrombophlebitis

 National Patient Safety Goal instituted a directive that prior to presurgical medication, each patient must: SATA

pulmonary embolus symptom

The purpose of an abdominal binder is:

Important factors for a Jackson Pratt (JP) Drain: Select all that apply

Match the problem/sto the sign/symptom/s: Atelectasis SATA

Common postop risk factors for pulmonary embolism (PE) SATA