pt. 2 Chapter 3 Study Guide

When prioritizing patients:

Airway ALWAYS comes first.

Why?

Because oxygen is essential for life.

Remember:

Without oxygen:

• brain damage can occur quickly

• death may follow within minutes

💡 Think:
ABCs

• Airway

• Breathing

• Circulation

Different age groups react differently to surgery.

Toddlers

Toddlers often experience:

• separation anxiety

• fear

• frustration

Especially when separated from parents or caregivers.

Stress can affect:

• cooperation

• behavior

• vital signs

A person legally chosen to make medical decisions if the patient cannot

Health-Care Proxy

(Durable power of attorney for health care)

Advance directives include:

• health-care proxy/power of attorney

• living will

💡 Purpose:
Protect patient wishes.

DNR

Do Not Resuscitate

DNI

Do Not Intubate

Religion can influence:

• treatment decisions

• surgery choices

• blood products

• modesty

• birth control beliefs

In what religion is birth control allowed?

Mormon Faith

SURGICAL INDICATIONS meaning:

Patients may need surgery for different reasons.