Periop Flash Cards

The perioperative phase begins with the decision to have surgery and lasts until the patient is __________.

transferred to the operating room (OR) or procedural bed.

The intraoperative phase starts when the patient is in the OR bed until moved to the __________.

postanesthesia care unit (PACU).

An elective surgical procedure means that its delay has __________.

no bad effects.

An urgent surgical procedure is typically required within __________ hours.

24-48 hours.

Emergency surgeries are performed immediately to prevent further tissue damage and __________.

preserve life.

Minor surgeries mainly involve __________ surgeries.

elective.

Palliative surgery aims to __________ the intensity of an illness.

reduce.

Types of anesthesia used for short-term, minimally invasive procedures is called __________ anesthesia.

Moderate sedation/analgesia.

Informed consent must include a description of the procedure and __________ therapies.

alternative.

Outpatient surgery reduces the length of __________ and cuts costs.

hospital stay.

Patients have the right to refuse treatment or __________ consent.

withdraw.

The role of the nurse in presurgical testing includes ensuring tests are explained and __________ by the patient.

understood.

Common postoperative cardiovascular complications include hemorrhage, __________ shock, and deep vein thrombosis.

hypovolemic.

Atelectasis refers to the __________ of part of the lung.

collapse.

Preoperative verification must include patient __________.

identification.

Marking the operative site is important for ensuring __________ procedure.

correct.

The __________ phase starts when the patient arrives at the PACU.

postoperative.

Anticoagulants can precipitate __________ during surgery.

hemorrhage.

The first nursing assessment after surgery should monitor the patient's __________ status.

respiratory.

Expected outcomes for surgical patients include being free from __________ and adverse effects.

injury.

Informed consent also includes the expected outcome, recovery, rehabilitation plan, and __________ of treatment.

course.