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Week 6 Pre Post Op Care

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1 / 36 Domande e risposte

What are the learning outcomes for NURS 224 Week 6?

Define safety and clinical judgment in pre-op/post-op care
Apply nursing process for surgical patients
Examine RN's role in managing surgical patients
Analyze clinical judgment and ethical issues in care

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2 / 36 Domande e risposte

What is a general suggestion for safety in nursing?

Do a scene survey of the hospital room
Ensure patient is alive
Check for safety equipment
Assess patient safety needs

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3 / 36 Domande e risposte

What should you recognize regarding calling for help in nursing?

Know when to call for security, code team, or rapid response teams

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4 / 36 Domande e risposte

What is the responsibility of an RN when questioning orders?

Consult with the doctor for clarification of orders
Protect the patient if the order seems harmful
Seek further consultation if necessary

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5 / 36 Domande e risposte

What is the composition of a rapid response team?

Critical care nurse
Respiratory therapist
Physician or nurse practitioner

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6 / 36 Domande e risposte

What are red flag indicators of patient health?

SpO2 90–95% (early), <90% (late)
Urine output <200 mL over 8h (early), <200 mL over 24h (late)
GCS <9–11 (early), ⩽8 (late)

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7 / 36 Domande e risposte

What are the criteria for a rapid response team?

Heart Rate: <40 or >140
Systolic B/P: <90 mmHg
Respiratory Rate: <8 or >36
O2 Saturation: <90% despite O2

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8 / 36 Domande e risposte

What should you do if an order seems incorrect?

Discuss with the doctor for rationale
Do not carry out the order if harmful
Consult with other nurses or unit manager

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9 / 36 Domande e risposte

What is the role of an RN in safety management during surgery?

Manage patients in pre-op and post-op contexts
Ensure safety protocols are followed

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10 / 36 Domande e risposte

What does 'mentation' refer to in patient assessment?

Mental status or cognitive function of the patient.

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11 / 36 Domande e risposte

What indicates 'unresponsive to verbal commands'?

Patient does not respond to spoken prompts.

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12 / 36 Domande e risposte

What is a sign of 'partial airway obstruction'?

Presence of airway obstruction or stridor.

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13 / 36 Domande e risposte

What respiratory rates indicate abnormal conditions?

5–9 or 31–40 breaths per minute; >40 or <5 is critical.

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14 / 36 Domande e risposte

What systolic blood pressure ranges are concerning?

80–100 mm Hg or 181–240 mm Hg; <80 mm Hg is critical.

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15 / 36 Domande e risposte

What pulse rates are considered abnormal?

40–49 or 121–140 beats per minute; >140 or <40 is critical.

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16 / 36 Domande e risposte

What condition is indicated by 'chest pain'?

Possible cardiac arrest.

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17 / 36 Domande e risposte

What does 'poor peripheral circulation' indicate?

pH <7.2.

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18 / 36 Domande e risposte

What does 'greater than expected fluid loss from drains' suggest?

Potential complication in post-operative care.

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19 / 36 Domande e risposte

What should be noted about 'newly reported pain or uncontrolled pain'?

Indicates possible complications or worsening condition.

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20 / 36 Domande e risposte

What does 'any seizure activity' signify?

Potential neurological emergency.

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21 / 36 Domande e risposte

What blood glucose levels are concerning?

1–2.9 mmol/L.

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22 / 36 Domande e risposte

Why is knowing a patient's health history important?

Helps identify red flag indicators.

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23 / 36 Domande e risposte

What skills are expected at the junior acute care level?

Identify issues and report abnormal findings.

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24 / 36 Domande e risposte

What is expected at the 3rd year nursing level?

Identify, prioritize, intervene, and report with independence.

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25 / 36 Domande e risposte

What should be considered if a patient experiences chest pain?

Myocardial infarction (MI) or pulmonary embolism (PE).

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26 / 36 Domande e risposte

What are key relevant lab values?

Hgb, Platelets, WBC, BMP (Sodium, Potassium, Glucose, Creatinine, BUN).

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27 / 36 Domande e risposte

What is the normal range for Hemoglobin in males?

140-180 g/L.

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28 / 36 Domande e risposte

What is the normal range for Hemoglobin in females?

120-160 g/L.

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29 / 36 Domande e risposte

What is the normal range for Platelets?

140-450 x 10^9/L.

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30 / 36 Domande e risposte

What is the difference between CBC and CBC-Diff?

CBC includes basic blood counts; CBC-Diff provides detailed white blood cell counts.

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31 / 36 Domande e risposte

What are the phases of surgery?

Pre-operative, Intra-operative, Post-operative, Discharge.

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32 / 36 Domande e risposte

What is the focus of pre-op nursing care?

Assessment and patient teaching.

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33 / 36 Domande e risposte

Why is communication important in perioperative care?

Ensures continuity and clarity in patient management.

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34 / 36 Domande e risposte

What is Pre-op Nursing Care?

Assessment and patient teaching

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35 / 36 Domande e risposte

What does Pre-op Nursing Care involve?

Assessment
Patient teaching

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What is the goal of Pre-op Nursing Care?

Determine/anticipate patient factors that significantly increase risk for perioperative

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What are the learning outcomes for NURS 224 Week 6?
- Define safety and clinical judgment in pre-op/post-op care
- Apply nursing process for surgical patients
- Examine RN's role in managing surgical patients
- Analyze clinical judgment and ethical issues in care
nursing education learning_outcomes
What is a general suggestion for safety in nursing?
- Do a scene survey of the hospital room
- Ensure patient is alive
- Check for safety equipment
- Assess patient safety needs
nursing safety suggestions
What should you recognize regarding calling for help in nursing?
- Know when to call for security, code team, or rapid response teams
nursing safety emergency
What is the responsibility of an RN when questioning orders?
- Consult with the doctor for clarification of orders
- Protect the patient if the order seems harmful
- Seek further consultation if necessary
nursing responsibility clinical_judgment
What is the composition of a rapid response team?
- Critical care nurse
- Respiratory therapist
- Physician or nurse practitioner
nursing teams emergency
What are red flag indicators of patient health?
- SpO2 90–95% (early), <90% (late)
- Urine output <200 mL over 8h (early), <200 mL over 24h (late)
- GCS <9–11 (early), ⩽8 (late)
nursing clinical_judgment health_indicators
What are the criteria for a rapid response team?
- Heart Rate: <40 or >140
- Systolic B/P: <90 mmHg
- Respiratory Rate: <8 or >36
- O2 Saturation: <90% despite O2
nursing criteria emergency
What should you do if an order seems incorrect?
- Discuss with the doctor for rationale
- Do not carry out the order if harmful
- Consult with other nurses or unit manager
nursing clinical_judgment orders
What is the role of an RN in safety management during surgery?
- Manage patients in pre-op and post-op contexts
- Ensure safety protocols are followed
nursing safety surgery
What does 'mentation' refer to in patient assessment?

Mental status or cognitive function of the patient.

health assessment
What indicates 'unresponsive to verbal commands'?

Patient does not respond to spoken prompts.

health assessment
What is a sign of 'partial airway obstruction'?

Presence of airway obstruction or stridor.

health respiratory
What respiratory rates indicate abnormal conditions?

5–9 or 31–40 breaths per minute; >40 or <5 is critical.

health respiratory
What systolic blood pressure ranges are concerning?

80–100 mm Hg or 181–240 mm Hg; <80 mm Hg is critical.

health cardiovascular
What pulse rates are considered abnormal?

40–49 or 121–140 beats per minute; >140 or <40 is critical.

health cardiovascular
What condition is indicated by 'chest pain'?

Possible cardiac arrest.

health cardiovascular
What does 'poor peripheral circulation' indicate?

pH <7.2.

health circulation
What does 'greater than expected fluid loss from drains' suggest?

Potential complication in post-operative care.

health postoperative
What should be noted about 'newly reported pain or uncontrolled pain'?

Indicates possible complications or worsening condition.

health pain
What does 'any seizure activity' signify?

Potential neurological emergency.

health neurology
What blood glucose levels are concerning?

1–2.9 mmol/L.

health metabolism
Why is knowing a patient's health history important?

Helps identify red flag indicators.

health assessment
What skills are expected at the junior acute care level?

Identify issues and report abnormal findings.

health nursing
What is expected at the 3rd year nursing level?

Identify, prioritize, intervene, and report with independence.

health nursing
What should be considered if a patient experiences chest pain?

Myocardial infarction (MI) or pulmonary embolism (PE).

health cardiovascular
What are key relevant lab values?

Hgb, Platelets, WBC, BMP (Sodium, Potassium, Glucose, Creatinine, BUN).

health lab_values
What is the normal range for Hemoglobin in males?

140-180 g/L.

health lab_values
What is the normal range for Hemoglobin in females?

120-160 g/L.

health lab_values
What is the normal range for Platelets?

140-450 x 10^9/L.

health lab_values
What is the difference between CBC and CBC-Diff?

CBC includes basic blood counts; CBC-Diff provides detailed white blood cell counts.

health lab_values
What are the phases of surgery?

Pre-operative, Intra-operative, Post-operative, Discharge.

health surgery
What is the focus of pre-op nursing care?

Assessment and patient teaching.

health nursing
Why is communication important in perioperative care?

Ensures continuity and clarity in patient management.

health communication
What is Pre-op Nursing Care?

Assessment and patient teaching

nursing pre-op
What does Pre-op Nursing Care involve?
- Assessment
- Patient teaching
nursing pre-op
What is the goal of Pre-op Nursing Care?

Determine/anticipate patient factors that significantly increase risk for perioperative

nursing risk_management

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