NUR 326 Perioperative

NUR 326 Perioperative
1. when doesthe preoperative phase begin?
Answer
when the client decidesto undergo surgery
2. when does the preoperative phase end?
Answer
when the client is transferred to the surgical site
3. what are the responsibilities of the nurse during the preoperative phase?
Answer
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preoperative assessment, client teaching, ensuring informed consent
4. what doesthe preoperative assessment consist of?
Answer
head to toe assessment, review of clients medical history, laboratory and diagnostic tests
5. whatshould the health history include?
Answer
medical and surgical history, allergies, current medications, social history
6. what disease history can present a risk during surgery?
Answer
cardiovascular and pulmonary disease such as COPD, obstructive seep apnea, asthma, CAD, and
CHF
7. when collecting a surgical history, clients should be asked if they or their family members
have a history of what?
Answer
malignant hyperthermia
8. what causes malignant hyperthermia?
Answer
certain medications given during anes- thesia that cause a severe reaction
9. what medicationsshould be documented?
Answer
prescription.overthe counter, and herbal supplements
10. what does the use of tobacco put clients at risk for preoperatively?
Answer
can increase the risk for complications during or aftersurgery, including blood clots, MI, and
death