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NURS 205 final exam questions with correct answerswhat is the purpose of a prep nursing assessment Correct Answer-1.
decrease surgical delays
2. decrease patients anxiety
3. educate and allow questions from pt and family
4. help patients and families know what to expect
decrease surgical delays Correct Answer-assessment= reason why pt
cant have surgery on day (electrolytes, infection- post op surgery)
decreases pt anxiety Correct Answer-assess psychological state and help
relieve any anxiety about misconceptions
when does prep-operative assessment occur Correct Answer-1. in
advance- pre admission clinic or inpatient unit (days or week before)
2. on day of surgery- same day admission unit, emergency department
(pt has surgery on same day- same day admission, emergency pt in
emergency room provide assessment and teaching)
what's the purpose of a preoperative assessment Correct Answer-- obtain
health info -: allergies
-determine expectations
-provide and clarify info on procedure
-assess emotional state and readiness
, -begin post op teaching: what you need to recover
nursing assessment goals Correct Answer-1. determine psychological
state to reinforce coping strategies
2. establish baseline date - IMPORTANT (no prep op assessment- need
to know how they were before and after surgery, what is their normal bp,
neuro state and level of consciousness)
3. identify meds and herbs taken may affect outcome
4. ensure pt understands the D/C plan and post op support
5. identity document and communicate results of lad/ diagnostic tests
6. identify cultural and ethnic factors that affect surgical expereince
7. determine receipt of adequate info from surgeon to sign informed
consent- provide info about pt understands what they agree and options
8. identify psychosocial needs of client
9. ensure prepop consultations are complete and communicator mobility/
sensory deficits to the team
psychosocial assessment Correct Answer-- excessive stress response can
affect surgery
-surgeon does prep op pscho state on pt
-nurse comes in and does second assessment
factors of psychosocial stress Correct Answer-- age
-past experience
-current health
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