NUR 3480 - Exam 1 With Questions And 100% ALL SURE ANSWERS
Assessment
Diagnosis
What are the five steps of the nursing process? Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
Determines origin and cause of disorder.
What does a diagnostic surgery accomplish?
Ex- Biopsy
Resolves health problem by repairing or removing cause.
What does a curative surgery accomplish?
Ex- Appendectomy
Improve's patients functional ability.
What does a restorative surgery accomplish?
Ex- Joint replacement
Relieves symptoms of disease process, but does not cure.
What does a palliative surgery accomplish?
Ex- Inoperable tumor; clipping nerve to relieve pain
Prevents possible source of disorder before it occurs.
What does a preventative surgery accomplish?
Ex- Mole removal for a mole that may become pre-cancerous.
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Alters/enhances personal appearance.
What does a cosmetic surgery accomplish?
Ex- Plastic surgery
In which surgical setting do the patients come and Ambulatory - same day or outpatient
go?
What is the difference between elective and Elective - can be scheduled for another day
emergency surgery? Emergency - must happen in that moment, if not immediately
Confirms presence or absence of diseases
Nursing/medical history and PE
Review of systems/disorders
Past surgical history
The preoperative phase assessment includes what Medication history
information? Substance abuse history
Allergies
Emotional health
Support systems
Diagnostic screening needed
Age
Nutritional status
What are some factors that determine surgical Fluid and electrolyte status
risk? General health
Use of medications
Mental attitude
What is the nurses role with informed consent? They ensure that the patient has consented before the procedure and they witness the signature.
Surgical procedure
Procedure with anesthesia
Written permission must be obtained with which
Invasive procedures
kinds of procedures?
Procedures with high risk
Blood administration
Competence (comprehension)
What are the essential elements of an informed
Adequate disclosure
consent?
Voluntary
Adults 18 years or older
Who is allowed to sign an informed consent?
NUR 3480 - Exam 1 Parents/legal guardians Emancipated minors
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