NSG 123 - Medical-Surgical Nursing I
Exam 1
Question:
Incompetent Patient
Answer:
Legal definition: individual who is not autonomous and cannot give or
withhold consent (e.g., individuals who are cognitively impaired, mentally ill, or neurologically incapacitated).
Question:
Ethical Considerations with Consent
Answer:
non-English speaking patients, cognitive impairment, emergency surgery, language barriers etc.
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Question:
Reasons surgery may be delayed or postponed
Answer:
- Poor nutrition or hydration status
- Respiratory Infection (elective surgery)
- Infection
- Anesthetic Allergies
- Drugs & Alcohol
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- Medications such as diuretics, steroids, insulins, opioids, anticoagulants
Question:
Perioperative Patient Teachings
Answer:
Discontinue smoking 30 days prior Stop any OTC herbal medications 2 weeks prior Stop aspirin or anticoagulant 7-10 days prior Nothing by mouth
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Question:
What is done in the OR to maintain asepsis?
Answer:
All surgical supplies are sterilized All personal wash and scrub hands and arms with antiseptic soap Only those who have taken proper sanitary precautions can touch sterilized objects Surgical team members wear long-sleeved, sterile gowns and gloves. Head and hair are covered with a cap, and a mask
Question:
Unrestricted Zone
Answer:
street clothes are allowed
Question:
Semi-Restricted Zone
Answer:
where attire consists of scrub clothes and caps
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