N444 unit 4 Exam Questions and
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classification for surgery for immediate life saving intervention - CORRECT
ANSWER-emergent
urgent surgeries require __________ but not ________ intervention - CORRECT
ANSWER-prompt but not immediate
required surgeries can be delayed for how long - CORRECT ANSWER-few weeks
to months
_______ surgeries are surgeries that are recommended but do not have a huge
consequence if not performed - CORRECT ANSWER-elective
preadmission testing occurs approx _____ days before scheduled surgery -
CORRECT ANSWER-10
preadmission testing requirements - CORRECT ANSWER-pre op assessment,
education and understanding of surgeon's preop prescriptions and orders, advance
directives, post op transportation, review meds
corticosteroids increase risk for what in surgery and what education? - CORRECT
ANSWER-increase risk for hyperglycemia and infection and must taper slowly to
avoid CV collapse
, complication of diuretic use pre surgery - CORRECT ANSWER-respiratory
depression and electrolyte imbalances
phenothiazines increase risk for what during surgery - CORRECT ANSWER-
hypotension
tranquilizers can cause what if stopped suddenly before surgery - CORRECT
ANSWER-seizures/ withdrawal
insulin complications during surgery - CORRECT ANSWER-can interact with
anesthetics
use for anticonvulsants during surgery - CORRECT ANSWER-may control
seizure risk during intraop period
you should tell a patient to do what with their anticoag use before surgery -
CORRECT ANSWER-discontinue 7-10 days prior to surgery
complications of thyroid hormone w/ surgery - CORRECT ANSWER-can be
difficult to maintain during operative stress; may need replacement hormone
long term opioid use surgery complications - CORRECT ANSWER-alter patients
response to operative analgesics
obstructive sleep apnea can cause higher risk for ___________ - CORRECT
ANSWER-airway obstruction during intubation
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Answers 100% PASS
classification for surgery for immediate life saving intervention - CORRECT
ANSWER-emergent
urgent surgeries require __________ but not ________ intervention - CORRECT
ANSWER-prompt but not immediate
required surgeries can be delayed for how long - CORRECT ANSWER-few weeks
to months
_______ surgeries are surgeries that are recommended but do not have a huge
consequence if not performed - CORRECT ANSWER-elective
preadmission testing occurs approx _____ days before scheduled surgery -
CORRECT ANSWER-10
preadmission testing requirements - CORRECT ANSWER-pre op assessment,
education and understanding of surgeon's preop prescriptions and orders, advance
directives, post op transportation, review meds
corticosteroids increase risk for what in surgery and what education? - CORRECT
ANSWER-increase risk for hyperglycemia and infection and must taper slowly to
avoid CV collapse
, complication of diuretic use pre surgery - CORRECT ANSWER-respiratory
depression and electrolyte imbalances
phenothiazines increase risk for what during surgery - CORRECT ANSWER-
hypotension
tranquilizers can cause what if stopped suddenly before surgery - CORRECT
ANSWER-seizures/ withdrawal
insulin complications during surgery - CORRECT ANSWER-can interact with
anesthetics
use for anticonvulsants during surgery - CORRECT ANSWER-may control
seizure risk during intraop period
you should tell a patient to do what with their anticoag use before surgery -
CORRECT ANSWER-discontinue 7-10 days prior to surgery
complications of thyroid hormone w/ surgery - CORRECT ANSWER-can be
difficult to maintain during operative stress; may need replacement hormone
long term opioid use surgery complications - CORRECT ANSWER-alter patients
response to operative analgesics
obstructive sleep apnea can cause higher risk for ___________ - CORRECT
ANSWER-airway obstruction during intubation
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