CNOR Study Guide Exam Questions
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Lumbar sympathectomy - ANSWERS-Flank incision, vascular surgeon respects the lumbar
sympathetic nerve chain and ganglions ➡️
reduction or cessation of SNS response (vasospasm)
➡️ improved blood flow to the area
- treats intractable pain 2/2 complex regional pain syndrome or neuropathic pain or ischemia of
lower extremities if pt not candidate for vascular reconstruction
- may also be performed to improve wound healing of LE amputation
Risks: damaging vena cava (blood on dressing) and contralateral ureter (urine on dressing)
SWITCH - ANSWERS-Surgical procedure
Wet (fluids like UOP, IV fluids)
Instruments
Tissue (samples or specimens obtained)
Counts
Have you any questions
When is preanesthetic sedation most effective for pediatric patients? - ANSWERS-45-60 minutes
before surgery
Wong-Baker FACES - ANSWERS-- school-aged (best >3 y/o)
FLACC - ANSWERS-- 2 mo to 7 yrs
and Answers3
Lumbar sympathectomy - ANSWERS-Flank incision, vascular surgeon respects the lumbar
sympathetic nerve chain and ganglions ➡️
reduction or cessation of SNS response (vasospasm)
➡️ improved blood flow to the area
- treats intractable pain 2/2 complex regional pain syndrome or neuropathic pain or ischemia of
lower extremities if pt not candidate for vascular reconstruction
- may also be performed to improve wound healing of LE amputation
Risks: damaging vena cava (blood on dressing) and contralateral ureter (urine on dressing)
SWITCH - ANSWERS-Surgical procedure
Wet (fluids like UOP, IV fluids)
Instruments
Tissue (samples or specimens obtained)
Counts
Have you any questions
When is preanesthetic sedation most effective for pediatric patients? - ANSWERS-45-60 minutes
before surgery
Wong-Baker FACES - ANSWERS-- school-aged (best >3 y/o)
FLACC - ANSWERS-- 2 mo to 7 yrs