NUR2755 Exam 2 Review: Perioperative and Respiratory Care
Preoperative Nursing Care - correct answer Initial patient assessment before surgery begins.
Comprehensive Assessment - correct answer Includes health history, medications, and
allergies.
Medication Review - correct answer Evaluation of patient's current medications pre-surgery.
Allergy Considerations - correct answer Identify allergies to medications and substances.
Anesthesia Reactions - correct answer Previous reactions to anesthesia must be noted.
Postoperative Complications - correct answer Assess risks based on patient history and
comorbidities.
Diagnostic Testing - correct answer Verification of necessary preoperative tests completion.
Key Diagnostics - correct answer Includes CBC, BMP/CMP, and coagulation studies.
Cardiopulmonary Assessments - correct answer ECG, CXR, and PFTs as needed pre-surgery.
Comorbidity Screening - correct answer Evaluate diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea risks.
Nutritional Status - correct answer Assess serum albumin and mobility for surgery.
Informed Consent - correct answer Legally required explanation of surgery by surgeon.
Nurse's Role in Consent - correct answer Clarifies information and witnesses patient's
signature.
Psychoactive Premedication - correct answer Consent must be signed before administering
these.
NPO Status - correct answer Dietary restrictions before surgery implementation.
Medication Administration - correct answer Administer prescribed medications like anxiolytics.
Withholding Medications - correct answer Aspirin and clopidogrel should be stopped 7-10 days
prior.
VTE Risk Assessment - correct answer Evaluate patient for venous thromboembolism risks.
Bowel Preparation - correct answer Surgeon-specific preoperative therapy instructions.
Preoperative Shower - correct answer Patient may need to shower before surgery.
Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) - correct answer Initiative to enhance surgical patient
safety and outcomes.
, Intraoperative Complications - correct answer Potential issues occurring during surgery
affecting patient safety.
Anesthesia Awareness - correct answer Patient regains consciousness during surgery, causing
distress.
Malignant Hyperthermia - correct answer Severe reaction to anesthesia requiring immediate
intervention.
End-Tidal CO2 - correct answer Measurement indicating respiratory function and anesthesia
depth.
Hypothermia - correct answer Body temperature below 36 degrees Celsius due to exposure.
Patient Education - correct answer Information provided to prepare patients for surgery.
Preoperative Education - correct answer Instructions given before surgery to ensure patient
readiness.
High-Risk Medications - correct answer Drugs that increase the likelihood of complications
during surgery.
Oversedation - correct answer Excessive sedation leading to respiratory depression and
complications.
Surgical Smoke Evacuation - correct answer Process to remove harmful smoke produced during
cauterization.
Nausea Medication - correct answer Ondansetron used to prevent postoperative nausea and
vomiting.
Aspiration Precautions - correct answer Positioning and suctioning to prevent airway
obstruction during vomiting.
Hypotension - correct answer Low blood pressure that can occur during or after surgery.
Blood Loss Monitoring - correct answer Assessment of estimated blood loss to prevent
hemorrhage.
Patient Safety Checklists - correct answer Protocols to ensure safety during surgical procedures.
Debriefings - correct answer Postoperative discussions to review surgical outcomes and safety.
Cognitive Coping Strategies - correct answer Techniques to manage patient anxiety and fear
pre-surgery.
Sharps Safety - correct answer Guidelines to prevent injury from sharp instruments.
Fire Triangle - correct answer Conditions needed for fire: ignition, oxidizers, and fuels.
Preoperative Nursing Care - correct answer Initial patient assessment before surgery begins.
Comprehensive Assessment - correct answer Includes health history, medications, and
allergies.
Medication Review - correct answer Evaluation of patient's current medications pre-surgery.
Allergy Considerations - correct answer Identify allergies to medications and substances.
Anesthesia Reactions - correct answer Previous reactions to anesthesia must be noted.
Postoperative Complications - correct answer Assess risks based on patient history and
comorbidities.
Diagnostic Testing - correct answer Verification of necessary preoperative tests completion.
Key Diagnostics - correct answer Includes CBC, BMP/CMP, and coagulation studies.
Cardiopulmonary Assessments - correct answer ECG, CXR, and PFTs as needed pre-surgery.
Comorbidity Screening - correct answer Evaluate diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea risks.
Nutritional Status - correct answer Assess serum albumin and mobility for surgery.
Informed Consent - correct answer Legally required explanation of surgery by surgeon.
Nurse's Role in Consent - correct answer Clarifies information and witnesses patient's
signature.
Psychoactive Premedication - correct answer Consent must be signed before administering
these.
NPO Status - correct answer Dietary restrictions before surgery implementation.
Medication Administration - correct answer Administer prescribed medications like anxiolytics.
Withholding Medications - correct answer Aspirin and clopidogrel should be stopped 7-10 days
prior.
VTE Risk Assessment - correct answer Evaluate patient for venous thromboembolism risks.
Bowel Preparation - correct answer Surgeon-specific preoperative therapy instructions.
Preoperative Shower - correct answer Patient may need to shower before surgery.
Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) - correct answer Initiative to enhance surgical patient
safety and outcomes.
, Intraoperative Complications - correct answer Potential issues occurring during surgery
affecting patient safety.
Anesthesia Awareness - correct answer Patient regains consciousness during surgery, causing
distress.
Malignant Hyperthermia - correct answer Severe reaction to anesthesia requiring immediate
intervention.
End-Tidal CO2 - correct answer Measurement indicating respiratory function and anesthesia
depth.
Hypothermia - correct answer Body temperature below 36 degrees Celsius due to exposure.
Patient Education - correct answer Information provided to prepare patients for surgery.
Preoperative Education - correct answer Instructions given before surgery to ensure patient
readiness.
High-Risk Medications - correct answer Drugs that increase the likelihood of complications
during surgery.
Oversedation - correct answer Excessive sedation leading to respiratory depression and
complications.
Surgical Smoke Evacuation - correct answer Process to remove harmful smoke produced during
cauterization.
Nausea Medication - correct answer Ondansetron used to prevent postoperative nausea and
vomiting.
Aspiration Precautions - correct answer Positioning and suctioning to prevent airway
obstruction during vomiting.
Hypotension - correct answer Low blood pressure that can occur during or after surgery.
Blood Loss Monitoring - correct answer Assessment of estimated blood loss to prevent
hemorrhage.
Patient Safety Checklists - correct answer Protocols to ensure safety during surgical procedures.
Debriefings - correct answer Postoperative discussions to review surgical outcomes and safety.
Cognitive Coping Strategies - correct answer Techniques to manage patient anxiety and fear
pre-surgery.
Sharps Safety - correct answer Guidelines to prevent injury from sharp instruments.
Fire Triangle - correct answer Conditions needed for fire: ignition, oxidizers, and fuels.
