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MED SURG 2 HESI LATEST UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE DETAILED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY A+ GRADED

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MED SURG 2 HESI LATEST UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE DETAILED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY A+ GRADED


perioperative

period of time that includes before, during, and after a surgical procedure




preoperative phase

period of time from decision for surgery until patient is transferred into operating
room




ambulatory surgery

includes outpatient, same-day, or short-stay surgery that does not require an
overnight hospital stay




resons surgery is preformed

- diagnosis

- cure

- palliation (alleviating symps)

- prevention

,- cosmetic

- exploration




Legal Preparation for Surgery

Informed consent

Blood transfusions

Advance directives

Power of attorney




preoperative nursing roles

- knowing reason(s) for surgery

- patients comorbidities (if any)

- knowing the results of preop diagnostic tests

- identifying potential risks and complications with surgical procedure




PACU

post anesthesia care unit

,criteria for patient to be discharged from PACU

- patient is awake (easily arousable)

- VS @ baseline/stable

- no excess bleeding or drainage

- no resp depression

- O2 is <90%

- pain is controlled

- N/V are controlled

- report has been given




Ambulatory surgery discharge

- All PACU discharge criteria met

- No IV narcotics for last 30 mins

- minimal N/V

-voided if appropriate

- able to ambulate if appropriate

- responsible adult present to escort patient home

- discharge instruction give and UNDERSTOOD




information that should be given to patient/caregiver prior to discharge

, - S/S to report

- when/how to take prescribed regimen

- care instructions for dressing changes

- activities allowed/prohibited

- dietary restrictions

- where to return for follow-up




CCU or ICU

critical care unit or intensive care unit

(closer monitoring)




rapid response team

deliver advanced care by an interprofessional team.




progressive care/intermediate care/step-down units

a transition between the ICU and the general unit.




triage system

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