NURS 223 Chapter 50: Gernal Info and Preop
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Surgery -invasive procedure that alters the body
tissues and
integrity
-Causes psychological and physiological
stress
Originally for a traditional -pt stays in hospital for 3 days
surgery...
Now pts who get surgeries stay for -The end of the day and get to go home
Pts recieve education on their -On the day they find out they are getting
surgery and recovery starting.. the
surgery
Surgical procedures are based on -Seriousness, urgency and purpose
Major surgery involves -extensive reconstruction or alteration in
body
parts; poses great risks to well-being
-Ex. CABG, colon resection
, Minor Surgery involves -Minimal alteration in body parts
-Ex. cataract removal, tooth extraction
Elective surgery -Performed on basis of patient's choice
-Ex. plastic surgery, joint replacements
Urgent Surgery -Requires prompt attention within 24-48
hours
-Ex.repair of fractures, I&D of wound
infection
Diagnostic Purpose -Surgical exploration to confirm a
diagnosis
-may need a biopsy
-Ex. exploratory laparotomy
Ablative Purpose -Amputation or removal of diseased body
part
Palliative Purpose -Relieves or reduces intensity of disease
symptoms
-Does not produce cure
-Ex. Colostomy, removal of necrotic tissue
Reconstructive/ Restorative -Restores function or appearance to
Purpose traumatized
tissues
-Ex. Internal fixation of fractures, scar
revision
Assessment Slides 1-9 Exam Questions and
Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
Surgery -invasive procedure that alters the body
tissues and
integrity
-Causes psychological and physiological
stress
Originally for a traditional -pt stays in hospital for 3 days
surgery...
Now pts who get surgeries stay for -The end of the day and get to go home
Pts recieve education on their -On the day they find out they are getting
surgery and recovery starting.. the
surgery
Surgical procedures are based on -Seriousness, urgency and purpose
Major surgery involves -extensive reconstruction or alteration in
body
parts; poses great risks to well-being
-Ex. CABG, colon resection
, Minor Surgery involves -Minimal alteration in body parts
-Ex. cataract removal, tooth extraction
Elective surgery -Performed on basis of patient's choice
-Ex. plastic surgery, joint replacements
Urgent Surgery -Requires prompt attention within 24-48
hours
-Ex.repair of fractures, I&D of wound
infection
Diagnostic Purpose -Surgical exploration to confirm a
diagnosis
-may need a biopsy
-Ex. exploratory laparotomy
Ablative Purpose -Amputation or removal of diseased body
part
Palliative Purpose -Relieves or reduces intensity of disease
symptoms
-Does not produce cure
-Ex. Colostomy, removal of necrotic tissue
Reconstructive/ Restorative -Restores function or appearance to
Purpose traumatized
tissues
-Ex. Internal fixation of fractures, scar
revision
