ADVANCED PN 106: 3&4 EXAM WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

ADVANCED PN 106: 3&4 EXAM WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS -curative -corrective -cosmetic -exploratory -palliative - purposes of surgeries curative - done to treat or cure a disease ex. tonsils, gall bladder corrective - done to repair an anatomical or congenital defect ex. cleft palate cosmetic - to change or improve ones physical appearance ex. facial lift exploratory - provide further data and determine a diagnosis or problem ex. biopsy palliative - alleviates the symptoms and provides comforts but does not necessarily cure the disease or heal the injury ex. remove as much of tumor as possible -elective -urgent -emergency -salvage - what are the different urgencies of surgery elective surgery - voluntary surgery that is scheduled a week or more in advance and often done to improve the quality of life ex. cataracts urgent surgery - surgeries required within 24 hr. of diagnosis to prevent any further complications ex. fractured hip emergency surgery -