BSNC 3000 - Perioperative Environment Exam Latest Update 2025|
2026
1. Perioperativ
e phase -begins when the decision to proceed with the surgical intervention is
made
2. Sites for -ends with the transfer to the operating room
periop- erative
nurses
-perioperative admission clinic (PAC)
3. Role of the -perioperative surgical unit
peri- operative
nurse -prepare the pt. for surgery
4. Benefits of
fast- ing
-reduces the risk of aspiration of gastric contents during general
5. Disadvantages anesthesia by reducing gastric volume and acidity
of fasting
-increases surgical stress
-causes postoperative insulin resistance
-delays recovery
6. Solid meals - guidelines suggest fasting from this type of intake for 6 hours (or
more) before surgery
7. Clear liquids
and all intake -guidelines suggest fasting from this type of intake for at least 2
(includ- ing hours before surgery
medications)
8. Clear liquids
help prevent -dehydration
-hypoglycemia
-catteine withdrawal
9. Carbohydrat
e loading
-a drink high in this macro is often given 2-4 hours prior to surgery
or 1 hour before check in
-suggested as a method to convert the pt. from the "fasted" to "fed"
state
10. Benefits of carbo- - reduces postoperative thirst, hunger, malaise, anxiety, and nausea
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2026
1. Perioperativ
e phase -begins when the decision to proceed with the surgical intervention is
made
2. Sites for -ends with the transfer to the operating room
periop- erative
nurses
-perioperative admission clinic (PAC)
3. Role of the -perioperative surgical unit
peri- operative
nurse -prepare the pt. for surgery
4. Benefits of
fast- ing
-reduces the risk of aspiration of gastric contents during general
5. Disadvantages anesthesia by reducing gastric volume and acidity
of fasting
-increases surgical stress
-causes postoperative insulin resistance
-delays recovery
6. Solid meals - guidelines suggest fasting from this type of intake for 6 hours (or
more) before surgery
7. Clear liquids
and all intake -guidelines suggest fasting from this type of intake for at least 2
(includ- ing hours before surgery
medications)
8. Clear liquids
help prevent -dehydration
-hypoglycemia
-catteine withdrawal
9. Carbohydrat
e loading
-a drink high in this macro is often given 2-4 hours prior to surgery
or 1 hour before check in
-suggested as a method to convert the pt. from the "fasted" to "fed"
state
10. Benefits of carbo- - reduces postoperative thirst, hunger, malaise, anxiety, and nausea
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