Exam 3 Review for NSG1550: Perioperative
Nursing Concepts
Intraoperative phase - ANSWER-The phase of the perioperative period in which
the client is transferred to the OR bed.
Post-surgical complications prevention teaching - ANSWER-Should begin as soon
as the decision to have surgery is made.
Indwelling catheter insertion next step - ANSWER-Insert the catheter another 1 - 2
inches after seeing urine flow in the tubing.
Indwelling urinary catheter contamination response - ANSWER-Obtain a new
indwelling urinary catheter and insert it using sterile technique.
Delayed wound healing risk - ANSWER-An older adult with limited mobility has the
greatest risk for delayed wound healing.
Pressure wound care next step - ANSWER-Debridement of the wound as ordered
when 40% of the wound has black colored tissue.
Cold therapy goal - ANSWER-To reduce swelling and decrease pain.
, Postoperative period - ANSWER-The phase of patient care that lasts from PACU all
the way until the patient's last follow-up health care visit.
Major surgery - ANSWER-Surgical procedures that include mastectomy, kidney
transplant, and total knee replacement.
Regional anesthesia - ANSWER-A spinal block used in an orthopedic patient before
total knee replacement surgery.
Sensory impairment - ANSWER-Clients with sensory impairment can never use
heat or cold therapy.
Open drainage system - ANSWER-A Penrose drain.
Nursing process phase for new skin breakdown - ANSWER-Assessment.
Appropriate action for client anxiety - ANSWER-Encourage the client to practice
relaxation techniques.
Infection indicator in wound drainage - ANSWER-Purulent drainage.
Stage of pressure injury with shallow, pink wound bed - ANSWER-Stage II.
Solution to avoid on granulation tissue - ANSWER-Hydrogen peroxide.
Nursing Concepts
Intraoperative phase - ANSWER-The phase of the perioperative period in which
the client is transferred to the OR bed.
Post-surgical complications prevention teaching - ANSWER-Should begin as soon
as the decision to have surgery is made.
Indwelling catheter insertion next step - ANSWER-Insert the catheter another 1 - 2
inches after seeing urine flow in the tubing.
Indwelling urinary catheter contamination response - ANSWER-Obtain a new
indwelling urinary catheter and insert it using sterile technique.
Delayed wound healing risk - ANSWER-An older adult with limited mobility has the
greatest risk for delayed wound healing.
Pressure wound care next step - ANSWER-Debridement of the wound as ordered
when 40% of the wound has black colored tissue.
Cold therapy goal - ANSWER-To reduce swelling and decrease pain.
, Postoperative period - ANSWER-The phase of patient care that lasts from PACU all
the way until the patient's last follow-up health care visit.
Major surgery - ANSWER-Surgical procedures that include mastectomy, kidney
transplant, and total knee replacement.
Regional anesthesia - ANSWER-A spinal block used in an orthopedic patient before
total knee replacement surgery.
Sensory impairment - ANSWER-Clients with sensory impairment can never use
heat or cold therapy.
Open drainage system - ANSWER-A Penrose drain.
Nursing process phase for new skin breakdown - ANSWER-Assessment.
Appropriate action for client anxiety - ANSWER-Encourage the client to practice
relaxation techniques.
Infection indicator in wound drainage - ANSWER-Purulent drainage.
Stage of pressure injury with shallow, pink wound bed - ANSWER-Stage II.
Solution to avoid on granulation tissue - ANSWER-Hydrogen peroxide.
