Preop assess checklist Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Preop assess- checklist ● Consent is obtained- how do you know they understand. If they do not understand it is the surgeon’s job to go over surgery. ● Go over patient history ● Allergies and effects of any previous surgery medications. ● Testing, labs, medications and confirmed ● Go over expectation of pre and post-op Post op vital sign- drug use ● Any regional anesthesia will be weaning off, pain meds may be administered ● Frequent monitoring and safety ● Baseline ...

1. The nurse requests the client to sign a surgical informed consent form for an emergency appendectomy. Which statement by the client indicates further teaching is needed? 1. "I will be glad when this is over so I can go home today." 2. "I will not be able to eat or drink anything prior to my surgery." 3. "I can practice relaxing by listening to my favorite music." 4. "I will need to get up and walk as soon as possible." - 1. "I will be glad when this is over so I can go home to...

1. The nurse requests the client to sign a surgical informed consent form for an emergency appendectomy. Which statement by the client indicates further teaching is needed? 1. "I will be glad when this is over so I can go home today." 2. "I will not be able to eat or drink anything prior to my surgery." 3. "I can practice relaxing by listening to my favorite music." 4. "I will need to get up and walk as soon as possible." - Answer-1. "I will be glad when this is over so I can go h...

Exam 1 med surg study guide Unit 1 Specialty practice of medical-surgical nursing Promote, restore, or maintain optimal health for patients 18 years and older Nurses must have knowledge, skills, an d attitudes to be Care coordinators Transition managers Caregivers Pt educators Leaders Advocates for the pt and family The joint commission: effective care coordination and transition management Understandable discharge instructions for the patient and family Explanation of self-care activities Ongoi...

1. The nurse requests the client to sign a surgical informed consent form for an emergency appendectomy. Which statement by the client indicates further teaching is needed? 1. "I will be glad when this is over so I can go home today." 2. "I will not be able to eat or drink anything prior to my surgery." 3. "I can practice relaxing by listening to my favorite music." 4. "I will need to get up and walk as soon as possible." - 1. "I will be glad when this is over so I can go hom...

MED SURG 1 HESI EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS Hyperglycemia s/s - Polydipsia, poly iris, polyphagia, blurred vision, weakness, weight loss, syncope Encourage water, check BG, assess for ketoacidosis, insulin asdir Hypoglycemia s/s - Headache, nausea, sweating, tremors, lethargy, hunger, confusion, slurred speech, tingling around mouth, anxiety Occurs rapidly, treat with complex carbs ( glucose gel, fruit juice, 10-16 jelly beans, gum drops, life savers Check BG, <40 May seize Hyp...

MED SURG 1 & 2 HESI EXAM WITH SATISFIED SOLUTIONS Hyperglycemia s/s - Polydipsia, poly iris, polyphagia, blurred vision, weakness, weight loss, syncope Encourage water, check BG, assess for ketoacidosis, insulin asdir Hypoglycemia s/s - Headache, nausea, sweating, tremors, lethargy, hunger, confusion, slurred speech, tingling around mouth, anxiety Occurs rapidly, treat with complex carbs ( glucose gel, fruit juice, 10-16 jelly beans, gum drops, life savers Check BG, <40 May seize...

MED SURG 1 HESI EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS Hyperglycemia s/s - Polydipsia, poly iris, polyphagia, blurred vision, weakness, weight loss, syncope Encourage water, check BG, assess for ketoacidosis, insulin asdir Hypoglycemia s/s - Headache, nausea, sweating, tremors, lethargy, hunger, confusion, slurred speech, tingling around mouth, anxiety Occurs rapidly, treat with complex carbs ( glucose gel, fruit juice, 10-16 jelly beans, gum drops, life savers Check BG, <40 May seize Hyp...

MED SURG 1 & 2 HESI EXAM WITH SATISFIED SOLUTIONS Hyperglycemia s/s - Polydipsia, poly iris, polyphagia, blurred vision, weakness, weight loss, syncope Encourage water, check BG, assess for ketoacidosis, insulin asdir Hypoglycemia s/s - Headache, nausea, sweating, tremors, lethargy, hunger, confusion, slurred speech, tingling around mouth, anxiety Occurs rapidly, treat with complex carbs ( glucose gel, fruit juice, 10-16 jelly beans, gum drops, life savers Check BG, <40 May seize...

1. The nurse requests the client to sign a surgical informed consent form for an emergency appendectomy. Which statement by the client indicates further teaching is needed? 1. "I will be glad when this is over so I can go home today." 2. "I will not be able to eat or drink anything prior to my surgery." 3. "I can practice relaxing by listening to my favorite music." 4. "I will need to get up and walk as soon as possible." - ANSWER 1. "I will be glad when this is over so I can go...