Intraoperative Care
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A patient is scheduled for a surgical procedure that involves the removal of a lung lobe. Which surgical suffix accurately describes this procedure?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following best describes the primary responsibility of the RN circulator in the operating room?
View answer and explanationA surgical procedure is required promptly within twenty-four to forty-eight hours to address a condition like an acute gallstone that could worsen without intervention. How is this surgical category classified?
View answer and explanationWhat is the primary purpose of the surgical time-out performed immediately before a procedure begins?
View answer and explanationWhich patient position is commonly used for gynecological and urological procedures, involving the patient lying on their back with legs elevated in stirrups?
View answer and explanationWhich type of anesthesia induces a reversible state of unconsciousness and typically involves a combination of intravenous and inhaled medications?
View answer and explanationA patient undergoing surgery exhibits a rapid and uncontrolled increase in body temperature, muscle rigidity, and cardiac dysrhythmias after receiving a volatile anesthetic. What rare but life-threatening complication should the nurse suspect?
View answer and explanationWhat is the primary difference between spinal and epidural anesthesia?
View answer and explanationWhich nursing role is primarily tasked with preparing and organizing sterile instruments and supplies and passing them to the surgeon during a procedure?
View answer and explanationWhat is the most common surgical setting for patients, featuring dedicated operating rooms with specialized equipment and strict sterilization protocols?
View answer and explanationA patient is undergoing a procedure to reshape their nose. What surgical suffix would be used to describe this type of surgical repair?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following is considered a key practice of aseptic technique in a surgical setting?
View answer and explanationWhat is the primary purpose of using positioning devices like gel pads and positioning pillows during surgery?
View answer and explanationA rare phenomenon where a patient becomes partially or fully aware of their surroundings during surgery despite being under general anesthesia is known as what?
View answer and explanationWhich type of anesthesia is a specialized approach that combines local anesthesia and sedation, allowing patients to remain conscious and maintain protective reflexes while alleviating pain?
View answer and explanationDuring the train-of-four (TOF) monitoring to assess the level of paralysis, what result indicates that the paralysis is less than 75 percent effective?
View answer and explanationIn a patient experiencing malignant hyperthermia, the body temperature can rise at a rate of 1 to 2 degrees Celsius every how many minutes?
View answer and explanationWhat is the term for the intraoperative phase of perioperative care?
View answer and explanationA patient is positioned on their back with their head down and feet up to improve visualization during a pelvic surgery. What is this position called?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following professionals is NOT typically a core member of the intraoperative surgical team described in the chapter?
View answer and explanationA surgical procedure is defined as 'non-emergent' and is scheduled in advance based on the patient's and surgeon's availability to improve quality of life. What surgical category does this describe?
View answer and explanationWhat is the primary role of the registered nurse first assist (RNFA)?
View answer and explanationA patient is placed in a sitting position, leaning on an overbed table for the placement of an epidural. What is this position called?
View answer and explanationWhat type of positioning complication is caused by prolonged pressure on a specific area, particularly over bony prominences?
View answer and explanationWhich type of anesthesia employs a diverse array of strategies including regional anesthesia, nonopioid analgesics, and adjunct medications to optimize pain management?
View answer and explanationWhat is the primary objective of using sterile technique in the operating room?
View answer and explanationWhat is the term for a surgical procedure suffix that means 'cutting into or incision'?
View answer and explanationAccording to the chapter, which of the following is a potential cause of hypoxia during the intraoperative phase?
View answer and explanationA patient is lying on their side for a hip surgery. What is this surgical position called?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following describes the key difference between an inpatient hospital operating room and an ambulatory surgical center (ASC)?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following is a common long-acting local anesthetic used in regional anesthesia?
View answer and explanationWhat is the primary objective of a multimodal anesthesia approach?
View answer and explanationDuring which surgical position does the patient lie prone on a table that is split to lift the hips and lower the head and legs?
View answer and explanationThe patient is considered the most important member of the surgical team. What is the patient's primary role before the procedure begins?
View answer and explanationWhat is the primary function of surgical attire such as a surgical mask?
View answer and explanationWhich patient would be at the highest risk for intraoperative complications due to age-related physiological changes?
View answer and explanationWhat is the primary reason Jehovah's Witnesses may decline a blood transfusion during surgery?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following is an example of a surgical procedure with the suffix '-ostomy'?
View answer and explanationWhat is the primary reason for using a Reverse Trendelenburg position during surgery?
View answer and explanationAn unplanned procedure performed to save a patient's life, such as repairing a ruptured appendix, falls into which surgical category?
View answer and explanationA patient is to undergo a thoracoscopy. Based on the suffix '-scopy', what is the nature of this procedure?
View answer and explanationWhat is a primary nursing intervention to prevent eye injuries during surgeries that involve head positioning?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following professionals is responsible for obtaining informed consent from the patient?
View answer and explanationWhich positioning device is specifically designed to support the patient's legs in a lithotomy position?
View answer and explanationA patient becomes hypotensive during surgery due to excessive vasodilation. This is a potential complication of which phase of care?
View answer and explanationWhat type of anesthesia is administered via a lumbar puncture and offers rapid onset for lower abdominal and pelvic surgeries?
View answer and explanationWhat is the primary reason for performing a surgical time-out as a standard safety measure?
View answer and explanationWhich patient position is also known as the Kraske position?
View answer and explanationWhat is the primary cause of a positioning-related complication like compartment syndrome during surgery?
View answer and explanationWhich medication is specifically mentioned as the treatment to mitigate the hypermetabolic state of malignant hyperthermia?
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