Peri operative nursing

Many hospitals use a scoring system, called the _______ Score, which is used to determine the patient's general condition and readiness for transfer from the PACU.

Aldrete

In phase 3 of post anesthesia care, The patient would be prepared for __________.

Discharge

Cardiogenic shock is the most common type of shock that occurs as a postoperative complication. True or false

False

An uncommon yet serious complication of surgery that can result in hypovolemic shock and death is _______.

Hemorrhage

_________ obstruction occurs when the lower jaw and tongue fall backward and airpassages become obstructed

Hypopharyngeal

A major nursing diagnosis in the postoperative period may include decreased ________ output related to shock or hemorrhage.

Cardiac

Assessment of respiratory status in the hospitalize postoperative patient is imperative because pulmonary complications are the most frequent problem encountered by the surgical patient. True or false

True

First symptom of deep vein thrombosis may be a pain or cramps in the calf. True or false

True

The Valsalva maneuver can prevent wound healing by producing tension on surgical wounds. True or false

True

The primary objective in the immediate postoperative period is to maintain ventilation and prevent hypoxemia and hypercapnia. True or false

True