Chapter 12: Surgical Case Management; Short Answer: Normothermia; Urinary Catheterization
Describe at least four methods of maintaining a normal core temperature. (A-D)
A) Blankets B) Thermal caps C) Booties D) Temperature controlled environment
Identify and define four mechanisms of heat loss (A-D)
A) Convection: Patient loses heat through air currents B) Radiation: Patient loses body heat to environment C) Conduction: Body loses heat to cooler environment D) Evaporation: Body loses heat through perspiration/respiration
Describe four benefits of maintaining a normal core temperature (normothermia). (A-D)
A) Decrease wound infection B) Reduces blood loss C) Shortens hospital stay D) Help decrease the incidence of fatal cardiac events
Analyze the effects of hypothermia. Describe at least five consequences of hypothermia. (A-E)
A) High blood pressure B) Shivering C) Rapid breathing D) Constricted blood vessels E) Apathy and fatigue
Identify at least two conditions that can cause a rise in temperature (A,B)
A) Infection B) Malignant Hyperthermia (MH)
Why do you use 10 cc of water in a 5-cc capacity balloon?
Compensate for fluid that remains in the inflation channel.
Why is it important to secure the tubing and locate/control the drainage bag during transfer of the patient to the recovery stretcher?
Prevents unnecessary tension on urethra and accidental catheter removal.
One of the most common hospital acquired infections (HAIs) or nosocomial infections results from urinary catheterization. Describe how to prevent contamination and retrograde flow of urine.
Sterile technique; Clean area before inserting the catheter, place as quick as possible.
Why is water used to inflate the balloon?
That way it does not create pits inside.
Why do you pretest the balloon?
To make sure it is functioning properly.