Pre Op 8

What is the purpose of monitoring body temperature in patients?

• To assess health status and detect abnormalities such as fever or hypothermia.

• To determine the patient's age and weight.

• To measure blood pressure fluctuations.

• To evaluate lung function and capacity.

What measures are taken to prevent hypothermia in babies?

• Keep babies in cold rooms to acclimate them

• Use only cotton clothing without layers

• Avoid checking the baby's temperature regularly

• Dress babies in layers, use hats and blankets, maintain a warm environment, and monitor body temperature.

When can an anesthesiologist sign off on a patient?

• Before the patient is sedated.

• After the patient is stable and has recovered from anesthesia.

• Only if the patient requests it.

• When the surgery is still ongoing.

What happens to a patient after major surgery regarding intubation?

• Patients are intubated to secure their airway and assist with breathing after major surgery.

• Patients are intubated only if they request it.

• Patients are typically not intubated after major surgery.

• Patients are intubated to prevent any pain during recovery.

Where is a patient sent directly post-operatively after major surgery?

• Recovery room or post-anesthesia care unit (PACU)

• Intensive care unit (ICU)

• Patient's home

• Operating room

What equipment is a patient nursed with in the ICU?

• Patient beds

• Surgical instruments

• Wheelchairs

• Ventilators, monitors, IV lines, infusion pumps

What is the anesthetist nurse's responsibility regarding tubing?

• Monitor patient vitals without checking tubing.

• Ensure proper setup, maintenance, and monitoring of anesthesia tubing.

• Dispose of used anesthesia tubing immediately.

• Select the anesthesia tubing for patients.

What should the ward nurse bring when fetching a patient from PACU?

• Food and drinks

• Extra bedding

• Wheelchair or stretcher, monitoring equipment, medical supplies

• Patient's personal belongings

How does the nurse prepare the patient's unit and post-operative bed?

• The nurse prepares the unit by removing all supplies and linens.

• The nurse only checks the patient's vital signs before surgery.

• The nurse prepares the unit with supplies and makes the post-operative bed with clean linens and necessary items.

• The nurse makes the post-operative bed with used linens and no supplies.

What is the first step the nurse takes upon arriving at PACU?

• Check the patient's ID and paperwork.

• Administer medication immediately.

• Prepare the surgical instruments.

• Assess the patient's condition.