Patients who do not produce enough insulin and have to take injections or may be controlled by diet
diabetic patient
obese patient
Patients who are obese or anorexic or bulimic are?
patients that are malnourished
patients with disease
Patients that are 2.5 to 5 years are?
preschool age
school age
Patients that are 6 to 12 years of age are?
Patients who have a terminal illness are?
patients with catastrophic ilness
patients with many years to live
Patients who have paranoia, schizophrenia, or self destructive behaviors
patients with emotional or mental impairment
an infant
Patients that are 28 days old to 18 months old are?
infant
todler
Baby born before 38 weeks of gestation regardless of birth weight
premature infant
newborn
Patients who have contracted the HIV virus are?
immunocompromised patients
bacterial infection patients
Patients with paralysis or missing limbs are?
patients with a physical challange
mental patients
18 to 30 months patients are?
adolescent
geriatric
People over the age of 65
toddler
Patients with a BMI over 30
obese
diabetic
Patients with multi-system blunt or penetrating injuries
trauma
patients with slight injury
A patient is considered a pediatric patient if he or she is between the ages of ____.
birth to 18
birth to 16
When a patient's body weight exceeds ____ pounds greater than ideal body weight, the patient is considered morbidly obese.
100
150
The term golden hour refers to ____.
giving care to a trauma victim within an hour
postoperative care
terminally ill patients’ last hours
For pediatric patients, ____ temperature is the primary/simplest means of monitoring temperature.
axillary
oral
rectal probes/tympanic membrane/skin
____ is one of the most common postoperative complications of patients with diabetes.
Acetonuria
Hypoglycemia
Infection
Ketonuria
When placing the pregnant surgical patient in the supine position, the circulating surgical technologist should place a small rolled pad or foam wedge under the right hip. This will help ____.
prevent preterm labor
shift the uterus to gain better access to the abdominal contents
make the patient more comfortable
take weight off of the vena cava
IV placement in the patient with AIDS may be difficult due to ____.
malaise
lack of a suitable vein
skin wrinkling
aggravating painful lesions
80% of geriatric patients come to surgery with one or more what?
personal belongings
comorbid conditions
prosthetics (dentures, hearing aids, glasses)
family members
The term neonate applies to the pediatric patient who is between the ages of ____.
birth and 14 days
24 hours and 28 days
6 hours and 14 days
birth and 28 days
A child less than 6 months of age cannot shiver; therefore, the child is at risk for ____.
cyanosis
tachycardia
hypertension
hypothermia
What is the MOST effective way to keep an infant’s body temperature at an acceptable level?
overhead radiant heater
wrap and or cover extremities
Increase room temperature
All answers listed
Why are neonates and infants not catheterized?
bladder not fully developed
Non-measurable amount of urine produced
high risk of trauma to the urethra
procedures do not last long enough
Septic shock in neonates is caused most often by ____.
hemorrhage
gram-neg. bacteria, e-coli (bowel perf.)
esophageal varices
respiratory failure
What is the initial sign of a postoperative infection?
dehydration
decreased urine output
fever
hypotension
Which antibiotic should not be administered to children, because it causes staining and hypoplasia of the enamel of developing teeth?
Septra
Bactrim
tetracycline
Chloromycetin
What is the number one cause of death in children ages 1 to 15?
medication errors
Accidents/trauma
surgical complications
allergic reactions
What is the mechanisms of heat transfer when heat is loss from the body surface to cooler solid surfaces not in direct contact, such as the cold metal equipment used, and the cold walls in the OR suite. (concerning
radiation
heat transfer
Name two special considerations the surgical team have to take into consideration regarding the obese patient perioperatively.
Anesthesia issues and Extra padding and support
patients family contact numbers and addresses
What is the name of the mechanism of heat transfer when the flow of heat from the body surface goes to cooler ambient air?
convection
radiating
What is important to remember when positioning the geriatric patient? Name two.
sore joints, pressure points
keeping room cooler
What can be placed under all neonates and infants to prevent heat loss by conduction?
incubator
warming mattress
Name three of the six stages of dying that a chronic and terminally ill patient may experience.
acceptance, denial, bargaining
hate, love, compassion
What factor does the surgical technologist have to consider when setting up the back table with instruments and supplies for a procedure on an infant or preschool child? (name one)
Size of child and if a pediatric set or regular adult set of instruments will be used
none
Name and describe the two types of diabetes mellitus.
Type I - insulin-dependent. pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin. Patient has to inject insulin or take oral medication to help with glucose metabolism. Type II - non-insulin-dependent. can be controlled with strict diet- no sugar, etc.
Name one surgical risk concerning the pregnant patient.
Early labor ,vDrugs crossing the fetal barrier
What can the surgical team do for the visually impaired patient to alleviate fears and anxiety of the surgical experience? (Name one)
Hold their hand, Tell them what you are going to do before you do it.
gesture with your hands where they should go
Name one complication that is common to the obese patient.
malnutrition
calorie intake to low
