operating room nursing
what is a diagnostic surgery? - ansfocuses on removing a sample of tissue
what is cosmetic surgery? - ansfor appearance
what is curative surgery? - ansremoving an entire tumor
what is elective surgery? - anspatient should have surgery; failure to have surgery not
catastrophic
what is emergent surgery? - anspatient requires immediate attention; disorder may be
life threatening; without delay
what is informed consent? - ansthe patient's autonomous decision about whether to
undergo a surgical procedure; voluntary and written informed consent from the patient is
necessary before nonemergent surgery can be performed to protect the patient from
unsanctioned surgery; voluntary, adequate disclosure, in writing, before any
psychoactive pre-meds
what is optional surgery? - ansdecision rests with patient; personal preference
what is palliative surgery? - ansrelieving or preventing pain/suffering
what is reparative surgery? - ansrestore tissue to as close to original state
what is required surgery? - anspatient needs to have surgery; plan within a few weeks
or months
what is the only thing that can over write consent? - ansa true medical emergency
what is urgent surgery? - anspatient requires prompt attention within 24-30 hours
what is voluntary consent? - ansvalid consent must be freely given, without coercion;
consent must be obtained by physician; patient's signature must be witnessed by
professional staff member; patient must be at least 18 years old or an emancipated
minor
what should informed consent include? - ansexplanation of procedure/risks, description
of benefits/alternatives, statement informing patient if protocol differs from customary
procedure
