Pre and Post-Operative Management:
What is pre-operative process and why is it necessary?
What are the components and testing necessary in the pre-operative process?
What is the pre-operative management of the diabetic patient?
Review common surgical complications and risks
Identify Low risk vs. high risk procedures according the ACS.
Review the NSQIP guidelines for geriatric patients
Identify surgical complication risks as per ACS/NSQIP in chronic diseases
Review ACCF/AHA antiplatelet therapy guidelines
Post-op fevers – early vs. late (more than 24 hours post-op) – Review how to assess and manage post-op fever
Post op wound assessment
Ordering post-operative pain medications
TPN management with electrolytes
Fluid and electrolyte management in the post-op period
Reading/interpreting chemistry panels;
Review the obesity paradox
PLACE ORDER
HEENT/GI:
Review risk factors for throat cancers
Foreign Body removal risks and workup
Vertigo differentials and diagnosis;
Cholesteatoma
Allergic rhinitis
Ludwig’s angina
Sialadentitis
Common Infections of head and neck
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Thyroid disease and parathyroid disorders
GERD
Esophagitis
Esophageal achalasia
Pharyngoesophageal (Zenker) diverticulum
Esophageal motility disorders
Barrett’s esophagus
Nutcracker esophagus;
Esophageal carcinoma
Esophageal perforation
Gastroparesis;
Hernias
NURS 6560 Midterm Study Guide – Exam Questions and Answers
CV:
CAD risks, etiology, prevention, treatment, diagnostics, and pathology
Endocarditis
Unstable angina
Valvular disorders – identification of murmurs, treatment and complications
CABG – options and complications; dysrhythmias; pulmonary edema;
Marfan’s syndrome
Thoracic aneurysms – diagnosis, treatment and complications
Heart transplant – indications and treatments
Normal carotid endarterectomy course, management after surgery, and writing post-op notes
NURS 6560 Midterm Study Guide – Exam Questions and Answers
Pulmonary:
VATS
Thoracentesis
Lung biopsies
Tietze syndrome
Empyema;
Pneumothorax;
Mediastinitis
Broncholithiasis
TB test interpretation and limitations;
All types of pneumonia;
Sarcoidosis
Lung cancer post op complications
PE
Shock:
Hypovolemic shock
Cardiogenic Shock
Obstructive Shock (especially in PE)
Distributive Shock (neurogenic and septic shock)
Focus on the diagnosis and treatment of different types of Shock
Pulmonary Artery Catheter – normal and abnormal pressures
ACLS standards/guidelines for treating Shock
NURS 6560 Midterm Study Guide – Exam Questions and Answers
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