Surgery

Postoperative occurs after surgery.

• True

• False

Zach is having a mole removed from his back at the dermatologist office with local sedation. His mom is coming to drive him home. What type of patient is Zach considered?

• Inpatient

• Outpatient

Surgical team must count instruments prior to incision, during procedure and prior to closure.

• True

• False

Which of the following terms refers to a surgical wound complication characterized by the separation of the wound edges, potentially exposing underlying tissues?

• Seroma

• Hematoma

• Evisceration

• Dehiscence

In order to prevent an ulcer injury, patients should be turned every 2 hours.

• True

• False

Sloughing of a pressure ulcer indicates a healthy wound healing process.

• True

• False

When marking a surgical site, where should the mark typically be placed?

• On the patient's forehead

• At or near the incision site

• On the patient's hand

• On the patient's back

Dr. Principe scheduled Ms. Delcollo to have the healthy skin of the ulcer removed. This is called a debridement.

• True

• False

Items that are below the waist level, or items held below waist level, are considered to be non-sterile.

• True

• False

The maturation phase is the last phase with a healing incision.

• True

• False