General surgery

Laparoscopic surgery converted to Open abdominal surgery increases which of the following risks? (Select all that apply).

• Hypertension

• Peritonitis

• Hypervolemia

• Pulmonary post-op complications

Upon entering a patients room (prior to performing your subjective), which observations are important for a post-surgical patient. Select all answers that apply.

• Observe posture

• Hand sanitise

• Check colour of drain

• Asking patient how they feel

True or false: A Laparotomy has a greater risk of post-op complications than a Laparoscopy?

• True

• False

Length of surgery is a concern for physiotherapy because...(select all that apply).

• Hypovolemia and orthostatic hypotension

• Surgeons might be tired and grumpy

• There will be more drains and catheters attached

• The patient is immobile longer

Which of the following is NOT a contradiction to beginning physiotherapy treatment?

• Low SpO2

• High pain levels

• Productive cough

• Dressings/drains showing excessive amount of blood

Before entering a patients room, it is important to:

• Check their obs chart & bloods for clinical stability

• Read operation notes and know the surgical approach

• Check medication charts for new and existing meds

• Read ISOBAR notes

True or False: Upper abdominal surgery poses more risks than lower abdominal surgery?

• True

• False

After mobilising a patient that had recent lower abdominal surgery, it is important to put them back to bed when:

• The patient says they prefer being in bed.

• The patient feels dizzy.

• The patient feels nauseous.

A surgical incision into the abdominal cavity is known as a...

Protrusion of abdominal contents through abdominal wall is known as a...