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7. Whats the rationale of teaching a client some leg exercises in the pre-operative
period?
a) "Leg exercises compress veins and prevent thrombi and emboli."
b) "These exercises will make it easier to get up out of bed later."
8.
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State any three (3) goals of preoperative nursing care of a patient.
3 mks
Outline the zones of operating theatre.
6 mks
Explain any two (2) main improvements in surgery which have led to reduction
of surgery related complications.
6 mks
State any five (5) basic principles of aseptic technique.
5 mks
9. As a nurse, explain how you will use the preoperative patient surgical checklist
to prepare a patient for general surgery
5mks
1. Poor positioning is one of the main causes of intraoperative injury to patients.
a. Outline four (4) factors to consider in positioning
4 mks
b. Explain the techniques used to position patients in the following positions
i)
Lithotomy position
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ii)
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Prone position
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c. As an anesthetic nurse how will you ensure patient safety during surgery?
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