Flashcard: Preoperative Surgical Readiness — 10 carte

Preoperative Assessment — purpose?

Identify risks and optimize patient health.

Preoperative Assessment — purpose?

Identify risks and plan care.

Diagnostic Testing — role?

Assess baseline health and detect potential issues.

Informed Consent — definition?

Patient's voluntary agreement after understanding risks.

Patient Education — importance?

Promotes understanding, compliance, and safety.

Medical History — role?

Detects comorbidities affecting anesthesia or recovery.

Physical Examination — purpose?

Detects abnormalities that could complicate surgery.

Psychosocial Assessment — importance?

Addresses emotional needs and anxiety.

Diagnostic Testing — purpose?

Assess health status and baseline conditions.

CBC test — what?

Measures blood cells to detect anemia, infection.