https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/747/risk-assessment-of-patient-for-anaesthesiaWelcome to the Revision Guide for Student Nurses (Part II) by Vanessa Bird VN. This guide contains notes, self-test questionnaires and practical tasks to help you through your exams (Level 2/3 NVQ, and beyond), and to use as a reference afterwards.Apren-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/747/risk-assessment-of-patient-for-anaesthesiaTue, 21 Apr 2009 11:13:37 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:2f05f200-de3a-423e-97db-7837c2b60ba4Arlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/747/risk-assessment-of-patient-for-anaesthesia#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 2 by Arlo Guthrie on 4/21/2009 11:13:37 AM<br /> <p><span class="h1img"><strong>QUESTIONS</strong></span></p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li>What is the purpose of pre-operative assessment? </li> <li>List useful equipment to have to hand during a pre-operative assessment. </li> <li>Describe briefly what is meant by a high risk case. </li> <li>List the details that must be known prior to admission of a patient. </li> <li>It is a legal requirement that a consent form is signed prior to anaesthesia and/or surgery; who may sign this form? </li> <li>When is the only time that anaesthesia and surgical procedures may be performed without the prior consent of the owner? </li> <li>List the 5 major emergencies that would indicate the need for immediate anaesthesia in order to perform surgery without regard to the condition of the patient. </li> <li>What considerations might affect the choice of drugs and dosage for premedication and anaesthesia? </li> <li>List visual observations that are helpful in the assessment of a patient prior to anaesthesia and explain their significance. </li> <li>Palpation is very useful in pre-operative examinations; list areas that are commonly assessed by palpation. </li> <li>Define percussion and auscultation and explain why these techniques are an important part of a pre-operative examination. </li> <li>List cardiovascular and respiratory conditions that may be detected by percussion and auscultation. </li> <li>Why does acquired heart disease represent more of a risk to anaesthesia than congenital heart disease? </li> <li>In addition to pre-operative haematology and biochemistry blood profiles, what other diagnostic techniques may provide the veterinary surgeon with important information? </li> <li>Explain why an animal suffering hypoalbuminaemia is a high risk case. </li> <li>Why are diabetic patients considered high risk anaesthetic cases? </li> <li>Why might anaemia prove to be a problem in an anaesthetised patient? </li> <li>Why are polycythaemic patients high risk? </li> <li>Why do pyrexic animals require particular care during anaesthesia? </li> <li>List 6 drug categories that may produce undesirable side-effects following interaction with anaesthetic drugs. </li> <li>Why should a patient be starved pre-operatively, and under what circumstances might the usual recommendations be adjusted? </li> <li>If an animal has eaten a large meal pre-operatively, what could be done to reduce the risks associated with anaesthesia and a full stomach? </li> <li>Hypovolaemia and dehydration are serious risk factors to anasethesia; explain their significance. </li> <li>Define polydipsia and polyuria and explain their significance in an animal due to be anaesthetised. </li> <li>Finally, list 10 signs of shock. </li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div>