Care of the substance-using patient
52 Care of the substance-using patient Cecil B. Drain, PhD, RN, CRNA, FAAN, FASAHP Definitions Alcoholic: A person who is excessively dependent on alcohol and who has a noticeable degree…
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The hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal system
16 The hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal system Corey R. Peterson, DNP, CRNA Definitions Biliary: Pertaining to the gallbladder and bile ducts. Cholelithiasis: The presence of a common bile duct stone. Also…
Care of the thyroid and parathyroid surgical patient
39 Care of the thyroid and parathyroid surgical patient Matthew D. Byrne, PhD, RN, CPAN , Joni M. Brady, MSN, RN, CAPA, CLC Definitions Bilateral Subtotal Thyroidectomy: Removal of most…
The integumentary system
17 The integumentary system Debra Pecka Malina, DNSc, MBA, CRNA Definitions Desquamation: The process by which dead cells are shed at a fairly constant rate. Dermis: Corium, or the second…
Care of the ambulatory surgical patient
46 Care of the ambulatory surgical patient Nancy Burden, MS, RN, CPAN, CAPA Definitions Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC): A facility that is separate from a hospital and may be on…
The immune system
18 The immune system Zohn Centimole, MS, CRNA Definitions Acquired Immunity: The ability of the human body to develop an extremely powerful specific immunity against most invading agents. Active Acquired…
Care of the older patient
50 Care of the older patient Tracey Gendron, MSG , E. Ayn Welleford, MSG, PhD, AGHEF Definitions Activities of Daily Living: Daily self-care activities, including bathing, eating, dressing, toileting, and…
Evidence-based practice and research
9 Evidence-based practice and research Vallire D. Hooper, PhD, RN, CPAN, FAAN Definitions Clinical Practice Guideline: Systematically developed statements or guides designed to provide a key link between evidence-based knowledge…
Infection prevention and control in the PACU
5 Infection prevention and control in the PACU Lisa Sturm, MPH, CIC Definitions Adverse Events: Untoward, undesirable, and usually unanticipated events, such as death of a patient, an employee, or…
Transition from the operating room to the PACU
26 Transition from the operating room to the PACU Kay Ball, BSN, MSA, PhD, RN, CNOR, FAAN Definitions Documentation of Handoff: Includes information about the patient’s status, assessment notes, plan…
