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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
21 Nonopioid intravenous anesthetics Cecil B. Drain, PhD, RN, CRNA, FAAN, FASAHP Definitions Agonist: A drug that has a specific receptor affinity that produces a predictable response. Antagonist: A drug…
