CFA Postoperative Care & Complications Flashcards
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What is the preferred contemporary approach to postoperative pain management?
Answer: Multimodal analgesia
Multimodal analgesia combines opioids, NSAIDs, acetaminophen, and regional techniques to optimize pain control while minimizing opioid-related side effects.
Which pain assessment tool is most commonly used for conscious adult postoperative patients?
Answer: Numeric Rating Scale (NRS 0–10)
The Numeric Rating Scale (0–10) is the most widely used, validated pain assessment tool for conscious adults in the postoperative setting.
What clinical finding best indicates opioid-induced postoperative ileus?
Answer: Absence of bowel sounds and failure to pass flatus
Postoperative ileus from opioid-induced GI hypomotility presents with absent bowel sounds and failure to pass flatus or stool.
Which IV fluid is most commonly preferred for postoperative fluid maintenance in adults?
Answer: Lactated Ringer's (LR)
Lactated Ringer's is the preferred isotonic crystalloid for postoperative maintenance because its electrolyte composition most closely resembles plasma.
What is the accepted hourly urine output target indicating adequate hydration in a postoperative adult?
Answer: 0.5–1 mL/kg/hr
A urine output of 0.5–1 mL/kg/hr indicates adequate renal perfusion and is the standard benchmark in postoperative and critical care monitoring.
What is the maximum recommended daily dose of acetaminophen for a healthy adult without liver disease?
Answer: 4 grams
The maximum safe daily acetaminophen dose for healthy adults is 4 grams (4,000 mg), with 3 grams often recommended for at-risk patients to prevent hepatotoxicity.