DOH Nursing Surgical and Perioperative Nursing 2

Question 1

What is the DOH Abu Dhabi protocol for managing post-anesthesia complications?

Accepted Answer

Prepared management protocols for nausea/vomiting, hypothermia, respiratory depression, hypotension, emergence delirium, and anaphylaxis

Answer

Complications rarely occur

Answer

Only call the anesthesiologist for all complications

Answer

Complications are managed only in ICU

Question 2

What drain management nursing responsibilities does DOH Abu Dhabi define?

Accepted Answer

Monitor drain output (type, color, volume), maintain patency, secure drain position, assess insertion site, and recognize complications

Answer

Drains require no nursing care

Answer

Only empty drains once per shift

Answer

Drain management is the surgeon's responsibility only

Question 3

What patient positioning safety standards does DOH Abu Dhabi require during surgery?

Accepted Answer

Assess risk, use appropriate padding and supports, prevent nerve injury and pressure areas, maintain alignment, and document position and equipment used

Answer

Position as convenient for the surgeon

Answer

Only secure the patient to the table

Answer

Positioning is the surgeon's sole responsibility

Question 4

What is the DOH Abu Dhabi standard for managing surgical specimens?

Accepted Answer

Correct labeling at the point of collection, appropriate preservative use, chain of custody documentation, and timely transport to the laboratory

Answer

Place all specimens in one container

Answer

Only label specimens when convenient

Answer

Specimen management is the surgeon's sole responsibility

Question 5

What enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols does DOH Abu Dhabi support?

Accepted Answer

Evidence-based protocols including preoperative carbohydrate loading, early mobilization, multimodal analgesia, early oral nutrition, and reduced IV fluid use

Answer

ERAS is not practiced in Abu Dhabi

Answer

Only early mobilization is recommended

Answer

ERAS only applies to colorectal surgery

Question 6

What is the DOH Abu Dhabi requirement for surgical count procedures?

Accepted Answer

Perform counts at the beginning, before closure of a cavity, at skin closure, and when team members change, with documentation and resolution of discrepancies

Answer

Counts are only done at the end of surgery

Answer

Only count instruments

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Counts are optional for short procedures