Module 05 Course Project: Treatment Notes
Each question is associated with the treatment notes provided. Refer to these when answering each question. Please type your answer in the “Click here to enter text” space.
Patient A – Todd Anderson
What surgical procedure was performed on Todd?
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What are the two word roots found in “nephrolithotomy” and what are their meanings?
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What is the first surgical instrument mentioned in Todd’s surgical report. (Hint: it is used for visual examination.)
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In Todd’s surgical report, the ureteral orifices were normal. What does the term “ureteral orifice” mean?
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In Todd’s surgical report, what type of tube was used to form an opening into the kidney?
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In Todd’s surgical report, what type of instrument was used to break the stones? Briefly describe how it works.
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Define fluoroscopy.
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Todd’s nutritional care plan lists 5 signs and symptoms. Define each of those terms.
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In Todd’s nutritional care plan, which of his conditions is the reason to restrict high-oxalate foods?
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Todd’s nutritional counselor makes dietary recommendations to prevent “lithogenesis.” Define this term.
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Patient B – Michelle Gibbler
In Michelle’s surgical report, which two reproductive organs are being removed?
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In Michelle’s intraoperative findings, which two pelvic structures are found to be normal (without lesions)?
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The first incision made in Michelle’s surgical report was a “sagittal, midline” incision. Describe, in your own words, what this incision looks like anatomically.
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Michelle’s surgical report uses the word “vesicouterine.” List and define the word parts that make up this term.
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The term “peritoneum” is mentioned several times in Michelle’s surgical report. What does it mean?
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In Michelle’s surgical report, which anatomical structure was the “posterior border” of the dissection?
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Which word is used twice in Michelle’s surgical report to explain that bleeding was controlled (bleeding was stopped)?
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Michelle’s physical therapy care plan lists pelvic pain and 2 other signs and symptoms of her condition. List and define these two terms.
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In Michelle’s PT care plan, her reason for care is listed as “post-surgical LSO.” What does LSO stand for in this context?
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Which of the modalities (therapeutic treatment) listed in Michelle’s PT care plan uses high frequency sound waves to treat musculoskeletal conditions?
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References
You will primarily use your textbook as a reference this week. Provide a citation for your textbook (in APA format) here:
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You will also likely need to use other course materials or resources to answer all of this assignment's questions. If you used other references, cite them here:
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*If you are unfamiliar with APA citation, please see the Rasmussen College APA Guide: http://guides.rasmussen.edu/apa Select “References” on the left-hand panel and choose the type of reference you used.