#1
Which of the following is NOT a component of a preoperative assessment?
Surgical procedure scheduling
ExplanationPreoperative assessment focuses on patient evaluation, not scheduling.
#2
Which of the following is NOT a commonly assessed vital sign during preoperative assessment?
Body mass index
ExplanationBody mass index is a measure of weight relative to height, not a vital sign.
#3
Which of the following is a common preoperative medication given to reduce anxiety?
Benzodiazepines
ExplanationBenzodiazepines help alleviate preoperative anxiety and promote relaxation.
#4
Which of the following is NOT a common preoperative assessment for geriatric patients?
Dental examination
ExplanationDental exams aren't typically preoperative assessments for geriatric patients.
#5
What is the primary purpose of obtaining a patient's medical history before surgery?
To identify potential anesthesia-related risks
ExplanationMedical history helps identify risks like allergies, prior adverse reactions.
#6
Which of the following factors is NOT typically assessed during a preoperative physical examination?
Dental hygiene
ExplanationDental hygiene isn't directly related to preoperative physical assessment.
#7
What is the purpose of conducting preoperative psychological assessments?
To assess the patient's mental health status and coping abilities
ExplanationPsychological assessment ensures patients are emotionally prepared.
#8
Which of the following is NOT a common goal of preoperative patient education?
To increase the likelihood of surgical complications
ExplanationPatient education aims to mitigate risks and improve outcomes.
#9
What is the primary purpose of preoperative medication reconciliation?
To identify medications that may need to be adjusted or discontinued
ExplanationReconciliation ensures safe medication use and minimizes complications.
#10
In preoperative preparation, what is the main purpose of ensuring the patient is fasting before surgery?
To reduce the risk of aspiration pneumonia
ExplanationFasting helps minimize gastric contents, reducing aspiration risk.
#11
Which of the following medications is commonly discontinued or adjusted during the preoperative period to minimize bleeding risks?
Anticoagulants
ExplanationAnticoagulants increase bleeding risk and may be adjusted preoperatively.
#12
What is the primary goal of preoperative fasting for elective surgery?
To prevent aspiration of gastric contents
ExplanationFasting reduces the risk of aspiration pneumonia during anesthesia.
#13
Which of the following factors is NOT typically assessed during preoperative anesthesia evaluation?
Visual acuity
ExplanationVisual acuity is usually assessed but isn't core to anesthesia evaluation.
#14
What is the main purpose of obtaining informed consent before surgery?
To ensure the patient fully understands the risks and benefits of the procedure
ExplanationInformed consent respects patient autonomy and ensures understanding.