Preoperative and Postoperative Care Practice Questions

Question 1

A 63-year-old man presents for an elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy. He is obese, has angina at rest, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following would be his American society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification

Accepted Answer

ASA III

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ASA II

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ASA I

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ASA IV

Question 2

A patient with a non-obstructing carcinoma of the sigmoid colon is being prepared for elective resection. To minimize the risk of postoperative infectious complications, what should be included in your planning?

Accepted Answer

A single preoperative parenteral dose of antibiotic effective against aerobes and anaerobes may provide initial coverage.

Answer

Postoperative administration for 5 to 7 days of parenteral antibiotics effective against aerobes and anaerobes

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Postoperative administration for 2 to 4 days of parenteral antibiotics effective against aerobes and anaerobes

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Avoidance of oral antibiotics to prevent emergence of Clostridioides difficile

Question 3

Pre-operative Nutrition Screening in a patient with morbid obesity planned for Gastric Bypass includes all EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Serum Insulin

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Serum Vitamin B12

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Serum Calcium

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Serum Magnesium

Question 4

In anesthesiology, mild systemic disease is classified under which ASA grade?

Accepted Answer

2

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4

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3

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1

Question 5

Most sensitive method of monitoring cardiovascular ischemia in the perioperative period is -

Accepted Answer

TEE

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NIBP

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ECG

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Pulse oximeter

Question 6

A surgeon is about to start a laparoscopic procedure on a patient. The floor nurse asks the surgeon about the identity of the patient, site of the procedure to be performed and any anticipated critical events during the surgery. These questions are a part of the

Accepted Answer

WHO surgical safety checklist

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nurses safety checklist

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universal precautions checklist

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MCI patient safety checklist

Question 7

Which of the following is the FIRST-LINE antiemetic drug most commonly used for post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) prophylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Ondansetron

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Lorazepam

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Metoclopramide

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Promethazine

Question 8

What is to be addressed first in case of polytrauma -

Accepted Answer

Airway

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Circulation

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Neurology

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Blood Pressure

Question 9

A patient presents with engorged neck veins, a blood pressure of 80/50 mmHg, and a pulse rate of 100 beats per minute following blunt trauma to the chest. The diagnosis is:

Accepted Answer

Cardiac tamponade

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Pneumothorax

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Right ventricular failure

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Hemothorax

Question 10

Most commonly ruptured organ in blunt trauma to abdomen is:

Accepted Answer

Spleen

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Liver

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Kidney

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Adrenals

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Preoperative Risk Assessment

Perioperative Management of Comorbidities

Preparation of Patient for Surgery

Informed Consent Process

Post-Anesthesia Care

Pain Management

Wound Care and Dressings

Drain Management

Postoperative Complications Detection

Early Ambulation and Rehabilitation

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocols

Discharge Planning and Follow-up

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