18 Questions
What laboratory evaluation is recommended for all patients over 60 years old?
Serum glucose and creatinine concentration examination
What is the classification of a patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life?
P4
What is the mortality rate for a patient classified as P1?
0.06-0.08%
What is the purpose of the ASA physical status classification system?
To assess the patient's physical health before surgery
What laboratory evaluation is recommended for all menstruating women?
Hematocrite or hemoglobin concentration examination
What is an essential component of a patient's medical history during preoperative anesthetic evaluation?
Previous anesthetics and operations
What does the 'E' in ASA classification stand for?
Emergency
A patient with a history of ischemic heart disease is at increased risk of which of the following complications during anesthesia?
All of the above
Which of the following respiratory diseases is a significant concern during preoperative evaluation?
COPD
What is a crucial consideration when evaluating a patient's renal function during preoperative evaluation?
Measuring the preoperative plasma electrolytes
What is an important aspect of evaluating a patient's gastrointestinal history during preoperative evaluation?
Presence of hiatus hernia
What is a potential difficulty in tracheal intubation that can be predicted by physical examination?
Micrognathia
What can be expected in patients with neuromuscular disorders, such as myasthenia gravis?
They respond unusually to muscle relaxants
Why is it essential to evaluate a patient's medication history during preoperative evaluation?
To avoid drug interactions with anesthetics
What is a significant consideration in anesthetizing a patient with liver disease?
Reduced plasma cholinesterase level
What is a consideration in anesthetizing a patient with a myopathy or dystrophy?
Associated cardiomyopathy
Why is preexisting liver disease important in anesthesia?
Many drugs in anesthesia are at least partly metabolized in the liver
What is a physical examination finding that may indicate difficulty in anesthesia mask fit?
Patient with significant facial abnormalities
Test your knowledge of the preoperative anesthesia evaluation process, covering patient history, medication, allergies, and previous medical procedures. This quiz is designed for medical students and professionals, especially those in the anesthetics department. Evaluate your understanding of the key aspects of anesthesia preoperative evaluation.
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