Postoperative Nutrition and Smoking Cessation Quiz

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What is the best way to prevent ILEUS postoperatively?

Early oral feeding (correct)
Extended fasting
Administering only morphine
Keeping drains in place unnecessarily

Which of the following is a traditional practice that should be avoided before surgery?

6-12 hours of fasting
Achieving a postsurgical anabolic state (correct)
Hypoglycemia
Insulin resistance

What is the consequence of administering morphine alone for postoperative pain management?

Improved GI motility
Respiratory depression (correct)
Reduced nausea and vomiting
Increased risk of infection

How can aspiration risk be affected by carbohydrate intake up to 1 hour before surgery?

Decrease aspiration risk (A) Signup and view all the answers

What strategy is recommended for pain control postoperatively to avoid ILEUS?

Multimodal analgesia (C) Signup and view all the answers

How can patients be best prepared for surgery in terms of smoking cessation?

Stop smoking 2-4 weeks before surgery (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a benefit of early enteral feeding after surgery?

Reduces the risk of postoperative ileus (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for the prevention of hypothermia during surgery?

Administering cold intravenous fluids (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of early mobilization after surgery?

Decreases the risk of respiratory complications (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for perioperative pain control?

Delaying pain medication until severe pain is reported (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern with postoperative nausea and vomiting?

Risk of aspiration and respiratory complications (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a recommended practice for prehabilitation before surgery?

Carbohydrate loading (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of early postoperative enteral feeding?

Increases risk of aspiration pneumonia (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a recommended strategy for postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) prevention in enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols?

Acupuncture or transcutaneous electroacupuncture (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for perioperative pain management in ERAS protocols?

Liberal use of opioid analgesics (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a recommended strategy for prevention of hypothermia in ERAS protocols?

Forced air warming devices (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for early mobilization in ERAS protocols?

Prolonged bedrest after surgery (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a recommended strategy for perioperative fluid management in ERAS protocols?

Goal-directed fluid therapy using advanced hemodynamic monitoring (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a recommended strategy for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis in ERAS protocols?

Use of low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a recommended strategy for nutritional support in ERAS protocols?

Immunonutrition with high protein, vitamins, minerals, arginine, and omega-3 fatty acids (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a recommended strategy for smoking cessation in ERAS protocols?

Preoperative counseling and pharmacological support for smoking cessation (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following traditional Chinese medicine practices is recommended for perioperative pain management in ERAS protocols?

Combined acupuncture and medicine anesthesia (C) Signup and view all the answers