5 Questions
What is the acronym for American College of Cardiology?
ACC
Which index is used for cardiac risk assessment in preoperative patients?
Goldman Cardiac Risk Index
What does PARES MET stand for in the context of preoperative assessment?
Pre-anesthetic Risk Evaluation & Stratification Metabolic Equivalent
What does ECG stand for in the context of preoperative assessment?
Electrocardiogram
What is the abbreviation for Diabetes mellitus in the context of preoperative assessment?
DM
Study Notes
Preoperative Assessment
- ACC stands for American College of Cardiology.
- The Revised Cardiac Risk Index (RCRI) is used for cardiac risk assessment in preoperative patients.
- PARES MET stands for P - Pupil size, A - Airway, R - Respiratory, E - Electrolytes, S - Sensors, M - Mobility, E - Eyes, and T - Temperature.
- ECG stands for Electrocardiogram in the context of preoperative assessment.
- DM stands for Diabetes mellitus in the context of preoperative assessment.
Test your knowledge on the preoperative assessment of surgical patients with this quiz. Explore the goals of preoperative assessment, functional capacity, risk assessment tools such as the Goldman Cardiac Risk Index, and patient-related predictors for risk of preoperative cardiac complications. Sharpen your understanding of important factors in evaluating surgical patients before their procedures.
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