15 Questions
What is the purpose of organizing preoperative care and the operating list?
To ensure patient safety and optimize their condition
What is an important aspect of preoperative assessment related to the patient's airway?
Mentothyroid distance measurement
What is the significance of a Modified Mallampati classification in preoperative assessment?
To evaluate the patient's airway
Why is it important to evaluate the patient's history of difficult intubation?
To prepare for potential airway challenges during anesthesia
What is the normal Mentosternum distance in adults?
15 cm
What is the purpose of routine investigations like CBC, Urine analysis, and X-ray chest in preoperative evaluation?
To evaluate the patient's overall health status
What is the recommended interval of NPO (nil per os) for solid diet before surgery in children?
6-8 hours
In what condition should elective surgery be delayed for a patient with a diastolic blood pressure (DBP) ≥ 110 mmHg?
With signs of end organ damage
What is the role of β-adrenergic blockers (e.g., atenolol, propanolol) in perioperative care?
Decrease sympathetic response
When should aspirin be discontinued before elective surgery?
One week before
What is the recommended interval of NPO for clear liquid diet before surgery in children?
2 hours
In which scenario is elective non-cardiac surgery more likely to be postponed post myocardial infarction (MI)?
Reinfarction is more likely within 3-6 months
What is the recommended duration for smoking cessation before elective surgery to decrease postoperative pulmonary complications?
$4-8$ weeks
For high risk patients, what form of DVT prophylaxis is indicated before surgery?
Pneumatic stockings
Which antihypertensive medications are usually continued before surgery?
Calcium channel blockers
This quiz covers the importance of organizing preoperative care, assessing surgical, medical, and anesthetic aspects, optimizing the patient's condition, and obtaining consent. It also includes specific questions for history and examination, such as past surgery history, medication, and allergies.
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