10 Questions
Which preoperative investigation is required for all patients?
Urinalysis
When is a coagulation profile needed as a preoperative investigation?
If significant blood loss is anticipated
Which preoperative investigation is specifically required for women of childbearing age?
B-HCG
In which condition is a chest X-ray recommended as a preoperative investigation?
Pulmonary cancer
When is ECG required as a preoperative investigation?
+65 yr symptomatic patients with a history of rheumatic fever, diabetes, cardiovascular, renal and cerebrovascular disease
Which preoperative investigation is recommended for patients with known or suspected hepatitis?
LFTs
For which patients is a random glucose test necessary as a preoperative investigation?
Patients with acute respiratory symptoms
When is a CBC needed as a preoperative investigation?
For all major operations
In which patients is an ABG necessary as a preoperative investigation?
+65 yr symptomatic patients with a history of diabetes, cardiovascular, renal and cerebrovascular disease, with and without severe respiratory problems
When is HbA1c & 2-hours post prandial glucose required as a preoperative investigation?
For diabetics
Test your knowledge of preoperative management and investigations with this quiz. Assess your understanding of the importance of history taking, physical examination, and necessary investigations before major operations.
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