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What is the purpose of assessing the patient's cardiovascular system preoperatively?
What is the purpose of assessing the patient's cardiovascular system preoperatively?
- To check for respiratory rate and effort
- To measure oxygen saturation at rest and exertion
- To assess exercise tolerance (correct)
- To evaluate sources of infection
What is the purpose of conducting a modified Mallampati test on the patient?
What is the purpose of conducting a modified Mallampati test on the patient?
- To predict difficulty in obtaining and securing the airway (correct)
- To evaluate the patient's cognitive function
- To assess abdominal masses and ascites
- To check pulse rate and rhythm
When is a sickle cell test needed preoperatively?
When is a sickle cell test needed preoperatively?
- In cases of suspicion of a sickle crisis or family history of sickle cell disease (correct)
- In those with anaemia or ongoing blood loss
- Not routinely offered
- In patients over 65 years of age
Why are liver function tests indicated preoperatively?
Why are liver function tests indicated preoperatively?
When is an electrocardiogram (ECG) required preoperatively?
When is an electrocardiogram (ECG) required preoperatively?
What is the purpose of conducting an airway assessment preoperatively?
What is the purpose of conducting an airway assessment preoperatively?
When is a full blood count (FBC) needed preoperatively?
When is a full blood count (FBC) needed preoperatively?
What is an important step in the preoperative plan for the best patient outcomes?
What is an important step in the preoperative plan for the best patient outcomes?
Why is it important to gather and record all relevant information in the perioperative care?
Why is it important to gather and record all relevant information in the perioperative care?
What information can be revealed by the history of past surgery and anaesthetic events?
What information can be revealed by the history of past surgery and anaesthetic events?
Why should the use of recreational drugs and alcohol consumption be noted?
Why should the use of recreational drugs and alcohol consumption be noted?
What should be documented regarding a patient's drug history and allergies?
What should be documented regarding a patient's drug history and allergies?
What does the preoperative plan advise regarding hydration, nutrition, and exercise?
What does the preoperative plan advise regarding hydration, nutrition, and exercise?
What is an essential step in patient assessment during preoperative care?
What is an essential step in patient assessment during preoperative care?
What is the purpose of β-Human chorionic gonadotrophin (pregnancy test) for women of childbearing age before surgery?
What is the purpose of β-Human chorionic gonadotrophin (pregnancy test) for women of childbearing age before surgery?
What is the recommended action if a patient is found to be unfit based on Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET)?
What is the recommended action if a patient is found to be unfit based on Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET)?
Which patient factor predisposes to a high risk of morbidity and mortality according to the text?
Which patient factor predisposes to a high risk of morbidity and mortality according to the text?
What is the purpose of Venous bicarbonate testing in the preoperative assessment?
What is the purpose of Venous bicarbonate testing in the preoperative assessment?
Why are βblockers and statins continued perioperatively for patients with Ischaemic Heart Disease?
Why are βblockers and statins continued perioperatively for patients with Ischaemic Heart Disease?
What does a low-cost incremental shuttle walk test (ISWT) assess?
What does a low-cost incremental shuttle walk test (ISWT) assess?
What is the gold standard measurement of a patient’s fitness according to the text?
What is the gold standard measurement of a patient’s fitness according to the text?
According to the Royal College of Surgeons of England, what percentage of mortality risk requires active consultant input in all stages of patient management?
According to the Royal College of Surgeons of England, what percentage of mortality risk requires active consultant input in all stages of patient management?
What is the 30-day mortality percentage for a patient classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) grade IV?
What is the 30-day mortality percentage for a patient classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) grade IV?
What does the POSSUM score aim to predict?
What does the POSSUM score aim to predict?
What does Lee’s Revised Cardiac Risk index stratify?
What does Lee’s Revised Cardiac Risk index stratify?
What does the ACS NSQIP surgical risk score estimate?
What does the ACS NSQIP surgical risk score estimate?
How should the urgency of surgery be graded for preoperative assessment?
How should the urgency of surgery be graded for preoperative assessment?
What is the definition of day case surgery?
What is the definition of day case surgery?
According to the day surgery selection criteria, what should be the patient's ability postoperatively?
According to the day surgery selection criteria, what should be the patient's ability postoperatively?
What are the medical exclusions to day surgery according to the text?
What are the medical exclusions to day surgery according to the text?
