CBE Preoperative Education & Patient Selection

Question 1

According to NIH guidelines, what is the minimum BMI required for bariatric surgery eligibility in a patient without obesity-related comorbidities?

Accepted Answer

40

Answer

30

Answer

35

Answer

45

Question 2

Which of the following is considered an absolute contraindication to bariatric surgery?

Accepted Answer

Active untreated substance use disorder

Answer

Controlled type 2 diabetes

Answer

BMI of 42 with hypertension

Answer

History of depression treated with medication

Question 3

What is the most common minimum duration of supervised medical weight management required by insurance plans before bariatric surgery approval?

Accepted Answer

6 months

Answer

1 month

Answer

3 months

Answer

12 months

Question 4

A patient has a BMI of 36 with well-controlled type 2 diabetes. According to NIH guidelines, are they a candidate for bariatric surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes, because they have a qualifying obesity-related comorbidity

Answer

No, because BMI must be at least 40

Answer

No, because their diabetes must be uncontrolled to qualify

Answer

Yes, but only for non-surgical weight loss procedures

Question 5

Which psychological factor most commonly disqualifies a patient from bariatric surgery candidacy?

Accepted Answer

Active binge eating disorder with purging behaviors

Answer

Mild situational anxiety

Answer

History of depression treated with medication

Answer

Social isolation without active mental illness

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of the preoperative multidisciplinary evaluation in bariatric programs?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the patient is an appropriate and safe surgical candidate

Answer

To reduce hospital billing costs

Answer

To fulfill insurance documentation requirements only

Answer

To schedule the surgery date and operating room time

Question 7

Which element should be a core component of preoperative bariatric patient education?

Accepted Answer

Setting realistic expectations about weight loss outcomes

Answer

Detailed demonstration of surgical technique

Answer

Comparison of individual surgeon success rates

Answer

Hospital billing procedures and payment plans