ABCS Ethics, Safety, and Patient Management in Cosmetic Surgery

Question 1

What is the ethical principle behind obtaining informed consent before cosmetic surgery?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy

Answer

Beneficence

Answer

Justice

Answer

Non-maleficence

Question 2

What is the most critical step in preoperative patient assessment?

Accepted Answer

Obtaining a comprehensive medical history

Answer

Taking preoperative photos

Answer

Reviewing current medications

Answer

Measuring body fat percentage

Question 3

What is the most appropriate response if a patient shows signs of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)?

Accepted Answer

Refer to a mental health professional

Answer

Offer more procedures

Answer

Proceed with surgery under close monitoring

Answer

Ignore unless patient requests help

Question 4

Which of the following is an early sign of postoperative infection?

Accepted Answer

Localized redness and warmth

Answer

Mild bruising

Answer

Dry incision

Answer

Minimal pain

Question 5

What principle supports maintaining patient confidentiality in cosmetic surgery?

Accepted Answer

Fidelity

Answer

Veracity

Answer

Advocacy

Answer

Justice

Question 6

What safety protocol is critical to prevent wrong-site surgery?

Accepted Answer

Performing a surgical time-out

Answer

Marking the patient in pre-op

Answer

Confirming insurance details

Answer

Reviewing lab results