BCA Preoperative Evaluation & Risk Assessment

Question 1

Why is preoperative evaluation critical?

Accepted Answer

Identifies risks

Answer

Delays surgery

Answer

Increases costs

Answer

Is optional

Question 2

Which tool assesses patient functional status?

Accepted Answer

ASA classification

Answer

BMI

Answer

Blood pressure

Answer

Heart rate

Question 3

What condition increases anesthesia risk?

Accepted Answer

Sleep apnea

Answer

Healthy weight

Answer

Young age

Answer

No allergies

Question 4

Why review medication history preoperatively?

Accepted Answer

Check interactions

Answer

Ignore history

Answer

Prescribe new meds

Answer

Discharge patient

Question 5

What lab test is essential before anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

Coagulation profile

Answer

Blood sugar

Answer

Cholesterol

Answer

Electrolytes

Question 6

Why assess airway anatomy before surgery?

Accepted Answer

Predicts intubation difficulty

Answer

Not necessary

Answer

Avoid surgery

Answer

Prescribe antibiotics

Question 7

What is the role of fasting before anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

Reduce aspiration risk

Answer

Increase hunger

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Decrease hydration

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Speed surgery

Question 8

How does smoking affect anesthesia risk?

Accepted Answer

Increases complications

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Reduces risk

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Has no effect

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Improves recovery

Question 9

What is a contraindication for regional anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

Coagulopathy

Answer

Diabetes

Answer

Hypertension

Answer

Asthma