FREE CBC Bariatric Surgery and Procedures Questions and Answers

Question 1

A bariatric procedure involves surgically removing approximately 75-80% of the stomach along the greater curvature, creating a narrow, tube-like stomach without bypassing the intestines.
Which procedure is this?

Accepted Answer

Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG)

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Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB)

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Adjustable Gastric Band (AGB)

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Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS)

Question 2

A patient who underwent a Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) six months ago reports experiencing nausea, cramping, dizziness, and a rapid heartbeat within 30 minutes of eating a meal high in sugar. What is the most likely cause of these symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Dumping syndrome

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Gastric stricture

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Dehydration

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Cholelithiasis (gallstones)

Question 3

Which of the following bariatric procedures creates weight loss through a combination of restriction and the most significant degree of malabsorption, putting patients at the highest risk for protein and fat-soluble vitamin deficiencies?

Accepted Answer

Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS)

Answer

Adjustable Gastric Band (AGB)

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Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG)

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Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB)

Question 4

A bariatric counselor is educating a patient about the typical post-operative diet progression. What dietary stage does a patient enter IMMEDIATELY following surgery to allow for initial healing?

Accepted Answer

Clear liquids only

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Pureed foods

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Soft, moist foods

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Full liquids with protein shakes

Question 5

During a pre-surgical evaluation, a bariatric candidate discloses an ongoing, untreated substance abuse disorder involving heavy daily alcohol use. According to ASMBS guidelines and general clinical practice, this condition is considered a(n):

Accepted Answer

Absolute contraindication requiring treatment and sobriety before reconsideration

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Factor that necessitates a purely restrictive procedure

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Relative contraindication that can be managed with a brief delay

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Issue to be addressed primarily in post-operative counseling

Question 6

Which of the following describes the primary mechanism of action for the Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band (LAGB)?

Accepted Answer

Purely restrictive by creating a small upper stomach pouch with an inflatable band

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Hormonal alteration by removing the fundus of the stomach

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Malabsorptive by bypassing the duodenum and a portion of the jejunum

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A combination of restriction and malabsorption

A bariatric procedure involves surgically removing approximately 75-80% of the stomach along the greater curvature, creating a narrow, tube-like stomach without bypassing the intestines.Which procedure is this?

A bariatric procedure involves surgically removing approximately 75-80% of the stomach along the greater curvature, creating a narrow, tube-like stomach without bypassing the intestines.
Which procedure is this?