Preoperative Assessment & Patient Evaluation Flashcards
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What ASA physical status classification is assigned to a patient with well-controlled hypertension and no functional limitations?
Answer: ASA II
ASA II indicates a patient with mild systemic disease that does not limit functional capacity.
Which preoperative lab is most important for a patient taking warfarin before elective surgery?
Answer: INR/PT
INR/PT assesses the anticoagulation level of warfarin to guide perioperative management.
What is the recommended NPO time for clear liquids before elective surgery in adults per ASA guidelines?
Answer: 2 hours
ASA guidelines permit clear liquids up to 2 hours before elective procedures in healthy adults.
Which airway assessment finding suggests potential difficult intubation?
Answer: Mallampati class III-IV
Mallampati class III-IV indicates limited visibility of pharyngeal structures, predicting difficult intubation.
A patient with known MRSA colonization requiring emergency surgery should receive what antibiotic prophylaxis?
Answer: Vancomycin
Vancomycin is used for surgical prophylaxis in patients with known or suspected MRSA colonization.
Which condition most significantly increases the risk of pulmonary aspiration during induction?
Answer: Full stomach or gastroparesis
A full stomach or gastroparesis increases gastric volume and aspiration risk, necessitating rapid sequence induction.