MAC Preoperative Assessment & Patient Evaluation 3

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the preanesthetic evaluation?

Accepted Answer

To identify and optimize medical conditions before anesthesia

Answer

To educate patients about postoperative diet

Answer

To determine surgical technique

Answer

To assess nursing care needs

Question 2

A patient with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) requires what special consideration during preoperative planning?

Accepted Answer

Plan for potentially difficult airway and heightened respiratory monitoring

Answer

Avoid all sedative premedication regardless of context

Answer

Use regional instead of general anesthesia exclusively

Answer

Cancel surgery if CPAP is unavailable

Question 3

Which preoperative test is routinely indicated for a healthy 35-year-old male undergoing elective inguinal hernia repair?

Accepted Answer

No routine tests required

Answer

Chest X-ray

Answer

CBC and metabolic panel

Answer

Echocardiogram

Question 4

How should a patient's home SSRI be managed before elective surgery?

Accepted Answer

Continue throughout the perioperative period

Answer

Discontinue 2 weeks before surgery

Answer

Switch to IV formulation on the day of surgery

Answer

Reduce dose by 50%

Question 5

What is the significance of the STOP-BANG questionnaire in preoperative assessment?

Accepted Answer

It screens for obstructive sleep apnea risk

Answer

It evaluates postoperative pain risk

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It assesses perioperative cardiac risk

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It measures preoperative anxiety levels

Question 6

Which aspect of anesthetic history is most critical to document during preoperative evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Prior neuraxial anesthesia complications

Answer

Previous dental nerve blocks

Answer

Topical anesthetic use history

Answer

Local infiltration for minor skin procedures