MAC Preoperative Assessment & Patient Evaluation

Question 1

What ASA physical status classification is assigned to a patient with well-controlled hypertension and no functional limitations?

Accepted Answer

ASA II

Answer

ASA II indicates a patient with mild systemic disease that does not limit functional capacity.

Question 2

Which preoperative lab is most important for a patient taking warfarin before elective surgery?

Accepted Answer

INR/PT

Answer

INR/PT assesses the anticoagulation level of warfarin to guide perioperative management.

Question 3

What is the recommended NPO time for clear liquids before elective surgery in adults per ASA guidelines?

Accepted Answer

2 hours

Answer

ASA guidelines permit clear liquids up to 2 hours before elective procedures in healthy adults.

Question 4

Which airway assessment finding suggests potential difficult intubation?

Accepted Answer

Mallampati class III-IV

Answer

Mallampati class III-IV indicates limited visibility of pharyngeal structures, predicting difficult intubation.

Question 5

A patient with known MRSA colonization requiring emergency surgery should receive what antibiotic prophylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Vancomycin

Answer

Vancomycin is used for surgical prophylaxis in patients with known or suspected MRSA colonization.

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