Weight Loss Surgery Pre-Surgery Preparation and Candidacy 2

Question 1

Why is a sleep study (polysomnography) commonly required in the pre-operative evaluation for bariatric surgery?

Accepted Answer

To detect and manage obstructive sleep apnea before surgery

Answer

To assess anesthesia dosing only

Answer

To evaluate insomnia caused by depression

Answer

To screen for narcolepsy

Question 2

Which nutritional deficiency is most critical to screen for before bariatric surgery, particularly for patients planning a malabsorptive procedure?

Accepted Answer

Iron and vitamin B12

Answer

Vitamin C

Answer

Vitamin K

Answer

Zinc

Question 3

Which multidisciplinary team member is primarily responsible for assessing a patient's dietary habits and educating them about post-surgical eating requirements?

Accepted Answer

Registered dietitian

Answer

Bariatric surgeon

Answer

Endocrinologist

Answer

Physical therapist

Question 4

What is the typical minimum smoking cessation period required before most bariatric surgery programs will proceed with surgery?

Accepted Answer

6 weeks

Answer

2 weeks

Answer

4 weeks

Answer

3 months

Question 5

Which blood panel component is most important for detecting metabolic syndrome as part of bariatric pre-operative testing?

Accepted Answer

Fasting glucose and HbA1c

Answer

Complete blood count (CBC)

Answer

Liver function tests only

Answer

Prothrombin time (PT/INR)

Question 6

What is the primary reason bariatric programs require patients to attend pre-operative education seminars?

Accepted Answer

To ensure informed consent and realistic expectations about outcomes

Answer

To meet insurance billing requirements

Answer

To assess the patient's IQ

Answer

To train patients in self-injection techniques

Question 7

Which imaging study is most often used to evaluate liver size and detect fatty liver disease before bariatric surgery?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal ultrasound

Answer

MRI of the liver

Answer

CT scan with contrast

Answer

HIDA scan