Deck 20: Presurgical Clearance

Question 1

Which patient should have pulmonary function testing as part of the presurgical exam?

A) A patient older than 60 years of age
B) A patient undergoing major intrathoracic surgery
C) A patient with a history of pneumonia in the last 2 years
D) A patient with diabetes and morbid obesity

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which factors determine which diagnostic tests should be performed in a presurgical clearance evaluation? (Select all that apply.)

A) Patient's age
B) Patient's comorbidities
C) Previous surgeries
D) Surgeon's preference
E) Type of anesthetic agent planned

Answer 2

A, B, D, E