Question 1

Which patient should have pulmonary function testing as part of the presurgical exam?&#10;A) A patient older than 60 years of age&#10;B) A patient undergoing major intrathoracic surgery&#10;C) A patient with a history of pneumonia in the last 2 years&#10;D) A patient with diabetes and morbid obesity

Accepted Answer

Patients undergoing major intrathoracic surgery, such as lung resection, are at increased risk for postoperative pulmonary complications and should have pulmonary function testing as part of their presurgical exam to assess their lung function and identify potential issues. The other choices may be relevant factors to consider in a presurgical exam, but they do not necessarily require pulmonary function testing specifically.

Question 2

Which factors determine which diagnostic tests should be performed in a presurgical clearance evaluation? (Select all that apply.)&#10;A) Patient's age&#10;B) Patient's comorbidities&#10;C) Previous surgeries&#10;D) Surgeon's preference&#10;E) Type of anesthetic agent planned

Accepted Answer

A, B, D, E

Deck 20: Presurgical Clearance