CSOWM EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027 | GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED PASS.

CSOWM EXAM PRACTIVE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027 | GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED PASS. What percentage of the clinically eligible population undergoes surgical obesity treatment? - ANSWER 1 percent What five preoperative risk variables were identified by the Obesity Surgery Mortality Risk Score (OS-MRS) as increasing the risk of 30-day morbidity and mortality following RYGB? - ANSWER 1. Advanced age: more than 45 years old 2. ""Super-obesity"": BMI over 50 3. HTN 4. Male gender. 5. "Pulmonary Embolism (PE) or Surrogate (e.g., DVT, OSA)" 30-day mortality for RYGB and LAGB occurred in _._% of procedures. - ANSWER: 0.30% Which individuals should be offered bariatric surgery? - ANSWER "BMI > 40 kg/m 2 w/o concomitant conditions BMI > 35 kg/m 2 with at least one serious obesity-related comorbidity (e.g., T2D, HTN, HLD, OSA, obesity-hypoventilation syndrome (OHS), Pickwickian, NAFLD, NASH, pseudotumor cerebrei, GERD, asthma, venous stasis disease, severe urine incontinence, crippling arthritis, or significantly decreased QOL). BMI 30-34.9 kg/m 2 with DM or metabolic syndrome. In general, ____________ bariatric treatments are preferred over ____ bariatric procedures due to decreased early postoperative morbidity and mortality. - ANSWER: laparoscopic, open Reasonable preoperative glycemic control targets that may be related with improved bariatric surgery results include: HbA1C? fasting BG? 2- hour postprandial BG? - ANSWER HbA1C 6.5-7.0% or below. Fasting blood glucose level: 110mg/dL 2-hour postprandial BG 140mg/dL. In pre-bariatric patients with microvascular or macrovascular problems, severe comorbidities, or long-standing DM, a target HbA1C of _-_% should be considered. - ANSWER HbA1c 7-8%; >8% or otherwise uncontrolled DM, use clinical judgment. T or F: A fasting lipid panel should be done in all individuals with obesity. - ANSWER True; medication should be commenced if necessary. Candidates for bariatric surgery should prevent pregnancy preoperatively, and how long postoperatively? - ANSWER 12-18 months. T or F: After bariatric surgery, all women of reproductive age should be informed on contraception options. - TRUE. The ideal bariatric surgery treatment should be based on what? - ANSWER 1. Individualized therapy goals. 2. accessible local and regional expertise. 3. Patient preference and 4. Personalized risk stratification. Which patients should be counseled in non-oral contraceptive therapies? - ANSWER females of reproductive age seeking RYGB or malabsorptive operations. Patients who become pregnant after bariatric surgery should undergo nutritional surveillance and lab screening when? What deficiencies should be monitored? - ANSWER every trimester; iron, folate, B12, calcium, and fat-soluble vitamin deficits. T or F: To lower the risk of postoperative thromboembolic events, estrogen medication should be terminated prior to bariatric surgery. T or F: Women with PCOS should be notified that their reproductive status may improve following surgery. - ANSWER True What standardized screening should be done for OSA? - Answer: chest radiograph and confirmatory polysomnography if positive. Tobacco usage should be avoided at all times by all patients. Smoking cessation is recommended at least 6 weeks before bariatric surgery. Abdominal ultrasound: (Is/is not) a suggested standard screening for liver disease. (Is/is not) indicated to evaluate symptomatic biliary disease and raised LFTs." - ANSWER is not for routine; is appropriate for symptomatic and elevated LFTs. What meal plan can be started 24 hours after any bariatric surgery? - ANSWER low-sugar clear drinks. Nutritionally, bariatric patients should be educated on what? - ANSWER * Eat three modest meals per day * Chew tiny portions thoroughly before swallowing. * Principles of Healthy eating * Five daily servings of fruits and vegetables.