2027 update} QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT
What do you do when you round - correct answer review all labs, imaging and consults
Speak w support staff
Check in w pt
*problem focused exam*
Who is the best person to clear a pt for surgery? - correct answer their PCP
Hx to consider for pre-op clearance - correct answer CAD, CHF
Anginal Sx
SOB/DOE
Dizzy
OSA
,Smoker
Physical exam for pre-op clearance - correct answer functional capacity --> MET
1 MET - correct answer can do adls
4 MET - correct answer walk up stairs at 3-4 mph
**she had this bold**
4-10 MET - correct answer heavy work around the house
>10 MET - correct answer strenuous sports
Labs for pre-op clearance - correct answer CBC
CMP
,PT/PTT
+/-UA
T&S
Imaging for pre-op clearance - correct answer CXR
EKG
Meds to hold for pre-op clearance - correct answer ACE/ARB
Diuretics
Oral DM meds
Anticoags and antiplt
Acute use of steroids
Nsaids
Outcomes from pre-op clearance eval - correct answer proceed
, Postpone pending further testing or Tx
Modify procedure
Cancel
Most important organ systems for pre-op clearance - correct answer cardiac
Pulmonary
Role of nurse - correct answer evaluate pt
Vitals
Small procedures
Phlebotomy
Wound care
Meds
CNA role - correct answer feeding