What information in the patient's medical records does the ...

[Capo]

What information in the patient's medical records does the anesthesia provider pay special attention to before meeting a preoperative patient?
 
  a. Recent financial statements
  b. Past surgical procedures
  c. Current employment
  d. Insurance coverage

Question 2

What would the ASA classification be for a patient undergoing surgery who has type 2 diabetes and a mild respiratory infection?
 
  a. Class I
  b. Class II
  c. Class III
  d. Class IV

[bblaney]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Before meeting the patient, the anesthesia provider reviews the patient's past and present medical records, including past surgical procedures, recent laboratory or test results, and any disease or complicating process.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Class II includes patients with a mild systemic disease.

[Capo]

Thank you

[bblaney]

No problemo