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Pacific Bariatric Test Questions
For those of you who have attended the PB Session (or even those who have not but know the answer), I'm a little stumped on a couple of the question in their written test component that needs to be sent back to them.
Any help would be appreciated.
T/F - following surgery, I can safely take over-the-counter cold medicine that does not contain aspirin? (I know that we can't take aspirin itself, but wasn't too sure about the cold medicine part. I said 'true')
T/F - After surgery, PBSMG recommend you drink a minimum of 24 oz of fluids (water, crystal light, protein drink) per day. (I know we need to drink much more than that, but cannot find where they state the minimum, so was unsure of 24 oz was considered the minimum)
T/F - The most common cause of death after gastric bypass surgery is a pulmonary embolus which can occur despite the use of multiple preventative measures. (I cannot locate where it says that this is the most common cause, however, I did locate in the packet where it says that it is a potentional complication. I said 'false')
T/F - Taking the medication called "Actigall" for six months following gastric bypass may reduce the incidence of gallstone formation. (I couldn't locate in the packet where it stated how long to take the medication)
T/F - When travelling home after surgery, a five minute walk outisde of the car every 30 minutes is required to reduce the risk of blood clots. (this makes sense to me, but I couldn't locate where in the packet it actually stated this)
Patients are instructed to take the following steps prior to surgery:
a) Increase total water intake to 64 oz. per day
b) Begin a HIGH Protein drink
c) Stop smoking at least 6 weeks prior to surgery. Stop caffeine & carbonation atleast 4 weeks prior.
d) Increase activity to the equivalent of walking two miles per day.
e) Begin Vitamin/Mineral supplements with extra Vitamin C
f) All of the above
(The obvious choice is all of the above, but in the packet I can only find information about starting a high protein drink).
When doing revisions of failed vertical banded gastroplasties or other failed obesity surgeries to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, which of hte following is true:
a) The incidence of leaks is 10x higher
b) An increased hospital length of stay and additional expense may occur
c) Increased risk of pulmonary emboli and death
d) All of the above
Which would apply during the final one day clear liquid preparation period before gastric bypass:
a) Absolutely nothing by mouth (not even water) after midnight before surgery
b) Push oral fuid intake (eight, 8oz glasses water a day)
c) Exercise and eep breathing, as much as possible
d) Study the protocol and fill your "shopping list"
e) Absolutely no smoking, caffine or carbonation
f) All of the above
(I would think all of the above, but what caught me off guard was the shopping list option, I'd think you'd want to have this done already)
That's it. The rest I was able to answer easily, or locate the specific information within the PB booklet.
Any help would be appreciated.
T/F - following surgery, I can safely take over-the-counter cold medicine that does not contain aspirin? (I know that we can't take aspirin itself, but wasn't too sure about the cold medicine part. I said 'true')
T/F - After surgery, PBSMG recommend you drink a minimum of 24 oz of fluids (water, crystal light, protein drink) per day. (I know we need to drink much more than that, but cannot find where they state the minimum, so was unsure of 24 oz was considered the minimum)
T/F - The most common cause of death after gastric bypass surgery is a pulmonary embolus which can occur despite the use of multiple preventative measures. (I cannot locate where it says that this is the most common cause, however, I did locate in the packet where it says that it is a potentional complication. I said 'false')
T/F - Taking the medication called "Actigall" for six months following gastric bypass may reduce the incidence of gallstone formation. (I couldn't locate in the packet where it stated how long to take the medication)
T/F - When travelling home after surgery, a five minute walk outisde of the car every 30 minutes is required to reduce the risk of blood clots. (this makes sense to me, but I couldn't locate where in the packet it actually stated this)
Patients are instructed to take the following steps prior to surgery:
a) Increase total water intake to 64 oz. per day
b) Begin a HIGH Protein drink
c) Stop smoking at least 6 weeks prior to surgery. Stop caffeine & carbonation atleast 4 weeks prior.
d) Increase activity to the equivalent of walking two miles per day.
e) Begin Vitamin/Mineral supplements with extra Vitamin C
f) All of the above
(The obvious choice is all of the above, but in the packet I can only find information about starting a high protein drink).
When doing revisions of failed vertical banded gastroplasties or other failed obesity surgeries to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, which of hte following is true:
a) The incidence of leaks is 10x higher
b) An increased hospital length of stay and additional expense may occur
c) Increased risk of pulmonary emboli and death
d) All of the above
Which would apply during the final one day clear liquid preparation period before gastric bypass:
a) Absolutely nothing by mouth (not even water) after midnight before surgery
b) Push oral fuid intake (eight, 8oz glasses water a day)
c) Exercise and eep breathing, as much as possible
d) Study the protocol and fill your "shopping list"
e) Absolutely no smoking, caffine or carbonation
f) All of the above
(I would think all of the above, but what caught me off guard was the shopping list option, I'd think you'd want to have this done already)
That's it. The rest I was able to answer easily, or locate the specific information within the PB booklet.
Hi -
One of our speakers said that you can take OTC cold medicine as long as there are no NSAIDS.
And another speaker talked about needing to take the Actigail to avoid gallstone formation.
The other questions seem intuitive but you never know. I have not been to the orientation. Were children allowed (11 year old)?
One of our speakers said that you can take OTC cold medicine as long as there are no NSAIDS.
And another speaker talked about needing to take the Actigail to avoid gallstone formation.
The other questions seem intuitive but you never know. I have not been to the orientation. Were children allowed (11 year old)?
Thank you.
The way they worded the questions is what got me confused as I know you would need to take Actigail, but there was nothing about how long to take it. So I wasn't sure if it was only for 6 months or if it would be for 12, 24 etc.
The OTC cold medicine got me too, again with the wording. I should just go with my gut feeling.
I'm pretty sure children would be ok to bring. There is nothing graphic in the presentation, and it might actually be helpful as at 11, they most likely have some questions that would be answered by the presentation itself. I don't think it would hurt to bring them.
The way they worded the questions is what got me confused as I know you would need to take Actigail, but there was nothing about how long to take it. So I wasn't sure if it was only for 6 months or if it would be for 12, 24 etc.
The OTC cold medicine got me too, again with the wording. I should just go with my gut feeling.
I'm pretty sure children would be ok to bring. There is nothing graphic in the presentation, and it might actually be helpful as at 11, they most likely have some questions that would be answered by the presentation itself. I don't think it would hurt to bring them.
