Question 69 · LEK · Surgical risk assessment
In which of the following patients is an increased risk of perioperative complications observed?
1) obese;
2) below 30 years of age;
3) with coronary artery disease;
4) with diabetes mellitus;
5) classified to ASA PS category I according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists.
The correct answer is:
2) below 30 years of age;
3) with coronary artery disease;
4) with diabetes mellitus;
5) classified to ASA PS category I according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,3,4.
- B. 3,4,5.
- C. 1,3,5.
- D. 1,3,4.
- E. 2,3,4.
Hint
Decide which features are recognised comorbidities that raise perioperative risk and which describe low-risk patients.
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