You are doing preoperative assessments on patients in the clinic scheduled for ambulatory surgery. Which assessment is important in preventing complications with anesthesia?
A) Physiologic normalities
B) Physical abnormalities
C) Genetic disabilities
D) Genetic considerations
Ans: D
Feedback: Genetic considerations are taken into account during assessment to prevent complications with anesthesia. Option A explains normal findings, not a concern for anesthesia. Options B and C are considerations for the surgeon, not anesthesia.
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