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


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.

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An extremely high fever in a 2-month-old infant should be considered what medical emergency until known otherwise?

A) Bacterial pneumonia B) Cerebral abscess C) Viral bronchitis D) Meningitis

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