What action does the surgeon take to assess female anatomy before a surgical procedure?
a. Examination under anesthesia (EUA)
b. Blood type
c. Date of last menstrual period
d. Age of children
ANS: C
Before any surgical procedure, a female patient has a pregnancy test and the following questions should be asked: age of menarche, date of last menstrual period, use of contraception, and sexual history. A surgical procedure or anesthetics given may be harmful to a developing embryo if the patient would be pregnant. The surgeon does a physical examination of the pelvis before the patient is prepped. This helps the surgeon determine the approach for the procedure.
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