The Occurrence of Perioperative Mortality in Geriatric Surgical Patients Is

question 19

Multiple Choice

The occurrence of perioperative mortality in geriatric surgical patients is influenced by several evidence-based factors.Select the patient most at risk for perioperative mortality.

• A) A 70-year-old woman, scheduled for an emergency bowel resection with an American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class IV
• B) A 70-year-old man scheduled for a bunionectomy of the right foot, ASA class II
• C) A 70-year-old man with type 2 diabetes, scheduled for a robotic-assisted prostatectomy, ASA class III
• D) A 70-year-old woman with a hearing aid and bilateral cataracts, scheduled for a dilatation and curettage (D&C), ASA class IV

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Definitions:

Esteem Needs

Higher-level psychological needs involving self-respect, achievement, status, and recognition by others, according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Positive View of Oneself

An individual's perception or attitude towards themselves that is favorable, characterized by self-confidence and self-respect.

Physiological Needs

Basic human necessities such as food, water, shelter, and warmth that must be satisfied for survival.

ERG Theory

A motivational theory developed by Clayton Alderfer that categorizes human needs into three groups: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth, suggesting that individuals are motivated to satisfy these needs.