The Gastroenterologist Recommended the Patient Have a Vertical Banded Gastroplasty

question 14

Multiple Choice

The gastroenterologist recommended the patient have a vertical banded gastroplasty to surgically treat his morbid obesity.This type of surgery is referred to as _____ surgery.

• A)bariatric
• B)ileocecal
• C)colorectal
• D)pancreatic

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Definitions:

Waveform Tracing

The visual representation of variations in voltage over time, often used in medical monitoring of physiological functions.

12-Lead ECG

A diagnostic tool that records the electrical activity of the heart from 12 different angles, providing comprehensive cardiac information.

Nurse

A healthcare professional specially trained to care for the sick and assist in their recovery and health maintenance.

Lead Placements

The specific locations on the body where electrodes are placed to perform electrocardiography or other monitoring.