Early Ambulation and Rehabilitation — MCQs

Patients who need surgery within 24 hours are categorized under which color category in a disaster management triage?

What is the age of tendon transfer in post polio residual paralysis

Early movement following surgery for ankylosis is

Steps in review of patient's history during secondary survey of trauma care can be summarised as

Which of the following is the best way of preventing development of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in postoperative period?

All are true about management of PDPH except-

A hospital is implementing a protocol to reduce perioperative pulmonary complications in high-risk patients undergoing major abdominal surgery. Based on current evidence, which combination of interventions would provide the greatest benefit?

A meta-analysis comparing ERAS versus traditional perioperative care shows 30% reduction in length of stay and 50% reduction in complications without increase in readmission rates. However, implementation costs are 20% higher initially. As a department head, how should you evaluate the adoption of ERAS protocol?

A hospital is designing an ERAS protocol for gynecological oncology surgery. Literature shows conflicting evidence about routine nasogastric tube (NGT) placement versus no NGT. Considering ERAS principles and risk-benefit analysis, which approach would be most appropriate and why?

In a hospital implementing ERAS for colorectal surgery, the compliance rate is 60%, but the expected reduction in length of stay has not been achieved. Audit reveals good compliance with preoperative and intraoperative elements but poor compliance with postoperative early feeding and mobilization due to nursing staff concerns. What is the most critical factor affecting ERAS outcome in this scenario?