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Test Your Knowledge

Take the simple quiz below to test your knowledge about this topic.
1. Less than a decade ago, having surgery meant being admitted to the hospital a day ahead and discharged a week later. Today, more than half of all surgeries, including many gynecological procedures, are done:
  1. within two days
  2. on an outpatient basis
  3. at your doctor's office
  4. within one day
2. In the weeks before your surgery, you should:
  1. stop smoking and avoid excessive alcohol; exercise regularly to build energy, and maintain strength
  2. eat a well-balanced diet including plenty of vitamin C rich foods, which may help promote tissue healing
  3. avoid aspirin or other aspirin-like medications that interfere with blood clotting for seven days prior
  4. all of the above
3. The informed consent process should include discussion of:
  1. the nature of your condition and the nature of the proposed surgery
  2. the risks of the proposed surgery and the alternatives to the proposed procedure, as well as the risks and benefits of these alternatives
  3. how much pain you will have
  4. a and b
4. Some non-medical approaches to pain management can be very successful. These may include:
  1. relaxation techniques
  2. applying heat or ice to the surgical site
  3. massage and stretching exercises
  4. all of the above
5. You can donate your own blood prior to surgery, in case you need a transfusion during surgery.
  1. true
  2. false

This quiz is for educational and/or entertainment purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional health and mental health care or consultation. Individuals who believe they may need or benefit from care should consult a psychologist or other licensed health/mental health professional.

 
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