CBE Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. What is the significance of a bariatric program holding Center of Excellence (COE) designation? → It indicates the program meets defined quality standards for patient safety and outcomes
2. Which device is most appropriate for a lateral transfer of a dependent bariatric patient from stretcher to bed? → Air-assisted lateral transfer device
3. Why should bariatric patients be educated to stay well-hydrated before and after exercise? → Reduced stomach capacity limits fluid intake, increasing dehydration risk during activity
4. Under The Joint Commission's 'Do Not Use' list, how should a supplement dose of vitamin D be written? → 3,000 units
5. A patient rated their confidence as 4 out of 10. What is the best MI follow-up? → Why a 4 and not a 1? What would help move you to a 5 or 6?
6. A patient with limited English proficiency is scheduled for a preoperative education session. What is the legally appropriate approach? → Provide a qualified medical interpreter at no cost to the patient
7. What role does documentation play in patient safety protocols? → It is a critical legal and clinical requirement
8. Which situation best represents the principle of justice in bariatric care? → Allocating surgical access based on clinical criteria rather than social status
9. Which psychological factor most commonly disqualifies a patient from bariatric surgery candidacy? → Active binge eating disorder with purging behaviors
10. A patient discloses during education that a child in their home is being physically abused. What is the educator's obligation? → Report it to child protective services as required by state law
11. Women of childbearing age are generally advised to avoid pregnancy for how long after bariatric surgery? → 12-18 months
12. Which preoperative test is most commonly used to evaluate for hiatal hernia, Barrett's esophagus, and gastritis before sleeve gastrectomy? → Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
13. What is the standard of care requirement for patient safety protocols in clinical practice? → The level of care a reasonably competent practitioner would provide
14. Which band placement technique reduced slippage rates compared with the older perigastric approach? → Pars flaccida technique
15. What is the recommended daily protein intake for bariatric patients post-surgery? → 60-80 grams
16. A Spanish-speaking patient arrives with her 14-year-old son to interpret the pre-op education class. What is the most appropriate action? → Use a qualified medical interpreter and let the son support his mother
17. Long-term after bariatric surgery, mental health screening is especially important because patients have an increased risk of: → Suicide, self-harm, and substance use disorders
18. In the context of Certified Bariatric Educator, what is the primary goal of pharmacology basics? → Optimal patient outcomes and safety
19. For Asian patients, the 2022 ASMBS/IFSO guidelines suggest considering metabolic surgery beginning at which BMI? → 27.5
20. Which evidence-based approach is most important when applying documentation standards principles? → Integrating current research with clinical expertise and patient values
21. Which oral dosage form is usually a poor choice soon after gastric bypass? → Extended-release tablets
22. What role does documentation play in treatment planning? → It is a critical legal and clinical requirement
23. Which behavior indicates a need for additional psychological support post-surgery? → Using food to cope with emotions
24. A bariatric educator is counseling a patient with GERD pre-surgery. Which procedure should the educator explain may worsen GERD symptoms? → Sleeve gastrectomy
25. Which assessment tool is most commonly used by bariatric programs to evaluate preoperative eating behaviors? → Binge Eating Scale (BES)
26. A patient on the soft-food stage asks what to eat first at each meal. What is the correct guidance? → Protein first
27. A patient signs a consent form for gastric bypass but later says no one explained the risk of marginal ulcers. What legal concept is most at issue? → Lack of informed consent due to inadequate disclosure of material risks
28. What is the most common minimum duration of supervised medical weight management required by insurance plans before bariatric surgery approval? → 6 months
29. Which practice is a core element of mindful eating for post-op patients? → Eating slowly, paying attention to hunger and fullness cues
30. In the context of Certified Bariatric Educator, what is the primary goal of diagnostic procedures? → Optimal patient outcomes and safety