2026 MBS JEOPARDY

SNIP HAPPENS

100

What is the term for the surgical procedure that involves rerouting the small intestine to a small stomach pouch?

Gastric Bypass 

200

What is the term for the surgical procedure that reduces the size of the stomach by removing a large portion of it, leaving a tube-like structure?

Sleeve Gastrectomy

300

FILL IN THE BLANKS: The new criteria for bariatric surgery is a patient with a BMI of ________ or greater with an obesity related illness or any patient with a BMI of __________ or greater. 

30 & 35 

RAISING THE BAR-iatric

100

What is the primary goal of bariatric surgery?

A) To improve cosmetic appearance

B) To enhance athletic performance

C) To increase muscle mass

D) To reduce the risk of obesity-related health conditions

E) All of the above

D

200

What year did KP WLA introduce the robotic bariatric surgeries? 

A) 2012

B) 2021

C) 2020

D) 2023

B

300

What are DOVE stickers?

An easy system to identify bariatric equipment.

OOPSIES

100

What two items should not be consumed after bariatric surgery? 

A) Alcohol and protein 

B) Alcohol and water 

C) Alcohol and chewable multivitamins

D) Alcohol and caffeine

D

200

What term describes when undigested food moves too quickly from stomach to small intestine? 

Dumping Syndrome 

300

Name 3 ways to prevent dumping syndrome? 

- Avoid fatty, greasy fried foods 

- Avoid simple sugars/food high in sugar 

- Avoid alcohol 

- Eat & drink slowly 

- Chew thoroughly

- Easter smaller more frequent meals 

- Separate liquids and solids 

- Focus on eating protein first 

CHEWS WISELY

100

What is the most critical macronutrient that should be prioritized after bariatric surgery?

Protein

200

What is the most common reason for readmission in post-op bariatric patients?

Dehydration

300

What is the 30-minute rule in bariatric surgery patients? 

Separate eating and drinking by 30 minutes.