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GASTRO-INTESTINAL TEST Questions Flashcards

1
Q

The intestinal layer in order, from inside to outside, is ___________.

A

Mucosa, submucosa, serosa

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2
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The disposable circular staple designed to hold two tubular structures together after is known as ____________.

A

EEA

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3
Q

The lower esophageal sphincter or esophagogastric sphincter is also known as ____________

A

Cardiac sphincter

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4
Q

A billroth I or II refers to a (n) _________

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Subtotal gastrectomy

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5
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Which of the following describes the anatomic area that will be prepared for laparotomy?

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Mid-chest to mid-thighs and bilaterally

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6
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The flow of foods and liquids from the stomach to the small intestine is controlled by the __________.

A

Pyloric sphincter

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7
Q

Which of the following is a function of the Omenta?

A

Limit peritoneal infection

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8
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In right hemi-colectomy, what segment of the intestine are removed?

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Cecum, ascending colon, distal transverse colon

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9
Q

NISSEN Fundoplication is the procedure performed to correct a (n) __________.

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Hiatal hernia

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10
Q

During appendectomy, a purse-string suture is placed around the appendix stump to

A

Invert the stump of the appendix

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11
Q

The instruments used to grasp the appendix during an open appendectomy is __________.

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Babcock forceps

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12
Q

Bile is produced by the __________.

A

Liver

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13
Q

Procedure where the pylorus is removed (sub-total gastrectomy) and the end to end anastomosis of the remaining stomach and duodenum is __________.

A

Billroth I

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14
Q

What is the largest parenchymal organ in the abdominal cavity?

A

Liver

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15
Q

The three portion of the small intestine are the ____________

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Duodenum, jejunum, and ileum

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16
Q

What other procedure is performed with a vagotomy?

A

Pyloroplasty

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17
Q

The outer layer of the digestive tract wall is called the __________.

A

Serosa

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18
Q

A “twisting” of the bowel causing obstruction is called a/an _________.

A

Volvulus

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19
Q

Thrombosed vessels of the rectum are known surgically as _________.

A

Hemorrhoids

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20
Q

Which organs is single largest mass of lymphatic tissue in the body?

A

Spleen

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21
Q

When drop (bowel) technique for an intestinal procedure is utilized

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Contaminated instruments are discarded, gloves are changed

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22
Q

The procedure for a lower rectal malignancy that requires an abdominal and rectal incision is:

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Abdominoperineal resection

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23
Q

A Meckel’s diverticulum is found at the ___________.

A

Terminal ileum

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24
Q

Most common incision used for appendectomy is _________.

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Mc Burney’s incision

25
Q

Parasympathetic innervation to the stomach is provided by the _______ nerve.

A

Vagus

26
Q

For a pilonidal cystectomy, the patient will be placed in the ________ position.

A

Jackknife (kraske)

27
Q

Inflammation of the appendix usually caused b obstruction of the appendiceal lumen is ___________.

A

Appendicitis

28
Q

Procedure where the pylorus is removed (subtotal gastrectomy) and the anastomosis of the jejunum to be stomach (gastrojejunostomy) is ____________.

A

Billroth II

29
Q

Which procedure is used to treat cancer of the rectum?

A

Abdominoperineal resection

30
Q

An end ileostomy is created from the __________.

A

Terminal ileum

31
Q

At the completion of the anastomosis of an intestine, the instruments used on the bowel are placed.

A

In separate basin and not used

32
Q

In an abdominal resection, what segment of the intestine are removed?

A

Descending colon, sigmoid, rectum and anus

33
Q

Gastrostomy is the ____________.

A

Creation of an opening from the stomach to the skin

34
Q

Which of the following are functions of the liver?

A

Produces bile

35
Q

Another name of alimentary canal is the _________ tract.

A

Digestive

36
Q

Once the peritoneum is entered, Lap sponges should be __________.

A

Moistened with warm saline

37
Q

Roux-en-Y technique is most commonly used to repair a (n) ____________.

A

Total gastrectomy

38
Q

It is communication of a section of bowel with the outside of the abdominal cavity that is created to divert the fecal stream.

A

Stoma (ostomy)

39
Q

The inner layer of the digestive tract wall is called the ___________.

A

Mucosa

40
Q

An abscess in the sacro-coccygeal area is known as ____________.

A

Pilonidal abscess

41
Q

The appendix is attached to the _____________.

A

Cecum

42
Q

Which of the following is a function of the colon?

A

Production of vitamin K

43
Q

Gastroscopy is accomplished by inserting the Gastro-scope through the __________.

A

Mouth

44
Q

The most common type of permanent colostomy is a ___________.

A

Sigmoid colostomy

45
Q

A diaphragmatic hernia is located ___________.

A

In the diaphragm

46
Q

Reconstruction of pyloric sphincter by incising pyloric muscle longitudinally and closing with stapes or suture transversely.

A

Pyloroplasty

47
Q

The surgical connection of two hollow or tubular structures is called a (n) ___________

A

Anastomosis

48
Q

The ligament of Treitz is found between which two structures?

A

Duodenum and jejunum

49
Q

Insufflation of the abdomen is achieved with the use of __________.

A

Carbon dioxide

50
Q

Devervation of the stomach to reduce gastric acid secretion is ___________.

A

Vagotomy

51
Q

The gallbladder is found in the _________ abdominal quadrant.

A

Right upper

52
Q

Which glands has both exocrine and endocrine functions?

A

Pancreas

53
Q

Which organ is the single largest mass of lymphatic tissue in the body?

A

Spleen

54
Q

The biliary tract terminates at the __________.

A

Sphincter of ODDI

55
Q

The flow of food and liquids from the stomach to the small intestine is controlled by the __________.

A

Pyloric sphincter

56
Q

A KOCHER-type incision is _____________.

A

Oblique

57
Q

Also known as a Duval clamp

A

Pennington forceps

58
Q

This type of stapler is used for anastomosing intestines

A

Intraluminal or EEA

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