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1
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This muscle serves as a valve to prevent regurgitation of food from the intestines back to the stomach

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pyloric sphincter

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The common bile duct is drained by the insertion of a T-tube during this procedure.

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choledochotomy

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This procedure gives the colon a “rest” and decompress the bowel as it heals

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temporary colostomy

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A resection of the diseased portion of the stomach in which part of the stomach is anastomosed to the duodenum occurs during which procedure?

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Bilroth I

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Which of the following describes a gastroplasty?

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treats obesity by reducing the size of the stomach

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This hernia occurs as a result of an abdominal wall defect occurring in the linea alba at the umbilical ring

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umbilical hernia

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The pancreatic duct is also know as which of the following?

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duct of Wirsung

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Which of the following structures is the appendix attached to?

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cecum

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Which of the following describes the mesentery?

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double-layered peritoneal structure shaped like a fan

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Intra-abdominal pressure during the instillation of CO2 for creation of pneumoperitoneum should be between which of the following. Any reading higher than this may indicate that the needle is buried into fatty tissue, omentum, or a lumen of the intestines

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10-15 mm Hg

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This sphincter occurs at the junction of the small bowel and large intestines

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ileocecal sphincter

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These abdominal muscles originates at the pubic bone and end in the ribs

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rectus abdominus

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13
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These are filamentous protein tissues that can contribute to infertility, small bowel obstruction, and chronic pain. They also interfere with normal tissue healing

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adhesions

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This procedure removes the head of the pancreas, duodenum, portion of the jejunum, gallbladder, distal stomach, cystic duct, and distal portion of the common bile duct

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Whipple

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15
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The head of the pancreas is fixated to which of the following?

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duodenum

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Sarah is scrubbed in on a robotic LSGB. Which technological characteristic provides superior indication for this type of procedure?

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Allows for 360-degree range of motion, which extends surgeon skill

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Which procedure is more likely to be performed on a patient with Hodgkin’s or sickle cell disease?

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splenectomy

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The entire breast tumor or mass removed during a surgical procedure is described as which of the following?

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excisional biopsy

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There are nine regions in the abdominal cavity. Where are the organs located in the inguinal area?

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left and right iliac regions

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20
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White balancing a video camera in endoscopy or laparoscopic procedures requires the scrub person to focus the camera on a background of material that is which of the following color?

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white

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21
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This surgical procedure treats morbid obesity, gastric carcinoma, and gastric ulcers

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Roux-en-Y

22
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A _________________ is used to retract the spermatic cord during an inguinal surgical repair

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penrose drain

23
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This is the joining of two hollow structures by sutures or staples

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anastomosis

24
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This procedures enlarges the passageway between the pre-pylorus of the stomach and the duodenum

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pyloroplasty

25
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This is the portion of the stomach that connects to the duodenum

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pylorus

26
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Which of the following is the first portion of the large intestine?

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cecum

27
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A gamma ray detecting probe is used during this procedure to identify affected lymph nodes

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sentinel lymph node biopsy

28
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This incision would be required to access Scarpa’s fascia

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inguinal

29
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Which of the following is the terminal portion of the large intestines?

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anal canal

30
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This instrument is used to obtain a liver biopsy

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Silverman needle

31
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During this hernia procedure, the superior transversalis fascia is sutured to the inguinal ligament instead of the inferior portion of the transversalis fascia or Cooper’s ligament

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Bassini Repair

32
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This staple gun is used to transect the stomach, while this stapling device is used to transect and anastomose the jejunum during a Bilroth II procedure

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TA, GIA

33
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This structure is known as “fatty apron”

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greater omentum

34
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A ____________________ stich is placed around the base of the appendix

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purse-string

35
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These two structures are occluded during a laparoscopic cholecystectomy

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cystic duct and cystic artery

36
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This procedure is done to identify bile duct stones, clarify biliary anatomy, and prevent bile duct injuries, typically during a laparoscopic cholecystectomy

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Intraoperative Cholangiogram (IOL)

37
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This structure is accessed during a surgical procedures that utilizes an inguinal (oblique) incision

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spermatic cord

38
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This is a rare hernia that occurs between the rectus and transverse abdominus muscles

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Spigelian hernia

39
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This abdominal incision offers good exposure to any portion of the abdominal cavity

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vertical midline

40
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This organ acts as a filter for blood as part of the immune system. It also helps to fight off certain bacterium that cause pneumonia and meningitis

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spleen

41
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A precursor for esophageal cancer that occurs from cellular changes of the mucosal lining of the distal esophagus is known as

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Barrett’s esophagus

42
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How many lobes does the liver have?

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two

43
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This hernia occurs when the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm

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hiatal

44
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There are nine regions in the abdominal cavity. Where are the organs located in the rib area?

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left and right hypochondriac regions

45
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This occurs mainly in children in which a telescoping of the intestines results in ischemia and necrosis of the bowel

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intussusception

46
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This occurs when the bowel twist on itself

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volvulus

47
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Another term for hiatal hernia is which of the following?

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diaphragmatic

48
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This hernia develops from a weakness in the transversalis fascia below the inguinal ligament

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femoral hernia

49
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The esophagus penetrates the diaphragm at this point

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hiatus

50
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Which of the following does the ligament of Treitz supports?

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duodenum and jejunum

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