General/GYN (Kane) Exam 3 Flashcards
When was laparoscopy first used for the diagnosis of gynecologic conditions?
a) 1950s
b) 1960s
c) 1970s
d) 1980s
c) 1970s
Slide 2
In which decade was laparoscopic cholecystectomy developed?
a) 1960s
b) Late 1970s
c) Late 1980s
d) Late1990s
c)Late 1980s
Slide 2
Which procedure is considered minimally invasive?
a) Laparoscopy
b) Laparotomy
a) Laparoscopy
Slide 2
What are the two main purposes of intraperitoneal insufflation of CO₂?
a) Decrease blood flow and increase pain
b) Identification of intraperitoneal space and room to work
c) Increase pressure and decrease blood supply
d) Reduce inflammation and increase blood supply
b) Identification of intraperitoneal space and room to work
Slide 3
What substances are released at the onset of pneumoperitoneum?
a) Insulin and glucagon
b) Adrenaline and noradrenaline
c) Catecholamines and vasopressin
d) Endorphins and dopamine
c) Catecholamines and vasopressin
Kane: if he really is in the peritoneum, see pressure increases on the abdomen during initial insufflation and then the body releases catecholamines, vasopressin, and see huge increase in SVR because of the pressurized great vessels
Slide 3
What effect does creating a pneumoperitoneum have on arterial vasculature?
a) Dilation of arterial vasculature
b) Compression of arterial vasculature
c) Increased blood flow
d) No effect
b) Compression of arterial vasculature
Slide 3
What is the maximum intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) recommended during the creation of a pneumoperitoneum?
a) 10 mm Hg
b) 15 mm Hg
c) 20 mm Hg
d) 25 mm Hg
c) 20 mm Hg
Slide 3
Which of the following pulmonary effects are associated with increased PaCO₂ during laparoscopy? select 3
a) Decreased FRC
b) Increased PIP
c) Increased FRC
d) Development of atelectasis
a) Decreased FRC - tidal volume drops
b) Increased PIP
d) Development of atelectasis - if you didn’t adjust for hypoventilation
Slide 4
Which of the following statements are true about lung compliance during laparoscopy?
a) It increases by 30-50%
b) It decreases by 30-50%
c) It remains unchanged
d) It contributes to easier lung expansion
b) It decreases by 30-50%
diaphragm cannot drop and lungs cannot expand
Slide 4
How long does it typically take for absorbed PaCO₂ levels to plateau during laparoscopy?
a) 5-10 minutes
b) 10-15 minutes
c) 15-20 minutes
d) 20-25 minutes
b) 10-15 minutes
increased PaCO2 due to absorption of CO2 that plateaus in 10-15 mins
Slide 5
Which factor is considered when deciding on treatment for increased PaCO₂ during laparoscopy? (2)
a) Increase Vm
b) Early case vs. late case
c) Patient’s age
d) Type of anesthetic used
a) Increase Vm
b) Early case vs. late case
Kane: If early on the case and your CO2 at 50-55, you want to adjust that and you want to blow OFF that CO2 ; If towards at end of the case and increase CO2 is more than you’d like to be, you may choose to leave it so pt. will be stimulated to breath
Slide 5
Which of the following are potential pulmonary complications during laparoscopy? (3)
a) Subcutaneous emphysema
b) Pneumothorax
c) Pneumomediastinum
d) Pulmonary edema
a) Subcutaneous emphysema
b) Pneumothorax
c) Pneumomediastinum
possibility can stick trocars through belly and into the chest 🙁
Slide 6
What are pulmonary complications from insufflation during laparoscopic prodecures? (select 3)
a) Gas embolism
b) Endobronchial intubation
c) Pulmonary fibrosis
d) Subcutaneous emphysema
a) Gas embolism
b) Endobronchial intubation
d) Subcutaneous emphysema
Slide 6
What is a common cause of subcutaneous emphysema and pneumothorax during laparoscopy?
a) High intra-abdominal pressure
b) Improper placement of trocars
c) Overuse of anesthesia
d) Patient’s pre-existing conditions
b) Improper placement of trocars
*pneumothorax requires CT
Slide 7
How long does it typically take for subcutaneous emphysema and pneumothorax to resolve?
a) 10-20 minutes
b) 20-30 minutes
c) 30-60 minutes
d) 60-90 minutes
c) 30-60 minutes
Slide 7
Which of the following should be monitored when managing subcutaneous emphysema and pneumothorax? (select 2)
a) Blood pressure
b) Heart rate
c) Ventilation
d) Oxygenation
c) Ventilation
d) Oxygenation
Slide 7
What causes a gas embolism during insufflation?
a) Gas infused directly into the abdominal cavity
b) Gas infused directly into a vessel
c) High oxygen levels
d) Low atmospheric pressure
b) Gas infused directly into a vessel
Kane: In vessel = massive embolism can lose the patient
Slide 8
True or False
A gas lock in the vena cava can enhance venous return.
False
A gas lock in the vena cava can obstruct venous return.
Laparoscopic Surgery
Slide 8
Which cardiac issues are a sign of gas embolism? (4)
a) Atrial fibrillation
b)Tachycardia
c) Hypotension with increased CVP
d) Ventricular hypertrophy
e) Cardiac dysrhythmias
f) Millwheel murmur
b)Tachycardia
c) Hypotension with increased CVP
e) Cardiac dysrhythmias
f) Millwheel murmur
Laparoscopic Surgery
Slide 9
Which of the following are diagnostic signs of gas embolism? (Select 2)
a) Hypoxemia
b) Bradycardia
c) Decreased ETCO₂
d) Hypercapnia
a) Hypoxemia -better seen on ABG
c) Decreased ETCO₂
Laparoscopic Surgery
Slide 9
Which of the following is a common treatment step for gas embolism during laparoscopy?
a) Increase insufflation pressure
b) Cessation of insufflation/release of pneumoperitoneum
c) Initiate CPR
d) Induce hypothermia
b) Cessation of insufflation/release of pneumoperitoneum
Slide 9
Laparoscopic Surgery
Which of the following treatments are appropriate for gas embolism? (Select all that apply)
a) Trendelenburg position
b) Fluid bolus
c) Increase oxygen intake to 100%
d) Aspiration of air
e) Vasopressor support
All of the above
a) Trendelenburg position - put pt. in left lateral tilt with head down -keep bubble in right heart and prevent from going into lungs
b) Fluid bolus
c) Increase oxygen intake to 100%
d) Aspiration of air -if pt has a central line
e) Vasopressor support
Slide 9
True or False
The use of vasopressors is contraindicated in the treatment of gas embolism
False
The use of vasopressors is a treatment of gas embolism.
Kane: Vasopressor support b/c C.O. decline
Slide 9
What anatomical change can lead to endobronchial intubation during laparoscopy? (select 2)
a) Diaphragm depression
b) Diaphragm elevation
c) Carina displacement cephalad
d) Tracheal dilation
b) Diaphragm elevation
c) Carina displacement cephalad
Slide 10
Which steps are involved in monitoring for and adjusting endobronchial intubation? (select 3)
a) Monitor position of the ETT
b) Increase insufflation pressure
c) Auscultate bilateral breath sounds
d) Use pulse oximetry to monitor oxygenation
a) Monitor position of the ETT
c) Auscultate bilateral breath sounds
d) Use pulse oximetry to monitor oxygenation - O2 saturation dip down
*PIP can shoot up if tube hitting carina
*
Laparoscopic Surgery
Slide 10
At what intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) do hemodynamic effects typically occur during laparoscopy?
a) < 5 mm Hg
b) > 10 mm Hg
c) > 15 mm Hg
d) > 20 mm Hg
b) > 10 mm Hg
Slide 11
Which of the following is a hemodynamic effect of increased IAP during laparoscopy?
a) Increased cardiac output
b) Decreased cardiac output
c) Decreased arterial pressure
d) Decreased SVR/PVR
b) Decreased cardiac output
Slide 11
Increased IAP during laparoscopy can lead to increased: (select 2)
a) Cardiac output
b) Arterial pressure
c) Venous return
d) SVR/PVR
b) Arterial pressure
d) SVR/PVR
Slide 11
How long do the hemodynamic effects typically last after they occur during laparoscopy?
a) Several seconds
b) Several minutes
c) Several hours
d) Several days
b) Several minutes
Slide 11
Which of the following are used as vasodilating agents to treat hemodynamic effects during laparoscopy? (Select 4)
a) Vapor
b) Nitroglycerin
c) Cardene
d) Remifentanil
e) Epinephrine
a) Vapor
b) Nitroglycerin
c) Cardene
d) Remifentanil
use something short acting since hemodynamic instability usually resloves in several minutes
Vital Numbers Control Rates
..Kane also said Esmolol, not on slide though
Slide 12
Which of the following statements is true regarding cardiac arrhythmias during laparoscopy?
a) They correlate strongly with the level of PaCO₂.
b) They do not correlate with the level of PaCO₂.
c) They are caused by hyperventilation.
d) They are prevented by increasing insufflation pressures.
b) They do not correlate with the level of PaCO₂.
Slide 13
What can cause reflex increases in vagal tone, potentially leading to cardiac arrhythmias during laparoscopy? (select 3)
a) Hyperventilation
b) Peritoneal stretch
c) Electro-cautery
d) Stretch of fallopian tubes
e) Nephrectomy
b) Peritoneal stretch
c) Electro-cautery
d) Stretch of fallopian tubes
esp correlate to YOUNG FEMALES
Slide 13
What are two methods to manage or prevent cardiac arrhythmias caused by increased vagal tone during laparoscopy?
a) Decrease ventilation rate and increase fluid intake
b) Increase PaCO₂ levels and administer atropine
c) Limit insufflation pressures and administer glycopyrrolate
d) Increase insufflation pressures and administer epinephrine
c) Limit insufflation pressures and administer glycopyrrolate
Slide 13
Which of the following complications can occur in the head-down (Trendelenburg) position during laparoscopy? (Select 4)
a) Facial/pharyngeal/laryngeal airway edema
b) Decreased central venous pressure (CVP)
c) Increased intraocular pressure
d) Altered pulmonary mechanics
e) Increased intracranial pressure
a) Facial/pharyngeal/laryngeal airway edema
c) Increased intraocular pressure
d) Altered pulmonary mechanics -* Decreased FRC, TLV, compliance*
e)increased intracranial pressure
Slide 14
What are the hemodynamic effects of the head-up (reverse Trendelenburg) position during laparoscopy? (Select 3)
a) Decreased cardiac output
b) Venous stasis
c) Increased cardiac output
d) Favorable ventilation
a) Decreased cardiac output
b) Venous stasis
d) Favorable ventilation
Slide 14
In the head-down (Trendelenburg) position during laparoscopy, what happens to central venous pressure (CVP) and cardiac output (CO)?
a) CVP and CO decrease
b) CVP and CO increase
c) CVP increases, CO decreases
d) CVP decreases, CO increases
b) CVP and CO increase
Slide 14
Which nerve is commonly at risk of injury due to overextension of the arm during surgery?
a) Ulnar nerve
b) Median nerve
c) Brachial plexus
d) Radial nerve
c) Brachial plexus
need adequate shoulder support
Slide 15 Laproscopic
Which nerve is commonly at risk of injury in the lithotomy position?
a) Femoral nerve
b) Peroneal nerve
c) Sciatic nerve
d) Tibial nerve
b) Peroneal nerve
Slide 15
What is a potential complication of the lithotomy position besides nerve injury?
a) Deep vein thrombosis
b) Compartment syndrome
c) Pulmonary embolism
d) Compartment embolism
b) Compartment syndrome
Slide 15 Laproscopic
Which of the following must laparoscopy demonstrate compared to laparotomy? (Select 3)
a) More rapid recovery
b) Increased complication rates
c) Better maintenance of hemostasis
d) Less risk
a) More rapid recovery
c) Better maintenance of hemostasis
d) Less risk
Slide 16
What are the benefits of laparoscopy compared to laparotomy? (Select 2)
a) Decreases postoperative pain
b) Increases postoperative pain
c) Decreases postoperative nausea/vomiting
d) Increases postoperative pulmonary dysfunction
a) Decreases postoperative pain
c) Decreases postoperative nausea/vomiting
and Less pulmonary dysfunction (but not none)
Slide 16
Which type of injury accounts for 30-50% of serious complications during laparoscopy?
a) Vascular injuries
b) Burns
c) Intestinal injuries
d) Infections
c) Intestinal injuries
perforations, CBD injury; May remain undiagnosed
cbd-common bile duct injury
Slide 17
Which of the following are potential vascular complications of laparoscopy? (Select 2)
a) Retroperitoneal hematomas
b) Superficial vein thrombosis
c) Great vessel injury
d) Varicose veins
a) Retroperitoneal hematomas often insidious
c) Great vessel injury emergent
Slide 17
Burns account for what percentage of complications during laparoscopy?
a) 5-10%
b) 10-15%
c) 15-20%
d) 20-25%
c) 15-20%
Slide 17
True or False
The risk of infection during laparoscopy is very high.
False
The risk of infection during laparoscopy is very small
Slide 17
Which of the following conditions contraindicate the use of laparoscopy? (Select 3)
a) Increased intracranial pressure (ICP)
b) Hypertension
c) Trauma
d) Hydrocephalus
a) Increased intracranial pressure (ICP)
c) Trauma
d) Hydrocephalus
and tumor
Slide 17
What are the key components of anesthesia management for laparoscopy? (Select 3)
a) Preoperative medications
b) Controlled ventilation
c) Positioning
d) Type of surgical incision
a) Preoperative medications -ei albuterol versed
b) Controlled ventilation -normal ETCO2, volume,RR
c) Positioning - Kane- put EKG stickers on the back for breast cases
Slide 18
Which type of anesthesia is commonly used for laparoscopy?
a) Regional anesthesia
b) Local anesthesia
c) General endotracheal anesthesia (GETA)
d) Sedation
c) General endotracheal anesthesia (GETA)
- some providers use LMA (more in Britain)
Slide 18
Controlled ventilation during laparoscopy aims to maintain which parameter within normal range?
a) PaO₂
b) ETCO₂
c) pH
d) Blood pressure
b) ETCO₂
Volume vs RR
Slide 18
True or False
An orogastric tube (OGT) or nasogastric tube (NGT) is used during laparoscopy to decompress the stomach.
True
*Kane: place NGT if need post-op after laparoscopy”
Laparotomy
Post op ileus common → will need NGT post op
OGT more so for during the case
Slide 18
What treatments are given during laparoscopy? Select 3
a) IVF
b) Narcotics
c) NMBD
d) ASA
a) IVF for hemodynamic changes
(tailor amount for young vs elderly)
b) Narcotics
c) NMBD
use crystalloids
elderly + bowel prep = extra dehydration, may also consider albumin
Slide 18
True or False
Oxygen is usually not required postoperatively of Laparoscopy unless there are respiratory complications.
False
Pt. goes to PACU with O2
Slide 19
What is the most important complication that should be prevented after laparoscopy?
a) prevent infection
b) enhance wound healing
c) prevent nausea and vomiting
d) reduce swelling
c) prevent nausea and vomiting
Slide 19
What type of pain is/are mostly treated postoperatively after laparoscopy?
Select 2
a) surgical pain
b) acute pain
c) referred pain
d) visceral pain
a) surgical
c) referred
Slide 19
What should be discussed with patients preoperatively to help manage their postoperative pain after laparoscopy?
a) Dietary restrictions
b) Referred pain
c) Exercise routines
d) Social activities
b) Referred pain
Kane: Most pt. have pain on right shoulder
During embryonic stage, the nerve that supply shoulder and diaphragm are together and so shoulder pain occurs d/t to belly pain
Slide 19
According to the Surgical Care Improvement Project, when should antibiotics be administered prior to surgery?
a) Within 24 hours
b) Within 2 hours
c) Within 1 hour
d) Within 6 hours
c) Within 1 hour
*document that it is given”
Slide 20
Beta blockers should be given within what time frame in relation to surgery to comply with the Surgical Care Improvement Project guidelines?
a) Within 1 hour
b) Within 6 hours
c) Within 12 hours
d) Within 24 hours
d) Within 24 hours
Slide 20
What is the target body temperature that should be maintained during surgery according to the Surgical Care Improvement Project?
a) Less than 36°C
b) Greater than or equal to 36°C
c) Exactly 37°C
d) Between 35°C and 37°C
b) Greater than or equal to 36°C/96.8
When should the “time out” procedure be performed in relation to the surgical incision?
a) After the incision
b) During the incision
c) Prior to the incision
d) At the end of the surgery
c) Prior to the incision
Slide 20
What is the primary purpose of a biopsy in breast surgery?
a) To remove the entire breast
b) To excise a breast lesion with margins
c) To remove axillary lymph nodes
d) To perform breast reconstruction
b) To excise a breast lesion with margins
Slide 23
A lumpectomy (partial mastectomy) involves the removal of which size of breast lesion?
a) 0.5-1 cm
b) 1.5-2 cm
c) 2.5-5 cm
d) 5-7 cm
c) 2.5-5 cm
Slide 23
Which procedure involves the removal of the breast and nipple without lymph node involvement?
a) Biopsy
b) Lumpectomy
c) Simple mastectomy
d) Radical mastectomy
c) Simple mastectomy
No lymph node involvement or poor surgical risk
Slide 23
Which structures are removed in a modified radical mastectomy?
a) Only the breast and nipple
b) Breast, nipple, and axillary lymph nodes
c) Entire breast, nodes, and pectoralis muscle
d) Breast, nipple, and pectoralis muscle
b) Breast, nipple, and axillary lymph nodes
can have +/- reconstruction
Slide 23
A radical mastectomy includes the removal of (select 3)?
a) nodes
b) entire breast
c) Pectoralis muscle
d) Breast lesion with margins
a) nodes
b) entire breast
c) Pectoralis muscle
Slide 23
Which of the following are part of the preoperative evaluation for breast surgery? (Select 4)
a.) Evaluation of renal function
b.) Preop meds
c.) SCIP antibiotics
d.) Evaluation of cardio/pulm
e.) Pregnancy tests
Slide 24-27
B, C, D, E,
Which of the following are methods used intraoperatively during Bx vs. Mastectomy vs. Reconstruction? (Select 4)
a.) Wire localization
b.) Local vs LMA
c.) SLN mapping
d.) Postoperative oxygen
e.) frozen section
S 24-27
A, B, C,E
*Wire localization -Wire is to help locate small lesions
Local vs LMA - Small procedure (bx)+ minimal position changes ⇒ local & LMA
Mastectomy/reconstruction + positioning ⇒ req ETT
SLN mapping (sentinal lymph node maping) -To figure out if cancer in breast or it has gone to lymph nodes & is metastasizing
Frozen section -Dye is absorbed into lymph system and travels to primary lymph node and follow the drainage pattern. Surgeon removes lymph nodes till no more cancer cells.
What should be evaluated if the patient received radiation/chemotherapy prior to surgery?
a) Renal function
b) Cardio/pulmonary function
c) Gastrointestinal function
d) Neurological function
S 24-27
b) Cardio/pulmonary function
Breast Procedures
Which agent used in Sentinel Lymph Node mapping can cause a rare anaphylaxis?
a) Methylene blue
b) Indigo carmine
c) Lymphazurin
d) Fluorescein
S 24-27
c) Lymphazurin
Intraoperative pain control for breast surgeries can be managed using short-acting vs. _______ narcotics and multi-modal approaches including __________ blocks.
S 24-27
- long-acting
- paravertebral
Lots of nerves in breast! Be careful of long thoracic nerve –> can result in a winged scapula = debilitating pain & bad shoulder movement - the shoulder falls away from the posterior chest
A common method for breast reconstruction is the _______ flap, which uses muscle and skin from the abdominal area.
S 24-27
TRAM (Transverse rectus abdominus myocutaneous)
Slide 27
Preoperative medications, SCIP antibiotics, and _______ tests are essential parts of the preoperative evaluation for Breast Surgeries.
S 24-27
Pregnancy
Slide 24
Which of the following are reconstruction methods mentioned? (Select 4)
a.) Tissue expander
b.) Latissimus dorsi myocutaneous (LDM) flap
c.) Transverse rectus abdominus myocutaneous (TRAM) flap
d.) Deep inferior epigastric perforators (DIEP) flap
e.) Free flap from the thigh
S 24-27
A, B, C, D
tissue expander - inject NS into breast tissue
slide 27
Match the following complications that can arise from Sentinel Lymph Node mapping using different dyes? (Select 3)
a.) Renal insufficiency (Methylene blue)
b.) Sulfa allergy reaction (Indigo carmine)
c.) rare Anaphylaxis (Lymphazurin)
Slide 25
Which type of anesthesia is mentioned as a possibility for breast biopsy vs. mastectomy vs. reconstruction?
a) Epidural anesthesia
b) Local vs LMA
c) Spinal anesthesia
d) Conscious sedation
S 24-27
b) Local vs LMA
Slide 25
Which of the following are characteristics of the Latissimus dorsi myocutaneous (LDM) flap used in breast reconstruction? (Select 2)
a.) Uses muscle and skin from below the scapula
b.) Cut away as a pedicle graft and tunneled through axilla
c.) Cut away and tunneled through abdomen
d.) Denervates abdomen
A, B
Does not risk being avascular, looks natural, doesn’t take a long time
most commonly done
Slide 27
Which of the following are characteristics of the Transverse rectus abdominus myocutaneous (TRAM) flap? Select 3.
a.) Uses abdominal muscle, sub-q, and skin
b.) Remains attached to native blood supply
c.) Skin and fat removed from abdomen without muscle
d.) Uses muscle and skin from below the scapula
e.) Mesh prosthesis to abdomen
A, B, E
Women like it,it makes them feel skinny ;)
However, because it pulls muscle from the belly there is less support in that area & can end up with abdominal hernia if no mesh added
Slide 27
Which reconstruction method involves the removal of skin and fat from the abdomen without using muscle, thereby preserving abdominal strength?
a) Latissimus dorsi myocutaneous (LDM) flap
b) Transverse rectus abdominus myocutaneous (TRAM) flap
c) Deep inferior epigastric perforators (DIEP) flap
d) Tissue expander
c) Deep inferior epigastric perforators (DIEP) flap
*Denervates abdomen. Very vascular heals nicely, but not as much volume
Slide 27
Which type of breast reconstruction is cut away as a pedicle graft and tunneled through the axilla?
a) Tissue expander
b) Latissimus dorsi myocutaneous (LDM) flap
c) Transverse rectus abdominus myocutaneous (TRAM) flap
d) Deep inferior epigastric perforators (DIEP) flap
b) Latissimus dorsi myocutaneous (LDM) flap
Slide 27
Which of the following are indications for Nissen fundoplication? (Select 3)
a.) To increase lower esophageal sphincter pressure
b.) Complications from GERD
c.) Ingestion of too many antacids
d.) Failure or unwillingness to commit to medication
S 28-31
A, B, D
Complications from GERD include:
Stricture
Aspiration pneumonia
Esophageal ulcerations
Barrett’s esophagus
Slide 29