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Which stapling device would be used to create an anastomosis during a low anterior resection?

A

EEA

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The ligament of Treitz is found between which two structures?

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duodenum and jejunum

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The folds of the lining in the stomach are

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ruage

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4
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Which of the following needles would be used for a liver biopsy?

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Tru-Cut/ Silverman

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The area in the duodenum where the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty is called the:

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Ampulla of Vater

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6
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Through which of the following do the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empty?

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Ampulla of Vater

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7
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Which of the following procedures is performed to decrease gastric secretions?

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Vagotomy

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8
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What organ produces bile?

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Liver

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9
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What 2 structures are identified and ligated during a cholecystectomy?

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cystic artery and cystic duct

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10
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A “twisting” of the bowel causing obstruction is called a/an:

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volvulus

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The divisions of the small intestines in order, beginning at the pyloric sphincter are:

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duodenum, jejunum, ileum

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12
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Femoral hernias occur:

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below Poupart’s ligament

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13
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Choledochotomy is performed to:

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Drain the common bile duct

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14
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The surgical incision commonly used for an open cholecystectomy is the _______ incision.

A

right subcostal

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15
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In which surgical procedure would blunt needles be used?

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liver resection

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16
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What type of hernia is a combination of direct and indirect inguinal hernia?

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Pantaloon

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17
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The small intestine begins at the

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pylorus

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18
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Which of the following instruments would be found in a gastrointestinal setup?

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Doyen forcep

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19
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The Heller procedure is performed to correct

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esophageal obstruction

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20
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A hernia that forms due to a defect in the internal inguinal ring is referred to as a ________ hernia.

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indirect hernia

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21
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The abdominal cavity is filled with which gas to create a pneumoperitoneum during minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopy)?

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carbon dioxide

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22
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A vertical incision 3 cm lateral to the midline of the abdomen is a/an __________ incision.

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Paramedian

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23
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The organ that often sustains incidental injury during a transverse colectomy is the:

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Spleen

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24
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When repairing a direct hernia, the surgeon works within the anatomical triangle formed by the inguinal ligament, inferior epigastric vessels and the lateral border of the rectus abdominus called:

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Hesselbach’s

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25
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Which reconstructive procedures must be performed following a pancreaticoduodenectomy?

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Pancreaticojejunostomy, hepaticojejunostomy (or choledochojejumostomy) and gastrojejunostomy

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26
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Which of the following hernias can result in necrosis of the viscera?

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strangulated

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27
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A Meckel’s diverticulum is found in the:

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ileum

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28
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For a pilonidal cystectomy, the patient will be placed in the _________ position.

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jackknife (Kraske)

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29
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The biliary system (also called the biliary tree) drains bile from the gallbladder to the ampulla of Vater. The primary function of the gallbladder is to:

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store and concentrate bile.

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30
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Parasympathetic innervation to the stomach is provided by the ________ nerve.

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Vagus

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31
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Glisson’s capsule is the:

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External covering of the liver

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32
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The structure that binds the small intestine to the posterior abdominal wall is called the:

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mesentary

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33
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The organ that lies posterior to the greater curvature of the stomach and is connected by a duct to the duodenum is the:

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pancreas

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34
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Vitamins A, D, E and K are absorbed in the:

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intestine

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35
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Why is a verres needle used during an laparoscopy?

A

instill CO2

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36
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What is the function of the small intestine?

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absorption of nutrients

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37
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What type of suture technique is used to invert the stump of the appendix during an appendectomy?

A

Purse-string

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38
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What is the primary function of the gallbladder?

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store bile

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39
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A type of deep retractor commonly used during an open cholecystectomy is a/an:

A

Harrington

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40
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Which of the following is part of the immune system?

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Spleen

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41
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A modified radical mastectomy involves the removal of ___________.

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breast and axillary lymph nodes

42
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The surgical incision for a Splenectomy could be:

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left subcostal

43
Q

The function of the sphincter of Oddi is to control the flow of

A

bile in the duodenum

44
Q

Which organ has both exocrine and endocrine functions?

45
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Another name for a partial gastrectomy is:

A

Billroth I

46
Q

A direct or indirect inguinal hernia indicates a tear in

A

transversalis fascia

47
Q

Which of the following is the correct order of the layers of the colon from innermost to outermost?

  1. Serosa
  2. Submucosa
  3. Muscularis
  4. Mucosa
A 
4, 2, 3, 1
Mucosa
Submucosa
Muscularis
Serosa
48
Q

The incision most commonly used for an open appendectomy is:

49
Q

Which of the following is an abnormal tract between two epithelium-lined surfaces that is open at both ends?

50
Q

The scissors used to open the common bile duct during exploration is called:

51
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A Whipple (pancreaticoduodenectomy) involves the removal of:

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head of the pancreas, distal one-third of the stomach, duodenum. proximal 10 cm. of jejunum, gallbladder, cystic and common bile ducts, and peripancreatic and hepatoduodenal lymph nodes

52
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The procedure for a lower rectal malignancy that requires an abdominal and rectal incision is:

A

Abdominoperineal resection

53
Q

The double-layered, apron-like structure that hangs from the greater curvature of the stomach is the:

54
Q

Which drain should the ST have available for insertion into the common bile duct during an exploration?

55
Q

The incision for a resection of the sigmoid colon is a/an

A

paramedian

56
Q

The functional units of the liver are the lobules. The functional cells of the liver are the ______________, and they manufacture _______________.

A

hepatocytes; bile

57
Q

The anatomical triangle when performing a cholecystecomy is called:

58
Q

A Sengstaken-Blakemore tube is used when treating:

A

esophageal varices

59
Q

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is perfomed to:

A

Visualize biliary and pancreatic tracts

60
Q

Which procedure would the use of the intraluminal stapler (EEA) be used for?

A

sigmoidectomy

61
Q

The surgical procedure performed in conjunction with a Total Colectomy is a/an:

62
Q

The structures that must be ligated prior to removal of the gallbladder are the:

A

cystic artery, cystic duct

63
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Surgical enlargement of the passage between the prepylorus of the stomach and the duodenum is called a:

A

Pyloroplasty

64
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An instrument used to view the large intestine is a/an:

A

colonoscope

65
Q

Upon completion of a colon anastomosis, the defect in the _____ must be closed to prevent postoperative obstruction.

66
Q

Which of the following anatomical structures could best be approached through a thoracoabdominal incision?

67
Q

The term staging refers to __________.

A

degree of tumor metastasis

68
Q

Which organ shares the same blood supply with the pancreas and must be removed during a Whipple procedure?

69
Q

The incision for an Exploratory Laparotomy would be the:

70
Q

Which is the correct order of the parts of the stomach starting at the portion that surrounds lower esophageal sphincter?

A

cardia, fundus, body, antrum/pylorus

71
Q

A scheduled gastrectomy in Room 3 is most likely being performed due to:

72
Q

Intestinal motility is called

A

peristalsis

73
Q

Which of the following is a type of inflammatory bowel disease with chronic inflammation of the intestine?

74
Q

The suture most appropriate for closure of the intestinal mucosa is:

75
Q

The type of needle used on peritoneum and intestines is:

76
Q

Hepatomegaly is

A

enlarged liver

77
Q

In which of the following procedures would the surgeon check for anastomotic leaks by injecting air into the rectum and looking for bubbles in the fluid-filled peritoneal cavity?

A

low anterior resection

78
Q

What does the term hepat/o mean

79
Q

Which of the following terms describes a hernia that occurs in the Hesselbach triangle?

80
Q

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

A

in a separate basin

81
Q

The most common type of hernia is the:

A

indirect hernia

82
Q

The instrument used for common duct exploration during an open cholecystectomy is:

A

Bakes dilators

83
Q

What is surgical position for a cholecystectomy?

A

Reverse Trendelenburg

84
Q

Which clamp is most often used to grasp the appendix?

85
Q

What is the recommended range of intra-abdominal pressure in an adult patient when using an insufflator during a laparoscopic procedure?

A

12-15 mm Hg

86
Q

What body system aids in the metastatic spread of cancer cells?

87
Q

A forceps commonly used to remove gallstones from the common bile duct during an open cholecystectomy is:

A

Randall stone forceps

88
Q

Which breast procedure describes a mastectomy?

A

surgical removal

89
Q

Due to increased venous pressure in the rectum, thrombosed vessels can form. What are these called?

A

hemorrhoids

90
Q

Escherichia coli is normally present inside which of the following anatomical structures?

91
Q

What is the term used to describe male breast enlargement?

A

gynecomastia

92
Q

Which quadrant is the appendix located?

A

right lower

93
Q

Which of the following is the correct order of the large intestine, starting at the end of small bowel?

A

cecum, ascending, transverse, descending, sigmoid, rectum

94
Q

The islets of Langerhans secrete:

95
Q

The beta cells of the islets of Langerhans are responsible for the production of _________.

96
Q

During a common bile duct exploration, what does the STSR need to remember?

A

Bubbles must be removed from the syringe holding the contrast media

97
Q

All of the following are intestinal instruments EXCEPT:

A

a. Allen forceps
b. Best clamp
c. Heaney forcep
d. Doyen forcep

Answer is c. Heaney forcep

98
Q

Which of the following are abdominal skin prep perimeters for an exploratory laparotomy?

A

nipple line to midthigh

99
Q

A Sentinel Node Biopsy is performed to:

A

remove the first lymph node that drains an area of suspected cancer

100
Q

The suture most appropriate for closure of the intestinal mucosa is:

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