Introduction to Laparoscopic

Question 1

Laparoscopy involves the inspection and exploration of:

A) the pelvic cavity
B) the abdominal cavity
C) the thoracic cavity
D) body organs or cavities

Answer 1

B) the abdominal cavity

Question 2

Which of the following are benefits of laparoscopy ?

A) less postoperative pain
B) better cosmetic results
C) less preoperative preparation
D) more rapid recovery
E) shorter hospital stay

Answer 2

A, B D, E

Question 3

When was the first laparoscopic cholecystectomy performed in the U.S.?

A) 1980
B) 1978
C) 1987
D) 1988

Answer 3

D) 1988

Question 4

Surgineedle, is available in which lengths?

A) 100 and 130 mm
B) 120 and 150 mm
C) 100 and 150 mm
D) 110 and 150 mm

Answer 4

B) 120 and 150 mm

Question 5

(select all that apply) Which of the techniques for gaining entry and access to the abdominal cavity begin with the Veress needle?

A) closed (or “blind”) trocar entry
B) direct trocar entry
C) open (Hasson)
D) insertion of an optical trocar

Answer 5

A, D

Question 6

Which of the following is not one of the three key rules to follow when placing a Veress needle/Surgineedle?

A) aim towards the pelvic cavity
B) aim away from the pelvic vessels
C) aim at right angles to the skin
D) aim in an anterolateral

Answer 6

D) aim in an anterolateral

Question 7

Which of the following describes the Hasson technique?

A) open laparoscopy (without the use of a Veress needle)
B) placement of a trocar after removal of Veress needle
C) none of the above
D) accomplished by performing a standard laparotomy under direct visualization prior to inserting a a blunt trocar

Answer 7

A) open laparoscopy (without the use of a Veress needle)

Question 8

True or False. When performing the direct trocar entry technique, pneumoperitoneum is stablished prior to inserting the trocar.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Secondary trocars are inserted __________.

A) randomly
B) prior to insufflation
C) under direct visualization
D) blindly

Answer 9

C) under direct visualization

Question 10

(Select all that Apply) Which of the following are types of trocars?

A) bladeless trocars
B) Veress trocars
C) Hasson trocars
D) bladed trocars

Answer 10

A, C, D

Question 11

Which of the following trocars features suture wings?

A) bladed
B) optical
C) bladeless
D) Hasson

Answer 11

D) Hasson

Question 12

The basic equipment necessary for laparoscopic procedures is ________.

A) tower, video camera, monitor, light source
B) video camera, insufflator, light source, laparoscope
C) insufflator, video camera, laparoscope, light source, video monitor
D) video camera, video monitor, light source, laparoscope

Answer 12

C) insufflator, video camera, laparoscope, light source, video monitor

Question 13

True or False. Laparoscopes are available with the distal lens angled from 0-60 degrees to help visualize different anatomical structures.

Answer 13

False