Question 1

When performing surgery near or on the liver,what precautions need to be taken into consideration?

Accepted Answer

A) Liver tissue is very friable and can hemorrhage. 
B) No precautions are needed because the patient can always have a liver transplant. 
C) Have a drain ready for after surgery. 
D) Partial lobectomy is acceptable for function. 
A) Liver tissue is very friable and can hemorrhage. 
B) No precautions are needed because the patient can always have a liver transplant. 
C) Have a drain ready for after surgery. 
D) Partial lobectomy is acceptable for function.

Question 2

Which is the most common site for a pancreatic tumor?

Accepted Answer

A) Fundus of pancreas 
B) Head of pancreas 
C) Islets of Langerhans 
D) Acini 
A) Fundus of pancreas 
B) Head of pancreas 
C) Islets of Langerhans 
D) Acini

Question 3

Which is a main function of the stomach?

Accepted Answer

A) Digestion of proteins 
B) Absorption of water 
C) Release of gastrin and somatostatin 
D) Excretion of chyme 
A) Digestion of proteins 
B) Absorption of water 
C) Release of gastrin and somatostatin 
D) Excretion of chyme

Question 4

What term is used when a hernia can be returned to the normal cavity by manipulation?

Accepted Answer

A) Oblique 
B) Thoracoabdominal 
C) Reducible 
D) Paramedian 
A) Oblique 
B) Thoracoabdominal 
C) Reducible 
D) Paramedian

Question 5

Zenker's diverticula are pockets or pouches formed at the distal end of the esophagus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which is a reason peritoneal lavage is performed?

Accepted Answer

A) To cool down the peritoneal contents 
B) To create a pneumoperitoneum 
C) To determine presence of active intraabdominal bleeding 
D) To decompress the bladder 
A) To cool down the peritoneal contents 
B) To create a pneumoperitoneum 
C) To determine presence of active intraabdominal bleeding 
D) To decompress the bladder

Question 7

What procedure removes the entire stomach to eliminate malignant lesions?

Accepted Answer

A) Subtotal gastrectomy 
B) Total gastrectomy 
C) Total vagotomy 
D) Total pyloroplasty 
A) Subtotal gastrectomy 
B) Total gastrectomy 
C) Total vagotomy 
D) Total pyloroplasty

Question 8

Colitis is one reason a hemicolectomy or total colectomy may be performed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What procedure allows visualization of the rectal lumens via a flexible scope?

Accepted Answer

A) Colonoscopy 
B) Gastroscopy 
C) Bronchoscopy 
D) Sigmoidoscopy 
A) Colonoscopy 
B) Gastroscopy 
C) Bronchoscopy 
D) Sigmoidoscopy

Question 10

What type of breast biopsy involves injecting a radioisotope in the radiology department several hours before the procedure and then injecting the tumor with a dye containing isosulfan blue in the OR?

Accepted Answer

A) Core biopsy 
B) Incisional biopsy 
C) Sentinel node biopsy 
D) Stereotactic breast biopsy 
A) Core biopsy 
B) Incisional biopsy 
C) Sentinel node biopsy 
D) Stereotactic breast biopsy

Question 11

What is the most common cause of postoperative intestinal obstruction?

Accepted Answer

A) Inguinal hernia 
B) Peritonitis 
C) Infection 
D) Adhesions 
A) Inguinal hernia 
B) Peritonitis 
C) Infection 
D) Adhesions

Question 12

What is an obvious sign of gallstones or presence of a neoplasm on or near to the gallbladder?

Accepted Answer

A) Hypertension 
B) Conjunctivitis 
C) Jaundice 
D) Obesity 
A) Hypertension 
B) Conjunctivitis 
C) Jaundice 
D) Obesity

Question 13

An anastomosis is a surgically created opening in an organ that forms an exit from the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A patient's weight is an important piece of information needed before bringing a patient into the OR suite.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What organ is removed when performing a cholecystectomy?

Accepted Answer

A) Colon 
B) Gallstones 
C) Pancreas 
D) Gallbladder 
A) Colon 
B) Gallstones 
C) Pancreas 
D) Gallbladder

Question 16

The _________ is the largest lymphatic organ in the body.

Accepted Answer

A) pancreas 
B) liver 
C) appendix 
D) spleen 
A) pancreas 
B) liver 
C) appendix 
D) spleen

Exam 33: General Surgery

When performing surgery near or on the liver,what precautions need to be taken into consideration?

Which is the most common site for a pancreatic tumor?

Which is a main function of the stomach?

What term is used when a hernia can be returned to the normal cavity by manipulation?

Zenker's diverticula are pockets or pouches formed at the distal end of the esophagus.

Which is a reason peritoneal lavage is performed?

What procedure removes the entire stomach to eliminate malignant lesions?

Colitis is one reason a hemicolectomy or total colectomy may be performed.

What procedure allows visualization of the rectal lumens via a flexible scope?

What type of breast biopsy involves injecting a radioisotope in the radiology department several hours before the procedure and then injecting the tumor with a dye containing isosulfan blue in the OR?

What is the most common cause of postoperative intestinal obstruction?

What is an obvious sign of gallstones or presence of a neoplasm on or near to the gallbladder?

An anastomosis is a surgically created opening in an organ that forms an exit from the body.

A patient's weight is an important piece of information needed before bringing a patient into the OR suite.

What organ is removed when performing a cholecystectomy?

The _________ is the largest lymphatic organ in the body.

Perioperative Education

Foundations of Perioperative Patient Care Standards

Legal, regulatory, and Ethical Issues

The Perioperative Patient Care Team and Professional Credentialing

The Surgical First Assistant

Administration of Perioperative Patient Care Services

The Patient: the Reason for Your Existence

Perioperative Pediatrics

Perioperative Geriatrics

Physical Facilities

Ambulatory Surgery Centers and Alternative Surgical Locations

Care of the Perioperative Environment

Potential Sources of Injury to the Caregiver and the Patient

Surgical Microbiology and Antimicrobial Therapy

Principles of Aseptic and Sterile Techniques

Appropriate Attire, Surgical Hand Hygiene, and Gowning and Gloving

Decontamination and Disinfection

Sterilization

Surgical Instrumentation

Specialized Surgical Equipment

Preoperative Preparation of the Patient

Diagnostics, specimens, and Oncologic Considerations

Surgical Pharmacology

Anesthesia: Techniques and Agents

Coordinated Roles of the Scrub Person and the Circulating Nurse

Positioning,prepping,and Draping the Patient

Physiologic Maintenance and Monitoring of the Perioperative Patient

Surgical Incisions implants and Wound Closure

Wound Healing and Hemostasis

Postoperative Patient Care

Potential Perioperative Complications

Endoscopy and Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Gynecologic and Obstetric Surgery

Urologic Surgery

Orthopedic Surgery

Neurosurgery of the Brain and Peripheral Nerves

Spinal Surgery

Ophthalmic Surgery

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Otorhinolaryngologic and Head and Neck Surgery

Thoracic Surgery

Cardiac Surgery

Vascular Surgery

Organ Procurement and Transplantation

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