Question 1

An example of a potential risk associated with pneumoperitoneum would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  tachycardia caused by peritoneal irritation from the CO₂. 
B)  CO₂ absorption into the peritoneal capillaries, causing decreased oxygen saturation. 
C)  bradycardia from CO₂ pressure lower than 15 mm Hg. 
D)  gas embolus into an exposed blood vessel during the procedure. 
A)  tachycardia caused by peritoneal irritation from the CO₂. 
B)  CO₂ absorption into the peritoneal capillaries, causing decreased oxygen saturation. 
C)  bradycardia from CO₂ pressure lower than 15 mm Hg. 
D)  gas embolus into an exposed blood vessel during the procedure.

Question 2

Open common bile duct (CBD)exploration may be indicated in some cases where:

Accepted Answer

A)  the patient has undergone prior biliary surgery. 
B)  a positive cholangiogram shows an obstruction in the pancreatic duct. 
C)  endoscopic, percutaneous, or laparoscopic techniques are possible. 
D)  computerized tomography (CT) reveals a hepatic duct less than 4 mm in size. 
A)  the patient has undergone prior biliary surgery. 
B)  a positive cholangiogram shows an obstruction in the pancreatic duct. 
C)  endoscopic, percutaneous, or laparoscopic techniques are possible. 
D)  computerized tomography (CT) reveals a hepatic duct less than 4 mm in size.

Question 3

An example of an indication for liver transplantation would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  end-stage liver disease resulting from advanced hepatic cancer with metastasis. 
B)  acute fulminant biliary disease of unknown origin. 
C)  infection caused by untreated cystic anomalies. 
D)  primary hepatic cancer. 
A)  end-stage liver disease resulting from advanced hepatic cancer with metastasis. 
B)  acute fulminant biliary disease of unknown origin. 
C)  infection caused by untreated cystic anomalies. 
D)  primary hepatic cancer.

An example of a potential risk associated with pneumoperitoneum would be:

Open common bile duct (CBD)exploration may be indicated in some cases where:

An example of an indication for liver transplantation would be:

Concepts Basic to Perioperative Nursing

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Workplace Issues and Staff Safety

Infection Prevention and Control

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Postoperative Patient Care and Pain Management

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Exam 12: Surgery of the Biliary Tract, pancreas, liver, and Spleen

An example of a potential risk associated with pneumoperitoneum would be:

Open common bile duct (CBD)exploration may be indicated in some cases where:

An example of an indication for liver transplantation would be:

Concepts Basic to Perioperative Nursing

Patient Safety and Risk Management

Workplace Issues and Staff Safety

Infection Prevention and Control

Anesthesia

Positioning the Patient for Surgery

Sutures, sharps, and Instruments

Surgical Modalities

Wound Healing, dressings, and Drains

Postoperative Patient Care and Pain Management

Gastrointestinal Surgery

Hernia Repair

Gynecologic and Obstetric Surgery

Genitourinary Surgery

Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery

Breast Surgery

Ophthalmic Surgery

Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery

Orthopedic Surgery

Neurosurgery

Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thoracic Surgery

Vascular Surgery

Cardiac Surgery

Pediatric Surgery

Geriatric Surgery

Trauma Surgery

Interventional and Image-Guided Procedures

Integrative Health Practices: Complementary and Alternative Therapies

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