Question 1

Flank, Gibson, inguinal, and scrotal are examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)  drape sheets 
B)  operative approaches 
C)  post-op dressings 
D)  wound drains 
A)  drape sheets 
B)  operative approaches 
C)  post-op dressings 
D)  wound drains

Question 2

When is a patient classified as being in end-stage renal failure?

Accepted Answer

A)  when both kidneys are functioning at or below 25% of normal 
B)  when both kidneys are functioning at or below 10% of normal 
C)  when one kidney is normal and the other is functioning at or below 25% of normal 
D)  when one kidney is normal and the other if functioning at or below 10% of normal 
A)  when both kidneys are functioning at or below 25% of normal 
B)  when both kidneys are functioning at or below 10% of normal 
C)  when one kidney is normal and the other is functioning at or below 25% of normal 
D)  when one kidney is normal and the other if functioning at or below 10% of normal

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a form of polycystic kidney disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  autosomal dominant 
B)  autosomal recessive 
C)  acquired 
D)  traumatic 
A)  autosomal dominant 
B)  autosomal recessive 
C)  acquired 
D)  traumatic

Question 4

Match each term below with its description.
-Twisting of the spermatic cord, resulting in pain, ischemia, and eventual necrosis; failure of immediate correction may require orchiectomy

Accepted Answer

A) Epididymis 
B) Balanitis 
C) Hyperplasia 
D) Palladium 
E) Torsion
F)Hypospadias
G)Robotic
H)Geiger counter
I)Chordee
J)Tunica vaginalis 
A) Epididymis 
B) Balanitis 
C) Hyperplasia 
D) Palladium 
E) Torsion
F)Hypospadias
G)Robotic
H)Geiger counter
I)Chordee
J)Tunica vaginalis

Question 5

Which suture configuration is used to anastomose vessels in transplants?

Accepted Answer

A)  fine, absorbable, single-armed 
B)  fine, nonabsorbable, double-armed 
C)  heavy, absorbable, single-armed 
D)  heavy, nonabsorbable, double-armed 
A)  fine, absorbable, single-armed 
B)  fine, nonabsorbable, double-armed 
C)  heavy, absorbable, single-armed 
D)  heavy, nonabsorbable, double-armed

Question 6

What does specialized tissue within the seminiferous tubules produce?

Accepted Answer

A)  mucus 
B)  sperm 
C)  testosterone 
D)  urine 
A)  mucus 
B)  sperm 
C)  testosterone 
D)  urine

Question 7

Match each term below with its description.
-Minimally invasive surgical approach for removal of prostate with fewest post-op complications and quickest recovery time

Accepted Answer

A) Epididymis 
B) Balanitis 
C) Hyperplasia 
D) Palladium 
E) Torsion
F)Hypospadias
G)Robotic
H)Geiger counter
I)Chordee
J)Tunica vaginalis 
A) Epididymis 
B) Balanitis 
C) Hyperplasia 
D) Palladium 
E) Torsion
F)Hypospadias
G)Robotic
H)Geiger counter
I)Chordee
J)Tunica vaginalis

Question 8

What is the name of the basic structure composed of renal corpuscles and tubules and numbers over a million?

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal 
B)  hilum 
C)  nephron 
D)  psoas 
A)  adrenal 
B)  hilum 
C)  nephron 
D)  psoas

Question 9

What is the more common name for ureteroileocutaneous diversion?

Accepted Answer

A)  colostomy 
B)  ileal conduit 
C)  bladder prolapse 
D)  pubovaginal sling 
A)  colostomy 
B)  ileal conduit 
C)  bladder prolapse 
D)  pubovaginal sling

Question 10

Which incisional approach is used for access to the lower ureter and may be used for donor kidney implantation?

Accepted Answer

A)  flank 
B)  Gibson 
C)  inguinal 
D)  scrotal 
A)  flank 
B)  Gibson 
C)  inguinal 
D)  scrotal

Question 11

Cystoscopy and ureteroscopy procedures are performed in which position?

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral 
B)  low-lithotomy 
C)  supine 
D)  Trendelenburg 
A)  lateral 
B)  low-lithotomy 
C)  supine 
D)  Trendelenburg

Question 12

Which signal should alert the surgical team that prostate capsule perforation is imminent and may conclude the procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)  coughing 
B)  flatulence 
C)  groaning 
D)  leg jerking 
A)  coughing 
B)  flatulence 
C)  groaning 
D)  leg jerking

Question 13

Which of the following items would likely be needed if the pleural cavity is unintentionally entered during nephrectomy?

Accepted Answer

A)  chest tube with drainage system 
B)  flexible bronchoscope 
C)  1-inch Penrose drain 
D)  fibrin glue 
A)  chest tube with drainage system 
B)  flexible bronchoscope 
C)  1-inch Penrose drain 
D)  fibrin glue

Question 14

Which of the following is used to ensure patency of the ureters or allow for drainage of urine from the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

A)  Foley catheter 
B)  suprapubic catheter 
C)  Jackson-Pratt drain 
D)  double-J or pigtail stent 
A)  Foley catheter 
B)  suprapubic catheter 
C)  Jackson-Pratt drain 
D)  double-J or pigtail stent

Question 15

Cryptorchidism is more commonly known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  kidney stones 
B)  nocturnal bedwetting 
C)  undescended testicles 
D)  urinary tract infection 
A)  kidney stones 
B)  nocturnal bedwetting 
C)  undescended testicles 
D)  urinary tract infection

Question 16

Which instrument is used in TURP or TURBT and includes the sheath, obturator, working element, and ESU loops?

Accepted Answer

A)  cystoscope 
B)  nephroscope 
C)  resectoscope 
D)  ureteroscope 
A)  cystoscope 
B)  nephroscope 
C)  resectoscope 
D)  ureteroscope

Question 17

Vesicourethral suspension and pubovaginal slings are performed to mainly treat moderate to severe:

Accepted Answer

A)  vaginal dryness 
B)  uterine prolapse 
C)  stress incontinence 
D)  urinary tract infections 
A)  vaginal dryness 
B)  uterine prolapse 
C)  stress incontinence 
D)  urinary tract infections

Question 18

What procedure is performed to remove a calculus lodged in the area of the hilum?

Accepted Answer

A)  cystoscopy 
B)  orchiectomy 
C)  pyelolithotomy 
D)  urethrotomy 
A)  cystoscopy 
B)  orchiectomy 
C)  pyelolithotomy 
D)  urethrotomy

Question 19

What is used to resect the prostate gland tissue through the resectoscope?

Accepted Answer

A)  endoshears 
B)  wire loop snare 
C)  ESU loop electrode 
D)  #11 blade on #7 handle 
A)  endoshears 
B)  wire loop snare 
C)  ESU loop electrode 
D)  #11 blade on #7 handle

Question 20

Many hospitals allow use of only sterile gloves to set up the back table for cystoscopy procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 20: Genitourinary Surgery

Flank, Gibson, inguinal, and scrotal are examples of:

When is a patient classified as being in end-stage renal failure?

Which of the following is NOT a form of polycystic kidney disease?

Match each term below with its description. -Twisting of the spermatic cord, resulting in pain, ischemia, and eventual necrosis; failure of immediate correction may require orchiectomy

Which suture configuration is used to anastomose vessels in transplants?

What does specialized tissue within the seminiferous tubules produce?

Match each term below with its description. -Minimally invasive surgical approach for removal of prostate with fewest post-op complications and quickest recovery time

What is the name of the basic structure composed of renal corpuscles and tubules and numbers over a million?

What is the more common name for ureteroileocutaneous diversion?

Which incisional approach is used for access to the lower ureter and may be used for donor kidney implantation?

Cystoscopy and ureteroscopy procedures are performed in which position?

Which signal should alert the surgical team that prostate capsule perforation is imminent and may conclude the procedure?

Which of the following items would likely be needed if the pleural cavity is unintentionally entered during nephrectomy?

Which of the following is used to ensure patency of the ureters or allow for drainage of urine from the kidneys?

Cryptorchidism is more commonly known as:

Which instrument is used in TURP or TURBT and includes the sheath, obturator, working element, and ESU loops?

Vesicourethral suspension and pubovaginal slings are performed to mainly treat moderate to severe:

What procedure is performed to remove a calculus lodged in the area of the hilum?

What is used to resect the prostate gland tissue through the resectoscope?

Many hospitals allow use of only sterile gloves to set up the back table for cystoscopy procedures.

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Instrumentation, Equipment, and Supplies

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Surgical Case Management

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General Surgery

Obstetric and Gynecologic Surgery

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