Question 1

The general risks associated with gastrointestinal surgery parallel those risks associated with most abdominal procedures. Select a complication that is the most typical risk associated with surgery of the large bowel.

Accepted Answer

A)  Colitis
B)  Peritonitis
C)  Paralytic ileostomy
D)  Intestinal obstructionE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Specific positioning considerations for bariatric patients require particular attention to protecting these patients from inherent risks related to their size and weight. Of considerable concern is the risk of injury to staff. Protective measures to protect both patient and staff include those below. Which measure reflects the most safety protection for both patient and staff?

Accepted Answer

A)  Review back safety precautions and awareness during preincision briefing.
B)  Ensure that the OR bed can accommodate the patient's weight and girth.
C)  Employ at least three safety straps over the patient's largest girth.
D)  Overlap the viscoelastic gel mattress top with three lifting sheets.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Exposure of intra-abdominal anatomy is crucial to safe surgery and employs varied instruments, applications of highly technical energy sources, patient manipulations, light, and imaging. What is unique to the laparoscopic approach that promotes exposure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-retaining retractors
B)  Automatic rod-lens fiberscope
C)  Carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum
D)  Endoscopic fan bladesE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 2: Gastrointestinal Surgery

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The general risks associated with gastrointestinal surgery parallel those risks associated with most abdominal procedures. Select a complication that is the most typical risk associated with surgery of the large bowel.

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Exposure of intra-abdominal anatomy is crucial to safe surgery and employs varied instruments, applications of highly technical energy sources, patient manipulations, light, and imaging. What is unique to the laparoscopic approach that promotes exposure?

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Exam 2: Gastrointestinal Surgery

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The general risks associated with gastrointestinal surgery parallel those risks associated with most abdominal procedures. Select a complication that is the most typical risk associated with surgery of the large bowel.

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Exposure of intra-abdominal anatomy is crucial to safe surgery and employs varied instruments, applications of highly technical energy sources, patient manipulations, light, and imaging. What is unique to the laparoscopic approach that promotes exposure?

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