General

Question 1

This muscle serves as a valve to prevent regurgitation of food from the intestines back to the stomach

Answer 1

pyloric sphincter

Question 2

The common bile duct is drained by the insertion of a T-tube during this procedure.

Answer 2

choledochotomy

Question 3

This procedure gives the colon a “rest” and decompress the bowel as it heals

Answer 3

temporary colostomy

Question 4

A resection of the diseased portion of the stomach in which part of the stomach is anastomosed to the duodenum occurs during which procedure?

Answer 4

Bilroth I

Question 5

Which of the following describes a gastroplasty?

Answer 5

treats obesity by reducing the size of the stomach

Question 6

This hernia occurs as a result of an abdominal wall defect occurring in the linea alba at the umbilical ring

Answer 6

umbilical hernia

Question 7

The pancreatic duct is also know as which of the following?

Answer 7

duct of Wirsung

Question 8

Which of the following structures is the appendix attached to?

Answer 8

cecum

Question 9

Which of the following describes the mesentery?

Answer 9

double-layered peritoneal structure shaped like a fan

Question 10

Intra-abdominal pressure during the instillation of CO2 for creation of pneumoperitoneum should be between which of the following. Any reading higher than this may indicate that the needle is buried into fatty tissue, omentum, or a lumen of the intestines

Answer 10

10-15 mm Hg

Question 11

This sphincter occurs at the junction of the small bowel and large intestines

Answer 11

ileocecal sphincter

Question 12

These abdominal muscles originates at the pubic bone and end in the ribs

Answer 12

rectus abdominus

Question 13

These are filamentous protein tissues that can contribute to infertility, small bowel obstruction, and chronic pain. They also interfere with normal tissue healing

Answer 13

adhesions

Question 14

This procedure removes the head of the pancreas, duodenum, portion of the jejunum, gallbladder, distal stomach, cystic duct, and distal portion of the common bile duct

Answer 14

Whipple

Question 15

The head of the pancreas is fixated to which of the following?

Answer 15

duodenum

Question 16

Sarah is scrubbed in on a robotic LSGB. Which technological characteristic provides superior indication for this type of procedure?

Answer 16

Allows for 360-degree range of motion, which extends surgeon skill

Question 17

Which procedure is more likely to be performed on a patient with Hodgkin’s or sickle cell disease?

Answer 17

splenectomy

Question 18

The entire breast tumor or mass removed during a surgical procedure is described as which of the following?

Answer 18

excisional biopsy

Question 19

There are nine regions in the abdominal cavity. Where are the organs located in the inguinal area?

Answer 19

left and right iliac regions

Question 20

White balancing a video camera in endoscopy or laparoscopic procedures requires the scrub person to focus the camera on a background of material that is which of the following color?

Answer 20

white

Question 21

This surgical procedure treats morbid obesity, gastric carcinoma, and gastric ulcers

Answer 21

Roux-en-Y

Question 22

A _________________ is used to retract the spermatic cord during an inguinal surgical repair

Answer 22

penrose drain

Question 23

This is the joining of two hollow structures by sutures or staples

Answer 23

anastomosis

Question 24

This procedures enlarges the passageway between the pre-pylorus of the stomach and the duodenum

Answer 24

pyloroplasty

Question 25

This is the portion of the stomach that connects to the duodenum

Answer 25

pylorus

Question 26

Which of the following is the first portion of the large intestine?

Answer 26

cecum

Question 27

A gamma ray detecting probe is used during this procedure to identify affected lymph nodes

Answer 27

sentinel lymph node biopsy

Question 28

This incision would be required to access Scarpa's fascia

Answer 28

inguinal

Question 29

Which of the following is the terminal portion of the large intestines?

Answer 29

anal canal

Question 30

This instrument is used to obtain a liver biopsy

Answer 30

Silverman needle

Question 31

During this hernia procedure, the superior transversalis fascia is sutured to the inguinal ligament instead of the inferior portion of the transversalis fascia or Cooper's ligament

Answer 31

Bassini Repair

Question 32

This staple gun is used to transect the stomach, while this stapling device is used to transect and anastomose the jejunum during a Bilroth II procedure

Answer 32

TA, GIA

Question 33

This structure is known as "fatty apron"

Answer 33

greater omentum

Question 34

A ____________________ stich is placed around the base of the appendix

Answer 34

purse-string

Question 35

These two structures are occluded during a laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Answer 35

cystic duct and cystic artery

Question 36

This procedure is done to identify bile duct stones, clarify biliary anatomy, and prevent bile duct injuries, typically during a laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Answer 36

Intraoperative Cholangiogram (IOL)

Question 37

This structure is accessed during a surgical procedures that utilizes an inguinal (oblique) incision

Answer 37

spermatic cord

Question 38

This is a rare hernia that occurs between the rectus and transverse abdominus muscles

Answer 38

Spigelian hernia

Question 39

This abdominal incision offers good exposure to any portion of the abdominal cavity

Answer 39

vertical midline

Question 40

This organ acts as a filter for blood as part of the immune system. It also helps to fight off certain bacterium that cause pneumonia and meningitis

Answer 40

spleen

Question 41

A precursor for esophageal cancer that occurs from cellular changes of the mucosal lining of the distal esophagus is known as

Answer 41

Barrett's esophagus

Question 42

How many lobes does the liver have?

Answer 42

two

Question 43

This hernia occurs when the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm

Answer 43

hiatal

Question 44

There are nine regions in the abdominal cavity. Where are the organs located in the rib area?

Answer 44

left and right hypochondriac regions

Question 45

This occurs mainly in children in which a telescoping of the intestines results in ischemia and necrosis of the bowel

Answer 45

intussusception

Question 46

This occurs when the bowel twist on itself

Answer 46

volvulus

Question 47

Another term for hiatal hernia is which of the following?

Answer 47

diaphragmatic

Question 48

This hernia develops from a weakness in the transversalis fascia below the inguinal ligament

Answer 48

femoral hernia

Question 49

The esophagus penetrates the diaphragm at this point

Answer 49

hiatus

Question 50

Which of the following does the ligament of Treitz supports?

Answer 50

duodenum and jejunum