Quiz 5

Question 1

A dispersive/return electrode is also commonly known as a:

Answer 1

Grounding pad

Question 2

The electrosurgical circuit contains the following components: the electrosurgical generator, the patient, the active electrode, and all of the above

Answer 2

All of the above

Question 3

The_____delivers concentrated electrosurgical energy to the surgical site

Answer 3

Active electrode

Question 4

Electrosurgery can be categorized as:

Answer 4

Monopolar and bipolar

Question 5

True/False: Monopolar electrosurgery requires a grounding pad

Answer 5

True

Question 6

True/False: Bipolar electrosurgery does not require a grounding pad

Answer 6

True

Question 7

There is a risk for burns and patient injury if the_____becomes partially disconnected

Answer 7

Return electrode

Question 8

Electrosurgical_____mode, tissue is dissected with minimal coagulation; few vessels are sealed and there is minimal thermal spread

Answer 8

Cut

Question 9

In______electrosurgery, the active and return electrodes are in the same surgical instrument

Answer 9

Bipolar

Question 10

Select all of the benefits of Argon Bean Coagulation: Rapid, superficial homeostasis, Less tissue damage, Focused radiofrequency energy, Clear visualization, Or all of the above

Answer 10

All of the above

Question 11

Electrosurgical________mode produces less heat but seals small blood vessels and controls localized bleeding

Answer 11

Coag

Question 12

• Is a known electrosurgical complication in laparoscopic surgery: direct coupling, capacitive. Coupling, instrument insulation failure, and low urine output

Answer 12

Direct coupling, capacitive coupling, and instrument insulation failure

Question 13

True/False: Surgical smoke plume is not generated when electrosurgical instruments are used

Answer 13

False

Question 14

______ is a form of electrosurgery in which a flow of inert gas conducts energy to target issues

Answer 14

Argon beam coagulation

Question 15

To prevent alternate-site burns during electrosurgical procedures, patients should not be in direct contact with? Metal operating tables, metal positioning devices, pooled liquids, or all of the above

Answer 15

All of the above

Question 16

True/False: electrosurgical cables should be secured to the drapes with metal clips

Answer 16

False

Question 17

A dual-foil dispersive electrode is designed to be used with a generator that features:

Answer 17

Automatic return monitoring