Laparoscopic surgery fundamentals EXAM WITH ANSWERS

Laparoscopic surgery fundamentals
EXAM WITH ANSWERS


1. A trocar is a/an __________.
a. laparoscope, a rod-shaped telescope inserted into the
abdomen b. narrow tube-like instrument used to gain
access to the abdomen
c. video camera attached to the end of the laparoscope
d. working space created by insertion of gas into the
abdomen - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔B


2. All of the following are advantages of laparoscopic
surgery EXCEPT __________.
a. faster recovery time
b. increased infection rate
c. less blood loss
d. smaller incisions - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔B


3. General limitations of laparoscopic surgery include
__________.
a. not everyone may be a candidate
b. not all physicians are skilled in all laparoscopic
techniques

, c. it is too "hands off" for some surgeons
d. all answers are correct - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔


4. Complications following laparoscopic surgery occur
with less frequency than with conventional open surgery.
a. True
b. False - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔A


5. Complications that may follow laparoscopic surgery
include all of the following EXCEPT __________.
a. infection
b. hernia
c. lactose intolerance
d. pneumonia - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔C


6. Studies demonstrate that complications of laparoscopic
occur with a frequency of __________.
a. 1% - 5%
b. 5% - 10%
c. 11% - 15%
d. 16% - 20% - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔A