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Which statement concerning the spleen is false? - ANSWER ✓ The splenic vein
drains into the inferior vena cava
Which is/are postoperative complication (s) of total gastrectomy: - ANSWER ✓
dumping syndrome, anemia, vitamin B12 deficiency, diarrhea
The ____ is attached to the____. - ANSWER ✓ Omentum, stomach
A partial gastrectomy followed by a gastroduodenal anastomesis is a - ANSWER
✓ Billroth 1
Which anastomoses are completed in a Whipple operation: - ANSWER ✓
Pancretojejunostomy, choledochojejunostomy, gastrojejunostomy
In an upper quadrant oblique incision (subcostal), which muscle is retracted of
transversely divided? - ANSWER ✓ Rectus
Care must be taken during ligation of the vena cava for pulmonary embolism to
prevent injury to: - ANSWER ✓ Lumbar veins and right ureter
Removal of fibrosed palmar aponeurosis is done for: - ANSWER ✓ Dupuytren's
contracture
Removal of fibrinous deposit pleural with pulmonary ventilation is a: - ANSWER
✓ Decortication
Postoperative gastrointestinal bleeding can cause ___ shock while ___ shock is the
result of failure of arterial resistance - ANSWER ✓ Hypovolemic, neurogenic
,Carcinoma of the lung may be confirmed by: - ANSWER ✓ Scalene node biopsy,
medianstinoscopy, bronchoscopy
Place these digestive system structures in correct sequence: - ANSWER ✓ pyloric
sphincter, fundus, diaphragm
Place these digestive system structures in correct sequence: - ANSWER ✓
Esophagus, diaphragm, cardiac sphincter, fundus, pyloric sphincter, duodenum,
ampulla of Vater, jejunum, ileum
Which are some hemostatic agent(s) - ANSWER ✓ Bone wax, oxidized cellulose,
styptics, thrombin
Acute cholecystitis usually is associated with: - ANSWER ✓ gallstones, cystic
duct obstruction, bacterial infection, empyema
Which is/are serious postoperative problemis) following parathyroidectemy? -
ANSWER ✓ Tetany, Gout & Renal Stones
A weakness of the fascial margin of the internal ring is a ___ hernia; a weakness
of the faseial floor of the inguinal canal is ___ hernia, - ANSWER ✓ Direct,
Indirect
Portacaval shunt is indicated for: - ANSWER ✓ Esophageal varices, back portal
vein, Laennec's cirrhosis.
Vagotomy for peptic ulcer oftes is accompanied by pyloroplasty because -
ANSWER ✓ Vagotomy may cause gastric atony
In two-layer bowel anastomosis, the inner ___ layer is closed with ___ and the
outer ___ layer with ___ sutures - ANSWER ✓ Mucosal, absorbable, sersosal,
nonabsorbable
Combined with an antrectomy or gastroenterostomy, ___ is the most common
operative procedure for peptic ulcer - ANSWER ✓ Vagotomy
,The pancreas functions as an ___ gland secreting insulin and ___ directly into the
___. - ANSWER ✓ Endocrine, glucagon, blood serum
As a consequence of ligating the inferior mesenteric (Mesozoic) artery and vein, it
is necessary to remove the entire ___ colon and anastomose the ___ colon to the
___ colon. - ANSWER ✓ Left, distal transverse, sigmoid
The operative carcinoma of the head of the pancreas or ampulla of Vater is a ___
procedure. - ANSWER ✓ Whipple
Whichh structures are amenable to stapling: . - ANSWER ✓ bronchus, galea,
bowel, split thickness graft, ankle bones
Small bowel obstruction leads to electrolyte imbalance: first to ___ from loss of
___: then to ___ due to loss of ___ - ANSWER ✓ Alkalosis, hydrochloric acid,
acidosis, water& sodium
In gastric bypass for morbid obesity, stapling the ___ portion of the stomach
provides a small ___ outlet - ANSWER ✓ Proximal, gastrojejunostomy
Which of the following factors can cause intestinal obstruction: - ANSWER ✓
volvulus, hernia, mesenteric infarction, paralytic ileus, intussusception
The causes of peritonitis include which of the following: - ANSWER ✓ ruptured
spleen, puerperal infection, gangrenous obstruction of the bowel, acute
pancreatitis, ulcerative colitis?
The dumping syndrome occurs after gastric resection because of the - ANSWER
✓ Rapid entry of food into the jejunum
After completion of the anastomosis in colon resection procedures, the mesentery
is carefully reapproximated to: - ANSWER ✓ Prevent internal hernias with bowel
entrapment
Which statement concerning parenteral hyperalimentation therapy following
gastrointestinal surgery is true - ANSWER ✓ Catheter is inserted in a large-
diameter vein with high blood low, Too rapid flow of solution causes
hyperglycemia, Constant monitoring is necessary
, The purpose of vagotomy is treating patients with peptic ulcers is to: - ANSWER
✓ Decrease gastric acid hypersecretion
___ is/are life-threatening obstruction in which the intestinal lumen is obstructed
both proximally and distally, leading to bowel necrosis, perforation and peritonitis
- ANSWER ✓ Volvulus
Many postoperative patients are in a state of ___ due to ___ depletion, a condition
that retards wound healing. - ANSWER ✓ Negative Nitrogen imbalance, protein
The ____is the most common site for cancer of the large intestine - ANSWER ✓
Rectosigmoid
To provide necessary calories in the nutritionally deficient postoperative patient,
parenteral hyperalimentation is preferred over routine IV therapy because -
ANSWER ✓ IV fluid volume could surpass bodys fluid tolerance
The preoperative bowel prep for intestinal surgery may include administration of
neomycin which: - ANSWER ✓ Reduces aerobic and anaerobic resident bacteria
in bowel
When a loop of jejunum is anastomosed end-to-side with the esophagus in a total
gastrectomy, a ___ is necessary to ___ - ANSWER ✓ Jejunojejunostomy, prevent
regurgitation esophagitis
For a perforated diverticulum of the colon, the affected bowel segment is resected
followed by a/an: - ANSWER ✓ Two-stage operation
Which urinary diversion procedures are used when the bladder no longer serves as
the urine reservoir - ANSWER ✓ Ureterosigmoidostomy, ureterocutaneous
transplant, ileal conduit
Which partial gastrectomy precedure includes a gastroduodenal anastomosis: -
ANSWER ✓ Billroth 1
To provide complete rest to the colon or following resection of the large bowel,
a/an ___ is performed. - ANSWER ✓ Illeostomy
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Which statement concerning the spleen is false? - ANSWER ✓ The splenic vein
drains into the inferior vena cava
Which is/are postoperative complication (s) of total gastrectomy: - ANSWER ✓
dumping syndrome, anemia, vitamin B12 deficiency, diarrhea
The ____ is attached to the____. - ANSWER ✓ Omentum, stomach
A partial gastrectomy followed by a gastroduodenal anastomesis is a - ANSWER
✓ Billroth 1
Which anastomoses are completed in a Whipple operation: - ANSWER ✓
Pancretojejunostomy, choledochojejunostomy, gastrojejunostomy
In an upper quadrant oblique incision (subcostal), which muscle is retracted of
transversely divided? - ANSWER ✓ Rectus
Care must be taken during ligation of the vena cava for pulmonary embolism to
prevent injury to: - ANSWER ✓ Lumbar veins and right ureter
Removal of fibrosed palmar aponeurosis is done for: - ANSWER ✓ Dupuytren's
contracture
Removal of fibrinous deposit pleural with pulmonary ventilation is a: - ANSWER
✓ Decortication
Postoperative gastrointestinal bleeding can cause ___ shock while ___ shock is the
result of failure of arterial resistance - ANSWER ✓ Hypovolemic, neurogenic
,Carcinoma of the lung may be confirmed by: - ANSWER ✓ Scalene node biopsy,
medianstinoscopy, bronchoscopy
Place these digestive system structures in correct sequence: - ANSWER ✓ pyloric
sphincter, fundus, diaphragm
Place these digestive system structures in correct sequence: - ANSWER ✓
Esophagus, diaphragm, cardiac sphincter, fundus, pyloric sphincter, duodenum,
ampulla of Vater, jejunum, ileum
Which are some hemostatic agent(s) - ANSWER ✓ Bone wax, oxidized cellulose,
styptics, thrombin
Acute cholecystitis usually is associated with: - ANSWER ✓ gallstones, cystic
duct obstruction, bacterial infection, empyema
Which is/are serious postoperative problemis) following parathyroidectemy? -
ANSWER ✓ Tetany, Gout & Renal Stones
A weakness of the fascial margin of the internal ring is a ___ hernia; a weakness
of the faseial floor of the inguinal canal is ___ hernia, - ANSWER ✓ Direct,
Indirect
Portacaval shunt is indicated for: - ANSWER ✓ Esophageal varices, back portal
vein, Laennec's cirrhosis.
Vagotomy for peptic ulcer oftes is accompanied by pyloroplasty because -
ANSWER ✓ Vagotomy may cause gastric atony
In two-layer bowel anastomosis, the inner ___ layer is closed with ___ and the
outer ___ layer with ___ sutures - ANSWER ✓ Mucosal, absorbable, sersosal,
nonabsorbable
Combined with an antrectomy or gastroenterostomy, ___ is the most common
operative procedure for peptic ulcer - ANSWER ✓ Vagotomy
,The pancreas functions as an ___ gland secreting insulin and ___ directly into the
___. - ANSWER ✓ Endocrine, glucagon, blood serum
As a consequence of ligating the inferior mesenteric (Mesozoic) artery and vein, it
is necessary to remove the entire ___ colon and anastomose the ___ colon to the
___ colon. - ANSWER ✓ Left, distal transverse, sigmoid
The operative carcinoma of the head of the pancreas or ampulla of Vater is a ___
procedure. - ANSWER ✓ Whipple
Whichh structures are amenable to stapling: . - ANSWER ✓ bronchus, galea,
bowel, split thickness graft, ankle bones
Small bowel obstruction leads to electrolyte imbalance: first to ___ from loss of
___: then to ___ due to loss of ___ - ANSWER ✓ Alkalosis, hydrochloric acid,
acidosis, water& sodium
In gastric bypass for morbid obesity, stapling the ___ portion of the stomach
provides a small ___ outlet - ANSWER ✓ Proximal, gastrojejunostomy
Which of the following factors can cause intestinal obstruction: - ANSWER ✓
volvulus, hernia, mesenteric infarction, paralytic ileus, intussusception
The causes of peritonitis include which of the following: - ANSWER ✓ ruptured
spleen, puerperal infection, gangrenous obstruction of the bowel, acute
pancreatitis, ulcerative colitis?
The dumping syndrome occurs after gastric resection because of the - ANSWER
✓ Rapid entry of food into the jejunum
After completion of the anastomosis in colon resection procedures, the mesentery
is carefully reapproximated to: - ANSWER ✓ Prevent internal hernias with bowel
entrapment
Which statement concerning parenteral hyperalimentation therapy following
gastrointestinal surgery is true - ANSWER ✓ Catheter is inserted in a large-
diameter vein with high blood low, Too rapid flow of solution causes
hyperglycemia, Constant monitoring is necessary
, The purpose of vagotomy is treating patients with peptic ulcers is to: - ANSWER
✓ Decrease gastric acid hypersecretion
___ is/are life-threatening obstruction in which the intestinal lumen is obstructed
both proximally and distally, leading to bowel necrosis, perforation and peritonitis
- ANSWER ✓ Volvulus
Many postoperative patients are in a state of ___ due to ___ depletion, a condition
that retards wound healing. - ANSWER ✓ Negative Nitrogen imbalance, protein
The ____is the most common site for cancer of the large intestine - ANSWER ✓
Rectosigmoid
To provide necessary calories in the nutritionally deficient postoperative patient,
parenteral hyperalimentation is preferred over routine IV therapy because -
ANSWER ✓ IV fluid volume could surpass bodys fluid tolerance
The preoperative bowel prep for intestinal surgery may include administration of
neomycin which: - ANSWER ✓ Reduces aerobic and anaerobic resident bacteria
in bowel
When a loop of jejunum is anastomosed end-to-side with the esophagus in a total
gastrectomy, a ___ is necessary to ___ - ANSWER ✓ Jejunojejunostomy, prevent
regurgitation esophagitis
For a perforated diverticulum of the colon, the affected bowel segment is resected
followed by a/an: - ANSWER ✓ Two-stage operation
Which urinary diversion procedures are used when the bladder no longer serves as
the urine reservoir - ANSWER ✓ Ureterosigmoidostomy, ureterocutaneous
transplant, ileal conduit
Which partial gastrectomy precedure includes a gastroduodenal anastomosis: -
ANSWER ✓ Billroth 1
To provide complete rest to the colon or following resection of the large bowel,
a/an ___ is performed. - ANSWER ✓ Illeostomy
