Deck 3: Laparoscopic Instruments

Question 1

Select the instrument that is not a grasping and holding instrument: Babcock, Maryland, Allis, Beaver handle

Answer 1

Beaver handle

Question 2

If an endoscope is dented or damaged, you should

A) use it anyway.
B) get a new one.
C) have the circulator fix it prior to the case.
D) try to fix the dent or damage yourself and then use it.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following is true regarding the care of endoscopic cameras:

A) Use an abrasive cleaner to clean the lens.
B) Place the camera at the bottom of the instrument tray.
C) Attach the camera and turn it on prior to the start of the case to make sure it works.
D) When checking a fiber optic camera, dark spots indicate fibers that are working.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Select the instrument that is not a cautery: Kleppinger, Gyrus, Kocher, L hook

Question 5

The other name for a Kocher is a(n)

A) Mixter.
B) Halstead.
C) Ochsner.
D) Kelly.

Question 6

An endoscopic Kittner is used for

A) sharp dissection
B) blunt dissection
C) cutting of tissue
D) retracting of organs

Question 7

A Babcock

A) has teeth.
B) has solid tips.
C) is used on heavy, rough tissue.
D) is used for gentle retraction of delicate tissue.

Question 8

A Kleppinger is a type of

A) monopolar cautery.
B) clamp.
C) bipolar cautery.
D) scissors.

Question 9

Which instrument category includes the Maryland?

A) Cutting and dissecting
B) Grasping and holding
C) Clamping and occluding
D) Suturing and stapling

Question 10

All of the following are true about care of rigid endoscopes except:

A) never place at the bottom of an instrument set
B) when not in use, place on a firm, flat surface to avoid flexion
C) never place anything on top of the scope
D) pick up and hold scopes by the distal end

Question 11

What should you never use to clean a camera, lens or any of its components?

Question 12

The tip of the aspirating needle is what gauge?

A) 18
B) 19
C) 20
D) 22

Question 13

The L hook is a type of

A) monopolar cautery.
B) bipolar cautery.
C) grasper.
D) retractor.

Question 14

A Cameleon endoscope is categorized as a __________________ instrument.

Question 15

Another name for a right angle grasper is a(n)

A) Oschner
B) Mixter
C) Kleppinger
D) L hook

Question 16

Never coil the camera cords smaller in diameter than a

A) 15" circle.
B) large soda bottle.
C) bottle cap.
D) 12" circle.

Question 17

The needle used to introduce carbon dioxide into the peritoneum is a

A) Versaille.
B) Versatile.
C) Veress.
D) Veritine.

Question 18

Which of the following would require that a grounding pad be placed on the patient prior to its use?

A) L hook
B) Klippenger
C) GIA
D) Kittner

Question 19

The Gore is a type of

A) clamp.
B) suture passer.
C) cautery.
D) scissors.

Question 20

What is the purpose of an endoscope?

Question 21

Prior to use, check the scope shaft for _________, ______________, and ___________.

Question 22

The stapler that applies a whole row of staples to tissue while a knife simultaneously cuts the tissue is a ___________________ stapler.

Question 23

When not in use, place the laparoscope on a ___________ surface to avoid flexion and damage.

Question 24

A Babcock has fenestrated jaws.

Question 25

An endoscopic ligaclip applier applies a whole row of staples at one time.

Question 26

An endoscopic Kittner is used for sharp dissection.

Question 27

An Allis is a grasping and holding instrument.

Question 28

Carbon monoxide is used to create a pneumoperitoneum for surgery.

Question 29

An endoscopic retriever is a clamping and occluding instrument.

Question 30

Another name for a Hasson retractor is a __________________ retractor.