Anatomy
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Practical Considerations
Practical Considerations
Practical Considerations
100
What are the layers you would be dealing with in most general surgeries concerning the abdominal area?
Skin, subcutaneous, muscle, fascia, and peritoneum.
100
This laparoscopic procedure involves the use of Maloney dilators.
Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication
100
The surgical technologist may be responsible for this during laparoscopic procedures.
Manipulating the camera.
100
This produce can take five to six hours and may involve transfusion of many units of blood.
Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple)
100
If spinal or local anesthesia is used, be aware that the patient may be embarrassed or uncomfortable during this procedure.
Hemorrhiodectomy
200
How many layers does the colon have?
Four. Serosa, muscular, submucosa, and mucosa.
200
What procedure involves the Hirschmann scope?
Hemorrhoidectomy.
200
The surgeon normally stands between the patient's legs during this procedure.
Laparoscopic nissen fundoplication.
200
Sutures with a short absorption rate and with a blunt tip to help prevent bleeding are used in this procedure.
Liver resection
200
You will need up to 10 clamps, either Allis-Adair or Lahey thyroid, for the wound edges in this procedure.
Modified radical mastectomy
300
This organ is covered by the Glisson's capsule and a portion of it is located next to the vena cava.
The liver.
300
What procedure would include the use of a C-arm?
Cholecystectomy with cholangiogram.
300
Technetium 99 may be used as an alternative in this procedure.
Sentinel node biopsy.
300
This procedure includes the use of bowel technique and may also use the thoracoabdominal approach.
Total gastrectomy
300
For females, a laparoscopy could be first preformed to rule out ovarian cyst or ectopic pregnancy.
Appendectomy.
400
What surgery involves the Triangle of Calot?
Cholecystectomy
400
What procedure uses isosulfan blue dye?
Sentinel node biopsy
400
If the appendix ruptures during a laparoscopic procedure, what are two things you should be ready to do?
Also name this instrument.
Convert to open and the use of antibiotic irrigations.
400
A Queen Anne's dressing may be used at the end of this procedure.
Thyroidectomy
400
This procedure may require cultures and bowel resection. Anticipate the use of mesh that requires additional sutures.
McVay (Cooper ligament) inguinal herniorrhaphy.
500
Between which ribs are the mammary glands found?
The second and sixth.
500
This instrument set includes rake retractors, a weitlaner, right-angle clamps, and Lahey clamps.
Thyroidectomy set
500
A warming device should be used since hypothermia is a concern with this procedure.
Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple)
500
The surgical technologist may not have time to completely set up their mayo and will need to gradually set up during this procedure.
Splenectomy
500
This procedure calls for a large supply of lap sponges and 1-0, 2-0, and 3-0 ties.
Pancreatectomy.