Chapter 3 Laparoscopic Instruments Test Questions & Answers

Chapter 3. Laparoscopic Instruments

Multiple Choice

1. A Kleppinger is a type of

A. monopolar cautery.

B. clamp.

C. bipolar cautery.

D. scissors.

DIF: Hard

2. The L hook is a type of

A. monopolar cautery.

B. bipolar cautery.

C. grasper.

D. retractor.

DIF: Hard

3. An endoscopic Kittner is used for

A. sharp dissection

B. blunt dissection

C. cutting of tissue

D. retracting of organs

DIF: Medium

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

A. Oschner

B. Mixter

C. Kleppinger

D. L hook

DIF: Easy

5. 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.

DIF: Easy

6. Which instrument category includes the Maryland?

A. Cutting and dissecting

B. Grasping and holding

C. Clamping and occluding

D. Suturing and stapling

DIF: Hard

7. The other name for a Kocher is a(n)

A. Mixter.

B. Halstead.

C. Ochsner.

D. Kelly.

DIF: Medium

8. The Gore is a type of

A. clamp.

B. suture passer.

C. cautery.

D. scissors.

DIF: Medium

9. The tip of the aspirating needle is what gauge?

A. 18

B. 19

C. 20

D. 22

DIF: Hard

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

A. Versaille.

B. Versatile.

C. Veress.

D. Veritine.

DIF: Easy

11. Never coil the camera cords smaller in diameter than a

A. 15" circle.

B. large soda bottle.

C. bottle cap.

D. 12" circle.

DIF: Medium

12. 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.

DIF: Easy

13. 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.

DIF: Easy

14. 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

DIF: Easy

15. 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

DIF: Medium

Short Answer

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

DIF: Easy

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

DIF: Easy

18. What is the purpose of an endoscope?

DIF: Medium

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

DIF: Hard

Completion

20. A Cameleon endoscope is categorized as a __________________ instrument.

DIF: Easy

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

DIF: Medium

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

DIF: Hard

23. Another name for a Hasson retractor is a __________________ retractor.

DIF: Medium

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

DIF: Hard

True/False

25. A Babcock has fenestrated jaws.

DIF: Easy

26. Carbon monoxide is used to create a pneumoperitoneum for surgery.

DIF: Medium

Rationale: Carbon dioxide is used to create a pneumoperitoneum for surgery.

27. An endoscopic Kittner is used for sharp dissection.

DIF: Easy

Rationale: An endoscopic Kittner is used for blunt dissection

28. An endoscopic retriever is a clamping and occluding instrument.

DIF: Medium

Rationale: An endoscopic retriever is an accessory instrument.

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

DIF: Medium

Rationale: An endoscopic ligaclip applier applies one staple at one time

30. An Allis is a grasping and holding instrument.

DIF: Medium