CST Surgical Instrumentation & Equipment 3

Question 1

During a laparoscopic procedure, the Veress needle is used to:

Accepted Answer

Introduce CO2 to create pneumoperitoneum

Answer

Cut tissue under direct vision

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Irrigate the abdominal cavity

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Pass sutures through the abdominal wall

Question 2

What type of scissors are best for cutting delicate structures such as bile ducts or blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

Metzenbaum scissors

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Mayo scissors

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Iris scissors

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Bandage scissors

Question 3

Which instrument would the surgical technologist pass to the surgeon for initial skin incision?

Accepted Answer

#10 scalpel blade on a #3 handle

Answer

#15 scalpel blade on a #7 handle

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#11 scalpel blade on a #4 handle

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#22 scalpel blade on a #3 handle

Question 4

A Penrose drain is classified as which type of drain?

Accepted Answer

Passive open drain

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Active closed-suction drain

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Active open drain

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Sump drain

Question 5

What is the function of a trocar in laparoscopic surgery?

Accepted Answer

To provide a port of entry for laparoscopic instruments

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To irrigate the surgical field

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To retract the liver

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To control hemorrhage

Question 6

Which instrument is used to clamp the cystic duct during a laparoscopic cholecystectomy?

Accepted Answer

Both titanium clip applier and hemoclip

Answer

Babcock clamp

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Titanium clip applier

Answer

Hemoclip

Question 7

The primary purpose of a suction-irrigator device during laparoscopy is to:

Accepted Answer

Remove blood and fluid while introducing saline for visibility

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Provide pneumoperitoneum

Answer

Seal tissue with heat

Answer

Staple bowel ends together