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FLS Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery VIP Certification Exam
FLS — The FLS (Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery) program is a comprehensive educational and assessment program developed jointly by SAGES (Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons) and the ACS (American College of Surgeons); the cognitive examination consists of 75 multiple-choice questions covering pneumoperitoneum physiology, equipment, patient safety, access techniques, energy sources, and laparoscopic skills, and is required for ABS (American Board of Surgery) general surgery certification.
59
Questions
120m
Time Limit
70.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 59👑 VIP
A 48-year-old patient undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy develops increasing end-tidal CO2 (ETCO2) from 35 mmHg to 58 mmHg during the case. The insufflator is set to maintain 15 mmHg intraabdominal pressure. The surgeon notes no change in tidal volume or respiratory rate. Which of the following is the MOST likely explanation for the rising ETCO2?
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