FREE FLS Care and Patient Safety Questions and Answers

Question 1

During a laparoscopic procedure, the screen suddenly goes blank. Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of this problem?

Accepted Answer

Incorrect settings on the FRED (Fluorescence-Enhanced Real-time Imaging Device)

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Faulty cables

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Insufficient gas supply

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Malfunctioning light panel

Question 2

Before exiting the abdomen at the end of a laparoscopic procedure, which of the following should be checked?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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The operative field

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The dependent portions of the abdomen

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The abdominal wall at each previous trocar site

Question 3

All of the following are preoperative checks except:

Accepted Answer

Muscle relaxation

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Ancillary equipment availability

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Spare CO2 tank

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All power sources are on

Question 4

What should be included in the initial consultation for laparoscopic surgery?

Accepted Answer

Possibility of conversion to open surgery

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Types of trocars used

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Details of pneumoperitoneum

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Type of insufflation gas to be used

Question 5

Which of the following is a relative contraindication for laparoscopic surgery?

Accepted Answer

Previous abdominal surgery

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Hypovolemic shock, uncorrectable

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Inability to tolerate a laparotomy

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Lack of appropriate facilities

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an absolute contraindication for laparoscopic surgery?

Accepted Answer

Bowel obstruction

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Uncorrectable hypovolemic shock

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Lack of proper surgical training

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Inability to tolerate laparotomy

Question 7

Which laparoscopic procedure can be performed with local anesthesia alone?

Accepted Answer

Diagnostic laparoscopy

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Appendectomy (Appy)

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Ectopic pregnancy (Ectopic)

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Cholecystectomy (Chole)

Question 8

Why is patient positioning important in laparoscopic surgery?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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To avoid deep vein thrombosis (DVTs)

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To identify the location of the target anatomy

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To avoid position-related complications

Question 9

When should checking for venous bleeding be performed during laparoscopic surgery?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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Final inspection of the abdomen

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When releasing abdominal pressure

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During trocar removal

Question 10

What should you check before exiting the abdomen at the end of a laparoscopic procedure?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

Operative field

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Dependent portions of the abdomen

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Abdominal wall at each previous trocar site