Future Laparoscopic Surgeons (FLS)
Test
If a blank screen, which is NOT the problem:
-fred
-cables
-gas
-light panel – answer FRED
if the view is reduced in size, what should be checked:
-insufflator control panel
-gas tank
-veress needle
-filter for gas line - answer insufflator control panel
all are preop checks except:
-muscle relaxation
-ancillary equipment there
-spare CO2 tank
-all power sources are on - answer checking for muscle relaxation
during monopolar cautery, the method of quickly turning cell water to steam, causing the
cell to explode, is:
-cutting
-coag
-blend - answer cutting
thermal burn to appendicular stump should be at:
-suture ligation of stump
-very tip of stump (exposed mucosa)
-base - answersuture ligation of the stump
the use of all-plastic or all-metal trocars can avoid which problem:
-unintended direct coupling
-insulation failure
-capacitative coupling - answercapacitative coupling
what should you do with harmonic to avoid inadvertent injury
-be aware of blade
-grab and elevate your target
-keep active blade upwards and in view
-all of the above - answerall of the above
