ST Ch 16.2 General Surgery

Which anatomical landmark is used to identify the cystic artery during a cholecystectomy?

• Calot’s triangle

• Triangle of Hesselbach

• Foramen of Winslow

• Hepatoduodenal ligament

The cystic duct joins which structure to form the common bile duct?

• Pancreatic duct

• Common hepatic duct

• Right hepatic artery

• Portal vein

Which instrument is specifically designed to grasp delicate tubular structures such as the appendix without causing significant trauma?

• Allis clamp

• Babcock forceps

• Kocher clamp

• Backhaus towel clamp

A patient with symptomatic gallstones most commonly receives which treatment?

• Ursodiol therapy

• Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy

• Cholecystectomy

• Bile acid infusion

Which instrument is commonly used to grasp the appendix during an appendectomy?

• Allis clamp

• Babcock forceps

• Kocher clamp

• Kelly clamp

Which surgical tray should the CST prepare for an open cholecystectomy?

• Minor tray only

• Laparotomy tray with gallbladder set

• Orthopedic tray

• Vascular graft tray

Which instrument would most likely be used to retract the liver during an open cholecystectomy?

• Deaver retractor

• Harrington retractor

• Gelpi retractor

• Weitlaner retractor

Which condition most commonly causes acute cholecystitis?

• Viral infection

• Gallstones obstructing the cystic duct

• Pancreatitis

• Duodenal ulcer

Which surgical position is most commonly used for hemorrhoidectomy?

• Trendelenburg

• Lithotomy

• Kraské

• Fowler’s

Which structure contains the appendiceal artery?

• Mesoappendix

• Mesocolon

• Omentum

• Peritoneum