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WorksheetsSplenectomy/ Laparoscopic Splenectomy Procedure Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the spleen’s primary tissue composition?
Red pulp (vascular) and white pulp (lymphatic)
Yellow marrow and red marrow
Hepatic and renal tissue
Smooth and skeletal muscle
Which ligament does not help anchor the spleen in its anatomical position?
a) Gastrosplenic
Splenorenal
Hepatoduodenal
Splenophrenic
The splenic artery always branches from the celiac trunk.
True
False
What is the most common indication for an emergency splenectomy?
Splenic cyst
Thrombocytopenia
Trauma with intraperitoneal hemorrhage
Splenomegaly
What procedural consideration is especially important during a trauma-related splenectomy?
Use of a harmonic scalpel
Placement of a Foley catheter
Prioritizing hemorrhage control and having extra lap sponges and suction ready
Performing a cholangiogram
Which instrument is used to safely contain and remove the spleen during a laparoscopic splenectomy?
Endocatch
Endobag
Morcellator
Poole suction tip
The surgical technologist may be responsible for manipulating the camera during a laparoscopic splenectomy.
True
False
What is the purpose of creating a window in the lesser sac during the procedure?
To access the liver
To visualize the pancreas
To access the medial border of the spleen and gastric vessels
To insert the endobag
Which of the following instruments is used to divide the splenic artery and vein during the procedure?
Endocautery
Endoscissors
Endovascular stapler
Fan retractor
What wound classification is assigned if there is intraoperative injury to the stomach or bowel with spillage?
Class I: Clean
Class II: Clean-contaminated
Class III: Contaminated
Class IV: Dirty-infected
