WorksheetsUmbilical Hernia Procedure
Total questions: 5
Worksheet time: 3mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What anatomical structure forms the umbilicus?
a)
Rectus abdominis
b)
Umbilical ligament
c)
Umbilical ring of the linea alba
d)
Inguinal ligament
2.
Umbilical hernias in infants often require immediate surgical repair.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
Which instrument is commonly used to make the initial infraumbilical incision?
a)
#10 blade
b)
#11 blade
c)
#15 blade
d)
Harmonic scalpel
4.
What is the purpose of placing a peanut sponge on a mosquito clamp during the procedure?
a)
To retract the skin
b)
To ligate the hernia sac
c)
To gently push the hernia contents back into the abdominal cavity
d)
To absorb excess fluid
5.
What is the wound classification for a standard umbilical hernia repair without complications?
a)
Class I: Clean
b)
Class II: Clean-contaminated
c)
Class III: Contaminated
d)
Class IV: Dirty-infected
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