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Colon/Bariatric Test
applied medical quiz
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Health Care
Intermediate
02/02/2016

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Term
The colon consists of several sections. Beginning at the ileocecal junction name the 8 sections.
Definition
appendix
cecum
ascending colon
transverse colon
descending colon
sigmoid colon
rectum
anus
Term
What are the 3 sections of the small intestines?
Definition
Ileum, jejunum, duodonem
Term
The right colic flexure sits anatomically below the spleen and stomach. True or False?
Definition
False
Term
The splenic flexure sits in which of the quadrants?
Definition
Upper left
Term
What instruments can be used when creating a window in the mesentery?
Definition
Grasper, dissector, scissors
Term
What does HALS stand for?
Definition
Hand assisted Laparoscopic Surgery
Term
What instrument would be used when sealing the ileocolic artery and vein?
Definition
Advanced RF energy
Term
What device can be used when doing an extracorporeal anastomosis?
Definition
Alexis Wound protector and retractor
Term
_______ occurs when little pouches in the colon become inflamed causing painful symptoms?
Definition
Diverticulitis
Term
This disease is described as an inflammation of the tissue in the bowel that can go deep into the layers of affected tissue.
Definition
Chron's
Term
A _____________ is created between the distal ileum and the transverse colon to restore bowel continuity during this procedure?
Definition
Anastamosis
Term
The _______ is fascia that holds the ascending, descending, and sigmoid colon to their respective side-walls and to the retroperitoneal structures?
Definition
White line of Toldt
Term
Why would a doctor create a stoma?
Definition
To allow the resected area to heal to reconnect at a later date
To place either a colostomy and ileostomy
Term
The Greater Omentum is connected to which organ?
Definition
Stomach
Term
A BMI over 35 is considered morbidly obese. True or False?
Definition
True
Term
What are the most common co-morbidities related to obesity?
Definition
HBP, High cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea
Term
During a gastric sleeve what portion of the stomach is removed?
Definition
80-85%
Term
The patient is placed in the ____ position for a gastric sleeve?
Definition
Supine
Term
The lesser omentum is attached to which region of the stomach?
Definition
Lesser curvature
Term
What instruments could be used when dissecting the hiatal to free the angle of HIS?
Definition
Grasper, Advanced RF energy
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