Emea Hernia Test SEC 1-3 Level 3

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1.

Identify the organs contained in the abdominal viscera. Check all that apply.
- A.
  
  Liver
- B.
  
  Gallbladder
- C.
  
  Spleen
- D.
  
  Pancreas
- E.
  
  Small Intestine
- F.
  
  Large Intestine
- G.
  
  Lungs
- H.
  
  Kidneys
- I.
  
  Ureters
- J.
  
  Bladder
2.

Superficial fascia is found as a single layer of connective tissue superior to the umbilicus and is referred to camper’s fascia and scarpa’s fascia when it is inferior to the umbilicus.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

What are the paired muscles that make up the anterior or anterolateral portions of the abdominal wall? Check all that apply.
- A.
  
  Rectus Abdominus
- B.
  
  Serratus Magnus
- C.
  
  External Oblique
- D.
  
  Internal Oblique
- E.
  
  Transverse Abdominus
4.

The protrusion or __________ of an organ or part of an organ through an opening or defect in a cavity or vessel that normally contains it is called a(n) __________.
- A.
  
  Bulging, hernia
- B.
  
  Inflation, hernia
- C.
  
  Inflation, bulge
- D.
  
  Swelling, hernia
5.

What are the three hernia categories most commonly seen today?
- A.
  
  Hiatal, ventral, groin
- B.
  
  Ventral, groin, diaphragmatic
- C.
  
  Ventral, inguinal, groin
- D.
  
  None of the above
6.

A ventral _________________ _________________occurs when the peritoneum protrudes through the weakness in the abdominal wall that was created by a surgical incision.
- A.
  
  Incisional hernia
- B.
  
  Parastomal hernia
- C.
  
  Umbilicous hernia
- D.
  
  Hiatal hernia
7.

What is one of the most common complications of ostomy surgery?
- A.
  
  Stoma
- B.
  
  Parastomal hernia
- C.
  
  Inguinal hernia
- D.
  
  Hiatal hernia
8.

What are the two types of diaphragmatic hernias?
- A.
  
  Congenital and acquired
- B.
  
  Inguinal and femoral
- C.
  
  Congenital and incisional
- D.
  
  Inguinal and congenital
9.

Rolling hiatal hernias are also known as ______________ hernias.
- A.
  
  Paraesophageal
- B.
  
  Epigastric
- C.
  
  Ventral
- D.
  
  Parastomal
10.

The most common type of hernia repair is a(n)__________ hernia.
- A.
  
  Ventral Incisional
- B.
  
  Parastomal
- C.
  
  Hiatal
- D.
  
  Inguinal
11.

The paper published by Luijendijk et al compared___________ suture repair to mesh repair in 200 patients with ventral incisional hernias.
- A.
  
  Primary
- B.
  
  Polypropylene
- C.
  
  Secondary
- D.
  
  Vicryl
12.

The Luijendijk and Burger papers identified several risk factors that influenced recurrence rates. Select all that apply.
- A.
  
  Presence of infection or wound contamination
- B.
  
  Presence of abdominal aneurysm
- C.
  
  Conditions related to the prostate gland, such as inflammation
- D.
  
  Age of patient
- E.
  
  Size of hernia
13.

Luijendijk et al was published in what journal?
- A.
  
  The New England Journal of Medicine
- B.
  
  Journal of American College of Surgeons
- C.
  
  Surgery Journal
- D.
  
  Nmlkj World Journal of Hernia
14.

According to the Luijendijk paper, repair of incisional hernias in which sutures alone are used may lead to:
- A.
  
  Excessive tension and wound dehiscence
- B.
  
  Inflammatory response and encapsulation
- C.
  
  Incisional herniation and cutting of sutures through tissue
- D.
  
  A & C
- E.
  
  All of the above
15.

Composite meshes consisting of combinations of polypropylene, polyester and polytetrafluorethylene are able to resist infections and reduce recurrence rates.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
16.

Gross spillage from the gastrointestinal tract would describe:
- A.
  
  Class I Surgical Wound Classification
- B.
  
  Class II Surgical Wound Classification
- C.
  
  Class III Surgical Wound Classification
- D.
  
  Class IV Surgical Wound Classification
17.

____________ and ___________ is a serious complication of hernia repair and may cause the wound to breakdown or open and result in exposure of the mesh and wound infection.
- A.
  
  Seroma and hematoma
- B.
  
  Seroma and inflammation
- C.
  
  Hematoma and inflammation
- D.
  
  None of the above