Nwscrs 2019 Thursday
NWSCRS 2019 Sessions on Thursday, July 25, 2019
- 1.
Within your practice, you notice a problem that is an opportunity for quality improvement. You devise a possible solution to this problem, but are unsure of how to implement it. Which of the following is a QI acronym that might guide this process?
- A.
PDSA
- B.
APHA
- C.
Dehydration
- D.
QIND
Correct Answer
A. PDSA -
- 2.
What is the most common cause of readmission following ileostomy recreation?
- A.
Poor stoma care
- B.
Dehydration and AKI
- C.
50%
- D.
UTI
Correct Answer
B. Dehydration and AKI -
- 3.
Which of the following is not used to calculate value?
- A.
Cost
- B.
Quality
- C.
Safety
- D.
Outcomes
Correct Answer
C. Safety -
- 4.
What metric was found to be significantly decreased in the robotic group compared to laparoscopic group?
- A.
Operative Time
- B.
Length of Stay
- C.
Leaks
- D.
OR Take Backs
Correct Answer
B. Length of Stay -
- 5.
With respect to colon surgery, a high volume surgeon is designated as one who does how many colectomies per year?
- A.
7-11
- B.
11-20
- C.
>20
- D.
>30
Correct Answer
A. 7-11 -
- 6.
In regards to treatment of anal fissures, it has been suggested that there is a trend moving away from which treatment?
- A.
Nifedipine or nitroglycerin cream
- B.
Chemodenervation of the internal anal sphincter using botulinum toxin A
- C.
Advancement flap
- D.
Lateral internal sphincterotomy
Correct Answer
D. Lateral internal sphincterotomy -
- 7.
What percentage of surgical patients receive narcotics during hospitalization?
- A.
30%
- B.
50%
- C.
3-10%
- D.
97%
Correct Answer
D. 97% -
- 8.
The most common side effect of hyoscyamine is?
- A.
Diarrhea
- B.
Dry mouth
- C.
S3
- D.
Flushing
Correct Answer
B. Dry mouth -
- 9.
In the literature, compared to laparoscopic TME, transanal TME offers which of the following:
- A.
Shorter operative times
- B.
Lower rate of operative splenic flexure mobilization
- C.
85%-95%
- D.
Increased rates of readmission
Correct Answer
A. Shorter operative times -
- 10.
Which of the following techniques may improve polyp detection rate during colonoscopy?
- A.
Standard insufflation
- B.
Water exchange
- C.
Nitrogen gas
- D.
No sedation use4
Correct Answer
B. Water exchange -
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