CHAPTER 7 CERTIFICATION STYLE EXAM QUESTIONS 2026/2027 | STUDY GUIDE,
PRACTICE TEST & EXAM REVIEW
During a low anterior resection which of the following stapling devices would be passed transiently by
the surgeon or assistant to anastomose the proximal colon to the remaining distal rectum? - correct
answer ✔✔EEA stapler
Which of the following instruments would most likely be inserted into the rectum to expose the anal
canal for a hemorrhoidectomy? - correct answer ✔✔Fansler-Ives anoscope
During an open appendectomy, the surgeon would most likely grasp the mesoappendix with which of
the following instruments? - correct answer ✔✔Babcock
The surgeon is performing an exploratory laparotomy. Once the surgeon has entered the peritoneal
cavity, which self-retaining retractor would you hand them: - correct answer ✔✔Balfour retractor
An Allen clamp may be used on which of the following procedures? - correct answer ✔✔Colectomy
In a Whipple procedure, the distal third of the stomach is removed. Which of the following clamps would
the surgeon place near the midportion of the stomach to complete the transection? - correct answer
✔✔Payr clamp
During an Open Common Bile Duct Exploration, the surgeon may use which of the following instruments
to remove any of the visible stones? - correct answer ✔✔Desjardin
Which of the following is a malleable scoop that is often used for exploration of the common bile duct? -
correct answer ✔✔Desjardin
Which of the following stapling devices will both transect and staple? - correct answer ✔✔GIA
Which of the following bowel resection clamps has longitudinal serrations the entire length of the
clamp? - correct answer ✔✔Foss
PRACTICE TEST & EXAM REVIEW
During a low anterior resection which of the following stapling devices would be passed transiently by
the surgeon or assistant to anastomose the proximal colon to the remaining distal rectum? - correct
answer ✔✔EEA stapler
Which of the following instruments would most likely be inserted into the rectum to expose the anal
canal for a hemorrhoidectomy? - correct answer ✔✔Fansler-Ives anoscope
During an open appendectomy, the surgeon would most likely grasp the mesoappendix with which of
the following instruments? - correct answer ✔✔Babcock
The surgeon is performing an exploratory laparotomy. Once the surgeon has entered the peritoneal
cavity, which self-retaining retractor would you hand them: - correct answer ✔✔Balfour retractor
An Allen clamp may be used on which of the following procedures? - correct answer ✔✔Colectomy
In a Whipple procedure, the distal third of the stomach is removed. Which of the following clamps would
the surgeon place near the midportion of the stomach to complete the transection? - correct answer
✔✔Payr clamp
During an Open Common Bile Duct Exploration, the surgeon may use which of the following instruments
to remove any of the visible stones? - correct answer ✔✔Desjardin
Which of the following is a malleable scoop that is often used for exploration of the common bile duct? -
correct answer ✔✔Desjardin
Which of the following stapling devices will both transect and staple? - correct answer ✔✔GIA
Which of the following bowel resection clamps has longitudinal serrations the entire length of the
clamp? - correct answer ✔✔Foss
