FLS Written Exam Questions with Detailed Verified Answers

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FLS Written Exam Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
Question: Question: absolute contraindications to laparoscopy
Answer: - unable to tolerate laparotomy
- hypovolemic shock
- lack of surgeon training
- no support @ hospital


Question:
relative contraindications to laparoscopy
Answer: - can't tolerate general anesthesia
- long standing peritonitis
- large abdominal/pelvic mass
- massive hernia
- severe cardiopulmonary disease


Question:
visceral artery aneurysm
Answer: risk of injury w/ trocar insertion
previous abdominal surgery scars can be an issue, may have intraperitoneal
adhesions


Question:
CO2
Answer: readily absorbed, easily eliminated

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increase end tidal CO2, increase arterial CO2 concentration, decrease serum
pH, greatest change is seen in the first 20 minutes


Question:
nitric oxide
Answer: less acid base issues, can be tolerated in cardiopulmonary patients,
slightly less postoperative pain


Question:
which has less light - 5 mm 30 degree lens or 10 mm 0 degree?
Answer: 4 mm 30 degree


Question:
what is monopolar used for?
Answer: small vessels
slow rate of bleeding
need a dry operative field


Question:
what is bipolar rused for?
Answer: larger vessels
need a wet operative field
less lateral thermal spread
- not good for capillary vessels


Question:
gas embolus