Self-retaining retractors are designed to retract tissue without the need for a person to hold the
device correct answers True
In laparoscopy, patient positioning and preparation does not require additional considerations
correct answers False
Hepatics is of or relating to the sense of touch, in particular relating to the perception and
manipulation of objects using the sense of touch and proprioception correct answers True
When using the jaw technique for clamping a vessel, the tip of the instrument should point
toward the vessel for easier visualization correct answers False
In laparoscopy procedures, visualization is conducted on a tow-dimensional monitor rather than
a three-dimensional space correct answers True
The camera and work trocars should be placed in such a way as to mimic the relationship
between the eyes and hands correct answers True
The ________ clamp is a tooth instrument useful to retract fibrotic or heavily scarred areas for
dissection correct answers Kocher
The three unique aspects of laparoscopy are lack of depth perception, decreased haptic feedback
and the fulcrum effect correct answers True
Suturing tissue can be negatively affected and wound healing impaired if hemostasis is not
adequate correct answers True
A continuous running suture is quicker than interrupted suture placement when closing the fascia
correct answers True