General Surgery Principles — Flashcards

Flashcard 41: The size _____-blade is often used for abdominal incisions

Answer: 22

Flashcard 42: _____ inguinal hernias herniate medial to the inferior epigastric vessels

Answer: Direct

Flashcard 43: _____ hernias are more common in females (gender)

Answer: Femoral

Flashcard 44: Size _____ blade is used for arteriotomy and skin incisions (eg. incision and drainage)

Answer: 11

Flashcard 45: _____ scale corresponds to the external circumference of tube in millimetres

Answer: French

Flashcard 46: _____ is a natural non-absorbable braided suture material used in securing drains externally

Answer: Silk

Extra: Silk is a natural, non-absorbable (technically slowly absorbable over 2 years), braided multifilament suture. It is preferred for securing drains because its braided nature provides excellent knot security, preventing the drain from slipping.

Flashcard 47: The genitofemoral nerve is commonly injured due to laparoscopic surgeries for _____ or by retractor blades used in abdominal surgery

Answer: inguinal hernias

Flashcard 48: Coagulation mode of monopolar electrosurgery refers to _____% on and 94% off cycle

Answer: 6

Flashcard 49: Size _____-blade for minor surgical procedures

Answer: 15

Flashcard 50: _____ is a synthetic non-absorbable monofilament/braided suture material used in abdominal wall mass closure, hernia repair, and neurosurgery

Answer: Nylon