General Surgery Principles — Flashcards

Flashcard 51: In a _____ incision, the rectus abdominis muscles are separated in the middle

Answer: Pfannenstiel

Flashcard 52: Blend III mode of monopolar electrosx refers to _____% on and 75% off cycle

Answer: 25

Flashcard 53: _____ is a synthetic absorbable monofilament suture material used in subcuticular sutures in skin, gastrointestinal and muscle surgery

Answer: Polyglycaprone (Monocryl)

Flashcard 54: Blend II mode of monopolar electrosurgery refers to _____% on and 60% off cycle

Answer: 40

Flashcard 55: _____ is a synthetic absorbable braided multifilament suture material used in gut anastomoses, biliary anastomoses, and kidney and ureter surgeries.

Answer: Polyglactin 910 (Vicryl)

Flashcard 56: _____ is a synthetic fully absorbable monofilament suture material used in tissues where slightly longer wound support is required

Answer: Polydioxanone

Flashcard 57: Which surgical instrument is used to detach and lift the periosteum from the bone surface?

Answer: Periosteal elevator

Extra: Periosteal elevators (e.g., Farabeuf, Langenbeck) are used in orthopedic and general surgery to strip the periosteum from the bone to allow for better visualization or to prepare the bone for internal fixation.

Flashcard 58: _____ uses combination of Bipolar cautery with Ultrasonic Vibration

Answer: Thunderbeat

Flashcard 59: _____ femoral hernia is behind the femoral vessels

Answer: Serafini's

Flashcard 60: Which surgical instrument is used for scooping out bone or creating a groove in bone?

Answer: Bone gouge

Extra: A bone gouge is a surgical instrument with a curved, trough-like blade used to scoop out cancellous bone or create grooves in bone (e.g., for bone grafting or sequestrectomy). It differs from a chisel, which has a flat blade.