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SELF/Perioperative Nursing/Laparoscopy Setup/Laparoscopic Instruments and Accessories Quiz

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Work through each question carefully to choose the best answer, and submit the quiz to view your results. After completing the quiz, read through the answer explanations to review the reasoning behind both correct and incorrect options.

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1

Why do many laparoscopic instruments have insulated shafts?

To reduce the overall weight of the instrument during surgery
To help prevent unintended electrical arcing and thermal injury to surrounding tissues during electrosurgery
To improve the surgeon's grip while manipulating the instrument
To increase the brightness of the laparoscopic image

2

A scrub nurse prepares instruments for a laparoscopic colectomy. Which approach best supports an efficient surgical workflow?

Arrange instruments according to the order they were sterilized
Group all instruments of the same size together regardless of their function
Keep all instruments inside their trays until the surgeon requests them
Arrange instruments in the approximate order they are expected to be used while keeping similar instruments logically grouped

3

Before surgery begins, why should compatibility between laparoscopic equipment and instruments be verified?

To ensure that instruments, accessories, and equipment function safely together throughout the procedure
To determine which instruments should be sterilized after the procedure
To reduce the number of instruments required on the sterile field
To allow disposable instruments to be reused if compatible

4

When passing a laparoscopic instrument to the surgeon, which technique best supports safe handling?

Hold the instrument by its working tip so the surgeon can grasp the handle quickly
Present the instrument by the shaft with the jaws closed and the handle positioned for a natural grip
Pass the instrument with the jaws open to demonstrate that it functions correctly
Place every instrument directly onto the Mayo stand for the surgeon to retrieve independently

5

Why is it important to avoid twisting instrument cables around the camera cable during surgery?

Twisting the cables makes them more difficult to sterilize after the procedure
Twisting the cables may interfere with monitor positioning
Twisting the cables makes instrument passing more difficult but does not affect equipment performance
Twisting may damage cable insulation, reduce equipment performance, and increase the risk of equipment failure

6

A laparoscopic instrument has been dropped onto the operating room floor during setup. What is the most appropriate action?

Wipe the instrument with sterile saline and return it to the sterile field
Continue using the instrument if no visible damage is present
Remove the instrument from the sterile field and replace it with a sterile instrument after confirming a suitable replacement is available
Place the instrument aside for inspection after the procedure and continue if no alternative is available

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SDG SDG03 Good health and well-being
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Created July 30, 2026 by Ian-laurel-1
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