Umbilical Hernia Procedure

What anatomical structure forms the umbilicus?

• Rectus abdominis

• Umbilical ligament

• Umbilical ring of the linea alba

• Inguinal ligament

Umbilical hernias in infants often require immediate surgical repair.

• True

• False

Which instrument is commonly used to make the initial infraumbilical incision?

• #10 blade

• #11 blade

• #15 blade

• Harmonic scalpel

What is the purpose of placing a peanut sponge on a mosquito clamp during the procedure?

• To retract the skin

• To ligate the hernia sac

• To gently push the hernia contents back into the abdominal cavity

• To absorb excess fluid

What is the wound classification for a standard umbilical hernia repair without complications?

• Class I: Clean

• Class II: Clean-contaminated

• Class III: Contaminated

• Class IV: Dirty-infected