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VETNURSING2 SURGICAL EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: KE Apparatus

Answer:

Pins are threaded into or through bone. Pins are attached to external bar with nuts, bolts or aluminum rings. Adjustable. Need frequent appointments for monitoring and care of device. Inexpensive (vs.plates).Patient comfort / aesthetic issue.Question 2: Define sterile:

Answer:

absence of any living microbes or spores

Question 3: Basic Bandaging Layers

PRIMARY LAYER

Answer:

Primary layer is in contact with skin or wound. May be adherent or non-adherent. Held in place with roll gauze.

Question 4: Percutaneous definition

Answer:

Through the skin.

Question 5: Bone Repair Essentials

Sterile Environment

Answer:

Infection at fracture can prevent healing (non-union).

Question 6: Scissors

Mayo Scissors

Answer:

Used for cutting large muscle masses, cartilage, non-delicate tissue. Blades are thick & about 1/3 the instrument length. Blades can be straight or curved.

Question 7: Feline Neutering

Positioning:

Answer:

Lateral or dorsal recumbency with legs tied forward.

Question 8: What is mechanical debridement?

Answer:

Adherent Bandage: 4x4. Dry to dry. Wet to dry. Absorbent layer.

Question 9: Anterior Cruciate Repair

TPLO (tibial plateau leveling osteotomy)

Answer:

Surgical resection of tibia to change stifle mechanics Requires certification.

Question 10: Sponge count

As used, discarded in a dedicated ___ ___ or kick bucket. Should be located off the sterile field or back table.

Answer:

sponge bowl

Question 11: What do the various colors of staining on surgical instruments indicate?

Answer:

Orange/Brown stains: tap water, cleaning solution, or dried blood. If rust, use eraser test (when pitted remove). Black: acid reaction during autoclaving. Dark brown: dried blood (contamination risk/can chemically damage instrument)-removed

Question 12: Complication Related to Surgery

Hypothermia: Consequences

Answer:

Prolonged recovery, increased infection rates, delayed wound healing, coagulation disorders, patient discomfort.

Question 13: Fluid Therapy During Anesthesia

Common fluid rate during anesthesia for dogs?

Answer:

5mL/kg/hr

Question 14: Bolus

Sometimes the DVM will order an IV "bolus." What are five examples?

Answer:

A volume of fluid or medication to be given rapidly. Usually over a period of less than 20 minutes. These fluids should never have any additives! Could be used to treat shock/hypotension. Specific medication

protocol: (dextrose, lidocaine, etc.).

Question 15: Gastrotomy

Answer:

incision into the stomach.Question 16: Needle holders are designed to hold metal. True or False: Needle holders are the only instrument that should be used to place a blade onto the handle & to remove the blade.

Answer:

True

Question 17: Fracture Assessment

Radiographs

Answer:

(minimum 2 views always) Pre-operative & Post-operative. Center beam over fracture site. Include joint above and below fracture sites in views. Usually sedation/anesthesia needed. Vies through bandages

possible, but not ideal.

Question 18: Anesthesia Recovery Period

Define. Name three possible anesthesia complications

Answer:

Period from cessation of anesthesia to normalization of vital signs and consciousness. Hypothermia, Prolonged recovery. Emergence Delirium (vs. Pain)

Question 19: If you have really short hair a ___ may be suitable cover.

Answer:

cap

Question 20: Ovariohysterectomy

Another term?

Answer:

Spay

Question 21: Lavage

Answer:

Washing out of a body cavity, such as the colon or stomach, with water or a medicated solution.

Question 22: Equipment Count

How many are present at beginning of procedure must be determined before the ___ ___.

Answer:

first cut

Question 23: Other Closing Options

Artifical Skin (Tegaderm)

Answer:

Used in addition to sutures to maintain sterility. Spinal cord surgery. Works well in birds and reptiles.Limited use in dogs and cats. Open wound management. Change q 3 days. $$ Question 24: Before "scrubbing in" for surgical assisting remember these six things:

Answer:

EAT! (Complex carbs and/or protein. Drink water! Pee! Shower. No perfume! (Can make smelling anesthetic leak difficult). Wear clean scrubs with shirt tucked in. (Helps reduce your skin cells from shedding onto Sx site.