Surgical Assisting and Anesthesia Final Review

An activated charcoal canister is least effective at removing which of the following anesthetics?

A disadvantage of using chlorhexidine as a disinfectant is chlorhexidine:

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the physical scrubbing away of soil after sx

When attempting to reverse bradycardia after Dexdomitor, which is the most appropriate drug to administer?

When handing a ring-handled instrument to a surgeon, what is the most appropriate placement of the instrument?

An aging foxhound is sent home from the hospital with plans to transition to a new Rx diet. Transition should occur over

Which condition is most likely to be associated with elevated plasma protein levels?

If an endotracheal tube is longer than the thoracic inlet, there is:

Post-cesarean section, an o is alerted that vaginal discharge should be expected. What are the expected characteristics?

Immediately after completing the hand scrub, which is the most appropriate next step for the vet tech to take?

What is cavitation?

Which of the following was not a reason the ACVAA updated guidelines for anesthetic monitoring in 2009?

An average flow rate for isoflurane maintenance in camelids would be:

The decontamination of instruments is defined as: HINT: a contaminant can be an inanimate object.

Name the instrument being applied in the photo below.

When counting a heart rate or respiratory rate, you should count each beat/inspire for 15 seconds, then multiply by 4.

Which surgical assistant makes an error while pouring an irrigation fluid?

Which instrument is most appropriate to have ready for an exploratory abdominal surgery on a Bernese Mountain dog?

Halogenated compounds readily enter the brain due to what factor?

An anesthetic patient is swallowing and has an elevated heart rate. This is indicative of what?

The p listed below will need add'l analgesia intra-op. However, which one will be more likely to need CRI of an opioid?

Where should sterile drapes be applied? Sterile drapes should be applied over:

During an abd explore, the tech helps the surgeon explore the “gutters.” What is the technician most likely doing?

After decontamination of surgical instruments, which is the most appropriate next step?

Which two agents are consistently more effective against gram-positive bacteria than against gram-negative bacteria?

Which best describes the quality of “memory” desirable in an instrument pack wrap?

1st anesthetic agent used successfully in a tumor removal that created a state of insensibility and pain relief was:

What does WAG stand for?

Halogenated compounds readily enter the brain due to what factor?

When first picking up a folded gown from a pack in order to put it on, hold the gown by the _____ to allow it to unfold.

A radiographs of a R radial fracture show the bone is broken in 3 places, but can be realigned. What type of fracture?

Which procedure is likely to be the most painful?

During surgery, which precaution should an un-scrubbed assistant take?

The drapes that are first applied to the patient during surgical draping are called...

The use of injectable anesthetics as an alternative to inhalant agents in veterinary medicine began in the:

Which of the following is an appropriate use of a peripheral catheter?

When a sterile drape becomes wet it is immediately discarded and replaced because it:

Which patient will potentially need the longest intravenous catheter?

The term REL refers to:

A surgeon is placing intramedullary pins in a radial fracture. What tool would she be using?

A c is receiving postop instructions after his K9's aural hematoma repair. The drain needs removed in

P is showing severe signs of pain from a nephrectomy. When VT attempts to pet the p’s head, p screams in pain. This is:

Which of the following class of patients is most likely to require modified anesthetic protocols?

A bloated rumen:

Which is an ideal characteristic of a disinfectant product?

After denoting the signalment, which of the following information is most appropriate to ask the client?

The organization recognized in '99 by NAVTA that offers specialization to RVTs interested in anesthesia and analgesia.

Combining isopropyl alcohol with a scrub product can cause which effect?

Which is the most appropriate anatomical order for performing a physical examination?

Incomplete patient preparation leads to:

If the endotracheal tube extends past the thoracic inlet, what is the concern?

Due to the nature of preservative-free drugs, they should be handled with aseptic technique.

Pain that has an exaggerated response beyond its protective usefulness is called:

Which of the following tasks is the responsibility of the surgical assistant?

During an OR procedure, a VT feels she is about to sneeze. Which of the following is the most appropriate action?

Proper handling and use of alfaxalone and propofol include:

Which is most appropriate to use to place a blade into a scalpel handle?

When considering the amount of post-op pain a p may experience, which factor can be assessed before the animal awakens?

When were anesthetic techniques refined to the point of the practical and widespread use of agents?

Supination means that the palm of the hand is facing down

The strength of the pulse of the patient would be indicative of which group of vital signs?

A disinfectant is most likely to be rendered ineffective by which of the following?

Hypnosis is

The minimum database consists of the following:

A K9 is being sent home with a drain in the LHL. Which instruction is most important to relay?

Despite pre-op analgesics, a p wakes up in discomfort. What type of pain is this? Persists despite adequate pre-op meds

Which is most likely to deactivate the effects of a chlorine-based disinfectant?

Which condition is most likely to be associated with elevated plasma protein levels?

One of the key elements to a successful anesthetic procedure is:

Which organization was recognized in 1999 by NAVTA and offers specialization for credentialed VTs?

Halogenated compounds readily enter the brain due to what factor?

What purpose does the Murphy’s eye serve on an endotracheal tube?

A patient is being positioned for surgery to the right front limb. Which best describes positioning for this patient?

In the surgical area, mechanical friction should be used to clean:

Which type of sterilization is considered a high-level disinfection process?

Adding what drugs to a protocol for swine will result in a more predictable, heavier sedation and shorten anesth?

A ruminant is intubated and in sx stage plane but becomes tachypneic with very shallow resps. What should be done?

The scavenging system is responsible for removing WAGs from the anesthesia machine out through the central air ducts.

This is the appropriate way to perform a sterile surgical scrub prior to surgery.

The scavenger system of an anesthetic machine removes which gas from the patient?

protected by clean cover apparel upon entering the surgical area to prevent contamination

Which of the following is an appropriate use of a peripheral catheter?

Which is most appropriate for long-term IV fluid administration on a severely dehydrated patient?

The first step in decontamination of instruments is:

The minimal amount of pain that a patient can recognize is called:

In general, general anesthesia in canine and feline patients is induced and maintained via which techniques?

Which of the following class of patients is most likely to require modified anesthetic protocols?

Mechanical dead space is best defined as

During sx, the vet needs to cut a sponge to fit the wound size. Which of the following surgical scissors is most approp?

A local anesthetic that is injected around a single major nerve is referred to as a(n)

An increased sensitivity to sensation is called

Doxapram is considered to be in which drug category?

When squeezing the reservoir bag, which part of the machine should be watched to avoid overinflating the p's lungs?

Which bone plating specialty instrument does the surgeon need for pre-threading a hole in a bone?

An 11y K9 is being discharged after undergoing GI sx to tx intussusception. What is the first thing to provide PO?

Which surgical duty is generally the responsibility of a veterinary technician acting as surgical assistant?

A post-op K9 has a bandaged for a wound on hock. Client is told to inspect the toes carefully each day for:

A linear foreign body is cause for grave concern for plication. If this is suspected, check under the tongue for string.

Atipamezole is the nonproprietary name for which of the following drugs?

When placing a drape for a surgical procedure, a general rule of thumb is to place the drape how close to the incision?

Which of the following surgical procedures is commonly used to remove a small, smooth toy from the stomach?

Harold Davis is credited with suggesting the term anesthesia to describe the state of insensibility to painful stimuli.

An ASA P3 patients is more likely to require modified anesthetic protocols than a P2 patient.

It is most appropriate for the VT to clean and rinse an area with water before applying which disinfectants to the area?

During surgery, the vet needs to cut a sponge to a particular size. Which sx scissors is most appropriate?

A K9 underwent internal fixation of the right radius. Which of the following post-op care considerations is NOT approp?

Which of the following was not a reason the ACVAA updated guidelines for anesthetic monitoring in 2009?

Sedation is where a p is aware or unaware and can be roused by noxious stimuli.

Which type of drug has the ability to produce unconsciousness when given alone?

Incomplete patient preparation leads to:

Which part of the anesthetic machine converts the liquid inhalant anesthetic to a usable form for the patient?

A new VT is instructed by his supervisor to perform terminal cleaning. Which task should the VT be prepared to do?

The manager notices that the metal scrub sink is becoming corroded. Which type of cleaner may have contributed?

WAG stands for

What type of pain is defined as pain that acts as a protective mechanism that incites us to move away from the cause?

When handing over a ring handled tool, it's appropriate to hand it point toward the surgeon and facing to the ceiling.

Which postoperative patient is experiencing emergence delirium?

Which info is most appropriate to exclude from the aftercare instructions given to a client upon discharge of the pet?

What do you do if you need to sneeze/cough in the OR during a procedure?