choose the most accurate statement below concerning the risk of death from a pyometra

risk of death is greater in a closed pyometra

when performing a ring block for an onychectomy why might one mix lidocaine with bupivacaine

lidocaine has a faster onset and bupivacine lasts longer

briefly describe keratoectomy

removal of superficial layer of cornea

seromas are not typically drained because

of the increased chance for infection

which of the following is true regarding mammary neoplasms in companion animals

most feline mammary tumors are malignant

which is correct regarding an animal with a diaphragmatic hernia

it is an emergency condition requiring immediate surgical intervention

characteristics of intestinal devitalization include the following EXCEPT

pink color with visible vessels

if an aural hematoma is not treated surgically what happens to the pinna

blood will be reabsorbed leading to wrinkling of cartilage and cauli ear

which of the statements describes best practices when a surgical patient should be administered pain relief meds

prior to potential pain occurring

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1
the uncontrolled exposure of abdominal organs through a surgical incision as a result of trauma or dehiscence is
evisceration
normal
not a dehiscence
2
choose the most accurate statement below concerning the risk of death from a pyometra
risk of death is greater in a closed pyometra
risk of death is greater in an open pyometra
risk of death is equal in open or closed pyometra
3
all umbilical hernias must be repaired as quickly as possible to avoid bowel obstruction
False
True
4
when using lidocaine as a block what should you be aware of
minimum dose
breed
maximum dose
none of the above
5
when performing a ring block for an onychectomy why might one mix lidocaine with bupivacaine
both A and B
lidocaine has a slower onset however last longer than bupivacaine
lidocaine has a faster onset and bupivacine lasts longer
bupivacaine has a more rapid onset than lidocaine
6
because of the female dog urethra is shorter/longer it is much easier to pass a urinary catheter than in males
False
True
7
what is the most common indication for cystotomy in small animals
correct congential defects
remove bladder stones
repair traumatic rupture in bladder
remove tumors
8
multiple uterine incision are made (1 over each fetus) during a caesaren section in a dog or sat
False
True
9
which radiographic view is the most beneficial when evaluating stomach rotation or bloat on a dog
right lateral
VD
DV
left lateral
10
in addition to general anesthesia what technique provides local anesthesia during a declaw
none of the above
axillary block
thoracic block
ring block
11
dehiscence which can occur in the postoperative period refers to
swelling
wound breakdown
redness
drainage
12
the medical term for bladder stone is
urine sediment
urine rock
cystic calculi
cystic sediment
13
which of the following breeds is most commonly affected by intervertebral disc disease
German shepherd dog
german shorthair pointer
weimaraner
dachshund
14
heat lamps are a safe alternative to heating blankets to maintain adequate body temperature in anesthetized patients
True
False
15
briefly describe keratoectomy
removal of keratin
removal of thickest layer of cornea
removal of iris
removal of superficial layer of cornea
16
a surgical incision into the intestine is a
gastrotomy
hysterectomy
orchiectomy
enterotomy
17
tail docking should always be performed under anesthesia
True
False
18
seromas are not typically drained because
of the increased chance for infection
draining would result in significant blood loss
of the increase in pain this would cause
seromas resolve within hours postoperatively
19
pups will sometimes suckle on sutures causing dehiscence post cesarean section
False
True
20
when a c section is performed the animal will not have any vaginal discharge post op
True
False
21
of the 3 different onychectomy methods discussed in lecture which one does not require a tourniquet
scalpel blade
rescoe nail trimmer
CO2 laser
none of the above
22
for inguinal hernia repair the animal is placed in __ recumbency
right lateral
ventral
left lateral
dorsal
23
which of the following is true regarding mammary neoplasms in companion animals
most malignant mammary tumors metastasize to the liver
most feline mammary tumors are malignant
the vast majority of mamary tumors are malignant
dogs and cats do not generally develop mammary neoplasms
24
briefly describe enucleation
removal of both eyes
removal of eyeball
removal of one teste
removal of ovary
25
pyometras are homorally mediated. which of the following hormones has the most influence in the formation of pyo
luteinizing hormone
follicle stimulating hormone
progesterone
oxytocin
26
when preparing for a pyometra surgery in addition to the OHE pack what else may the surgeon ask you to have ready
lavage/suction
extra instruments/additional pack for closing
all of the above
culturette
27
approximately what % of mammary tumors in cats are malignant
10-15%
80-90%
50-60%
25-50%
28
the size of the surgical incision can affect the patients body temperature during a surgical procedure
True
False
29
which is correct regarding an animal with a diaphragmatic hernia
it is an emergency condition requiring immediate surgical intervention
diaphragmatic hernias are hard to identify on radiographs
it is important to exercise the patient to help diagnose herniation
diaphragmatic hernias should be suspected in all cases of trauma
30
ideally dewclaws should be removed during the first 1-3 days of the animals life
False
True
31
___ is the suturing together of GI tract to allow confluent ingesta flow.
celiotomosis
anastomosis
gastrotomosis
enterotomosis
32
an __ is an external opening created in the male cats urogential tract that is for passage of urine, mucus, crystals
perineal urethrostomy
perineal urethrotomy
pelvic ostectomy
pelvic urethrectomy
33
which of the following is NOT a classic sign of gastic dilation volvulus
retching
distention of the stomach
vomiting
lethargy
34
what is the common name for keratoconjectivitis sicca
pink eye
overwatering of eye
chronic dry eye
inflammed conjunctiva
35
what occurs with wound dehiscence
the wound contracts with scar tissue
the wound heals by 1st intention process
the wound is covered with a sterile dressing
the wound layers separate
36
postoperative bandages placed after an onychectomy are typically removed ___ hours after surgery
8 hours
12 hours
6 hours
24 hours
37
the following is/are potential complications of a feline PU surgery
stricture
UTI
all of the above
incisional dehiscence
38
anesthesia management is most tricky with which of the following hernia repairs
unbilical
perineal
inguinal
diaphragmatic
39
which of the following is the most common cause of dystocia
malposition of fetus
previous pelvic injurt
uterine inertia
previous c section
40
what instrument is useful to remove calculi from the bladder
bladder spoon
none of the above
bladder knife
bladder fork
41
characteristics of intestinal devitalization include the following EXCEPT
lack of bleeding on the cut section
lack of motility
grey, green, or black discoloration
pink color with visible vessels
42
if an aural hematoma is not treated surgically what happens to the pinna
it will fill with blood until it causes necrosis
the nerves of the ear will be damaged and cause deafness
blood will be reabsorbed leading to wrinkling of cartilage and cauli ear
the ear will die and slough off
43
which of the statements describes best practices when a surgical patient should be administered pain relief meds
prior to potential pain occurring
after sx ends
at first sign of pain
as needed
44
bulla osteotomy is a surgery that typically accompanies a
total ear canal ablation
lateral ear canal resection
45
the surgical treatment recommended for an animal with pyometra is
pyoectomy
ovariohysterectomy
cystotomy
metrotomy
46
the telescoping of one portion of an animals bowel into another
intussusception
ileus
celiotomy
evisceration
47
why is it important to perform most of the prep work for c section before we roll the patient onto dorsal position
weight and size of the uterus may express the bladder prior to sx
A and B
size of uterus can inhibit diaphragm and breathing
weight of uterus can compress descent aorta
48
what common drug is placed under the tongue of neonates or in the umbilical vein post C section to stimulate respiration
none of the above
doxorubicin
doxapram
diltiazem
49
which of the following statements are true regarding brachycephalic breeds
have an elongated soft palate
excessive restraint can cause proptosis of the eye globe
all of the above
have stenotic nares
50
most long bone fractures are not life threatening and do not require emergency surgery
False
True
51
animals undergoing CERVICAL disc surgery are placed in __ recumbency
dorsal
left lateral
right lateral
ventral
52
which of the following is considered non elective
declaw
GDV
splenectomy
B and C
53
aninals being prepared for an exploratory celiotomy should always be clipped widely because
the incision may have to be extended
it allows for better draping of the patient
it allows for better postoperative bandaging of area
of aethetic reasons
54
all animals with pyometra will present with a fever
True
False
55
prior to GI sx the tech should have 2 surgical packs prepared or at least extra instruments
because these instruments can only be used once
in case primary pack is contaminated with intestinal contents durning sx
because sx instruments get slippery when covered in GI gunk
in case the incision must be extended
56
onychectomy is painful pain medication should be administered
only instaoperatively
if the cat exhibits signs of pain
on an as needed basis
to all cats in the postoperative period
57
a term used for intestinal entrapment
carcinogenic
viscus
incarceration
eunuchoid
58
what anatomical structures are removed during an onychectomy
third phalanx
the claw
B and C
first phalanx
59
define the suffix -otomy
to close incision
to remove body part
create an incision
to remove bone
60
tail dockin is most commonly performed for aesthetic reasons to conform to breed standards
False
True
61
define the suffix -ectomy
excision or removal of a digit
excision or removal of joint
excision or removal of body part
62
protrusion of the gland of the 3rd eyelid is commonly called
apple eye
tomato eye
raspberry eye
cherry eye
63
pyometras can be sterile
False
True
64
define suffix -ostomy
create artificial opening
to remove a body part
to remove bone
65
animals undergoing an uncomplicated umbilical hernia repair surgery usually require __ of restricted activity
2-3 weeks
2 months
10-14 days
1-2 days
66
a dewclew surgery and a declaw surgery are the same procedures anatomically, only in different species
True
False
67
define celiotomy
creating incision in the back
creating an incision in the chest
creating incision in scrotum
creating incision in abdomen
68
briefly define entropion repair
removing whole eye
cut away tissue near lateral canthus of eye then suturing margins together
removing the folds of skin from around the vulva
cutting away tissue near the nasal cavity then suturing margins together
69
animals undergoing THORACOLUMBAR disc surgery are placed in __ recumbency
left lateral
ventral
dorsal
right lteral
70
which statement is false regarding why prophylactic antibiotics are used prior to sx
decrease risk of infection
minimize postop complications
minimize the amount of disinfection required to prepare for sx
to prevent infections sue to intraoperative exposure
71
__ can be placedin any hollow organ to assist with retraction of tissue for manipulation and suturing
stay sutures
standing sutures
stoppage sutures
stiff sutures
72
condition of the uterus involving endometrial hyperplasia, ^ uterine secretion and accumulation of fluid in the uterus
pyometra
uterine prolapse
hydrometra
mucometra
73
jelly like substance in the center of the intervertebral disc is called the __
nucleus palposus
synovial fluid
74
gastric dilation volvulus is a condition commonly see in toy dog breeds
False
True
75
intervertebral disc fenestration is a procedure in which __ ruptured disc material is carefully removed from spinal cord
ruptured disc material is carefully removed from a spinal canal
B and C
degenerative disc material is carefully removed before rupture occurs
preventative
76
a dorsal laminectomy and hemilaminectomy are both ___ surgeries
preventtive
fenestration
decompressive
both A and C
77
complications from aural hematomas are life threatening and require emergency surgery
True
False
78
the drug used to increased uterine contractions
doxapram
oxytocin
buprenorphine
oxycontin
79
gastropexy is the attachment of the stomach to the body wall after a dog experiences GDV in order to
prevent further bloat
prevent any diarrhea
create a better flow of digesta
create a permanent adhesion
80
lateral ear canal resections are a clean contaminated surgery
True
False
81
bones take longer than nerves to heal
True
False
82
potential problems that could arise during anesthesia and surgery that a vet tech should always be on the lookout for
hypothermia
all of the above
blood loss
decreased blood pressure
83
possible complications of pyometra includes
both A and C
peritonitis
uterine tear
intussusception
84
the risk of mammary neoplasia is lowest in dogs that have been spayed
over 8 years of age
between 4-8 years of age
before one year of age
between 2-4 years of age
85
puppy tail docking and dewclaw removal should be performed at __ of age
1-3 days
7-9 days
over a week
3-7 days
86
which of the following is not a common complication of an onychectomy
removal of the bandage by the patient
hemorrage
skin sloughing
loose bandage
87
animals suffering from gastric dilation volvulus usually are in shock. this shock is classified as
laboric
septic
anaphylactic
hypovolemic
88
intraoperative intestinal manipulation can lead to __ (loss of intestinal motility)
ileus
inappetance
enterotomy
intussusception

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