Surgical Assisting and Anesthesia Final Review

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Incomplete patient preparation leads to:

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

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

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

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

The first step in decontamination of instruments is:

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

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?

Which patient will potentially need the longest intravenous catheter?

Proper handling and use of alfaxalone and propofol include:

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

Which is an ideal characteristic of a disinfectant product?

Which procedure is likely to be the most painful?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A bloated rumen:

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

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

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

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

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

What does WAG stand for?

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

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

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

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

Incomplete patient preparation leads to:

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

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

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

The term REL refers to:

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

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

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

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

What is cavitation?

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

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

Which postoperative patient is experiencing emergence delirium?

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

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

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

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:

An increased sensitivity to sensation is called

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

Name the instrument being applied in the photo below.

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

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

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

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?

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:

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

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

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

The minimum database consists of the following:

Halogenated compounds readily enter the brain due to what factor?

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

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

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

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

Mechanical dead space is best defined as

Hypnosis is

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

A disadvantage of using chlorhexidine as a disinfectant is chlorhexidine:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Doxapram is considered to be in which drug category?

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

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

Halogenated compounds readily enter the brain due to what factor?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WAG stands for

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

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

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

Supination means that the palm of the hand is facing down

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Halogenated compounds readily enter the brain due to what factor?