Veterinary Medical Practices: Surgical Procedures

An IV catheter is placed in which of the following veins before surgery?

Cephalic Vein

How long does it take for a bull to be castrated using the banding method?

Approximately two weeks

What is an induction agent?

Anesthetic

Once instruments are scrubbed, rinsed, dried and wrapped, the surgery pack is placed in which of the following to complete the sterilization process?

Autoclave

What is defined as tying up or closing off, sometimes with a suture?

Ligate

What is defined as any process which eliminates or kills bacteria and other living microorganism?

Sterilization

When should the IV catheter be removed after surgery?

Once the patient is able to sit up in the recovery cage

When should the endotracheal tube be removed after surgery?

Once the patient is stimulated and able to completely swallow

What anatomical parts are removed from a female dog or cat during a spay surgery?

Uterus and ovaries

After surgery, a patient’s temperature may lower. Which of the following terms is used to define low temperature?

Hypothermic

According to Jenna Barber, DVM, the Swann Animal Clinic uses which of the following to scrub an animal before surgery?

Chlorhexidine and alcohol

During a spay surgery, the female is placed in which of the following positions?

Dorsal Recumbency

According to the presentation, which of the following is the first step to pre-surgical care?

Administer pre-medication

After an animal is anesthetized, what is attached to the animal to measure his heart rate and respiration?

Pulse Oximeter

According to Jenna Barber, DVM, how long does Swann Animal Clinic leave their patients attached to the oxygen machine after a surgical procedure?

5 minutes