VTA 102 Final Exam

How long should animals be fasted prior to surgery?

8 hours

What does NPO stand for?

Nothing by mouth

What is needed to prepare supplies for IV fluids?

• Fluid bag

• Fluid line

• Fluid pump

Name 3 examples of monitoring devices used in surgery

1. Blood pressure cuff

2. ECG monitor

3. Thermometer

Name an example of a warming devices used in surgery

Hot dog warming pad

What size clipper blade should be used when shaving for surgery?

40 blade

True or False: Assistants are required to run anesthesia

False

What is the green hose for on the anesthesia machine and hanging from the ceiling?

The oxygen line

What 2 types of patient tubes are there?

1. Rebreathing

2. Non-Rebreathing

What are the 2 types of gas anesthetics used?

1. Isoflurane

2. Sevoflurane

Name 2 important things that should be gone over with the owner at discharge

• When to feed again and how much

• Meds being sent home

What can happen if PPE for radiographs is not stored properly?

PPE can break and not properly protect against radiation

Why should 2 or more radiograph views be taken?

If only one view is taken the issue might not show up on that singular view

How should a ventrodorsal x ray be taken?

The pt lays on its spine with the front legs extended cranially and rear legs extended caudally

How is a right lateral view taken?

What device is used to measure body thickness for an x ray?

Calipers

What other imaging do we have available that uses high frequency sound waves to produce an image?

Ultrasound

True or False: Radiation is produced during an MRI scan

False

Name all 5 required PPE for taking radiographs

1. Dosimeter badge

2. Lead gown

3. Lead gloves

4. Thyroid shield

5. Eye protection

What is the difference between aseptic and sterilized?

Aseptic means to have no contamination

Sterilized means to eliminate all contaminants and pathogens

What does CDC stand for?

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

What is the appropriate attire to wear in the surgical suite?

• Knee length gown

• Hairnet

• Face mask

• Shoe covers

True or False: If a surgical instrument falls on the ground during surgery, you should pick it up.

False

What does OSHA stand for?

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Explain the spray/wipe/spray method of cleaning the surgical suite

• Spray all surfaces

• Wipe surfaces

• Spray again and let sit

• Wipe one final time

What is the most common sterilizer?

Autoclave

True or False: It is okay to stack items inside the autoclave

False

Where does indicator tape go when wrapping a pack?

On the outside of the pack

Where does an integrator strip go when wrapping a pack?

On the inside of the pack

True or False: When wrapping an instrument pack, the instruments with a hinge should be left unhinged

True

True or False: There should be 2 layers for every pack that is wrapped

True

What is the shelf life of surgical packs?

12 months or 1 year

What should be on the indicator tape for every pack?

• items inside the pack

• Initials of who put the pack together

• Date the pack was sterilized

What are the 2 basic suture types?

Monofilament and multifilament

True or False: Absorbable sutures are also called dissolvable sutures

False

Name an example of absorbable sutures

• Vicryl

• Monocryl

• PDS

• Collagen

• Plain surgical gut

Name an example of non-absorbable sutures

• Nylon

• Prolene

• Surg Silk

• Surg cotton

True or False: 2-0 vicryl is smaller than 2 vicryl

True

What does AAFCO stand for?

Association of American Feed Control Officials

What are the three components of a suture needle?

1. Needle point

2. Needle body

3. Needle eye

What is required on a pet food label?

• brand and product title

• name of intended species

• quality statement

• guaranteed analysis

• ingredient statement

• nutritional adequacy statement

• feeding directives

• name and address of manufacturer or distributor

What instrument is used to make incisions into the skin?

Scalpel blades

Name an example of scissors

Bandage

Mayo

Metzenbaum

Which type of scissors is lighter and used for delicate tissues?

Metzenbaum

Which hemostat has serrations that only go half way?

Kelly

What is another name for the spay hook? Hint: Snookie

Snook Hook

What is the most common type of towel clamp?

Backhaus

What are sterile drapes used for?

To cover and isolate the surgical area and patient

Are Adson brown tissue forceps atraumatic or traumatic?

Atraumatic

What is needed for a suction unit?

1. Suction tip

2. Suction tubing

3. Suction bucket

Apical

The direction toward the top of the root

Brachycephalic

Breeds with a short nose and a flattened face

Buccal

Surface of the teeth touching the lips/cheeks

Crown

Part of the tooth visible above the gingival margin and is covered with enamel

Deciduous teeth

baby teeth

Dental prophylaxis

the professional cleaning of the teeth to remove plaque and calculus

Dolichocephalic

Breeds that have a narrow and elongated muzzle

Eruption

Process of teeth breaking through gums.

Furcation

The space between multiple roots of one tooth

Gingivitis

inflammation of the gums

Halitosis

Bad breath

Lingual

Surface of the teeth touching the tongue

Mandible

Lower jaw

Mastication

Act of chewing

Maxilla

Upper jaw

Periodontal ligament

The connective tissue that holds a tooth in the tooth socket

Plaque

Accumulation of soft, easily removable material on the surface of the teeth

Pulp cavity

Center/inner portion of the tooth filled with the vessels and nerves of the tooth

Rostral

Towards the nose

Tarter

hardened plaque

What species gets dental caries most often?

Cats

What PPE should be worn for dental procedures?

• gloves

• face mask

• +/- gown

• +/- face shield

Why should you always flip feet under during a dental procedure?

To reduce the risk of GDV

What does asepsis mean?

Without contamination

What is the first defense for practicing aseptic techniques?

Washing hands

What is the appropriate attire needed to enter a surgical suite if you are not scrubbing in?

• hairnet

• face mask