Circ Tech & Px Prep QUIZ

Question 1

Potential skin reactions due to the surgical prep process can be caused by:
1. chemical reactions
2. all choices are correct
3. improper clipping technique
4. poorly maintained clipper blades

Answer 1

2. all choices

Question 2

The clipper blade size most commonly used for a small animal surgical prep is a
a. #4
b. #40
c. #15
d. #10

Answer 2

b. #40

Question 3

When clipping the hair for a surgical field, a good “rule of thumb” is ___clipper blade widths in every direction from the planned incision line.
a. 1/2
b. three
c. two
d. one

Answer 3

c. Two

Question 4

When the circulating technician is setting up for electrosurgery, the circulating technician should:
1. hold a patient limb while the electrosurgical unit is use
2. place the grounding plate on the floor
3. cross the patient forelegs over the head
4. avoid the use of wet alcohol during the procedure

Answer 4

4. avoid the use of wet alcohol during the procedure

Question 5

The ideal rinse during surgical prep of a mucous membrane or open wound is:
1. sterile saline
2. povodone iodine
3. 70% isopropyl alcohol
4. no rinse is needed in this type of surgical prep

Answer 5

1. sterile saline

Question 6

Hypothermia may cause:
1. all choices are correct
2. immune system dysfunction
3. prolonged anesthetic recovery
4. hypotension

Answer 6

1. all choices are correct

Question 7

The correct scrub pattern to prepare the skin for an abdominal procedure is

Answer 7

c. Outward spiral from incision

Question 8

Name two patient factors that increase risk for hypothermia.

Answer 8

pediatric, geriatric, underweight, hypotensive, etc

Question 8

Laser surgery may pose safety concerns due to:
1. toxic plume from surgery site
2. retinal / ocular lens damage to staff
3. fire of flammable agents
4. all choices are correct

Answer 8

4. all choices are correct

Question 9

Describe the Final Surgical Scrub that occurs in the operating room. (be specific)

Answer 9

• With sterile gloves (at least exam gloves), and use the surgery suite-specific scrub prep.
• Do the final sx scrub in the “dirty hand, clean hand” method (1x)
• scrub using alc, chlor-hex/betadine scrub
• Now apply the surgical paint solution and allow it to air dry. If it’s a spray, the first spray should be into the kick bucket.
• patient must be secured in correct body position prior to Final scrub.

Question 10

List four steps that the circulating technician should do prior to the start of anesthesia.

Answer 10

1. prepare surgery suite for the correct surgery
2. if the patient is a dog, walk outside to clear GI & bladder
3. verify the correct patient and surgery
4. begin/review protocol for pain management
5. have DVM review pre-op blood work

Question 11

T/F: The surgery patient should always be prepped in the surgical suite.

Answer 11

False

Question 12

A patient is checking in for an amputation surgery today. What information do you need to get from the owner prior to check in? (~5)

Answer 12

1. verify the patient and surgery
2. verify the patient fasted
3. verify the patient was bathed in the last 2-3 days
4. confirm if there are or are not any allergies or reactions the patient may have with medications, surgical scrub, etc
5. verify the correct leg (ideally mark the leg for amputation in front of the owner)