Discharge + Ovariohysterectomy

Question 1

Six things that should be included on dispensed medication labels

Answer 1

1. Patient
2. Owner
3. Date
4. Hospital
5. Drug (strength)
6. Instructions

Question 2

Four possible elements of rechecks

Answer 2

1. Sutures
2. Wound care
3. Cast/ bandage
4. Radiographs

Question 3

Before prepping for an Ovariohysterectomy, make sure the patient is a ____________

Answer 3

Female

Question 4

Three client education points before an ovariohysterectomy

Answer 4

1. When
2. Weight gain
3. Age

Question 5

An ovariohysterectomy before an animal has it’s first heat decreases….

Answer 5

Chances for mammary cancer to less than one percent

Question 6

An ovariohysterectomy performed during heat is not a good idea due to increased ____________ and ______________

Answer 6

1. Hemorrhage
2. Tissue friability (tearing)

Question 7

Animals do not gain weight as a result of an ovariohysterectomy, but their _____________ ____________ decreases, resulting in weight gain if the owner makes no diet changes

Answer 7

Calorie need

Question 8

Owners should understand that it is better to perform an Ovariohysterectomy when an animal is __________ and that they will not be able to ___________ after the surgery

Answer 8

Young
Breed

Question 9

Three categories of risk to be discussed during client education before ovariohysterectomy

Answer 9

1. Anesthesia
   2, Surgical
2. Post op

Question 10

Two surgical risks for client education during a ovariohysterectomy

Answer 10

1. Infection
2. Dehiscence