Exam 1 - Orientation TopHat

Question 1

You are a member of group Wed 7 and your group is scheduled to perform surgery on Wednesday am. a) What day and time do you receive your patient? b) How many people from your group should perform the SOAP. c) When and where should the surgeon present pre-surgical rounds?

a. a) Tues 7-8 pm, b) 3 people, c) Wed 7 am in clinics with Diane
b. a) Tues 7-8 pm, b) 1 person, c) Tues 8 pm on line with Dr. Carnevale
c. a) Tues 6:30-7:30 pm, b) 2 people, c) Tues 8 pm on line with Dr. Carnevale
d. a) Tues 6:30-7:30 pm, b) 2 people, c) Wed 7 am online with Dr. Carnevale

Answer 1

c. a) Tues 6:30-7:30 pm, b) 2 people, c) Tues 8 pm on line with Dr. Carnevale

Question 2

Who is responsible for a) the case summary and b) the discharge sheet?

a. a) surgeon b) assistant surgeon
b. a) assistant surgeon b) surgeon
c. a) surgeon b) assistant surgeon or anesthetist

Answer 2

a. a) surgeon b) assistant surgeon

Question 3

True or False: You admit a cat for surgery. The FIV/FeLV test is positive for FIV and the PCV/TS is 38%/6.5 mg/dl. The cat is an acceptable patient for surgery

Answer 3

True

Question 4

You admit a dog for surgery. On intake the Idexx Snap test is positive for heartworms. You perform a direct smear and observe microfilaria. The urinalysis has a specific gravity of 1.018 and 2+ protein with an unremarkable sediment. The azostick and blood glucose are unremarkable. The next best step to determine if this patient is a surgical candidate is:

a. repeat the heartworm test
b. Order a CBC and chemistry profile
c. Order a urine protein and creatinine ratio (UPC)
d. Start prednisone and doxycycline

Answer 4

c. Order a urine protein and creatinine ratio (UPC)

Question 5

True or False: Every cat should be restrained in some form of a towel wrap for all exams.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

How would you manage a fearful and stressed cat that is “over threshold” and trying to frantically trying to flee from you?

a. Towel wrap
b. Offer high value treats
c. Scruff and stretch for restraint
d. Place in cage or carrier

Answer 6

d. Place in cage or carrier

Question 7

You have a very nervous canine patient that is cowering in the corner of his cage. You need to perform a SOAP. What is the best way to approach the dog?

a. You and your teammate enter the cage and perform the SOAP in the cage so the dog does not have to leave the cage.
b. Enter the cage, place a basket muzzle on the dog and then place a leash to remove the dog from the cage
c. Offer the dog a high value treat or small meal by opening the cage door slightly and seeing if the dog has an interest in the snack is willing to eat. When eating approach the dog slowly avoiding making direct eye contact and slip the leash over the dog’s neck.
d. Do not perform the SOAP. The dog is obviously over threshold and could be dangerous.

Answer 7

c. Offer the dog a high value treat or small meal by opening the cage door slightly and seeing if the dog has an interest in the snack is willing to eat. When eating approach the dog slowly avoiding making direct eye contact and slip the leash over the dog’s neck.

Question 8

Feline patients can be vaccinated for rabies if they are over 12 weeks of age. Which statement is most accurate regarding estimating age of a kitten?

a. a 4.5 lb kitten is likely to be approximately 18 weeks of age
b. A 2.5 lb kitten is likely to be approximately 12 weeks of age
c. A 1 lb kitten is likely to be approximately 6 weeks of age

Answer 8

a. a 4.5 lb kitten is likely to be approximately 18 weeks of age

Note: The rule of thumb is 1 lb/month