Exam 1 Review

Question 1

Asepsis Definition

Answer 1

absence of infectious/pathogenic microorganisms

Question 2

Aseptic Technique Means?

Answer 2

the body of measures taken to keep an object or area as free of infectious organisms as possible

Question 3

Microorganisms That Cause Infection: Bacteria

Answer 3

•Unicellular organisms
•Over 2,000 species identified

Question 4

Label Left to Right

Answer 4

Question 5

Microorganisms That Cause Infection: Viruses

Answer 5

•Microorganisms too small to be seen w/ a conventional microscope
•Consist of either DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat
•Uses animal cells to reproduce itself

Question 6

Microorganisms That Cause Infection: Protozoa

Answer 6

•Unicellular organisms
•Some nearly visible with the naked eye
•Exist in two forms: trophozoites and cysts
•Majority acquired through oral ingestion

Question 7

Microorganisms That Cause Infection: Fungi

Answer 7

•Microscopic unicellular or multicellular organisms
•Exist in two forms: yeasts or molds
•Fungi most commonly cause opportunistic infections in animals

Question 8

Preoperative Lab Tests Include?

Answer 8

CBC & Limited Blood Chemistry Panel

Question 9

Consent form must contain?

Answer 9

1. Patient name, signalment, description
2. Surgical procedure to be performed
3. The risk associated with the procedure
4. Name of veterinarian who will perform procedure

Question 10

Postoperative patients temperature should be checked every?

Answer 10

10-15 Minutes

Question 11

Postoperative patients temperature should remain above what temp to avoid hypothermia?

Answer 11

97 F

Question 12

Emergence Delirium is?

Answer 12

A postoperative complication when an Animal exhibits signs of excitement characterized by exaggerated, uncontrolled movements, and possibly vocalization.
*Common in long anesthetic patience

Question 13

Seroma is?

Answer 13

Fluid pocket underneath the skin

Question 14

Seroma Can result from?

Answer 14

•Overactive postoperative patient
•Extensive tissue trauma during surgery
•Failure to appose all tissue layers during surgical closure

Question 15

Postoperative Complication: Dehiscence is?

Answer 15

•Suture failure causing surgical incision to open up
•Can lead to contamination of exposed tissue and possible organ herniation

Question 16

Postoperative Complication: Self-Trauma Refers to?

Answer 16

•Excessive biting, licking, scratching, or rubbing at surgical site can impair tissue healing and lead to dehiscence

Question 17

Monofilament suture

Answer 17

•Made up of one strand
•Passes through tissue easily
•Hard to handle poor knot security

Question 18

Multifilament (braided) suture

Answer 18

•Made up of multiple intertwined strands
•Causes trauma when passing through tissue
•Easy to handle and good knot security

Question 19

Answer 19

A: Multifilament (braided) suture
B: Monofilament suture

Question 20

Suture size is determined by?

Answer 20

the diameter of the suture thread.
•“0” (ought) is used to represent the diameter of average size suture
•Suture sizes range from 10-0 suture (smallest) to number 5 suture (largest)
•2-0 to 4-0 suture used most commonly in small animal surgery

Question 21

Most common suture used in small animal surgery?

Answer 21

2-0 to 4-0 suture used most commonly in small animal surgery