Homework 10

Question 1

Which is / are the primary influence for decreasing anesthetic gas levels in during surgery?

Answer 1

The scavenging system

Question 2

What is the minimum number of air exchanges in a room where anesthetic gases are released?

Answer 2

15 per hour

Question 3

Which of the following is a consequence of short-term waste anesthetic gas exposure?

Answer 3

Headache
Irritability
Nausea

Question 4

Which of the following is a consequence of long-term waste anesthetic gas exposure?

Answer 4

reproductive disease
hepatic disease
renal disease

Question 5

When using an active scavenging system, what happens if the suction is excessive?

Answer 5

The reservoir bag collapses

Question 6

Which of the following DOES NOT HELP DECREASE waste gas exposure?

Answer 6

Use anesthetic induction chambers and anesthetic masks.

Question 7

Which of the following is / are TRUE for the handling and storage of compressed gas cylinders?

Answer 7

Tanks should be kept away from high traffic areas and emergency exits
Keep your head and face away from the valve when turning “on” the compressed gas tank
No flame sources should exist where compressed gas cylinders are used or stored

Question 8

When extubating an anesthetic patient, an alternate strategy is to leave the E.T. tube cuff inflated until the patient swallows. What is / are the rationale for this?

Answer 8

This will help prevent the patient from aspirating vomitus

Question 9

What is the body temperature of an anesthesia patient that requires immediate and active warming techniques?

Answer 9

below 97 degrees F

Question 10

Which of the following is TRUE for the treatment of hypoglycemic patients that are slow to recover?

Answer 10

Intravenous injection via CRI may be required

Question 11

What is / are TRUE regarding a seroma and a hematoma?

Answer 11

When aspirated the fluid from a seroma is straw or light red colored.

Question 12

What is the purpose of placing Hobbles on a dog?

Answer 12

They are used to prevent scratching of a surgical site with the back legs

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of a contaminated wound?

Answer 13

A wound that has foreign material and compromised tissue incorporated in it.

Question 14

Passive drains…

Answer 14

are usually soft pliable latex tubing
use gravity to evacuate fluid or gas from a wound
are usually placed at the most ventral spot of the wound

Question 15

With a bandaged limb, leaving the nails of the two middle toes exposed…

Answer 15

allows for recognition of swelling, if the two toes are further apart than normal.

Question 16

A peripheral IV catheter requires replacement every….

Answer 16

3 days

Question 17

What is the minimum amount of resting energy requirements a post-surgical patient should take in orally before assisted feeding is necessary?

Answer 17

85%

Question 18

Which of the following may be helpful in stimulating appetite for a post-surgical patient?

Answer 18

Diazepam
Cyproheptadine
Mirtazapine

Question 19

At the time of patient discharge instructions…

Answer 19

the client should be in a quiet area like an exam room.
the client should not be reunited with their pet until after instructions are complete
there should be time for clients questions to be answered and assuring the client understands the instructions

Question 20

Which of the following is / are TRUE when managing a feeding tube patient?

Answer 20

Using a therapeutic recovery diet will ensure that no large chunks of food are present to get lodged in the tube.

Question 21

A cesarean section patient should…

Answer 21

be kept away from the newborns until she is completely recovered from anesthesia.

Question 22

For how long should hematuria be expected after a cystotomy?

Answer 22

Up to 36 hours

Question 23

What is considered one of the best ways to protect a bandage on a limb of a dog from getting wet and dirty from outside exposures?

Answer 23

Placing an empty fluid bag over the foot and bandage.

Question 24

These agents are very good antiseptics and are sometimes used in some of the processes for cleaning of instruments. More commonly, they are used for injection site preparation. They denature proteins and are corrosive to stainless steel

Answer 24

Alcohols

Question 25

These disinfectants are chlorine-based. They are deactivated by fecal material and corrosive to metal. They are good for disinfecting but not recommended to be used on body tissues.

Answer 25

Bleaches

Question 26

These disinfectants are widely used in veterinary medicine, they are used for exam tables and instruments for minor procedures. They are effective in the presence of organic material. They may not be effect against all bacteria or viruses.

Answer 26

Chlorhexidines

Question 27

These agents are bactericidal, tuberculocidal and virididal. A brand name is Cidex OPA. They can be used to sterilize Laparoscopic and Endoscopic equipment

Answer 27

Glutaraldehydes

Question 28

These agents are disinfectants that are frequently used as antiseptics in veterinary medicine. They are inactivated by organic compounds and stain fabrics and floors

Answer 28

Iodine Compounds

Question 29

These disinfectants provide broad-spectrum coverage including fungicidal activity. Roccal-D plus is an example of these disinfectants.

Answer 29

Quaternary amines

Question 30

This agent is commonly used to rinse and clean instruments. It does not leave a mineral residue or scale buildup.

Answer 30

Water (Distilled)