Homework 10 Flashcards
Which is / are the primary influence for decreasing anesthetic gas levels in during surgery?
The scavenging system
What is the minimum number of air exchanges in a room where anesthetic gases are released?
15 per hour
Which of the following is a consequence of short-term waste anesthetic gas exposure?
Headache
Irritability
Nausea
Which of the following is a consequence of long-term waste anesthetic gas exposure?
reproductive disease
hepatic disease
renal disease
When using an active scavenging system, what happens if the suction is excessive?
The reservoir bag collapses
Which of the following DOES NOT HELP DECREASE waste gas exposure?
Use anesthetic induction chambers and anesthetic masks.
Which of the following is / are TRUE for the handling and storage of compressed gas cylinders?
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
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?
This will help prevent the patient from aspirating vomitus
What is the body temperature of an anesthesia patient that requires immediate and active warming techniques?
below 97 degrees F
Which of the following is TRUE for the treatment of hypoglycemic patients that are slow to recover?
Intravenous injection via CRI may be required
What is / are TRUE regarding a seroma and a hematoma?
When aspirated the fluid from a seroma is straw or light red colored.
What is the purpose of placing Hobbles on a dog?
They are used to prevent scratching of a surgical site with the back legs
Which of the following is an example of a contaminated wound?
A wound that has foreign material and compromised tissue incorporated in it.
Passive drains…
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
With a bandaged limb, leaving the nails of the two middle toes exposed…
allows for recognition of swelling, if the two toes are further apart than normal.
A peripheral IV catheter requires replacement every….
3 days
What is the minimum amount of resting energy requirements a post-surgical patient should take in orally before assisted feeding is necessary?
85%
Which of the following may be helpful in stimulating appetite for a post-surgical patient?
Diazepam
Cyproheptadine
Mirtazapine
At the time of patient discharge instructions…
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
Which of the following is / are TRUE when managing a feeding tube patient?
Using a therapeutic recovery diet will ensure that no large chunks of food are present to get lodged in the tube.
A cesarean section patient should…
be kept away from the newborns until she is completely recovered from anesthesia.
For how long should hematuria be expected after a cystotomy?
Up to 36 hours
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?
Placing an empty fluid bag over the foot and bandage.
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
Alcohols
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.
Bleaches
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.
Chlorhexidines
These agents are bactericidal, tuberculocidal and virididal. A brand name is Cidex OPA. They can be used to sterilize Laparoscopic and Endoscopic equipment
Glutaraldehydes
These agents are disinfectants that are frequently used as antiseptics in veterinary medicine. They are inactivated by organic compounds and stain fabrics and floors
Iodine Compounds
These disinfectants provide broad-spectrum coverage including fungicidal activity. Roccal-D plus is an example of these disinfectants.
Quaternary amines
This agent is commonly used to rinse and clean instruments. It does not leave a mineral residue or scale buildup.
Water (Distilled)
