Operative + Postop

Question 1

Six elements of assisting operatively

Answer 1

1. Anticipate
2. Hemostasis
3. Avoid interference
4. Tissue handling (gentle)
5. Instrument
6. Sentinel

Question 2

Two ways to avoid interference during operative assisting

Answer 2

1. Proper retraction
2. Instrument use

Question 3

Purpose of gentle tissue handling during operative assisting

Answer 3

Promote proper tissue healing (halstead principle)

Question 4

Two elements of instruments during operative assisting

Answer 4

1. ACCOUNTING for instruments
2. Proper use

Question 5

Two elements of sentinel during operative assistance

Answer 5

1. Patient status
2. Knowledge of surgical procedure

Question 6

When do you extubate an animal in recovery

Answer 6

When they’re swallowing and when it’s time

Question 7

Two post op recovery responsibilities

Answer 7

1. Vitals TPR
2. Comfort

Question 8

Seven postoperative warning signs

Answer 8

1. Hemorrhage
2. Continuing swelling
3. Prolonged recovery
4. Dehiscence
5. Dyspnea
6. Emesis (vomiting)
7. Self trauma

Question 9

Dehiscence

Answer 9

Wound (sutures) comes apart

Question 10

Five elements of discharge/ client education

Answer 10

1. Medications (dispensing)
2. Exercise restrictions
3. Diet restrictions
4. Rechecks
5. Complication warnings