Perioperative

Question 1

Abdominal Procedures problems

Answer 1

Dehydration and hypovolaemia
Electrolyte/hormonal imbalances
Nutritional
Infection/toxaemia

Question 2

Signs of Ileus?

Answer 2

*Absence or reduction of faeces
*Abdominal pain
*Vomiting
*Anorexia
*Gas retention

Question 3

Signs of Internal haemorrhage?

Answer 3

*Haemoabdomen
*Tachycardia
*Pale mm
*Cool extremities

Question 4

Signs of Peritonitis?
serous lining of the abdominal wall

Answer 4

• Inflammation
• Persistent inappetence
• Abdominal pain
• Vomiting
• Pyrexia
• Abdominal distension
• Signs within 3-5days

Question 5

hypocalcaemia

Answer 5

deficiency of calcium in the bloodstream

Question 6

Plaque

Answer 6

sticky, colourless fil, that
constantly forms on teeth

Question 7

Calculus

Answer 7

hardened plaque, tartar

Question 8

Gingivitis

Answer 8

Bacteria in plaque build
up, inflamed and bleeding gums

Question 9

Periodontitis

Answer 9

inner layer of gum
and bone pull away from teeth and
form pockets

Question 10

What are the main factors affecting the development of acquired
dental disease (ADD) in rabbits?

Answer 10

Diets that do not contain enough fibre
Spur formation
pain
dizziness
nausea

Question 11

Requirements for Handover From Operating Theatre

Answer 11

• Surgical procedure
• Anaesthetic
• Observations
• Treatment instructions
• Accommodation
• Transport
• Handover observations

Question 12

Immediate Post-operative Aims

Answer 12

• Reduce mortality and promote
  recovery
• Improve wound healing
• Provide analgesia
• Ensure a rapid and complete
  return to normal function
• Avoid infection development
• Meet the patients nutritional
  demands
• Reduce post-operative
  complications
• Reduce morbidity

Question 13

Vital signs

Answer 13

monitor trends
deviations from normal
Positioning can influence breathing and circulation
temperature

Question 14

Recognising Pain

Answer 14

Vital signs
Demeanour
Behaviour
Body language
Species specific
Pain scoring