Questions 37-54 Flashcards
What should the assistant do to prepare the surgical room for aseptic conditions?
Disinfect all surfaces and clean the surgery table
When should patient preparation for surgery be preformed
In an area separate from the surgery table
What is the primary purpose of using anesthetics in veterinary surgery?
To eliminate the patients pain
What stage of anesthesia involves the patient experiencing involuntary movement?
Stage 2
What is the purpose of the surgical scrub procedure for the surgeons hands and arms?
To remove dirt and microorganisms as much as possible
What is the first step in the five point cycle for managing diseases or pests affecting livestock and poultry?
Prevention
What is one purpose of a certificate of veterinary inspection, commonly known as “health papers”
To document the intended destination of animal shipments
Which disease is considered incurable in cattle but can be successfully treated in humans
Cattle brucellosis
How has the number of human deaths due to rabies in the United States changed over the years
Decreased significantly
What is the purpose of the National Poultry Improvement Plan(NPIP)
To improve poultry, poultry products and hatcheries
Which animals are most commonly affected by vesicular stomatitis (VS)
Cattle and horses
What is the primary goal of government and private programs that monitor and test food products from animals?
All of the above
What was the purpose of the “24 hour” law passed in 1873?
To ensure that livestock in interstate shipment are unloaded, fed, and allowed to rest
Who typically determines the subjects tested in the license examination for veterinarians?
Board of examiners
How do viruses primarily infect animal cells?
By hijacking cellular material to replicate
