SAM 1 past questions Flashcards
Characteristic of aspiration pneumonia
o Can be caused by megaesophagus and laryngeal dysfunction
o Its prognosis can be influenced by the pH , volume and quality of aspirated
volume
o Glucocorticoid and furosemide are not recommended for treatment
o All above mentioned are true
All above mentioned are true
Which of the following reflects the most severe acute respiratory distress (pO2< 60 mmHg ) o Dyspnea o Cyanosis o Hyperventilation o Labial breathing
o Cyanosis
Characteristic of canine/feline pneumonia
o Usually, a primary disease
o Good general condition, cough
o Its background is usually a viral infection, foreign body or food aspiration
o Normal body temperature, good general condition, good appetite
Its background is usually a viral infection, foreign body or food aspiration
Which statement is incorrect regarding cervical tracheal resection/anastomosis?
o Ventral cervical approach is usually applied
o In adults even the 50% of the tracheal length can be resected
o in immature dogs even the 25% of the tracheal length can be resected
o either interrupted or continuous stitches are applicable tor anastomosis
o either interrupted or continuous stitches are applicable tor anastomosis
Which of the following categories is correct according to the approximation of the
wound edge?
o Skin - intradermal - subcutaneous - muscular - fascial - …
o Interrupted vs. continuous
o Appositional - inverting - tension-relieving …
o simple - mattress - cruciate ligament …
Skin - intradermal - subcutaneous - muscular - fascial - …
Which is the following prognostic factors had no impact on the disease free interval
(DFI) in a retrospective study by McNeil al (JAVMA, 1997) analyzing cases with
primary lung tumor removed pulmonary lobectomy?
o the histopathologic grade of the lung tumor
o clinical signs
o regional lymph node metastases
o / - chemotherapy
o / - chemotherapy
Characteristic of “reverse sneezing”:
o Nasopharyngeal irritation is presumed in the background
o indicates a serious, life- threatening illness
o usually caused by irritation of the anterior third of the nasal cavity
o indicates a laryngeal lesion
o Nasopharyngeal irritation is presumed in the background
Which of the following clinical findings is not a member of the diagnostic triad
defining the absolute indication of surgery in case of thoracic trauma?
o Status of the thoracic wall
o Skin defect on the thoracic wall
o Positive radiological finding of lung contusion
o ARD
o Skin defect on the thoracic wall
According to Shamir et al (JSAP, 2002), which of the following features is incorrect
concerning the typical canine population usually suffering from thoracic trauma?
o Male
o bite trauma
o bodyweight <10 kg
o body weight <20 kg
o body weight <20 kg
In which of the following conditions is the rhinotomy not the primarily indicated
therapy?
o nasal foreign body abscess
o nasopharyngeal polyp
o chronic, conservative therapy-resistant rhinitis
o nasal adenocarcinoma
o nasal adenocarcinoma
Which muscle / muscles can be used for intramuscular drug application? o M femoralis o M. gastrocnemius o M. semitendinosus / semimembranosus o Tibialis cranialis muscle
o M. semitendinosus / semimembranosus
Which of the following suture materials is absorbable? o Polypropylene (Prolene (tm)) o Polyamides (Supramid (tm)) o Both of them o None of them
None of them
Which of the following statement is incorrect? An active drain ... o … is not recommended as flushing drain o ... can be open suction-drain o ... can be closed suction-drain o ... is used as flushing drain
o … is not recommended as flushing drain
Which of the following statement is incorrect? Radon drain ... o ... is a tube drain o ... is made of latex o ... can be used as passive drain o ... is mostly used as active drain
o … is made of latex
Primary Survey. Mark the incorrect answer!
o Determine all organic disorders
o Reveal direct life-threatening conditions
o Check and stabilize circulation and respiration
o Check and stabilize CNS
o Determine all organic disorders
What does “3-Metric “mean on a suture material pack?
o The suture material has” grade 3” tensile strength
o The suture material absorption time is 3 months
o The suture material is 0.3 mm of diameter
o The suture material is 0.3 meter (30 cm) long
o The suture material is 0.3 mm of diameter
Characteristic of feline herpes viral rhinitis:
o the vaccinated animals can not be infected
o bilateral mucopurulent nasal and ocular discharge
o vaccination is not recommended against this disease
o easy to cure
o bilateral mucopurulent nasal and ocular discharge
Which of the following sterilization methods operates at the highest temperature? o Autoclave (steam) o Gamma-beam radiation o Ethylene-dioxide sterilization o Dry heat sterilization
o Dry heat sterilization
Which of the following suture materials is non-absorbable? o Polyglactin (Vicryl (tm)) o Polydioxanones (PDS (tm)) o Both of them o None of them Submit
o None of them Submit
To perform a complete blood count examination, you need a (n) o heparinized blood sampling tube. o EDTA blood sampling tube. o citrated blood sampling tube. o NaF blood sampling tube. Submit
o EDTA blood sampling tube
Primary assessment of the circulation. Mark the incorrect answer! o Check for bleeding o Check mucous membranes and CRT o Check pulse rate and quality o Perform ECG and heart US examination
Perform ECG and heart US examination
Which of the following USP numbers indicates the thickest suture material? o 0 o 2-0 o 2 o 3-0
o 2
In the case of acute epistaxis / nasal bleeding:
o Immediate X-Ray examination is required
o immediate rhinoscopy is required
o as soon as possible hemostasis and coagulation profile laboratory tests are
required
o Nasal foreign body and fungal rhinitis cannot be presumed in the background
o as soon as possible hemostasis and coagulation profile laboratory tests are
required
according to Poncet classification system for BAOS which is the most defining clinical condition of the grade III category? o severity of stridor / stertor o syncope o duration of clinical signs o grade III laryngeal collapse
o syncope
which finding is incorrect about pneumonectomy cases in the ??pective multicenter
study by Wavreille et al (Vet Surg 201
o primary lung tumors were represented in 52% of the indications
o 76% of dogs and 80% of cats had postoperative respiratory complications
o the acute perioperative (< 24h) mortality was around 10%
o subacute (<2 weeks) postoperative mortality affected 1 dog and 2 cats
o the acute perioperative (< 24h) mortality was around 10%
Which statement is Incorrect regarding midline sternotomy
o it causes significantly bigger postoperative pain compared to lateral
thoracotomy
o oscillating saw or osteotome is necessary for the approach
o Finachietto rib retractor or Gelpi retractor is applicable
o it is indicated by mediastinal and/or bilateral thoracic conditions
o it causes significantly bigger postoperative pain compared to lateral
thoracotomy
Characteristics of critical care. Mark the incorrect answer!
o The order of examination and therapeutical methods are different than in
non-emergency cases
o Diagnostics and therapy overlap each other in order to gain time
o The examination consists of two phases. primary and secondary survey
o All emergency patients require intensive ward care
o All emergency patients require intensive ward care
Choose the correct answer. Colloid infusions
o contain small molecular weight compounds
o in a dosage less than 20ml / kg/day they may induce coagulopathy
o are used to treat dehydration
o are used in hypovolemia combined with crystalloids
o are used in hypovolemia combined with crystalloids
The point of maintenance infusion therapy is
o treat dehydration
o replace obligatory fluid losses by an animal with anorexia and hypodipsia
o provide appropriate calorie intake
o giving low potassium containing infusions
o replace obligatory fluid losses by an animal with anorexia and hypodipsia
Delayed primary closure
o is normally performed on the first day post-trauma
o may be indicated in deep infected puncture wounds
o is usually performed 2 to 5 days after injury
o involves the complete excision of granulation tissue
o is usually performed 2 to 5 days after injury
What does 'atypical' operation mean? o one sort of ide-saving surgeries o One sort of tumor removal procedures o Specific plastic surgical intervention o An individual procedure using the whole knowledge, experience and intuition of the surgeon
An individual procedure using the whole knowledge, experience and intuition
of the surgeon
In case of hypovolemia, the first choice of infusion is: o 5% glucose o HAES infusion o Lactated Ringer Solution o 10% NaCI infusion
o Lactated Ringer Solution
which of the following breeds is the congenital laryngeal paralysis common? o Hungarian vizsla o Husky o Greyhound o Pointer
o Husky
What is the most frequent complication of CricoArytenoid Lateralization? o laryngeal collapse o recurrence o aspiration o none of them
o aspiration
which of the following features makes polyprolylene the most popular cardiovascular suture material? o Monofilament feature (true) o Good tensile strength (true) o Good knot security o Unique thrombophobic feature (true)
Monofilament feature
So no sure which to chose I would probably go with the trombophobic
Which approach is recommended for nasal opening in brachycephalic breeds? o Dorsal rhinotomy o Ventral rhinotomy o Dorsal rhinotomy sinus trephination o Ventral rhinotomy sinus trephination
o Ventral rhinotomy
which of the following brachycephalic disorders is not surgically curable? o Stenotic nares o Elongated soft palate o Laryngeal collapse o Tracheal hypoplasia
o Tracheal hypoplasia
Characteristic of canine chronic bronchitis:
o Bronchial pattern on X-Ray
o Mucopurulent discharge in the bronchi during bronchoscopy
o Cytology and microbiology of BAL are required
o All the above mentioned are true
o All the above mentioned are true
Which belong to the core vaccines in dogs?
o parvoviral enteritis, distemper, Rubarths disease
o panleukopenia, parvoviral enteritis, Rubarths-disease
o panleukopenia, distemper ruburths-disease
o leptospirosis, parvoviral enteritis, distemper, Rubarth’s- disease
o leptospirosis, parvoviral enteritis, distemper, Rubarth’s- disease
How many lung lobes has the dog? o 5 o 6 o 7 o 8
o 6
Which arytenoid structure is anchored during CAL? o processus muscularis o processus cuneiformis o processus corniculatus o none of them
o processus muscularis
Characteristic of canine chronic bronchitis:
o it is more common in old, large breed dogs
o it is more common in young, small breed dogs
o inspiratory type dyspnoea
o crackles and wheezes with auscultation
o crackles and wheezes with auscultation
The concept of moist wound therapy does not include o surgical debridement o autolytic debridement o a wet-to-dry dressing o a hydrocolloid dressing
o surgical debridement
Which of the following features defines the suture material's drainage ability? o Monofilament vs. multifilament o Tensile strength o Knot security o Absorption
o Tensile strength
Which is the uppermost muscle layer to be incised during lateral thoracotomy? o Dorsal latissimus m. o Dorsal serratus m. o Ventral serratus m. o Cutaneus trunci
o Cutaneus trunci
What is the „golden Period“ in the treatment of fresh traumatic wounds:
o 6-8h from injury
In the early phases of healing, the most essential white blood cell in wounds are the
o Monocytes
What characterises the proliferation phase of wound healing
Angiogenesis
Granulation tissue is especially sensitive to
Desiccation
Primary wound closure should be avoided in
Gunshot and bite wounds
Delayed primary closure
Is usually performed 2-5 days after injury
Which statement is FALSE?
o Wounds are rinsed with large volumes of hydrogene peroxide
The preferred method of debridement in a fresh lacerated wound is:
o Surgical
In case of a wound infection presumably caused by a multiresistant organism:
o The patient should be treated in isolation wearing protective clothing
First aid key points:
o Haemostasis and prevention of further contamination
The concept of moist wound treatment is:
Obsolete
Select the FALSE answer. A good bandage:
o Reduces blood flow to the wound
o Reduces blood flow to the wound
o Calcium alginate
Used as topical wound medication, the metabolism of action is based on
hyperosmolarity:
o Sugar & honey
Surgical site infection:
o Is caused my multiresistant microorganisms in about 5% of cases
A layer of a Robert-jones bandage:
o Secondary absorbent layer (e.g cotton wool)
Pseudomonas ssp. Grows from a sample from the surface of a wound with healthy
granulation tissue. This is most likely due to:
o Contamination
What is the most dangerous complication of bandaging?
o Distal limb edema
The concept of wet wound care
o is obsolete / out of date
o can be used in the vascular phase of wound healing
o is based on the retention/keeping of wound secretions on the wound surface.
o Is only applicable to chronic wounds
is obsolete / out of date
Which of the following sutures is absorbed? o Polypropylene (ProleneO) o Polyamide (Nylon) o both o neither
neither
During lateral thoracotomy, which is the most superficial muscle layer to be cut? o m. latissimus dorsi o m. serratus dorsalis o m. serratus ventralis o m. cutaneus trunci
m. cutaneus trunci
What is the appropriate respiration rate for cardiopulmonary resuscitation? o 6-7 / min o 20-30 / min o 30-40/min o 10-12 / min.
o 10-12 / min.
How many lung lobes does the dog have? o 5 o 6 o 7 o 8
6
The concept of wet wound treatment
o is obsolete
o can be used in the maturation phase of wound healing
o is based on the retention of wound secretion on the wound surface.
o It can only be used for chronic wounds.
s obsolete
Select the CORRECT answer. The peripheral venous cannula
o not suitable for purchase stroke
o suitable for monitoring of central venous pressure
o not suitable for infusion therapy with colloids
o suitable for re-administration
suitable for re-administration
Which is not the task of the students in the intensive care unit? o Treatment of patients o Patient Monitoring o Keeping environment clean o Ownership Consultation
Ownership Consultation
Which sterilization procedure operates at the highest temperature of the following? o autoclave o gamma radiation o ethylene dioxide o heat sterilization
heat sterilization
What drug/ medicine can be given intravenously? o Oil injection o Vaccine o Tissue irritant drugs o Long-acting antibiotic suspension
Tissue irritant drugs
Select the CORRECT answer. Open-system blood collection
o blood obtained by this method is suitable for blood testing
o suitable for receiving large amounts of blood
o is easy to perform / implement
o no contamination
is easy to perform / implement
In the case of paravenous injection, o the animal's feet swell o swelling occurs at the injection site. o to resist the beeping down.?? o apnea often occurs
swelling occurs at the injection site.
Characteristic of the foreign body in the nasal cavity:
o in most cases, spontaneously healing rhinitis
o Requires glucocorticoid and antibiotic treatment
o improper treatment/ handling can cause fungal rhinitis
o rhinoscopy can be postponed for months
improper treatment/ handling can cause fungal rhinitis
Which statement is correct?
o There is no valve in the upper opening of the venous cannula, so we take
blood from here.
o There is a valve in the upper opening of the venous cannula, so we cannot
take blood from here.
o There is no valve in the opening at the end of the venous cannula, so no
infusion can be given here
o There is a valve in the opening at the end of the venous cannula, so we can
infuse it here
There is a valve in the opening at the end of the venous cannula, so we can
infuse it here
Deferred primary closure
o can usually be performed on the first day after the injury.
o performed on deep wounds suspected of being infected
o can be performed 2-5 days after the injury
o Complete development of the developed granulation tissue is performed
afterwards
can be performed 2-5 days after the injury
Which of the following surgical instruments is not part of the chest kit? o Balfour rib splitter o De Bakey / Satinsky vascular occluder o Mixter dissector o Long Mayo-Hegar pliers
Mixter dissector
Characteristic of “reverse sneezing”:
o irritation of the nasopharynx is suspected in the background
o indicates a serious, life-threatening disease/illness
o usually caused by irritation of the anterior third of the nasal cavity
o indicates a laryngeal lesion
irritation of the nasopharynx is suspected in the background