Surgery 3 FINAL Flashcards
Which of the following features defines the suture materials drainage ability?
a. Monofilament vs. multifilament
b. Tensile strength
c. Knot security
d. Absorption
a. Monofilament vs. multifilament
Which statement is correct regarding intra- and post-operative hypothermia?
a. Decreased anaesthetic demand
b. Doxopram is the drug of choice in case of hypothermia
c. Is mostly due to the use of opioids
d. Increases the oxygen demand of the central nervous system
a. Decreased anaesthetic demand
Which statement is correct concerning the maintenance phase of anaesthesia?
a. General anaesthesia may be maintained by either inhalant or injectable agents; combinations for maintenance are contraindicated
b. In the maintenance phase of anaesthesia, application of 100 ml/bwkg/h crystalloid infusion is recommended to maintain normovolaemia and normotension
c. The goal is to maintain the “surgical tolerance” depth of anaesthesia using the lowest sufficient dose of anaesthetics
d. The main duties of the anaesthetist are monitoring of the patient, maintenance of homeostasis, fine adjustment of the depth of anaesthesia and preservation of vagotonia
c. The goal is to maintain the “surgical tolerance” depth of anaesthesia using the lowest sufficient dose of anaesthetics
What is the normal value of the Norberg angle in healthy dogs?
Higher than 105 degrees
Which of the following items is member of the mixing part of the anaesthesia machine?
a. Y-piece
b. Soda lime canister
c. Flowmeter
d. Breathing tubes
c. Flowmeter
Which statement is correct?
a. Acids can cause coagulation necrosis
b. Alkalines can cause colliquation necrosis
c. Both
d. Neither
c. Both
What is the number of permanent teeth in dogs?
42
Which USP number indicates the thinnest suture material?
4-0
Which statement is correct regarding the imaging of spinal cord compression (SCC)?
a. Disc calcification indicated SCC
b. A survey radiograph is generally enough to diagnose SCC
c. SCC can be caused exclusively by the intervertebral disc
d. Myelography is useful tool in the diagnostics of SCC
d. Myelography is useful tool in the diagnostics of SCC
Which of the following suture materials is non-absorbable?
a. Polypropylene
b. Polydioxanone
c. Both
d. None
a. Polypropylene
The proper name of the “oxspring” view for the examination of the navicular bone is?
Dorsoproximal-palmarodistal oblique view
What is a parameter that decreases in DIC?
Fibrinogen
Which of the following suture materials is non-absorbable?
a. Polypropylene
b. Polyamide
c. Both
d. Neither
c. Both
Which of the following features makes polypropylene the most popular cardiovascular suture material?
a. Monofilament features
b. Good tensile strength
c. Good knot security
d. Unique thrombophobic feature
b. Good tensile strength
What does “2-metric” mean of a suture material pack?
The suture material is 0.2 mm in diameter
Current concepts of pain management / analgesia is
a. Presumptive (prophylactic) and multimodal (acting at several different sites of action)
b. Preemptive (prophylactic) and multimodal (acting at several different sites of action)
c. Preemptive (prophylactic) and multilocal (acting at several different sites of action)
d. Of higher importance in adults than in paediatric patients
b. Preemptive (prophylactic) and multimodal (acting at several different sites of action)
What is Spongostan?
Gelatin sponge
Which of the following is characteristic of Stresnil injection in swine anaesthesia?
a. Duration is dose dependent
b. Neuroleptic drug
c. Administered only intravenously
d. Benzodiazepine derivative
b. Neuroleptic drug
Which statement is NOT correct regarding the tracheal collapse?
a. The entire trachea is affected
b. The radiographic appearance is influenced by the respiratory phase
c. Its cause is the weakening of the cartilage
d. Mostly small breed dogs are affected
a. The entire trachea is affected
Which statement is correct regarding physiology of the paediatric patient?
The vegetative innervation of the heart and the vasomotor function is immature
Which statement is correct?
a. Clean soft tissue procedures require broad spectrum antibiotic treatment preoperatively
b. Clean soft tissue procedures require first generation cephalosporins preoperatively
c. Clean-contaminated soft tissue procedures require antibiotic prophylaxis
d. In clean-contaminated soft tissue procedures, amoxicillin treatment is the therapy of choice
c. Clean-contaminated soft tissue procedures require antibiotic prophylaxis
Which drug is not recommended to use at colic patients’ examination?
Acepromazine
Which one is an opioid antagonist?
Naloxon
Phases of wound healing are?
Acute inflammation
Resorption
Proliferation
Remodeling
The proper name of the “skyline” or the examination of the navicular bone is?
Palmaro-proximal oblique view
Which of the following is the main “shock organ” of the horse and cat?
Lung
Which statement is correct regarding dentine in dog?
a. Is it capable of repair in living tooth
b. Dentine layer is thickening towards enamel during production
c. Is comprises more than 98% inorganic elements
d. It is continuously narrowing during ageing
a. Is it capable of repair in living tooth
Which of the following organs is most commonly displaced / incarcerated leading to acute symptoms in case of perineal hernia?
a. Urinary bladder
b. Small intestines
c. Large intestines
d. Uterus
a. Urinary bladder
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
An active drain…
a. Is not recommended as flushing drain
b. Can be open suction-drain
c. Can be closed suction-drain
d. Is used as flushing drain
a. Is not recommended as flushing drain
What does “epulis” mean?
Benign fibromatous mass on the gingiva
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding salivary mucocele?
It’s one of the effective treatments is puncture and content removal from the cyst
According to Vasanjee et al Vet Surg paper (2006), which of the following liver biopsy techniques caused remarkable collateral tissue damage?
Laprascopic “pinch” biopsy
Which of the following statements is correct?
The injuries of the tongue…
a. Are not to be operated on
b. Mostly heal with complications
c. Mostly approximated with metal clips or sutures
d. Always be regarded as contaminated
d. Always be regarded as contaminated
Which of the following conditions does not cause hypronephrosis?
a. Ureteral torsion
b. Ureteral stricture associated with previous surgery
c. Ureteral tumour
d. Ureterolithiasis
a. Ureteral torsion??
Which is the most commonly used isolation technique for rumenotomy?
a. Simple continuous seromuscular suture
b. Götze isolation wrap
c. Foil isolation
d. We don’t use isolations
a. Simple continuous seromuscular suture
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT concerning gastric foreign body?
a. The success rate of the gastroscopic foreign body removal can be as high as 95%
b. The gastrotomy is a contaminated / septic procedure
c. Gastric foreign body may cause perforation
d. Oral feeding can be started 4-6 hours after gastrotomy
b. The gastrotomy is a contaminated / septic procedure
What is the most common complication after a horse laryngoscopy?
a. Facial nerve paralysis
b. Temporary blindness
c. Laryngeal oedema
d. Myopathy
c. Laryngeal oedema
Which is characteristic of large colon volvulus in horses?
a. Always evidentially diagnosed with rectal palpation
b. More than 180 degree volvulus induces fast intestinal wall necrosis
c. Less than 180 degree volvulus induces fast intestinal wall necrosis
d. Can cause mild colic symptoms for several days
a. Always evidentially diagnosed with rectal palpation
Which of the following approaches is mostly recommended in case of diaphragmatic hernia repair?
a. Laparotomy
b. Lateral thoracotomy
c. Laparotomy + lateral thoracotomy
d. Sternotomy
a. Laparotomy
Which is correct regarding the lactate level of the abdominal fluid in colic horses?
a. It has no significance concerning the prognosis
b. Tissue perfusion of the brain can be related to the lactate level
c. It describes the extent of the hypoxia caused by endotoxaemias
d. It can reach max. the half of the concentration in the blood
c. It describes the extent of the hypoxia caused by endotoxaemias
Which of the following suture materials is absorbable?
a. None
b. Both
c. Polypropylene
d. Polyamide
a. None
Which of the following signs has the strongest diagnostic value in intestinal intussusception?
a. Palpation of the invaginated intestinal section
b. Positive contrast abdominal GI radiography
c. Lack of faeces
d. Vomiting
a. Palpation of the invaginated intestinal section
Which statement is correct?
a. Glucocorticoids specifically inhibit the cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme
b. Non-steroids (NSAIDS) inhibit the production of leukotrienes
c. NSAIDS inhibit phospholipase
d. Glucocorticoids inhibit the production of inflammatory prostaglandins
d. Glucocorticoids inhibit the production of inflammatory prostaglandins
Which statement is correct concerning indication for abdominal surgery in horses?
Serosanguineous abdominal fluid, elevated TP, and progressively worse general status indicate celiotomy
Which statement is correct concerning endotracheal tube?
Not only aspiration may be prevented by using endotracheal tubes, but it also allows for connection to the anaesthesia machine by the Y-piece and mechanical ventilation
Which of the following is indicated in case of unilateral hydronephrosis?
a. Partial nephrectomy
b. Unilateral nephroureterectomy
c. Kidney-drainage
d. Euthanasia
a. Partial nephrectomy
Which approach is recommended for nasal opening in brachiocephalic dogs?
Ventral rhinotomy
Which of the following arteries does not directly contribute to splenic blood supply?
a. Left gastric
b. Left gastroepiploic
c. Short gastric
d. Splenic
a. Left gastric
The enterotomy wound of the large colon in horses should be sutured
a. In one later
b. In two layers
c. In three layers
d. In four layers
b. In two layers (?)
What is always palpable rectally in the colic horse?
a. Small colon obdurating bezoar
b. Right dorsal displacement of the large colon
c. Right dorsal colon impaction
d. Dilated stomach
b. Right dorsal displacement of the large colon
Which is not typical of hoof abscess?
a. Severe lameness
b. No palpable digital artery pulsation
c. Easily localised pain elicited with hoof tester
d. After debridement of the abscess, the lameness disappears soon
d. After debridement of the abscess, the lameness disappears soon
What can be the cause of secondary sinusitis in horses?
Ascending infection from the oral cavity due to tooth fracture
Which of the following diseases cannot cause hindlimb lameness in skeletally immature dogs?
a. Panosteitis
b. Perthe’s disease
c. Biceps tendon insertion tendineopathy
d. Achilles tendineopathy
c. Biceps tendon insertion tendineopathy
Where can a Birkelund fracture be found in a horse?
a. In the dorsal recess of the fetlock joint
b. In the palmar / plantar recess of the fetlock joint
c. In the dorsal recess of the tarsal joint
d. In the dorsal recess of the coffin joint
b. In the palmar / plantar recess of the fetlock joint
Which sign of the following reflects the most severe acute respiratory distress (pO2 is less than 60 mmHg)?
a. Dyspnoe
b. Cyanosis
c. Hyperventilation
d. Labial breathing
b. Cyanosis
Which anal zone involves circumanal hepatic glands?
a. Zona cutanea
b. Lineament anorectalis
c. Zona intermedia
d. Zona columnaris
a. Zona cutanea
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding nephrolithiasis?
a. It can occur bilaterally
b. It can lead to ureterolithiasis
c. Is can be caused by congenital disorder
d. Dalmatians always form urate uroliths
d. Dalmatians always form urate uroliths
Which statement is INCORRECT concerning prostate US?
a. It can detect fluid accumulation within the organ
b. It can detect parenchymal hypertrophy
c. Is can differentiate cyst from abscess
d. It provides possibility for core biopsy
c. Is can differentiate cyst from abscess
Which of the following nerves if most prone to iatrogenic injury during TECA + LBO procedure?
Auriculopalpebral branch of the facial nerve
Which is characteristic of right abomasal displacement in horses?
It needs urgent operation
Abomasum tho?
Which of the following diagnostic tools is the next to be chosen in case of uncertain radiographic findings in suspected diaphragmatic hernia?
a. Thoracocentesis
b. Abdominocentesis
c. Ultrasonography
d. Respiratory endoscopy
c. Ultrasonography
Intramedullary pinning is NOT good for
a. Treatment of Achilles tendon fracture
b. Femoral fracture treatment in cats
c. Fixing calcaneal fractures
d. Treatment of avulsion fractures
a. Treatment of Achilles tendon fracture
Which type of small intestinal obstruction has usually the poorest prognosis?
Mesenteric torsion
Which is NOT correct regarding pelvic fractures?
a. It is an absolute indication for surgery
b. It can be resulted by major trauma
c. Commonly combined with urinary tract injury
d. It could be associated with pneumothorax
a. It is an absolute indication for surgery (?)
Which of the following protocols is to be followed in case of acute obstruction form of Feline lower urinary tract disease?
a. Stabilisation + perirenal urethrostomy
b. Stabilisation + cystocentesis
c. Stabilisation + urethral bladder expression
d. Stabilisation + urethral catheterisation
d. Stabilisation + urethral catheterisation
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV)?
a. GDV starts right after the last feeding
b. The GDV may be caused by dietary disorders
c. There is also a chronic form of GDV
d. GDV is usually acute onset
a. GDV starts right after the last feeding
The ileocecal fold in horses is attached to the
a. Dorsal tenia of the caecum
b. Medial tenia of the caecum
c. Ventral tenia of the caecum
d. Apex of the caecum
a. Dorsal tenia of the caecum
Which of the following suture materials is not recommended for cystotomy wound closure (Greenberg, AM J Vets Res, 2004)?
a. PDS
b. Polyglyconate
c. Glycomer
d. Polyglecaprone
d. Polyglecaprone
Which statement is correct?
a. The blowout crack is a serious vertical hoof crack
b. The blowout crack is causing serious lameness in most of the cases
c. The blowout crack is a horizontal hoof crack
d. None
c. The blowout crack is a horizontal hoof crack
Which is NOT characteristic of the OCD in equine stifle?
a. It can occur on the lateral trochlear ridge of the femur in the femoro-patellar joint
b. It can occur on the medial trochlear ridge of the femur in the femora-patellar joint
c. It is associated with joint effusion
d. It is usually manifested in young animals
b. It can occur on the medial trochlear ridge of the femur in the femora-patellar joint
In carpal valgus deformity the hoof location to the carpus is
a. Abaxial
b. Axial
c. Cranial
d. Caudal
a. Abaxial
Which is the advised castration technique in standing horse?
a. Open, unsutured
b. Open, sutured
c. Closed, unsutured
d. Closed, sutured
a. Open, unsutured
Which statement is correct?
a. Stride is shortening in horses with navicular disease
b. Navicular disease is really common in Frisian horses
c. None
d. Both
a. Stride is shortening in horses with navicular disease
Which of the following is the most informative one for diagnostic ectopic ureter?
a. Cystoscopy
b. Double contrast cystography
c. Intravenous urography + pneumocystography
d. Urinary scintigraphy (TcO4-)
c. Intravenous urography + pneumocystography
What does “Sceletonisation” mean?
a. Cessation of the mesenteric blood supply on the intestinal section to be resected
b. V-shaped excision of the mesentery
c. Excision of the affected intestinal section
d. Suturing of the V-shaped mesenteric defect
a. Cessation of the mesenteric blood supply on the intestinal section to be resected
Which of the following is the most important before colic surgery?
a. Lidocaine in constant rate infusion
b. Faster for at least 10 hours before surgery
c. Withdrawal of water
d. Shock therapy
d. Shock therapy (?)
How many lung lobes does the dog have?
a. 5
b. 6
c. 7
d. 8
c. 7
The uneven distribution of weight to another healthy limb in compensatory lameness can be possible
a. From a front limb to the contralateral frontlimb
b. From hindlimb to the ipsilateral frontlimb
c. From a frontlimb to the contralateral hindlimb
d. All of them can be possible
d. All of them can be possible?
c. From a frontlimb to the contralateral hindlimb?
Which statement is correct?
a. The sites of the low palmar nerve block are at the level of the proximal sesamoids
b. Low palmar block anaesthetises the navicular region and the DIPJ as well
c. Low palmar block anaesthetises the distal (in the hoof capsule) DDFT lesions
d. All of them are correct
c. Low palmar block anaesthetises the distal (in the hoof capsule) DDFT lesions
What is the most preferable surgical technique in case of a simple sagittal P1 fracture in a horse that is longer than 2 cm from the proximal joint surface
a. Osteosynthesis with LCP plate
b. Lag screw fixation with 4,5 or 5,5 mm cortical screw
c. Lac screw fixation with 2,4 or 3,5 mm cortical screw
d. Conservative treatment with cats
b. Lag screw fixation with 4,5 or 5,5 mm cortical screw
Which of the following procedures is not recommended for surgical resolution of prostatic cysts?
a. Marsupalisation
b. Omentalisation
c. Drainage
d. Puncture
c. Drainage
Which is NOT typical of the left dorsal displacement of the large colon in horses?
Always needs surgical treatment
The material of Cerclage can be
a. Kirschner wire
b. Absorbable suture
c. Non-absorbable suture
d. Fishing line
b. Absorbable suture
The most common cause of ceco-cecal invagination in horse is
a. Cecal obstipation
b. Typhlocolitis
c. Anaplocephala infection
d. Congenital infection
c. Anaplocephala infection
What is the advantage of scrotal uretrostomy?
a. Castratio can prevent urinary incontinence
b. The perineal urethrostomy can be avoided
c. Early dissectible urethral section, wider and safer stroma
d. The cystotomy can be avoided
c. Early dissectible urethral section, wider and safer stroma (?)
Which statement is INCORRECT concerning acute abdominal catastrophe?
a. The diagnosis of acute abdomen is sufficient for surgical indication
b. The precise diagnosis of particular organ dysfunctions is necessary for surgical indication
c. It definitely requires emergency care
d. It is caused by morphological and / or functional disorders of abdominal organ(s)
b. The precise diagnosis of particular organ dysfunctions is necessary for surgical indication
What does Einschuss phlegmone mean?
a. Septic inflammation in the subcutis of the front limbs
b. Septic inflammation in the subcutis of the hind limbs
c. Aseptic inflammation in the subcutis of the front limbs
d. Aseptic inflammation in the subcutis of the hind limbs
b. Septic inflammation in the subcutis of the hind limbs (?)
Which of the following mostly contributes to the successful revision of post-operative ligature-fistulation?
a. Drainage
b. Curettage
c. Removal of the suture material
d. Disinfection lavage of the wound base
d. Disinfection lavage of the wound base (?)
Which of the following breeds is usually nor affected by ectopic ureter?
a. German shepherd
b. Labrador
c. Husky
d. West highland terrier
a. German shepherd
Which of the diagnostic findings indicates the diagnosis of urinary bladder rupture?
a. Is the cystourethral catheterisation cannot harvest urine in a traumatised patient
b. If the urine is bloody obtained via cystourethral catheterisation in a traumatised patient
c. If the contrast leakage is confirmed by positive anterograde cystography
d. If the contrast leakage is confirmed by positive retrograde cystography
d. If the contrast leakage is confirmed by positive retrograde cystography
Which statement is INCORRECT concerning diaphragmatic hernias?
a. They take 5-10% of diaphragmatic hernias
b. Hiatus hernia has basically 2 different forms: Axial and para-oesophageal
c. The peritoneopericardial hernia is is inherited
d. The peritoneopericardial hernia is due to the impaired development of septum transversum
a. They take 5-10% of diaphragmatic hernias (?)
Which statement is correct?
a. The cranial phase of the stride is longer in supporting limb lameness
b. The origin of pain is usually located in the proximal area in supporting limb lameness
c. Both
d. Neither
a. The cranial phase of the stride is longer in supporting limb lameness
Swinging leg lameness
Cranial phase of stride is shorter, worse in outside circle, problem is higher
What is the most important to do at a wound close close to a joint in horses?
a. To determine is the joint is affected
b. Operate the horse as soon as possible
c. Adequate antibiotic treatment
d. Tetanus prophylaxis
a. To determine is the joint is affected
Which statement is correct concerning inguinal hernia?
a. In direct hernia: the small intestines escape to the subcutaneous space of the scrotum
b. The indirect inguinal hernia is more common than the direct one
c. Both
d. Neither
b. The indirect inguinal hernia is more common than the direct one
Ideal therapy in case of joint injury is
a. Joint lavage within 6 hours
b. Joint lavage within 8 hours
c. Joint lavage within 10 hours
d. Joint lavage within 12 hours
a. Joint lavage within 6 hours
Which statement is correct concerning thrush?
a. Long, contracted heels and deep sulk are predisposing to thrush
b. The aetiology of the thrush is unknown
c. In the treatment of thrush it is obligatory to keep the frog wet
d. The thrush is a fatal disease
a. Long, contracted heels and deep sulk are predisposing to thrush
Which is the adequate fixation of the radial fracture before transporting the horse?
a. Full limb cast up to the level of the elbow joint
b. Lateral fixation of the limb up to the proximal border of the shoulder
c. Palmar limb cast up to the level of the elbow joint
d. This type of limb fracture doesn’t need specific fixation
c. Palmar limb cast up to the level of the elbow joint
What is typical of a uterine torsion in mare?
a. Onset 1 month before parturition, mild-mid colic signs
b. Onset 2 months before parturition, severe colic signs
c. Onset after parturition, mild-mid colic signs
d. Onset 1 month before parturition, severe colic signs
b. Onset 2 months before parturition, severe colic signs
Which statement is correct?
a. Elevating heels in 12-18 degrees can help to prevent the rotation of the P3
b. In peracute and acute phase of laminitis to cool the hoof capsules is beneficial
c. Both
d. None
c. Both
Which is the uppermost muscle layer to be incised during lateral thoracotomy?
a. Dorsal latissimus m
b. Dorsal serratus m
c. Ventral serratus m
d. M.cutaneus trunci
d. M.cutaneus trunci
Which nerve is mostly prone to iatrogenic injury during ventral bulla osteotomy (VBO) procedure?
Hypoglossal nerve
What is the advised treatment for an injured podotrochlear bursa after “street nail” puncture in a horse?
a. Bursoscopy through the distal tendon sheet
b. Bursoscopy through the coffin joint
c. Approach from the solar surface of the hoof
d. Conservative treatment
a. Bursoscopy through the distal tendon sheet
In colic horse surgery, the large colon enterotomy should be performed to rinse out the content
a. On the dorsal colon
b. On the ventral colon
c. On the pelvic flexure
d. At the level of cecocolic fold
c. On the pelvic flexure
In which case the conservative fracture treatment is not contraindicated?
a. Intraarticular fracture
b. Salter-harris fracture
c. Oblique fracture
d. Fracture with massive dislocation
c. Oblique fracture
Which structure is attached to lateral tenia of cecum?
a. Ceco-colic fold
b. Ileo-cecal fold
c. Duodenal-cecal ligament
d. Gastro-duodenal ligament
a. Ceco-colic fold
Which is NOT typical of the Uthrecht method to treat left abomasal displacement?
a. Right flank laparotomy is performed
b. Abomasoplexy is performed at the right ventral abdominal wall
c. The abomasum is decompressed
d. The abdominal wall should be closed in three layers
c. The abomasum is decompressed
Which of the following suture patterns is NOT recommended for cystotomy wound closure?
Double layer (penetrating + Lambert) suture
Which of the following statements is correct? Penrose drain is
a. A tube drain
b. Made of latex
c. A multi-lumen drain
d. Mostly used as an active drain
a. A tube drain
The most commonly used large colon resection technique in horses is
a. Partial resection with side to side anastomosis
b. Partial resection with end to end anastomosis
c. Subtotal large colon resection
d. Total large colon resection
a. Partial resection with side to side anastomosis
Which is characteristic of the cecal torsion in cattle?
a. Slow course of the disease
b. It can be treated with good prognosis
c. Right flank laparotomy is performed
d. It never needs enterotomy
c. Right flank laparotomy is performed (?)
Esophagotomy wound in horses is closed in
a. 1 layer
b. 2 layers
c. 3 layers
d. 4 layers
b. 2 layers
Which muscles are excised at surgery of cribbing in horses?
Sternohyoideus,
sternothyroideus,
omohyoideus
Which of the following decisions is correct in case of disuse gastric necrosis during GDV surgery?
a. Billroth I gastroduodenostomy
b. Partial gastrotomy
c. Euthanasia
d. Resorption and gastroplexy
c. Euthanasia (because its diffuse necrosis)