vt15c quiz 1 study guide Flashcards
(34 cards)
what must be done every time a pack is prepared for sterilization
checking all materials thoroughly cleaned and free of grease, oils , blood protein residues, and are functioning properly complex instruments dissasambled, box locks should be open
What are the minimum time and temperature standards for steam sterilization
121c (250f) for 13 minutes
How are instruments properly cleaned and prepared for sterilization
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what is aseptic technique
all the steps taken to prevent contamination of the surgical site by infectious agents
free catch indication
not ideal , increased wbc count if oweners need to collect , if not doing a bacterial culture , from dog
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what methods can be used to collect a voided urine sample from a canine
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what methods can be used to collect a voided urine sample from a feline
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Polypropylene urinary catheter use
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red rubber urinary catheter use
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foley urinary catheter use
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tomcat urinary catheter use
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what can we learn from each step in the complete urinalysis
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What artifacts/abnormalities might one expect to observe in a voided urine sample
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what abnormalities/artifacts might be seen in a urinary sample via cystocentesis
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what abnormailites/artifacts might be seen in a urinary sample via catheterization
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how can occurrence of urinalysis be minimized ?
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how is specific gravity determined
refractometer drop of urine is placed on window refravtor with or without centrifugation easy to centrifuge though should read 1.000
how does one properly perform chemical analysis of urine
room temp not centrifuged unless turbid use test strip pH protein glucose ketones bilirubin blood microscopic exam
urine crystals visual id and what causes each crystal to from
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how should urine be handled/stored to ensure the most accurate results
in refrigerator 6 to 24 h crystals can form
what changes may occur in urine sample if the sample is not handled or stored correctly
crystals can form or dissolve, ph concentration an dpresence of bacteria can alter sampl
what does the presence of casts indicate
form in distal renal tubules , localizes problems in kidneys d cylinduria increased protein intake
how is urine stained and why is it stained
mixed 5 or 10 ml should be added to conical centrifuge tube centrifuge at 1500 to 200 rpm for 5 minutes remocve supernatant examine with and without stainig fot just without record results number of elements per loiw power field or hpf examine efor catss crystals etc
