Surgical Nursing

Question 1

A gastrotomy refers to?

Answer 1

A surgical incision into the stomach

Question 2

Arresting the flow of blood from a vessel or to a part is called?

Answer 2

hemostasis

Question 3

when a cat is to be castrated, the veterinary technician should prepare the surgical site. The incision is most commonly made in what location?

Answer 3

scrotum

Question 4

what best describes the location of an incision extending from the xiphoid process to the umbilicus of an animal?

Answer 4

ventral dorsal

Question 5

what size blade fits on a No. 4 scalpel handle?

Answer 5

No. 20

Question 6

When opening a double wrapped gown pack non scrubbed personnel may touch the?

Answer 6

autoclave tape

Question 7

what task can only be completed by a sterile surgical nurse in order to maintain the sterile field?

Answer 7

opening instrument packs

Question 8

if during surgery you notice an item is at the edge of the sterile field, you should?

Answer 8

Consider it unsterile if you are not absolutely certain.

Question 9

what is not considered an elective procedure?

Answer 9

enucleation of a proptosed eye

Question 10

the usual significance of a small seroma beneath a skin suture line is?

Answer 10

cosmetic only

Question 11

external fixation devices include all except one…
Cast, splint, bone plate, K-E

Answer 11

Krischner ehmer apparatus

Question 12

why is meant by the term iatrogenic?

Answer 12

induced or caused by the veterinary surgery or staff

Question 13

dystocia is?

Answer 13

difficult or abnormal birth

Question 14

The main goal of surgery to remove a pus filled uterus (pyometra) is?

Answer 14

To return the animal to health without restoring normal reproductive function

Question 15

what is an absorbable suture?

Answer 15

vicryl

Question 16

what is an advantage of monofilament material over multifilament material?

Answer 16

passes through tissue more easily

Question 17

surgical procedures of the eye and adnexal structures include all of the following except what?
Entropian repair, Keratectomy, Onychectomy, enucleation.

Answer 17

Onychectomy

Question 18

what is not a sign of hemorrhagic shock in a post surgical patient?

Answer 18

Deep, slow breathing

Question 19

why must instrument milk be used after ultrasonic cleaner?

Answer 19

to replace lubricant removed by the ultrasonic cleaner

Question 20

what is not considered a contaminated surgery?

Answer 20

anal sac removal

Question 21

the effectiveness of a surgical scrub of the hands and arms with an antibacterial soap depends on the?

Answer 21

combination of contact time and scrubbing action

Question 22

when scrubbing l, the hands should be held?

Answer 22

above the elbows