Quiz #8: Surgical Nursing Flashcards
how long should feed be withheld for the horse undergoing general anesthesia?
12 hours
which instrument can be used to cut through bone?
a. wire-cutting scissors
b. Kern forceps
c. Verbrugge
d. ostetome
osteotome
during which type of surgery might a rongeurs be used?
orthopedic
which of the following handheld retractors has 3 prongs on 1 end?
senn
the forceps with longitudinal grooves and distal transverse grooves are called what?
Rochester-Camalt
which is the most delicate towel clamp with a squeeze handle?
Jones
large animals in lateral recumbency during general anesthesia should be positioned on a padded surface with the limbs positioned how?
lower forelimb pulled forward
all of the following statements regarding surgical milk are true except it
a. is an excellent lubricant
b. inhibits rust
c. should be used on all instruments cleaned by ultrasonic cleaner
d. must be rinsed off
must be rinsed off
which suffix is used to describe the surgical alteration of a shape or form?
-plasty
before starting the surgical procedure the technician who has scrubbed in with the surgeon should do all the following except
a. count the gauze squares
b. arrange the instruments to be located quickly and easily
c. place the scalpel blade on the handle
d. open the suture material
open the suture material
what is the primary function of an Adson-Brown?
thumb forceps
an abscess is what?
a walled-off or circumscribed accumulation of pus
proper splint and bandage care includes all the following except
a. washing the splint or bandage daily
b. preventing the bandage or splint from becoming wet
c. inspecting the bandage or splint daily for any change, such as swelling above or below the splint or bandage
d. inspecting the bandage or splint for any shifting or change in position on the limb
washing the splint or bandage daily
which retractor should be available for use during an abdominal exploratory surgery?
Balfour retractor
a Caslick operation is performed in horses to
a. stop roaring
b. prevent uterine infection
c. treat navicular disease
d. clean out guttural pouches
prevent uterine infection