Quiz #8: Surgical Nursing Flashcards

1
Q

how long should feed be withheld for the horse undergoing general anesthesia?

A

12 hours

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2
Q

which instrument can be used to cut through bone?
a. wire-cutting scissors
b. Kern forceps
c. Verbrugge
d. ostetome

A

osteotome

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3
Q

during which type of surgery might a rongeurs be used?

A

orthopedic

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4
Q

which of the following handheld retractors has 3 prongs on 1 end?

A

senn

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5
Q

the forceps with longitudinal grooves and distal transverse grooves are called what?

A

Rochester-Camalt

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6
Q

which is the most delicate towel clamp with a squeeze handle?

A

Jones

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7
Q

large animals in lateral recumbency during general anesthesia should be positioned on a padded surface with the limbs positioned how?

A

lower forelimb pulled forward

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8
Q

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

A

must be rinsed off

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9
Q

which suffix is used to describe the surgical alteration of a shape or form?

A

-plasty

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10
Q

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

A

open the suture material

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11
Q

what is the primary function of an Adson-Brown?

A

thumb forceps

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12
Q

an abscess is what?

A

a walled-off or circumscribed accumulation of pus

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13
Q

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

A

washing the splint or bandage daily

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14
Q

which retractor should be available for use during an abdominal exploratory surgery?

A

Balfour retractor

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15
Q

a Caslick operation is performed in horses to
a. stop roaring
b. prevent uterine infection
c. treat navicular disease
d. clean out guttural pouches

A

prevent uterine infection

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16
Q

scrotal swelling after orchidectomy is most likely caused by
a. hematoma
b. ascites
c. hemangioma
d. lipoma

A

hematoma

17
Q

a laminectomy is used to treat what?

A

intervertebral disc disease

18
Q

if the testicles are not palpable and a cryptorchidectomy is performed the incision would probably be which incision type?

A

ventral midline

19
Q

a disinfectant labeled as virucidal would do what?

A

kill viruses

20
Q

an animal waking up from surgery and general anesthesia exhibits signs of excitement with exaggerated and uncontrolled movements; this animal is probably displaying signs of what?

A

emergence delirium