Castrationn & Ovariohysterectomy

Question 1

A surgical protocol includes

Answer 1

1. an official procedure
2. accepted or established code of procedure
3. formal record of scientific experimental observations
4. procedure for carrying out scientific experiment or a course of medical treatment

Question 2

This stertilization reduces aggressive behavior & prevents roaming

Answer 2

elective sterilization

Question 3

traumatic testicular conditions & injury (Indications)

Answer 3

1. Testicular neoplasia
2. Orchitis / Epididymis

Question 4

In cats, the surgical site of castration is

Answer 4

always scrotal

Question 5

In dogs, the most convenient surgical site of castration is

Answer 5

pre-scrotal

Question 6

connected to parietal vaginal tunic

Answer 6

parietal peritoneum of abdomen (at deep inguinal ring)

Question 7

Recumbency in feline castration

Answer 7

lateral recumbency

Question 8

recommended incision site direction due to faster healing

Answer 8

straight vertical down

Question 9

Risk in closed-type castration

Answer 9

ligation may be removed once pulled from the abdomen

Question 10

Castration

instrument tie the _____ & _____

Answer 10

ductus deferens
testicular vessels

Question 11

This technique is used when self-ligating

Answer 11

over-hand technique

Question 12

Why dilate the incision site?

Answer 12

to facilitate cleaning

Question 13

In this type of castration, parietal vaginal tunic is incised

Answer 13

open-type castration

Question 14

This type of castration crushes tissues to facilitate ligation.

Answer 14

closed-type castration

Question 15

Used to

(diagnostic)
— obtain biopsy
— diagnosis of foreign bodies

(therapeutic)
— internal hemorrhage
— organ rupture
— GDV

Answer 15

exploratory laparotomy

Question 16

Recumbency of exploratory laparotomy and ovariohysterectomy

Answer 16

dorsal

Question 17

Exploratory laparotomy RIGHT side

Answer 17

pylorus
descending duodenum
pancreas
ascending colon
cecum
right kidney

Question 18

Exploratory laparotomy LEFT side

Answer 18

fundus
body of the stomach
spleen
descending colon
left kidney

Question 19

always prepare this to protect the tissues from drying

Answer 19

moist laparotomy sponge

Question 20

solution used to control contamination

Answer 20

warm sterile saline

Question 21

Post-op complications of exploratory laparotomy

Answer 21

1. dehiscense
2. suture sinus formation

Question 22

OHE is contraindicated in (2)

Answer 22

1. estrus
2. pregnant bitch

Question 23

Incision site cuz it approaches the intestine, spleen & reproductive organs

Answer 23

mid-ventral incision

Question 24

Where you shave (OHE)

Answer 24

xiphoid — pubis

Question 25

animals that wakes up easily from anesthesia (may commit overdose)

Answer 25

younger animals

Question 26

This drug must be given at the highest dose possible

Answer 26

morphine

Question 27

the smaller the patient, the ___ tendency to overdose

Answer 27

greater

Question 28

the larger the patient, the ___ the dose

Answer 28

greater

Question 29

when there is neoplasm in scrotal area (dark colored scrotal sac); castration will be performed in conjunction with other surgical prcedures

Answer 29

scrotal ablation

Question 30

Breed of dogs sensitive to thiobarbiturates

Answer 30

greyhounds

Question 31

animal sensitive to: 1. morphine 2. meperidine

Answer 31

felids (cats)

Question 32

In this animal inhalation anesthesia — preferred isoflurane — anesthetic choice

Answer 32

avian (birds)

Question 33

This animal is at greater risk with general anesthesia and respiratory depression is common

Answer 33

swine (pigs)

Question 34

In this animal — general anesthesia is not suitable — head should be lower than the neck — intubation will prevent aspiration pneumonia

Answer 34

ruminants

Question 35

This animal — requires a chute — local anesthesia for hoof & leg exams —Major GA for major surgeries — requires intubation

Answer 35

horses

Question 36

complications in open-type castration

Answer 36

1. self-mutilation 2. scrotal hematoma 3. local cellulitis 4. abscess formation