Question 1

Which is the most acceptable way to prepare an open wound for aseptic surgery without the introduction of hair and additional debris?

Accepted Answer

A) Go ahead and clip, followed by a lavage. 
B) Cover with a sterile water-soluble lubricant and clip the surrounding hair. 
C) The wound is already contaminated so it doesn't matter. 
D) None of the above. 
A) Go ahead and clip, followed by a lavage. 
B) Cover with a sterile water-soluble lubricant and clip the surrounding hair. 
C) The wound is already contaminated so it doesn't matter. 
D) None of the above.

Question 2

Which important surgical procedure is performed on a mare in order to prevent air from being aspirated into the vagina?

Accepted Answer

A) Dusseldorf 
B) Vulvar ablation 
C) Casslicks 
D) Episiotomy 
A) Dusseldorf 
B) Vulvar ablation 
C) Casslicks 
D) Episiotomy

Question 3

What does the term ï¿½hangï¿½ the leg mean?

Accepted Answer

A) Hang the leg from an IV pole or other structure above the table for aseptic preparation. 
B) This is when a horse hangs a leg up in a fence. 
C) This is the term used to describe the stance a male dog takes to urinate. 
D) None of the above. 
A) Hang the leg from an IV pole or other structure above the table for aseptic preparation. 
B) This is when a horse hangs a leg up in a fence. 
C) This is the term used to describe the stance a male dog takes to urinate. 
D) None of the above.

Question 4

What is the time frame during which a compression bandage is effective?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 - 2 hours 
B) 3 - 4 hours 
C) 5 - 10 minutes 
D) 30 - 40 minutes 
A) 1 - 2 hours 
B) 3 - 4 hours 
C) 5 - 10 minutes 
D) 30 - 40 minutes

Question 5

Proper padding is essential for large animal surgery. Which condition are you trying to prevent?

Accepted Answer

A) Colic 
B) Myositis 
C) Arthritis 
D) Founder 
A) Colic 
B) Myositis 
C) Arthritis 
D) Founder

Question 6

Which forceps have pointed tips that curve and meet like ice tongs?

Accepted Answer

A) Babcock Intestinal forceps 
B) Rochester-Ochsner forceps 
C) Crile forceps 
D) Backhaus towel forceps 
A) Babcock Intestinal forceps 
B) Rochester-Ochsner forceps 
C) Crile forceps 
D) Backhaus towel forceps

Question 7

When performing an orthopedic procedure, which instrument would be the best choice for collecting a bone graft or removing articular cartilage?

Accepted Answer

A) Osteotome 
B) Chisel 
C) Curette 
D) Steinmann pin 
A) Osteotome 
B) Chisel 
C) Curette 
D) Steinmann pin

Question 8

When should oxytocin NOT be given during a dystocia?

Accepted Answer

A) Dam has weak uterine muscular contractions 
B) Placenta is retained 
C) A malpositioned pup or kitten is present 
D) All of the above 
A) Dam has weak uterine muscular contractions 
B) Placenta is retained 
C) A malpositioned pup or kitten is present 
D) All of the above

Question 9

What type of suture material is highly susceptible to early resorption caused by the presence of infection or contamination?

Accepted Answer

A) Polyglactin (Vicryl) 
B) Silk 
C) Surgical Gut 
D) Polypropylene 
A) Polyglactin (Vicryl) 
B) Silk 
C) Surgical Gut 
D) Polypropylene

Question 10

The term "clean" in reference to radiographs following an arthroscopic procedure indicate what about the joint?

Accepted Answer

A) No bone fragments are present. 
B) Hardware is in the correct place. 
C) No foreign bodies are present. 
D) All of the above. 
A) No bone fragments are present. 
B) Hardware is in the correct place. 
C) No foreign bodies are present. 
D) All of the above.

Question 11

Which forceps should be chosen for small vessels?

Accepted Answer

A) Kelly forceps 
B) Mosquito hemostats 
C) Crile forceps 
D) Rochester-Pean forceps 
A) Kelly forceps 
B) Mosquito hemostats 
C) Crile forceps 
D) Rochester-Pean forceps

Question 12

Which of the following conditions would be an indication of the need for a penrose drain?

Accepted Answer

A) Eye enucleation 
B) Ear hematoma 
C) Any normal surgical incision 
D) A wound that has un-obliterated dead space 
A) Eye enucleation 
B) Ear hematoma 
C) Any normal surgical incision 
D) A wound that has un-obliterated dead space

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true about folding and packaging a surgical gown and how that affects its sterility?

Accepted Answer

A) When the pack is opened, the inside of the gowns exposed. 
B) When the pack is opened, the outside of the gown is exposed. 
C) When the pack is opened, the outside of the sleeves are exposed. 
D) Any method of folding and packaging is acceptable as long as the gown is sterilized. 
A) When the pack is opened, the inside of the gowns exposed. 
B) When the pack is opened, the outside of the gown is exposed. 
C) When the pack is opened, the outside of the sleeves are exposed. 
D) Any method of folding and packaging is acceptable as long as the gown is sterilized.

Question 14

Which retractor is self-retaining, is hooked and curved, and is used for muscle retraction?

Accepted Answer

A) Malleable retractor 
B) Gelpi retractor 
C) Balfour retractor 
A) Malleable retractor 
B) Gelpi retractor 
C) Balfour retractor

Question 15

Which type of suture needle is the most preferable for suturing when a watertight seal is desired, such as with closing the bladder?

Accepted Answer

A) Ellipitron 
B) Reverse Cutting 
C) Cutting 
D) Taper 
A) Ellipitron 
B) Reverse Cutting 
C) Cutting 
D) Taper

Question 16

What type of temporary support would you use to stabilize a fracture prior to surgical repair?

Accepted Answer

A) Spica splint 
B) Ehmer sling 
C) Plaster cast 
D) Robert Jones bandage 
A) Spica splint 
B) Ehmer sling 
C) Plaster cast 
D) Robert Jones bandage

Question 17

Aside from the obvious, why is choosing the correct size suture important to a successful surgical outcome?

Accepted Answer

A) Larger sutures offer a mechanical advantage over smaller sutures. 
B) Oversized sutures can lead to over tightening and tissue strangulation. 
C) Relative knot security increases as the suture size increases. 
D) Oversized sutures will strengthen a wound by ensuring good tissue opposition. 
A) Larger sutures offer a mechanical advantage over smaller sutures. 
B) Oversized sutures can lead to over tightening and tissue strangulation. 
C) Relative knot security increases as the suture size increases. 
D) Oversized sutures will strengthen a wound by ensuring good tissue opposition.

Question 18

Electrocoagulation uses electrical waves to produce protein coagulation of the blood elements. Which of the following statements is correct regarding electrocoagulation?

Accepted Answer

A) It can replace the need for ligation in major surgeries. 
B) It should only be used on vessels larger than 1.5 mm. 
C) Current can be applied directly to the vessel from the hand piece tip, regardless of blood or fluid. 
D) It should only be used on vessels smaller than 1.5 mm. 
A) It can replace the need for ligation in major surgeries. 
B) It should only be used on vessels larger than 1.5 mm. 
C) Current can be applied directly to the vessel from the hand piece tip, regardless of blood or fluid. 
D) It should only be used on vessels smaller than 1.5 mm.

Question 19

Which British surgeon was credited as being the "father of antiseptic technique" after demonstrating that carbolic acid could be used as an antiseptic?

Accepted Answer

A) Louis Pasteur 
B) Ernst von Bergmann 
C) William Stewart Halsted 
D) Joseph Lister 
A) Louis Pasteur 
B) Ernst von Bergmann 
C) William Stewart Halsted 
D) Joseph Lister

Question 20

Which instrument should be chosen for dissecting tough tissues?

Accepted Answer

A) Metzenbaum scissors 
B) Forceps 
C) Mayo scissors 
D) Hemostats 
A) Metzenbaum scissors 
B) Forceps 
C) Mayo scissors 
D) Hemostats

Which is the most acceptable way to prepare an open wound for aseptic surgery without the introduction of hair and additional debris?

Which important surgical procedure is performed on a mare in order to prevent air from being aspirated into the vagina?

What does the term ï¿½hangï¿½ the leg mean?

What is the time frame during which a compression bandage is effective?

Proper padding is essential for large animal surgery. Which condition are you trying to prevent?

Which forceps have pointed tips that curve and meet like ice tongs?

When performing an orthopedic procedure, which instrument would be the best choice for collecting a bone graft or removing articular cartilage?

When should oxytocin NOT be given during a dystocia?

What type of suture material is highly susceptible to early resorption caused by the presence of infection or contamination?

The term "clean" in reference to radiographs following an arthroscopic procedure indicate what about the joint?

Which forceps should be chosen for small vessels?

Which of the following conditions would be an indication of the need for a penrose drain?

Which of the following statements is true about folding and packaging a surgical gown and how that affects its sterility?

Which retractor is self-retaining, is hooked and curved, and is used for muscle retraction?

Which type of suture needle is the most preferable for suturing when a watertight seal is desired, such as with closing the bladder?

What type of temporary support would you use to stabilize a fracture prior to surgical repair?

Aside from the obvious, why is choosing the correct size suture important to a successful surgical outcome?

Electrocoagulation uses electrical waves to produce protein coagulation of the blood elements. Which of the following statements is correct regarding electrocoagulation?

Which British surgeon was credited as being the "father of antiseptic technique" after demonstrating that carbolic acid could be used as an antiseptic?

Which instrument should be chosen for dissecting tough tissues?

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Exam 7: Surgical

Which is the most acceptable way to prepare an open wound for aseptic surgery without the introduction of hair and additional debris?

Which important surgical procedure is performed on a mare in order to prevent air from being aspirated into the vagina?

What does the term ï¿½hangï¿½ the leg mean?

What is the time frame during which a compression bandage is effective?

Proper padding is essential for large animal surgery. Which condition are you trying to prevent?

Which forceps have pointed tips that curve and meet like ice tongs?

When performing an orthopedic procedure, which instrument would be the best choice for collecting a bone graft or removing articular cartilage?

When should oxytocin NOT be given during a dystocia?

What type of suture material is highly susceptible to early resorption caused by the presence of infection or contamination?

The term "clean" in reference to radiographs following an arthroscopic procedure indicate what about the joint?

Which forceps should be chosen for small vessels?

Which of the following conditions would be an indication of the need for a penrose drain?

Which of the following statements is true about folding and packaging a surgical gown and how that affects its sterility?

Which retractor is self-retaining, is hooked and curved, and is used for muscle retraction?

Which type of suture needle is the most preferable for suturing when a watertight seal is desired, such as with closing the bladder?

What type of temporary support would you use to stabilize a fracture prior to surgical repair?

Aside from the obvious, why is choosing the correct size suture important to a successful surgical outcome?

Electrocoagulation uses electrical waves to produce protein coagulation of the blood elements. Which of the following statements is correct regarding electrocoagulation?

Which British surgeon was credited as being the "father of antiseptic technique" after demonstrating that carbolic acid could be used as an antiseptic?

Which instrument should be chosen for dissecting tough tissues?

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