VETT 115 WEEK 8–11 FINAL EXAM 2026
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
WITH DETAILED RATIONALES
VETERINARY ANESTHESIA AND SURGICAL
ASSISTING
Question:
What exactly will you do when you are handed the first neonate? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Place the neonate in a dry towel and begin to dry and
stimulate the body. Once the neonate is dry you will check to ensure it has
an anus, breathing and heart sounds are normal, and that there is not
mucus plugging nostrils or mouth, if there is this must be suctioned out.
Also be sure to check for cleft palate. If the neonate is having respiratory
issues a doxapram can be placed underneath its tongue to assist with
respiration. Once it is stable it should be placed in an incubator or other
warm area.
For elective surgical procedures, adult horses are generally held off feed for
approximately 4-6 hours to allow time for emptying of the stomach, which
produces what effect? - CORRECT ANSWER-Better ventilation
Prior to an equine surgery where should an IV catheter be placed? -
CORRECT ANSWER-jugular vein
,What are the possible signs of infection in a postsurgical patient? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Fever onset, diarrhea, changes in respiration
Xylazine is an alpha-2 adrenoceptor agonist and offers some analgesia by
suppression of which body system? - CORRECT ANSWER-CNS
Why should a nasogastric tube be passed in horses with colic? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Decompression of the stomach and anterior GI tract from gas or
fluid reflux buildup
Inguinal hernias are most commonly seen in which horses? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Stallions
How are emasculators positioned and used during a castration? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Placed around the spermatic cord so that the nut on
the emasculator is located toward the testicle, ensuring that the cord is
crushed toward the body and cut toward the testicle.
Equine castrations are commonly performed outside of the OR with the
patient placed in what position? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lateral
recumbency with the up leg tied so that it is out of the way
For equine ovariectomies that were performed using the ventral midline
approach, how long until the patient can return to work? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Minimum of 10 weeks
, What procedure is a very common surgery used on mares with poor
perineal conformation? - CORRECT ANSWER-Caslick procedure
In a foal with an angular limb deformity, transection and elevation of the
periosteum near the affected growth plate on the concave (short) side of the
limb will result in what? - CORRECT ANSWER-More rapid bone growth
on the shorter side
What is the recommended maximum period of time that a tourniquet
should be left in place on a limb? - CORRECT ANSWER-2 hours
Weak flexor tendons in newborn foals is associated with which condition? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Immaturity or septicemia
Which type of flexural limb deformity results in a clubfoot-shaped hoof in
horses? - CORRECT ANSWER-Flexural deformity of the coffin joint
How is tendonitis typically treated? - CORRECT ANSWER-NSAIDs, stall
rest, bandaging, massage, cold hose therapy, tendon splitting(removal of
the core lesion in the tendon encourages rapid healing)
Injury to the superficial deep flexor tendon is also known as what? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Bowed tendon
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
WITH DETAILED RATIONALES
VETERINARY ANESTHESIA AND SURGICAL
ASSISTING
Question:
What exactly will you do when you are handed the first neonate? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Place the neonate in a dry towel and begin to dry and
stimulate the body. Once the neonate is dry you will check to ensure it has
an anus, breathing and heart sounds are normal, and that there is not
mucus plugging nostrils or mouth, if there is this must be suctioned out.
Also be sure to check for cleft palate. If the neonate is having respiratory
issues a doxapram can be placed underneath its tongue to assist with
respiration. Once it is stable it should be placed in an incubator or other
warm area.
For elective surgical procedures, adult horses are generally held off feed for
approximately 4-6 hours to allow time for emptying of the stomach, which
produces what effect? - CORRECT ANSWER-Better ventilation
Prior to an equine surgery where should an IV catheter be placed? -
CORRECT ANSWER-jugular vein
,What are the possible signs of infection in a postsurgical patient? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Fever onset, diarrhea, changes in respiration
Xylazine is an alpha-2 adrenoceptor agonist and offers some analgesia by
suppression of which body system? - CORRECT ANSWER-CNS
Why should a nasogastric tube be passed in horses with colic? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Decompression of the stomach and anterior GI tract from gas or
fluid reflux buildup
Inguinal hernias are most commonly seen in which horses? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Stallions
How are emasculators positioned and used during a castration? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Placed around the spermatic cord so that the nut on
the emasculator is located toward the testicle, ensuring that the cord is
crushed toward the body and cut toward the testicle.
Equine castrations are commonly performed outside of the OR with the
patient placed in what position? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lateral
recumbency with the up leg tied so that it is out of the way
For equine ovariectomies that were performed using the ventral midline
approach, how long until the patient can return to work? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Minimum of 10 weeks
, What procedure is a very common surgery used on mares with poor
perineal conformation? - CORRECT ANSWER-Caslick procedure
In a foal with an angular limb deformity, transection and elevation of the
periosteum near the affected growth plate on the concave (short) side of the
limb will result in what? - CORRECT ANSWER-More rapid bone growth
on the shorter side
What is the recommended maximum period of time that a tourniquet
should be left in place on a limb? - CORRECT ANSWER-2 hours
Weak flexor tendons in newborn foals is associated with which condition? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Immaturity or septicemia
Which type of flexural limb deformity results in a clubfoot-shaped hoof in
horses? - CORRECT ANSWER-Flexural deformity of the coffin joint
How is tendonitis typically treated? - CORRECT ANSWER-NSAIDs, stall
rest, bandaging, massage, cold hose therapy, tendon splitting(removal of
the core lesion in the tendon encourages rapid healing)
Injury to the superficial deep flexor tendon is also known as what? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Bowed tendon
