SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANT Anesthesia
1. The recommended method for verification of proper autoclave operationin veterinary
clinics is .: testing of the autoclave (biologic testing)
2. A is a monitoring device used to detect changes in oxygensaturation.:
Pulse Oximeter
3. The correct relationship among , , and
is critical to destroy all living microorganisms.: temperature, pres-sure and
exposure time
4. Before they are autoclaved, instruments with box locks and hinges should be lubricated with
.: surgical instrument lubricants (sometimes calledinstrument "milk")
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5. Autoclaved instruments that have been placed in paper or plastic
peel-back pouches and heatsealed can be stored for .: 12
months
6. Hemostatic forceps: Crushing instrument used to clamp blood vessels
7. Needle holders: Grasp and manipulate curved needles
8. Retractors: Used to retract tissue and improve exposure
9. Scissors: Used for cutting tissue
10. Scalpels and blades: Used to incise tissue
11. Tissue forcep: Clamp and hold tissue and blood vessels
12. Herniorrhaphy: Surgical repair of abnormal opening
13. Orchiectomy: Surgical removal of testes
14. Gastrotomy: Incision into a simple stomach
15. Thoracotomy: Incision into thoracic cavity
16. Enterotomy: Incision into the intestine
17. Cystotomy: Incision into the urinary bladder
18. Urethrotomy: Incision into the urethra
19. Laparotomy: Incision into the abdominal cavity
20. Mastectomy: Removal of part or all of one or more mammary glands
21. Onychectomy: Surgical removal of a claw
22. Flank incision: Perpendicular to the long axis of body, caudal to last rib
, 23. Ventral midline incision: Offers excellent exposure of entire abdominal cavity
24. Median sternotomy: Used when all lung fields need to be visualized
25. Paramedian incision: Lateral and parallel to the ventral midline
26. Paracostal incision: Parallel to the last rib
27. After what length of time are skin sutures typically removed?: 10-14 days
28. Other than sutures, what might be used for vessel ligation during surgery?-
: Metal Clips or Staples
29. What is the most common form of gas sterilization found in the veterinary hospital, and for
which equipment is it typically used?: Ethylene Oxide Gas; It is used for instruments that cannot
withstand the extreme termperature and pressureof steam sterilization in the steam autoclave.
30. Why should hair be clipped liberally around the proposed surgical inci- sion?: To prevent
contamination of the sterile field and surgical incision from any excess hair and in the event
that the incision must be extended during surgery dueto unforseen complications.
31. Explain the major function of surgical masks.: It helps filter and contain res- piratory
secretions, droplets and aerosolized particles from the surgeon's or surgical assistant's mouth and
nose from entering the patient's sterile field or incision.
32. What is the purpose of daily monitoring of body weight of a surgical patient?: It helps
measure a patient's general body condition and nutritional statuspre and post surgical
procedures. It is especially important in patients with extensivesurgeries or underlying health
conditions.
33. Differentiate between contamination and infection of a wound.: Contami-nation is the
initial prescence of microorganisms in a wound and infection is the multiplication of those
microorganisms causing harmful effects.
34. List and order the steps in performing skin scrub on a patient:: Ideally, sterile gauze
should be placed in sterile bowls and then the germicide and rinse can
be aseptically poured onto the gauze, You should apply sterile gloves and the sterilegauze scrub
is handled only with gloved hands, The scrub begins at the intended incision site and continue
out in concentric circles to an area at least 2 inches largerthen the expected sterile field, The
scrub should be completed three times and a rinse with sterile saline or sterile water may be
used between scrubs.
35. Choose the best definition for pain.: It is physical suffering or discomfort caused by
illness or injury; an unpleasant sensory or emotional experience associ-ated with actual or
potential tissue damage.
36. Describe the proper method of folding a surgical gown.: The gown is held by the neck to see
the shoulder seams on the inside of the gown, The gown is initially folded so that the two outer
seams of one shoulder are touching. The same is donewith the opposite shoulder,
1. The recommended method for verification of proper autoclave operationin veterinary
clinics is .: testing of the autoclave (biologic testing)
2. A is a monitoring device used to detect changes in oxygensaturation.:
Pulse Oximeter
3. The correct relationship among , , and
is critical to destroy all living microorganisms.: temperature, pres-sure and
exposure time
4. Before they are autoclaved, instruments with box locks and hinges should be lubricated with
.: surgical instrument lubricants (sometimes calledinstrument "milk")
30
5. Autoclaved instruments that have been placed in paper or plastic
peel-back pouches and heatsealed can be stored for .: 12
months
6. Hemostatic forceps: Crushing instrument used to clamp blood vessels
7. Needle holders: Grasp and manipulate curved needles
8. Retractors: Used to retract tissue and improve exposure
9. Scissors: Used for cutting tissue
10. Scalpels and blades: Used to incise tissue
11. Tissue forcep: Clamp and hold tissue and blood vessels
12. Herniorrhaphy: Surgical repair of abnormal opening
13. Orchiectomy: Surgical removal of testes
14. Gastrotomy: Incision into a simple stomach
15. Thoracotomy: Incision into thoracic cavity
16. Enterotomy: Incision into the intestine
17. Cystotomy: Incision into the urinary bladder
18. Urethrotomy: Incision into the urethra
19. Laparotomy: Incision into the abdominal cavity
20. Mastectomy: Removal of part or all of one or more mammary glands
21. Onychectomy: Surgical removal of a claw
22. Flank incision: Perpendicular to the long axis of body, caudal to last rib
, 23. Ventral midline incision: Offers excellent exposure of entire abdominal cavity
24. Median sternotomy: Used when all lung fields need to be visualized
25. Paramedian incision: Lateral and parallel to the ventral midline
26. Paracostal incision: Parallel to the last rib
27. After what length of time are skin sutures typically removed?: 10-14 days
28. Other than sutures, what might be used for vessel ligation during surgery?-
: Metal Clips or Staples
29. What is the most common form of gas sterilization found in the veterinary hospital, and for
which equipment is it typically used?: Ethylene Oxide Gas; It is used for instruments that cannot
withstand the extreme termperature and pressureof steam sterilization in the steam autoclave.
30. Why should hair be clipped liberally around the proposed surgical inci- sion?: To prevent
contamination of the sterile field and surgical incision from any excess hair and in the event
that the incision must be extended during surgery dueto unforseen complications.
31. Explain the major function of surgical masks.: It helps filter and contain res- piratory
secretions, droplets and aerosolized particles from the surgeon's or surgical assistant's mouth and
nose from entering the patient's sterile field or incision.
32. What is the purpose of daily monitoring of body weight of a surgical patient?: It helps
measure a patient's general body condition and nutritional statuspre and post surgical
procedures. It is especially important in patients with extensivesurgeries or underlying health
conditions.
33. Differentiate between contamination and infection of a wound.: Contami-nation is the
initial prescence of microorganisms in a wound and infection is the multiplication of those
microorganisms causing harmful effects.
34. List and order the steps in performing skin scrub on a patient:: Ideally, sterile gauze
should be placed in sterile bowls and then the germicide and rinse can
be aseptically poured onto the gauze, You should apply sterile gloves and the sterilegauze scrub
is handled only with gloved hands, The scrub begins at the intended incision site and continue
out in concentric circles to an area at least 2 inches largerthen the expected sterile field, The
scrub should be completed three times and a rinse with sterile saline or sterile water may be
used between scrubs.
35. Choose the best definition for pain.: It is physical suffering or discomfort caused by
illness or injury; an unpleasant sensory or emotional experience associ-ated with actual or
potential tissue damage.
36. Describe the proper method of folding a surgical gown.: The gown is held by the neck to see
the shoulder seams on the inside of the gown, The gown is initially folded so that the two outer
seams of one shoulder are touching. The same is donewith the opposite shoulder,
