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When should shaving of the surgical site be done when preparing for an orthopedic surgery?
When should shaving of the surgical site be done when preparing for an orthopedic surgery?
- First thing in the morning to help things run more smoothly
- Just after induction
- The night before to shorten the anesthesia time
- Immediately before induction (correct)
What does fracture apposition refer to?
What does fracture apposition refer to?
- Keeping the bones very still until healing has taken place
- Placing the bones back into their normal position (correct)
- Removing small fragments from around the fracture
- Placing pins through the marrow cavity
What is the purpose of a Caslick's operation in horses?
What is the purpose of a Caslick's operation in horses?
- Treat navicular disease
- Clean out the guttural pouches
- Stop roaring
- Improve fertility (correct)
Which compound is commonly used for sterilization of surgical instruments?
Which compound is commonly used for sterilization of surgical instruments?
For which of the following surgeries are stay sutures not normally necessary?
For which of the following surgeries are stay sutures not normally necessary?
Which suture pattern is most suitable to close the tunica vaginalis following castration?
Which suture pattern is most suitable to close the tunica vaginalis following castration?
Which surgical procedure is effective in the relief of hip dysplasia?
Which surgical procedure is effective in the relief of hip dysplasia?
What is the minimum number of throws required when tying a surgical knot?
What is the minimum number of throws required when tying a surgical knot?
What is a common cause of scrotal swelling after orchidectomy?
What is a common cause of scrotal swelling after orchidectomy?
Which instrument is appropriate for handling tissues during surgery?
Which instrument is appropriate for handling tissues during surgery?
Which suture pattern is commonly used to close the skin of cattle following a rumenotomy?
Which suture pattern is commonly used to close the skin of cattle following a rumenotomy?
Which of the following suture materials is most appropriate to close the muscle layers of a cow following a left displaced abomasum surgery?
Which of the following suture materials is most appropriate to close the muscle layers of a cow following a left displaced abomasum surgery?
Which of the following is not completely removed in an ovariohysterectomy?
Which of the following is not completely removed in an ovariohysterectomy?
Enucleation may be required to correct:
Enucleation may be required to correct:
Which of the following is a needle driver that is also able to cut sutures?
Which of the following is a needle driver that is also able to cut sutures?
Which of the following forceps has the best crushing action on a uterine pedicle?
Which of the following forceps has the best crushing action on a uterine pedicle?
External fixation devices include all of the following, except:
External fixation devices include all of the following, except:
A chest tube is placed when an animal has:
A chest tube is placed when an animal has:
There is more concern about pulling out the endotracheal tube too soon in which breed of dog?
There is more concern about pulling out the endotracheal tube too soon in which breed of dog?
Suture materials:
Suture materials:
When passing surgical instruments to the surgeon, the technician should do all of the following, except:
When passing surgical instruments to the surgeon, the technician should do all of the following, except:
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