Orthopedic Surgery Preparation and Fracture Apposition Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • Treat navicular disease
  • Clean out the guttural pouches
  • Stop roaring
  • Improve fertility (correct)
  • Which compound is commonly used for sterilization of surgical instruments?

    <p>Formaldehyde</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which of the following surgeries are stay sutures not normally necessary?

    <p>Cystotomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which suture pattern is most suitable to close the tunica vaginalis following castration?

    <p>Lembert</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which surgical procedure is effective in the relief of hip dysplasia?

    <p>Triple pelvic osteotomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of throws required when tying a surgical knot?

    <p>Three</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common cause of scrotal swelling after orchidectomy?

    <p>Seroma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which instrument is appropriate for handling tissues during surgery?

    <p>Retractors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which suture pattern is commonly used to close the skin of cattle following a rumenotomy?

    <p>Simple continuous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following suture materials is most appropriate to close the muscle layers of a cow following a left displaced abomasum surgery?

    <p>3-0 polydioxanone (PDS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not completely removed in an ovariohysterectomy?

    <p>Broad ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Enucleation may be required to correct:

    <p>Third eyelid prolapse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a needle driver that is also able to cut sutures?

    <p>Mayo Hegar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following forceps has the best crushing action on a uterine pedicle?

    <p>Rochester Carmalt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    External fixation devices include all of the following, except:

    <p>Bone plate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A chest tube is placed when an animal has:

    <p>Pneumothorax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    There is more concern about pulling out the endotracheal tube too soon in which breed of dog?

    <p>Brachycephalic breed of dog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Suture materials:

    <p>Can be braided or monofilament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When passing surgical instruments to the surgeon, the technician should do all of the following, except:

    <p>Gently but firmly slap the palm of the surgeon with the instrument</p> Signup and view all the answers

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