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?

Formaldehyde Signup and view all the answers

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

Cystotomy Signup and view all the answers

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

Lembert Signup and view all the answers

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

Triple pelvic osteotomy Signup and view all the answers

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

Three Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of scrotal swelling after orchidectomy?

Seroma Signup and view all the answers

Which instrument is appropriate for handling tissues during surgery?

Retractors Signup and view all the answers

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

Simple continuous 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?

3-0 polydioxanone (PDS) Signup and view all the answers

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

Broad ligament Signup and view all the answers

Enucleation may be required to correct:

Third eyelid prolapse Signup and view all the answers

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

Mayo Hegar Signup and view all the answers

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

Rochester Carmalt Signup and view all the answers

External fixation devices include all of the following, except:

Bone plate Signup and view all the answers

A chest tube is placed when an animal has:

Pneumothorax Signup and view all the answers

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

Brachycephalic breed of dog Signup and view all the answers

Suture materials:

Can be braided or monofilament Signup and view all the answers

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

Gently but firmly slap the palm of the surgeon with the instrument Signup and view all the answers