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Surgical and Laboratory Assisting Flashcards

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  1. What is the most critical step to take immediately after opening a sterile surgical pack to ensure sterility is maintained?

    Answer: Inspect the chemical indicator inside the pack

    Inspecting the internal chemical indicator confirms that the pack was exposed to adequate sterilization conditions before the instruments are used.

  2. During a surgical procedure, a non-scrubbed assistant needs to pass a sterile item to the scrubbed surgeon. What is the correct method?

    Answer: Open the outer packaging and flip or drop the item onto the sterile field

    The non-scrubbed assistant opens the outer packaging and flips or drops the sterile item onto the sterile field without touching the sterile inner packaging or field.

  3. Which blood chemistry value is the primary indicator of kidney function in veterinary patients?

    Answer: Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine

    BUN and creatinine are the primary markers of kidney function; elevated levels suggest decreased glomerular filtration rate and renal disease.

  4. What does the acronym SOAP stand for in the context of a veterinary medical record?

    Answer: Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan

    SOAP is a structured medical record format: Subjective (history/complaints), Objective (physical findings), Assessment (diagnosis), and Plan (treatment).

  5. Which surgical procedure involves the removal of both ovaries and the uterus in a female animal?

    Answer: Ovariohysterectomy

    An ovariohysterectomy (OHE or spay) involves the surgical removal of both ovaries and the uterus to sterilize the female animal.

  6. When performing a fecal flotation test, what is the purpose of the flotation solution?

    Answer: To cause parasite eggs to float to the surface for microscopic examination

    Flotation solutions have a higher specific gravity than parasite eggs, causing them to float to the surface of the solution where they can be collected on a coverslip.

  7. Which of the following best describes the function of hemostatic forceps (hemostats) during surgery?

    Answer: They clamp blood vessels to control bleeding

    Hemostatic forceps (hemostats) are used to clamp blood vessels and control hemorrhage during surgical procedures.