CVA Surgical and Exam Procedures 2

Question 1

What is the correct way to open a sterile instrument pack for a gowned surgeon?

Accepted Answer

Open the far flap first, then sides, then nearest flap last

Answer

Open toward yourself first, then sides, then far flap last

Answer

Toss the entire pack onto the sterile field

Answer

Remove instruments individually with bare hands

Question 2

During a canine spay, what vital sign change should be immediately reported?

Accepted Answer

Sudden drop in blood pressure below 60 mmHg systolic with pale gums

Answer

Heart rate of 100 bpm in a medium dog under isoflurane

Answer

Respiratory rate of 12 breaths per minute under anesthesia

Answer

Body temperature of 99.5 degrees F

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of pulse oximetry during anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

To monitor oxygen saturation of hemoglobin and pulse rate

Answer

To measure blood pressure

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To measure body temperature

Answer

To count respiratory rate and tidal volume

Question 4

What is the correct pattern for applying surgical scrub to a surgical site?

Accepted Answer

Start at the incision site and scrub outward in expanding circles, never returning to center

Answer

Random circles covering the area equally

Answer

Start at edges and work inward

Answer

Straight lines back and forth

Question 5

Which suture material is most commonly used for skin closure requiring removal in 10-14 days?

Accepted Answer

Nylon (non-absorbable monofilament)

Answer

Chromic gut (absorbable)

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Polydioxanone (absorbable)

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Polyglycolic acid (absorbable)

Question 6

What should you do when a patient shows hypothermia below 97 degrees F during surgery?

Accepted Answer

Apply active warming measures and inform the veterinarian

Answer

It is normal, no action needed

Answer

Increase anesthetic gas concentration

Answer

Reduce IV fluid rate to zero