Surgical and Laboratory Assisting Flashcards
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Which suture pattern is most commonly used to close the linea alba during an abdominal surgery in dogs?
Answer: Simple continuous
Simple continuous suture patterns are commonly used to close the linea alba because they provide a secure, leak-resistant seal efficiently.
What is the purpose of a fenestrated drape during surgery?
Answer: To expose only the surgical site while keeping the rest of the patient covered
A fenestrated drape has a central opening (fenestration) that exposes only the sterile surgical field while keeping the surrounding area covered.
Which laboratory test is used to evaluate how quickly a patient's blood clots?
Answer: Prothrombin time (PT)
Prothrombin time (PT) measures the extrinsic coagulation pathway and is used to assess clotting ability before surgery.
When preparing a sterile surgical pack, what temperature and time are typically used in a gravity displacement autoclave for a standard pack?
Answer: 250°F for 30 minutes
A standard gravity displacement autoclave cycle runs at 250°F (121°C) for 30 minutes to achieve sterilization of surgical packs.
Which organism is most commonly responsible for surgical site infections in veterinary patients?
Answer: Staphylococcus pseudintermedius
Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is the most common cause of surgical site infections in dogs and cats.
Which of the following best describes the role of a Mayo stand in the operating room?
Answer: It provides a sterile surface for instruments used during surgery
A Mayo stand is a movable, height-adjustable table that provides a sterile field for instruments needed immediately during surgery.
What does a positive result on a urinary sediment examination indicating the presence of rod-shaped bacteria suggest?
Answer: Gram-negative bacterial urinary tract infection
Rod-shaped (bacilli) bacteria in urine sediment are typically gram-negative organisms and suggest a bacterial urinary tract infection requiring culture and sensitivity.
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