CVA Surgical and Exam Procedures 5

Question 1

What does the term 'aseptic technique' mean in the context of surgical preparation?

Accepted Answer

Preventing introduction of pathogenic microorganisms to the surgical field

Answer

Aseptic technique encompasses all practices designed to prevent microbial contamination of the sterile surgical field.

Question 2

A cat presents for a dental extraction. Which vital sign change during anesthesia would be most concerning?

Accepted Answer

SpO2 dropping from 98% to 89%

Answer

An SpO2 drop to 89% indicates significant hypoxemia and requires immediate intervention.

Question 3

Which instrument is used to cut suture during surgery?

Accepted Answer

Mayo scissors

Answer

Mayo scissors have heavy, blunt blades suited for cutting suture and tough tissue, while Metzenbaum scissors are for delicate dissection.

Question 4

When is it appropriate to break sterile technique during a surgical procedure?

Accepted Answer

Never — sterile technique must be maintained at all times

Answer

Sterile technique must never be intentionally broken; any breach requires recognition, correction, and reporting immediately.

Question 5

Which of the following correctly describes the order of the standard surgical scrub prep using chlorhexidine?

Accepted Answer

Scrub, rinse with saline, dry, apply alcohol, apply chlorhexidine solution

Answer

The alternating scrub method uses chlorhexidine scrub followed by saline rinse repeated three times, then a final antiseptic solution.

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