CVA Surgical and Laboratory Assisting 4

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Inspect the chemical indicator inside the pack

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Ovariohysterectomy

Answer

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

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CVA Surgical and Laboratory Assisting 4