VTNE Surgical Nursing 4

Question 1

What does the term 'first-intention healing' refer to in wound management?

Accepted Answer

Healing of a wound closed primarily with sutures where edges are apposed

Answer

First-intention (primary) healing occurs when wound edges are surgically apposed with sutures, staples, or adhesive, minimizing scar formation.

Question 2

Which of the following is a correct aseptic technique when opening a sterile package onto the sterile field?

Accepted Answer

Peel back the wrapper and flip the item onto the field without touching the sterile interior

Answer

The circulating nurse peels back the outer wrapper and presents or drops the sterile item onto the field without touching the sterile interior or reaching over the field.

Question 3

Which of the following is the MOST important factor in preventing surgical site infections (SSI)?

Accepted Answer

Proper patient skin preparation and aseptic technique

Answer

Rigorous pre-operative skin antisepsis and strict intraoperative aseptic technique are the most critical factors in SSI prevention.

Question 4

During ophthalmic surgery on a dog, the anesthetist observes sudden severe bradycardia. The MOST likely cause is:

Accepted Answer

Oculocardiac reflex triggered by traction on the globe or extraocular muscles

Answer

The oculocardiac reflex (trigeminal-vagal arc) causes bradycardia when pressure or traction is applied to the globe or periorbital structures.

Question 5

Absorbable suture material is MOST appropriate for which of the following applications?

Accepted Answer

Ligation of internal vessels and closure of deeper tissue layers

Answer

Absorbable sutures are used for internal tissues (fascia, vessels, subcutaneous layers) where eventual degradation eliminates the need for removal.

VTNE - Veterinary Technician National Examination Practice Test

VTNE - Veterinary Technician National Examination Practice Test

VTNE Surgical Nursing 4