VTNE Surgical Nursing 5

Question 1

Which of the following instruments is classified as a needle holder?

Accepted Answer

Mayo-Hegar

Answer

The Mayo-Hegar needle holder is a standard needle driver used to grasp and pass suture needles through tissue during wound closure.

Question 2

The zona contaminata in surgery refers to:

Accepted Answer

The area beyond the sterile field that is considered non-sterile

Answer

The zona contaminata encompasses all areas outside the established sterile field, which are considered non-sterile and must not contact sterile items.

Question 3

Which post-operative complication is characterized by seroma of the subcutaneous space and fluctuant swelling at the incision site without heat or pain?

Accepted Answer

Seroma formation

Answer

A seroma is a collection of fluid (serum) in dead space under the incision; it presents as a soft, fluctuant, non-painful swelling without signs of infection.

Question 4

Which of the following correctly describes the 'scrubbed' role versus the 'circulating' role in the surgical team?

Accepted Answer

The scrubbed technician is sterile and handles instruments; the circulator is non-sterile and handles non-sterile tasks

Answer

The scrubbed (sterile) technician is gowned and gloved, handling sterile instruments, while the circulator remains non-sterile to manage the OR environment and open supplies.

Question 5

Why is polyglycolic acid (PGA) suture preferred over catgut in contaminated wounds?

Accepted Answer

PGA is more resistant to degradation by bacterial enzymes in infected environments

Answer

PGA (Dexon) resists degradation by bacterial collagenases better than catgut, maintaining tensile strength longer in contaminated or infected tissue.

VTNE - Veterinary Technician National Examination Practice Test

VTNE - Veterinary Technician National Examination Practice Test

VTNE Surgical Nursing 5