VTNE Surgical Nursing Procedures 2

Question 1

Which suture pattern is most appropriate for closing a hollow viscus such as the intestine to create an inverting seal?

Accepted Answer

Lembert

Answer

The Lembert pattern is an inverting suture used on hollow organs like the intestine to create a watertight seal.

Question 2

A patient is recovered from anesthesia and is shivering. What is the PRIMARY concern associated with post-operative hypothermia in small animals?

Accepted Answer

Increased metabolic oxygen demand

Answer

Shivering significantly increases oxygen consumption, placing extra demand on a patient already recovering from anesthesia.

Question 3

Which of the following is the correct sequence for donning sterile surgical gloves using the closed-glove technique?

Accepted Answer

Hands remain inside the gown cuffs while gloves are applied

Answer

In the closed-glove technique, the hands never extend beyond the gown cuff, keeping the hands sterile as gloves are applied.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a surgical drape fenestration?

Accepted Answer

To expose only the prepared surgical site while covering surrounding areas

Answer

The fenestration (opening) in a surgical drape isolates the sterile operative field from the non-sterile surrounding patient area.

Question 5

During a splenectomy, the scrub technician should be prepared to assist with ligation of which primary vessel?

Accepted Answer

Splenic artery and vein

Answer

The splenic artery and vein must be ligated and divided to remove the spleen safely during a splenectomy.

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