Small Animal Surgical Nursing Ch 2

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What information is included in the patient's signalment? a. Age, gender, breed b. "Proceed with caution" signals (e.g., "will bite") c. Previous surgical history d. All of the above

Age, gender, breed

In which situation is perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis recommended? a. Large-bowel procedure b. Orthopedic procedure for implant placement c. Surgical treatment of an already infected wound d. All of the above

All of the above

What is the purpose of premedicating a patient before inducing anesthesia for surgery? a. To provide a smooth transition to anesthesia b. To provide preemptive analgesia c. To facilitate a smooth recovery from anesthesia d. All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following should be assessed during the history taken? a. Patient's attitude and mental status b. Patient's previous medical problems and treatments c. Patient's ability to see and hear d. Patient's gait and body condition e. All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following should be performed on the day of the surgery? a. Thorough physical examination b. Review of the patient's medical history with the owner c. Verbal review of the consent and obtaining the owner's signed consent for anesthesia and surgery d. All of the above e. None of the above

All of the above

Why is it important to review all medications and supplements that a patient is taking before beginning the surgery? a. To avoid possible drug interactions b. To know whether other diagnostic tests are indicated c. To make any necessary adjustments to the anesthetic protocol d. All of the above

All of the above

A dog is brought in for a wellness examination. which of the following is an example of a leading question that should not be asked ? a. Are you taking the dog for walks twice daily? b. How would you describe your dog's diet? c. How much sleep does the dog get? d. What medications is the dog on?

Are you taking the dog for walks twice daily?

Which agent is likely to be added to the premedication protocol for a presurgical patient who is at high risk for bradycardia? a. Atropine b. Diazepam c. Acepromazine d. Hydromorphone

Atropine

Why are leading questions inappropriate to ask during the history taken? a. They make the owner feel compelled to answer a certain way b. They may encourage the owner to answer inaccurately c. They are appropriate and should be asked d. Both a and b e. None of the above

Both a and b

Which of the following is not appropriate to include in a patient's signalment? a. Chief complaint b. Gender c. Breed d. Age

Chief complaint

Which of the following is the most appropriate anatomical order for performing a physical examination? a. Head to tail b. Tail to head c. Tail to limbs d. Back to limbs

Head to tail

Which tatic(s) may stop a cat from purring during thoracic auscultation? a. Gently squeezing the thorax with one hand while the other hand holds the stethoscope on the chest wall b. Massaging under the chin c. Holding the cat near a sink or faucet, with or without water running d. All of the above e. None of the above

Holding the cat near a sink or faucet, with or without water running

A surgical consent form includes which of the following? a. All of the patient's prior surgeries, medical history, and current medications b. An estimate for the surgical procedures to be performed c. Identification of the patient, the specific procedures to be performed along with the potential risks to the patient, and the veterinarian who will perform the procedures and the signature of the owner consenting to the procedures. d. The patient's current diet e. None of the above

Identification of the patient, the specific procedures to be performed along with the potential risks to the patient, and the veterinarian who will perform the procedures and the signature of the owner consenting to the procedures.

Which of the following provide multimodal anesthesia? a. Gas anesthesia, morphine, butorphanol, and fentanyl b. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatories (Nsaids) c. Xylazine and medetomidine d. Opiods, Nsaids, local anesthetic agents

Opiods, Nsaids, local anesthetic agents

After denoting the signalment, which of the following information is most appropriate to ask the client? a. Current medications the animal is being given b. Current supplements is being given c. The animal's diet d. Reason for the visit

Reason for the visit

What does TPR stand for? a. Thoracic, pelvic, rectal cavities b. Tracheopulmonary resuscitation c. Temperature. pulse, respiration d. Transverse, posterior, and rostral planes

Temperature. pulse, respiration

Ideally, the patient's temperature should be taken: a. rectally, at the beginning of the examination b. aurally, at the beginning of the examination c. rectally, at the end of the examination d. aurally, at the end of the examination

c. rectally, at the end of the examination


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