week 8 AS121
The Robert Jones bandage is not appropriate for stabilizing fractures of the
Femur or humerus
Which of the following drugs is NOT an NSAID?
Gabapentin
What is the most common side effect of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)?
Gastrointestinal side effects
Which of these dog breeds is most likely to get hip dysplasia?
Golden retriever
After long bone or joint surgery, what level of activity is most appropriate for optimal recovery?
Leash walking
What areas of bone fuse early in life but cause bones to continue to increase in size as a result of the hereditary condition known as achondroplasia?
Metaphyses
A dog has had a cast on its leg for 5 weeks. When the cast is removed, the muscles on the affected leg are smaller than on the other leg. What is the term used to describe this condition?
Muscular atrophy
When describing bone fractures, the two terms that mean the same thing are
Open and compound
Osteoclasts
Phagocytic cells that eat away bone
physis
to grow
A Thomas splint is an example of a
traction splint
What does hypodermic mean?
under the skin
Velpeau sling
used to s upport the shoulder joint after surgery or injury. This sling holds the carpus, elbow and shoulder in flexion, preventing the animal from putting weight on the forelimb. Velpeau slings are more commonly used in dogs than cats since the former tolerate this restrictive bandage much better. • Non-weight-bearing slings, like the Ehmer and the Velpeau , should not be maintained for more than 2-3 weeks.
spondyl/o - v
vertebra (backbone)
What type of cat is most likely to be deaf?
white
Clinical signs of otodectes cynotis includes all of the following except
whole body shaking
Which of the following is an example of an external fracture repair?
KE apparatus
Which of the following conditions is/are more common in geriatric patients?
Arthritis and degenerative joint disease
Prolonged inactivity causes a decrease in muscle size, which is called
Atrophy
A dog has just been diagnosed with pemphigus foliaceous. What type of disease is this?
Autoimmune
What are the first three steps that should always be performed when encountering an animal with a long-bone fracture?
1) Stabilize the animal, (2) check for open wounds associated with the fracture, (3) immobilize the fracture.
Plaster of paris-type casting material can bear weight in approximately
2 hours x
Non-weight-bearing slings, like the Ehmer and the Velpeau, should not be maintained for more than ______.
2 to 3 weeks
A fracture in which bone could be treated with a Mason-Metasplint?
A femoral fracture x
The term anaphylaxis refers to
A severe, life-threatening hypersensitivity reaction
What does it mean for a patient to have an open or compound fracture
A skin wound is present with the fractured bone
Arthrotomy
An incision into a joint
An arthrotomy is a surgical procedure in which
An incision is made into a joint
What is a Steinmann IM pin?
An intramedullary pin used in orthopedics
Comminuted
Broken into multiple pieces
What can be given to kill maggots
Capstar
Most rear limb splints (with the exception of metatarsal and foot splints) should be applied to the
Caudal surface x
Luxation
Dislocation or displacement of a bone from its joint
A compression bandage used to immobilize a structure aids in all of the following except
Ehmer
The healing potential for a fractured bone that is properly aligned and kept immobile is
Excellent
Which of the following is NOT a malignant skin tumor?
Histiocytoma
A fracture in what bone is least likely to be effectively immobilized with a splint
Humerus
Failure to use adequate padding in bandages on limbs can produce any of the following except
Instability
Plating a fractured bone
Is an internal method of fracture fixation involving stainless steel plates and screws
Which of the following are not clinical signs of atopic dermatitis?
Itching may have a purulent discharge
The term arthrotomy refers to an incision into a/an
Joint
Which of these shows the correct order for placing a splint on the antebrachium
Place tape stirrups; place a contact layer on the wound, a layer of padding, a gauze conforming layer, and the splint; and attach stirrups to the gauze layer and wrap with protective tape.
Fracture apposition refers to
Placing the bones back in to their normal position
Arthrocentesis
Removal of synovial fluid from inside the joint
Which of the following is zoonotic?
Sarcoptic Mange
What splint is used on simple, closed fractures of the radius and ulna or tibia and fibula in young dogs and occasionally on large animals (mostly the rear limbs of cattle)?
Schroeder-Thomas
The condition in which the skin hardens and is replaced with connective tissue is
Scleroderma
A nonviable piece of bone that forms as a result of disruption of the blood supply is called
Sequestrum
Which of the following is not a requirement for fracture healing?
Shearing
Fiberglass cast materials have all of the following advantages except
Slow setting time
Orthopedics
Specialty concerned with muscles and bones
A disease of the vertebrae or the spinal column is called a/an
Spondylosis
A Velpeau sling is used to
Support the shoulder joint after surgery
The toes of an animal with a distal limb bandage must be monitored for complications daily. An increased distance between the toenails of a foot is a sign of
Swelling
What surgery is commonly performed on dogs with cruciate ligament injuries
TPLO
The client should be instructed to contact the veterinary hospital if any of the following occur with a splint or cast except
The animal is walking on or using the splinted or casted leg.
The distal portion of a long bone is
The one farthest away from the trunk of the body
Ehmer slings -
a tape sling that is designed to prevent weight-bearing in the hip joint. When properly applied, it will internally rotate and abduct the hip. It is usually used following open (surgical) or closed reduction of hip luxations.
Why are three thoracic radiographs taken when a dog has a bone tumor?
To check for metastatic disease
syn
UNION
-desis
surgical fixation of a bone or joint
Modified Robert Jones
Used on Radius, Ulna, Tibia, Fibula, and as wound protection - Cast Padding is thinner uses less padding than the Robert Jones described above and placed over wounds or for post-op support.
Arthroscopy
Using a scope to look in a joint
Proper splint and bandage care includes all of the following except
Washing the splint or bandage daily
Necrosis of the femoral head and neck is also known by what name
X Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Robert Jones
a heavily padded cotton bandage that supplies compression and support to the limb. It is used for temporary stabilization of fractures prior to surgery, to prevent edema and provide support following limb surgery and to treat severe soft tissue damage. This is used on distal injuries only. Do not use a Robert Jones for a proximal fracture (on the humerus or femur) as this heavy bandage can make the injury worse. o tape stirrups are applied. o the limb is wrapped in roll cotton - a large amount of roll cotton is used to ensure even compression and good support. o conforming gauze is used to compress the cotton as tightly as possible. o the bandage is completed with a layer of finishing tape. When thumped with a finger, the bandage should sound like a "ripe watermelon".
Which drug is going to provide slight to moderate relief of itching, and are usually used in conjunction with oral medications such as antihistamines and glucocorticoids?
antinflammatory
dia
between
An long- acting glucocorticoid will last for how long?
between 12 and 36 hours
meta
beyond
oste/o
bone
Compound Fracture
broken bone in which there is an open wound in the skin
chondr/o
cartilage
xiph/o
sword
synovi/o
synovial (joint) membrane or fluid
Arthritis may lead to an increased production of
synovial fluid
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
degeneration or necrosis of bone and cartilage followed by regeneration or recalcification with dissecting flap of articular cartilage and some inflammatory joint changes
Where will alopecia be seen affecting the body when the patient is positive for Demodex canis?
face, around the eyes, mouth and ears
Which is a clinical sign of a cuterebra fly?
fistula with the larva
In which season is flea control most necessary?
flea control is necessary during all seasons
What is the most common cause of hip dysplasia?
genetics
Topical antiseborrheics include the following except:
gentamicin
Scleroderma
hardening of the skin
What else can an acute moist dermatitis be referred to as?
hot spot
The term myositis refers to
inflammation of muscle
Which is not a clinical sign of a lice infestation?
intense pruitis
The term pruritus refers to
itching
arthr/o
joint
Arthralgia
joint pain
Which of the following wounds is a topical antibiotic recommended for?
minor skin abrasions
There is a relatively low risk of complications from tightening the tertiary layer of a
not modified
A disorder or disease of a bone is a/an
osteopathy
How does the veterinarian diagnose the patient with lice?
presence of lice or nits on the hair coat
The term that means "itching" is
pruritus
Which of the following best describes the action of a dressing?
relieve itching and inflammatory discharge
Which statement about scabies is true?
scabies is transmissible between dogs and humans
Which of the following best describes the appearance of a papilloma?
smooth, elevated, white lesion on the oral mucosa that is similar in appearance to cauliflower
