Small animal surgery - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

When positioning a dog for pulling blood from jugular vein, the dog is set in a sitting position and held with the head and neck __________. - In a stabilized position, with the neck slightly away from where the blood is drawn. Most cat and dog injections are given __________________. - subcutaneous The destruction of specifically targeted microorganisms is called - Disinfection How often should facilities be cleaned? - Once a day (at least) Intelligent and athletic group of dogs tha...

VetTechPrep: ANIMAL CARE AND NURSING, Exam Bank Questions With Explained Answers-Which of the following is the intermediate host of Dipylidium caninum and is important in its transmission? - Taenia saginata - Otodectes cynotis - Ctenocephalides felis - Ixodes pacificus - * Ctenocephalides felis ( Dipylidium caninum is the common canine tapeworm. The flea (Ctenocephalides felis) is the intermediate host. The parasite is usually acquired by dogs when they groom and ingest fleas carr...

When positioning a dog for pulling blood from jugular vein, the dog is set in a sitting position and held with the head and neck __________. - Answer-In a stabilized position, with the neck slightly away from where the blood is drawn. Most cat and dog injections are given __________________. - Answer-subcutaneous The destruction of specifically targeted microorganisms is called - Answer-Disinfection How often should facilities be cleaned? - Answer-Once a day (at least) Intelligent and athl...

VTNE practice questions with complete solutions. An animal that is dehydrated before surgery may require a _____ because _____ of the cell volume occurs after rehydration. a) blood/plasma transfusion; dilution b) blood/plasma transfusion; hemoconcentration c) splenectomy; hemoconcentration d) splenectomy; sequestration - correct answers.a) blood/plasma transfusion; dilution Rehydration may necessitate a blood or plasma transfusion because dilution of the blood cell volume occurs with re...

The Continuing Education requirement for Veterinary Technicians in the state of Florida is - 15 hours per 2 years Receptionists are __________ to the success of the hospital. - Critical According to studies, the most common reason as to why clients stop coming to a veterinary practice is - attitude or indifference by some employees in the practice As a receptionist, your MAIN goal is to: - to make an appointment What percent of phone shoppers should become clients? - 70% Every hos...

An animal that is dehydrated before surgery may require a _____ because _____ of the cell volume occurs after rehydration. a) blood/plasma transfusion; dilution b) blood/plasma transfusion; hemoconcentration c) splenectomy; hemoconcentration d) splenectomy; sequestration - PRECISE ANSWER a) blood/plasma transfusion; dilution Rehydration may necessitate a blood or plasma transfusion because dilution of the blood cell volume occurs with rehydration. Platelets in mammals: ...

A break in the continuity of a bone: - Fracture A clear, yellow or orange liquid produced by the liver, concentrated and stored in the gallbladder and used in the digestive process: - Bile A highly fatal viral infection of the nervous system which affects all warm-blooded animal species. One of the most important zoonotic diseases because of the inevitably fatal outcome for the infected human. - Rabies A plant or animal that lives upon or within another living organism at whose expense ...

VTNE Practice Test (A) Which type of suture material is more likely to "wick" fluid along it therefore, should be be used in a contaminated environment? - Braided polyglactin 910 How many grams of sodium chloride should be dissolved in 1.5L of water to make a 12% solution? - 180g 1500 x 0.12 = 180 In treating hypovolemic shock in the canine, the most important form of therapy is to : - Administer IV fluids The lingual surface of the tooth is closest to the: - Tongue The st...

Small Animal S

tranquilization correct answers a state of tranquility and calmness in which the animal is awake, relaxed, and unconcerned about its surroundings. The animal is easily arousable and will respond to painful stimuli. sedation correct answers more profound central nervous system depression than tranquilization in which the animal is awake, sleepy, but still able to be aroused by stimulation. Minor manipulations can be performed, and aggressive animals may be easier to handle. surgical anesthe...