Instruments
An ovariohysterectomy pack always includes which instrument?
Spay/Snook Hook
Gingivitis
inflammation of the gingiva/gums
the suction machine and the end of the suction tube that connects to the machine... Who can touch it?
non sterile, circulating nurse.
What is the ideal recumbency for transport of a patients who is untubated?
Lateral recumbency
how many teeth do dogs and cats have?
42 and 30
T/F: Currettes come in a variety of sizes.
True
Scrub In
preparing oneself to perform or assist in a surgical procedure
clipping and scrubbing of the prepuce prior to castration?
non sterile nurse
When would we use an ETT that did NOT have a cuff?
neonates ie. newborn puppies/kittens.
Cold sterilization
sterility is not guaranteed and can only be used for minor procedures such as dentals.
Metzenbaum Scissors are for...
Dissecting tissue
Sterile site preparation (explain the process, what we use, and how many times)
scrub three times starting in the center and moving outwards using chlorhexidine scrub and solution or chlorhexidine and alcohol.
contents of a pack on a mayo stand
sterile personnel only, typically the dr during a sx.
What risk is involved with over inflating our ETT?
tracheal tear/trauma.
the mouth gag has a rubber cap on both ends, this means it cannot be heat sterilized, what is the next best choice?
gas, always remember to work in a well ventilated area.
T/F: A non-self retaining retractor has a ratchet and box lock mechanism.
False
Gluteraldehyde
agent recommended for sterilization of instruments with lenses.
Adjusting anesthesia level if a pet is getting light
non sterile
what risk is involved with under inflating our ETT
aspiration, fluid in the lungs/airway
when do puppy/kitten teeth erupt?
2-3 weeks old.
The best type of soap to use when soaking and hand washing surgical instruments after a procedure is...
low sudsing surgical detergents
Onychectomy
Removal of the most distal phalanx, declawing.
the outer drap/wrap
non sterile, this layer must be tucked away so sterile personnel can easily maneuver the sterile contents of the pack.
when should we deflate the cough and how many swallows do we wait for?
before untying and extubating, and 2-3 times back to back unstimulated.
Dental currette is used to...
scrape calculus from the tooth root in the gingival sulcus