Integument (Skin)
Name the layers of the skin starting with the top layer and going inwards.
Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis
The auditory tube that allows air pressure to be equalized on either side of the eardrum.
Eustachian Tube
Piloerection
When hair stands up
The flea is the vector for what internal parasite?
Tapeworm
What size clipper blade do you use to shave an animal for surgery?
Size 40
What allows you to have "Goosebumps"
Arrector Pili Muscle
Another name for the eardrum
Tympanic Membrane
Antiseptics
Sanitation method that inhibits the growth of bacteria on skin and tissue.
This parasite can penetrate the skin and cause anemia.
Hookworm
Why is it important to take a temperature before, during, and after surgery?
Anesthesia makes an animal's body temperature drop which could be dangerous and life threatening.
This part of the skin produces and secretes sebum, lubricates skin and hair, and makes vitamin D
Sebaceous Gland
Tissue located in the back of the eye that reflects light causing the eye to glow at night when light strike it.
Tapetum Lucidum
Superficial
Effecting just the surface.
Dirofilaria Immitis is also known as this parasite that lives in the blood.
Heartworm
What instrument is used to drive a needle during suturing and cut the suture?
Olsen Hegar Needle Holder
Name 4 keratinized structures of the skin.
Hooves, Horns, Hairs, Nails
The retina contains __________________ which controls night vision and ___________________ which control color perception.
Rods and Cones
Alopecia
Hair Loss
What test is used to diagnose Lyme, Heartworm, Anaplasmosis, and Ehrlichiosis?
Snap 4 DX
What 3 things should be included on the autoclave tape
Contents, Initials, and Date
Name the 4 skin wounds we studied and tell me about them
Incised- sharp clean cut with a sharp edge
Laceration- wound caused by tearing
Abrasion- scrape (surface of skin)
Puncture- deep sharp wound (bite)
Tell me what the following diagnostics tell us: Schirmer Tear Test, Tonopen, Fluorescein Eye Stain
Tear Production (dry eye/KCS), Increased eye Pressure(Glaucoma), Scratch/Ulcer on Cornea.
Olfactory
Gustation
Sense of Smell
Sense of Taste
What do we use to treat Otodectes mite and Scabies Mite:
Revolution (Selemectin)
When doing a surgical prep tell me the step by step process of scrubbing (include everything from start to finish after you shave).
Vacuum, scrub starting at center of incision site in a circular motion outwards-Chlorhexidine scrub alternating with alcohol for 3 times.