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What is dental prohylaxis?
dental cleaning
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T/F: Gingivitis is inflammation of just the gums, whereas periodontitis is inflammation of the gums and other structures under the gumline
True
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What is the term for the surfaces of the teeth where the top and bottom teeth meet?
occlusal
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T/F: there is controversy about whether or not fluoride should be used in dental tx of cats and dogs
True
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2 types of breathing systems include the __________ (pt > 15-20#) and the _______ (pt < 15-20#)
re-breathing system and the non-re-breathing system
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An endotracheal tube can be removed when the pt's _______ reflex returns
pharyngeal
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What does a pulse oximeter measure?
% O2 in the blood and pulse rate
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Why is the O2 left on when the anes gas is turned off at the completion of sx?
to help flush excess anes gas from the lungs
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What settings are used to sterilize with a standard autoclave?
250 degrees at 13-15 psi for 13-15 mins
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Surgical gown sleeves are considered steril from where to where?
5cm above the elbow down to the cuff/wrist
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How many times must a sx site be scrubbed for prep?
minimum of 3 times
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How do we control microbes to help avoid causing/adding infection?
- eliminate the source of microbes
- prophy antibiotics to help host resist microbes
- prevent transmission of microbes by using aseptic technique
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Why must even a receptionist briefly entering the sx suite use a minumum of a mask?
to avoid introducing microbes and possibly infection
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Stoppingh the flow of blood is ________ and the doctor may use _________ to acheive this?
hemostasis; hemostatic forceps
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A va's role in sx may include pre, peri and post-op care, including monitoring vitals and what else?
monitoring anes
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A VA ________ place a purse string suture
cannot
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An ET tube can be removed once a pt _______. Also, if the ET is too large or the cuff is not deflated before removal, _________ can occur.
swallows, trachea damage
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What is the best way to transport a pt w/ spinal problems?
secured in lateeral recumbancy to a board/stretcher
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A pt lying on it's back, face-up is positioned how?
dorsal recumbancy
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How is a surgical scrub performed?
- alternate sx scrub and solution 3 times scrubbing from sx site out in circular motion.
- *for breeds with long hair hanging from sides/belly, either clip shorter or wet with alcohol to keep out of sx site
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What is aseptic technique?
Process of taking all steps to prevent contamination of a sx site
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Some procedures require sx prep and some do not...what is the difference?
procedures that go into sealed body cavities or require that no contamination occur (-centeses, spay, visceral procedures) require aseptic prep, whereas procedures such as anal gland expression or blood draws do not
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How are surgical instruments cleaned prior to packing for sterilization?
- 1. soak in distilled water and enzymatic instrument cleaner
- 2. scrub (including joints/hinges/serrations) with a brush
- 3. rinse and place in u/s cleaner
- 4. place in instrument milk (for lube/life/anti-rust)
- 5. dry and pack/ID for autoclave
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Name 3 types of sterilization and how they each work:
- Autoclave (pressurized steam)
- Chemical/Cold (guteraldehyde, not guaranteed)
- Gas (ethylene oxide/EtO)
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How are instruments packed and placed in the autoclave?
wrap packs tightly and load autoclave loosely
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How many wraps are used for surgical instruments?
2
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What is a kelly and what is it for?
kelly is a hemostatic forcep with horizontal serrations 1/2way down each arm, used to achieve hemostasis
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What size clipper blade is used for clipping a surgery site
#40
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What is the instrument used for seperating the edges of a surgical incision?
retractor
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What types of suture material is absorbable?
- Gut (cat or chromic)
- pds
- vicryl
- (absorbed by hydrolysis)
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What types of suture materials are not absorbable?
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What is the name of the needle holder that is also a scissors?
Olsen-Hager needle holder
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Do surgical masks need to be sterile?
no-they are not by nature
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Where is the sterile zone?
- table-top-up
- instrument tray
- (*non-sterile assistant can go under drape to monitor pt)
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What is sterility?
DISINFECTING/killing microbes on inanimate objects
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What is asepsis?
Inhibition of growth of microbes on living tissue with ANTISEPTIC
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What are curettes used for?
- dentistry
- orthopedic procedures
- *curettes come in many sizes
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How many teeth does an adult K9 have?
42
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How many teeth does and adult cat have?
30
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Can suture material be autoclaved? Why/why not?
no, it would break down and loose it's strength
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What is the difference between a dental curette and a dental scaler?
- curette: cleans under gumline
- scaler: cleans surfaces of crown and has sharper point
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Which instrument is used to measure the sulcus of the tooth?
periodontal probe
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How can one tell that a sx pack has been sterilized?
stripes on autoclave tape turn black
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What 2 things determine the effectiveness of a surgical scrub prep?
- amt of time scrub is in contact with skin
- scrubbing action
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What materials can sx gowns be made from?
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When/how are clipper blades cleaned?
- clean after every use
- 1. brush excess fur from blade
- 2. submerge blade-end of clipper into blade wash and run
- 3. apply disinfectant spray and oil and turn on again
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Name 2 ways to assess a pt's O2 levels
- pulse oximeter
- mucous membrane color
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What 4 things can cause a pulse ox to give an incorrect reading?
- it becomes detattched from pt/probe position
- pt is hypothermic or hypotensive
- tachycardia/bradycardia
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What is the part of the tooth above the gumline?
crown
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Are instruments that have been soaking for cold sterilization in gluteraldehyde ok to use for long, sterile sx?
no
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