Equine VT - Surgical Nursing

195. What is an important measure that can help prevent myositis during equine surgery?

A. Providing proper padding
B. Not overinflating the endotracheal tube cuff
C. Ensuring that the horse does not experience hypothermia
D. Withholding food for 12 hours

197. Which of the following statements regarding compartment syndrome in the equine surgical patient is correct?

A. Compartment syndrome rarely results in euthanasia
B. The “up” side of the patient can be affected
C. Following all proper precautions can prevent compartment syndrome
D. Compartment syndrome only affects the surgery compartment

178. Emasculators are used:

A. During surgical ovariectomies in heifers and mares
B. To remove dewclaws in dogs
C. During enucleations in large-breed dogs
D. In large-animal castrations

79. A Caslick operation is performed in horses to:

A. Stop roaring
B. Treat navicular disease
C. Clean out the guttural pouches
D. Prevent uterine infection

118. A laminectomy is used to treat:

A. Fractures of spinous processes
B. Hip dysplasia
C. Intervertebral disk disease
D. Foot disorders in horses

184. Postoperative care for horses following castration:

A. Includes strict confinement to the stall for at least 1 week to prevent hemorrhage
B. Involves antibiotic administration for 5 days following surgery
C. Involves exercise twice daily to promote drainage
D. Includes suture removal at 10 to 14 days

194. Which of the following need not be done before moving a horse into surgery for a general anesthesia procedure?

A. Perform a complete tail wrap
B. Clip as much of the surgical area as possible
C. Remove the shoes
D. Rinse the mouth

195. What is an important measure that can help prevent myositis during equine surgery?

A. Not overinflating the endotracheal tube cuff
B. Providing proper padding
C. Ensuring that the horse does not experience hypothermia
D. Withholding food for 12 hours