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Vet 211
Week 8
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Antimicrobials are indicated in all wound infections; the presence of a wound decreases the immune system and delays healing | False |
| When clipping hair from the edges of a skin wound to prepare it for primary closure, should be placed over the wound | Water-soluble lubricant |
| The goal of is removal of obviously contaminated, devitalized, or necrotic tissue and elimination of foreign debris from the wound | Debridement |
| Which of the following is the first objective or immediate wound care | Prevent further contamination of the wound |
| When does the inflammatory phase of wound healing begin | Immediately |
| When monitoring distal limb bandages an increased distance between the toe nails indicates | Swelling |
| migrate across healthy granulation tissue to reestablish a barrier between the wound and the environment | Epithelial cells |
| The layer of a bandage absorbs and holds exudate (if present) and provides some immobilization and support | Secondary |
| Passive drains provide a direct avenue for ascending infection and | Must be covered with a sterile bandage while in place |
| Distal limb bandages are not appropriate for fractures above the or the because they cannot effectively immobilize injuries above those joints | Elbow Stifle |
| Of the following wounds, a degloving injury of a spay incision, which is more likely to heal predictably | Spay incision |
| Which of the following conditions predisposes animals to wound dehiscence and infection | Diabetes mellitus, obesity, immunosuppression |
| The type of wound closure is also referred to as third intention wound healing | Secondary closure |
| When does closure of the wound have to occur in order for it to be considered primary closure | Prior to the formation of granulation tissue |
| Regardless of the concurrent conditions, stabilization of wounds is always the main concern when an injury presents to the clinic | False |
| Surgical wound debridement is best performed all at once, this allows for the most preservation of viable tissues | False |
| What is the term for space between tissues created by a wound allowing accumulation of fluid | Dead space |
| When a Robert Jones bandage is applied properly, what should you hear if you tap on the bandage | A "thunk" sound |
| What are the distinct layers of a bandage | Primary, secondary, tetriary |
| Which of the following is not considered a clinical sign of a wound or incisional infection | Drainage |
| What can be applied to dogs and cats to prevent them from chewing, licking, or otherwise damaging a bandage | Elizabeth collar |
| What color would be expected from drainage out of large, healthy, properly healing wound | Clear |
| A tie over bandage involves suture loops in the skin with a stockinette attached over top to provide protection | False |
| A wound made under sterile conditions is considered what type of injury | Clean |
| When does the proliferative phase of wound healing begin and approximately how long does it last | 2 - 3 days after injury 3 weeks |
| Ideally casts and splints are used to immobilize joints such as hips and shoulders | False |
| Different factors; such as type and location of wound or patient nutritional status, can affect the length and type of wound healing | True |
| When assessing a bandage, what is concern if fluid strike-through is seen | Contamination of the wound from environmental bacteria |
| Hobbles are often used to prevent animals from ambulating, preventing injury on slippery surfaces | False |
| In which type of burn is it common for the full extent of the damage to not be known until days after the injury | Second degree burns |
| What is the most appropriate size syringe and needle for use in lavage of a wound | 35 mL 19 g |
| A wound, 5 days post op, with dehiscence, that the owner have not cared for would be considered what type of injury | Dirty and infected |
| If incorporating a splint into a bandage, what is the most appropriate type of bandage to use | Robert Jones bandage |
| Which of the following types of wound debridement uses an adherent primary bandage layer, which can be used for highly contaminated wounds | Mechanical |
| Which of the following conditions predisposes animals to wound dehiscence and infection | All of these are correct |
| What is the most common type of passive drain used in veterinary practice | Penrose drain |
| Generally, passive drains are indicated for larger wounds | False |
| Ideally, casts and splints are used to immobilize joints such as hips and shoulders | False |
| A surgical incision into the colon is considered what type of injury | Contaminated |
| Common after vehicular injury, which type of wound is characterized by partial thickness dermal injury | Abrasion |
| Which of the following is used to completely immobolize a front limb after shoulder luxation or fracture | Velpeau sling |
| Passive drains are left in place for how long before removal and skin closure | 3 - 5 days |
| What is the most commonly applied distal limb bandage in small animals | Modified Robert Jones bandage |