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Vet 255
OHE
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The main goal of surgery to remove a pus-filled uterus (pyometra) is | To return the animal to health without restoring normal reproductive function |
| An unspayed female cat, her mate, and all of her offspring can produce around individuals in 9 years | 11 million |
| Which structure is not part of the spermatic cord | Epididymus |
| If you see these signs in your pregnant dog you should call the vet | All are correct |
| Which of the following is removed during a spay | Ovaries and uterus |
| Scrotal swelling after orchidectomy is most likely caused by a | Hematoma |
| During a routine ovariohysterectomy, the most painful manipulation will occur during , and the veterinary technician must be mindful of the anesthetic plane at this point in the surgery | Tearing of the suspensory ligament |
| A surgical prep for feline castration | Includes plucking or pulling the hair from the scrotum before the surgical scrub |
| In preparation for canine castration, the scrotum is normally shaved and draped into the surgical field | False |
| A patient is to be prepared for an orchidectomy. What part of the body is prepped | Scrotal/prescrotal area |
| A patient is to be prepared for an ovariohysterectomy. What part of the body is prepped | Ventral abdomen |
| Mammary neoplasia is much more aggressive in the cat than the dog when diagnosed. What percentage of mammary tumors have metastasized by time of diagnosis in the cat | 90% |
| Spaying a dog during estrus has no effect on the potential risks of the surgical procedure | False |
| When does vaginal/ uterine prolapse most commonly occur | Postpartum |
| Neonatal Care | All of the above |
| If the testicles are not palpable and a cryptorchidectomy is performed, the incision would probably be | Ventral midline |
| A condition of the uterus involving endometrial hyperplasia, increased uterine secretions, and accumulation of fluid in the uterus with secondary infection is known as | Pyometra |
| OHE & Neutering will not change aggression towards humans if the animal is already demonstrating that behavior | True |
| Cats are multiparous, induced ovulators that can cycle once a month. Their first estrus depends on photoperiod - increasing sunlight exposure decreases age of puberty. It typically starts around 6 months but can start at 5 months. Cats will continue to cy | True |
| When a dog is presented to the hospital to be spayed, the veterinary technician should prepare the surgical site. In which area is the incision most commonly made | Abdominal ventral midline |
| Cryptorchism: Testicle fails to descend from abdomen into the scrotal sac. Usually the RIGHT side that is retained. Believed to be heritable (single recessive autosomal gene). More common in certain breeds: Chihuahuas, poms, poodles, shelties, yorkies and | True |
| Shaving scrotal hair is an acceptable alternative to plucking scrotal hairs when prepping for feline castration | False |
| What percentage of healthy adoptable dogs and cats in shelters are put to sleep every year because there are no homes for them | 50% |
| When a cat is presented for castration and both testicles are descended, the veterinary technician will prepare the surgical site. In which area is the incision most commonly made | Scrotum |
| A possible complication of pyometra includes | Peritonitis |
| Which of the following clinical signs would not normally be seen if a dog were suffering from hemorrhage after an ovariohysterectomy | Decreased respiratory rate |
| Surgical prep for a feline castration involves shaving the scrotum | False |
| Remaining ovarian tissue left from a spay procedure may result in recurrent heat cycles and/or stump pyometra | True |
| Ovariohysterectomy if performed during estrus or pregnancy in the dog increases the potential surgical risk due to | Increased vasculature which increases the potential for hemorrhage |
| Once neutered, how long can a tom cat still possibly get a queen pregnant for | Up to 6 weeks |
| Which of the following is not completely removed in an ovariohysterectomy | Broad ligament |
| How many estrous cycles a year do most dog breeds have | 2 |
| When preforming a spay after parturition, it should be done when the puppies/ kittens are weaned and lactation ceases, or approximately | 6 - 8 weeks later |
| All of the following should be performed to resuscitate puppies and kittens following a cesarean section delivery except | Swinging the puppies or kittens to remove fluid from the airway |
| What is considered the most painful portion of a routine spay procedure | The plucking/tearing of the suspensory ligament |
| Mammary neoplasia is much more aggressive in the cat than the dog when diagnosed. What percentage of mammary tumors have metastasized by diagnosis in the dog | 50% |
| The hair coat can be most efficiently and gently removed when preparing a dog for spaying by which of the following methods | Clipping against the grain of the hair with electrical clippers using a No. 40 blade |
| When a dog is presented for castration, and both testicles are descended, the veterinary technician will prepare the surgical site. In which area is the incision most commonly made | Prescrotal prepuce |
| When a bitch is presented to the hospital for an ovariohysterectomy, the technician should do all of the following except | Give the dog aspirin, because the surgical procedure will be painful |
| Which of the following is not an advantage of neutering a male dog | Prevention of it lifting its leg to urinate |
| Which of the following is NOT a good indication for castrating a dog or cat | Reducing exercise requirements |
| Animals that have been spayed may have an increase in body weight after surgery | True |
| When a male dog is presented to the hospital for a castration procedure, the technician should do all of the following except | Ensure that the dog is not in heat |