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Vet 255

Abdominal

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Bloat is not the same as a GDV. A GDV has rotation on the axis and the bloat does not. It is a poor word choice sometimes used for a GDV but they are not the same. Just as the word neuter is used for castration when it is a general term for sexually alter True
Veterinary technicians in the OR are very careful to count all gauze sponges before and after abdominal surgery because If left behind they can cause adhesions and inflammation
Bloat: occurs when a dog's stomach is filled with fluid, gas, or food to the point where it is difficult for the stomach to expand. The enlarged stomach then puts pressure on other vital organs which can cause labored breathing and potentially a decreased True
Which of the following tissues is NOT considered to be located in the retroperitoneal space Urinary bladder
What is the purpose of a "stay" suture To steady a tissue within an incision
What is the term used to indicated the generalized removal of a mass Lumpectomy
Animals being prepared for an exploratory celiotomy should always be clipped widely because The incision may have to be extended
PICA- a craving for unnatural articles of food. It is more common in young animals but can affect any age; those with History of FB ingestion more likely to repeat this behavior True
Prior to gastrointestinal surgery the veterinary technician should have two surgical packs prepared or at the least extra instruments In case the primary pack is contaminated with intestinal contents during the procedure
Gastropexy is attachment of the stomach to the body wall after a dog experiences GDV to Create a permanent adhesion
The pancreas is one of the more durable organs and can take some tissue handling abuse False
GDVs commonly need to stay in the hospital for 5-7 weeks due to high post op rate of complications False
Which of the following is true regarding mammary neoplasms in companion animals Most feline mammary tumors are malignant
The prognosis for abdominal surgery is good if no perforation but guarded with perforation/peritonitis True
Which is correct regarding an animal with a diaphragmatic hernia Diaphragmatic hernias should be suspected in all cases of trauma
Animals suffering from GDV usually are in shock. This shock is classified as Hypovolemic
Peritonitis is inflammation of the abdominal cavity due to infection/ perforation True
Viscera is blotted away with moistened sponges. The surfaces of the viscera should not be wiped with sponges because this All are correct
The name of the structure that is the holding layer of the abdomen is called the linea alba True
We want to AVOID spillage of urine into the abdomen. If UTI is present, we can seed bacteria. If crystalluria is present, crystals can be irritating and inflammatory to peritoneum. Urea is absorbed through the omentum and can cause systemic azotemia True
Intraoperative intestinal and pancreatic manipulation can lead to , temporary loss of intestinal motility Ileus
The spleen is unable to replace dead cells False
Dilatation (dilation): An organ stretched beyond its normal dimensions True
Characteristics of intestinal devitalization include the following except Lack of fluorescein dye uptake
The omentum is used where possible to enhance perfusion and healing True
is the suturing together of portions of the gastrointestinal tract to allow confluent ingesta flow. It is performed when damaged tissue or a tumor requires a segment of the gastrointestinal tract to be removed Anastomosis
An incisional gastropexy is done only to prevent gastric intussusception False
For an exploratory celiotomy, which layer of the three-layered closure is the holding layer The linea alba
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