Chapter 51: Surgical Assisting Procedures
MATCHING
Match the following terms with the correct definition:
a.
anesthesia chamber
m.
intubation
b.
asepsis
n.
canister
c.
vaporizer
o.
pedal reflex
d.
corrugated tubing
p.
electrode
e.
cylinder
q.
fast
f.
extubation
r.
surgical pack
g.
flow meter
s.
distilled water
h.
laryngoscope
t.
instrument milk
i.
mayo stand
u.
needle holder
j.
palpebral reflex
v.
plane
k.
pulse oximeter
w.
retractor
l.
spay hook
x.
endotracheal tube
1. to not give food or water prior to surgery or anesthesia
2. an item used to hold surgical instruments during surgery
3. how asleep or awake a patient is under anesthesia
4. process of placing a tube into the trachea to establish an airway
5. a tool made of heavy metal that has a light source on the end to help light the airway to view
the throat
6. device used to measure a patient’s vital signs by indirectly measuring the oxygen saturation
within the blood
7. metal leads that connect a patient to an EKG
8. sterile instruments prepared for a surgery procedure
9. metal containers that hold compressed forms or liquid oxygen
10. flexible plastic item that fits within the trachea to provide an airway
11. evaluated by tapping the fingertip lightly over the surface of the eyelid
12. pinching of the toes or between the digits to evaluate a response
13. located on the machine near the vaporizer and is adjusted for the proper rate of oxygen flow to
the patient
14. container that holds soda lime granules on an anesthesia machine
15. plastic and thin hose that allows the oxygen and anesthetic gas to flow to the patient
16. the removal of the endotracheal tube after recovery
17. converts the liquid anesthesia into a gaseous form for the patient to inhale
18. sterile water placed into an autoclave
19. acts as a lubricant to keep the instruments protected from corrosion
20. instrument used to hold open an animal’s body cavity for exploration
21. long, thin metal instrument used to locate the uterus and uterine horns
22. glass or plastic container box that has two openings in which the inhalation and
exhalation tubes attach to the anesthesia machine
Match the following terms with the correct definition:
a.
how deep or light a patient is under anesthesia
b.
flexible tube that establishes an airway and keeps an animal anesthetized
c.
inflatable area located below the tube that enlarges around the airway
d.
the act of removing a tube from the airway
e.
metal leads that attach a patient to the EKG
f.
granules that absorb carbon dioxide
g.
large metal instrument used to intubate an animal by holding down the epiglottis
h.
adjusts the oxygen and gas settings on an anesthesia machine
i.
thin metal instrument used to locate the uterine horns and uterus
j.
evaluation of the eye to determine plane of anesthesia
k.
the act of placing a tube within the trachea
l.
converts the liquid anesthesia into a gaseous form for patient to inhale
m.
pinching the toe or skin between toes to determine anesthesia plane
23. blink reflex
24. electrode
25. endotracheal tube
26. intubation
27. flow meter
28. pedal reflex
29. spay hook
30. vaporizer
31. soda lime
32. plane
COMPLETION
1. The _____________________________ is a cone shaped item that fits over the muzzle of an
animal for anesthesia induction.
2. A dog or cat is usually fasted ______ hours prior to surgery.
3. A ______________ and _________________ are commonly required prior to surgery and
anesthesia.
4. A __________________ is commonly placed in the cephalic vein for fluid therapy.
5. The ____________________ is the time when the patient is being placed under anesthesia.
6. The endotracheal tube _____________ must be deflated prior to extubation.
7. The ____________________ is a metal device used to view the throat in order to insert an
endotracheal tube.
8. ______________________ are placed on the surgical drape to hold it onto the patient.
9. The _______________________ is completed from the center of the surgical margin and
continued clockwise working outward toward the hair.
10. A ______________________ is used to control bleeding during surgery or as a sterile hand
towel for the surgeon.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Where is the Y connector located?
a.
on the pop off valve
c.
on the endotracheal tube
b.
on the flow meter
d.
on the anesthesia corrugated tubing
2. Which of the following is a term for the metal container that holds oxygen?
a.
flow meter
c.
canister
b.
cylinder
d.
vaporizer
3. Which of the following is NOT a sign of pain?
a.
vocal
c.
eating and drinking well
b.
restless
d.
chewing at incision
4. Which of the following is the plane that is best suited for surgery?
a.
Plane I
c.
Plane III
b.
Plane II
d.
Plane IV
5. Which of the following is NOT a statement referring to surgical preparation of the
patient?
a.
The surgical margin should extend an inch for the incision location
b.
The surgical scrub should be done in a clockwise circular motion
c.
The surgical scrub should be done working from the center outward
d.
The surgical area should be clipped with #40 blades.
6. Which of the following is TRUE about a sphygmomanometer?
a.
Increased pressure can determine surgery planes
b.
A cuff is used to measure tissue perfusion
c.
It is a blood pressure machine
d.
All of the above
TRUE/FALSE
1. A laryngoscope is used to view the throat and trachea.
2. The most common site for IV catheter placement is the saphenous vein.
3. The mayo stand is another term for instrument stand.
4. A scavenger system is used to reduce waste gas odors.
SHORT ANSWER
1. What is the term for the process of removing all living organisms from an area?
2. What are two types of suture materials?
3. List 4 items in a surgery log.
a
b.
c.
d.
4. List 4 factors that are used for presurgical blood work consideration.
a.
b.
c.
d.
5. Name 3 items that must be sterile for surgical assisting.
a.
b.
c.