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Definition of asepsis
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Absence of living pathogenic microbes
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Definition of aseptic technique
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Body of practices designed to maintain an area & objects as free from all microorganisms as possible.
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Definition of sterilization
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Use of a process to rid an object of all living microbes
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Definition of cold sterilization
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Immersing objects in bactericidal chemical solutions
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Definition of elective
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Procedures done by choice; not immediately required to alleviate disease or injury -but may prevent further problems.
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Definition of non-elective
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Procedures done to alleviate signs of disease or injury
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What does the vet tech do when admitting, examing & preping the patient for surgery.
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Confirm vx status, fasting, genitals, fleas; complete physical; notify vet of any problems; allow urination or express bladder if appropriate.
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What do you need to check to get ready for anesthesia?
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Check out gas chamber system; draw up preanes, induction & other drugs; get monitors ready; set up fluids, prepare catheter.
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What do you do to get the surgery room ready?
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Check table, lighting; get water blankets, towels, ties, thoracic positioner, surgical packs, any other equipment, scrub brush, gown pack, gloves for surgeon; scrub & rinse.
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How do you clip for surgery?
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Use #40 clipper blade, 15cm on all sides of proposed incision; avoid lacerations & clipper burn; vacuum loose hair from patient-avoid suction injury.
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What do you do after you clip the animal?
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Move the patient to surgery suite; tie patient into position; connect fluids & set rate of flow.
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What do you use to scrub the incision for surgery?
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Povidone-iodine or chlohexidine.
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How do you scrub/rinse the incision site?
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Remove any adherent dirt, debris or waxy material; use cotton/gauze so fingers don't touch; scrub & rinse alternately at least 3 times; start at insicion site & continue outwardly in enlarging circle/oval until edge of hair is reached.
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What do you need to make sure not to do when scrubbing the incision site?
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Never return the sponge to central area after touching periphery.
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What's the last part of scrubbing?
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Apply a leave-on spray antiseptic.
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What can you use to rinse the incision site?
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70% alcohol, dilute chlohexidine, sterile water or saline.
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What do you do for the animal post-operatively?
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Clean up site; clean, inspect & repack instruments; move pt to recovery area; monitor pt during recovery; nursing care.
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What nursing care do you provide for the patient post-operatively?
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Bandaging, medication, keep pt warm & clean, give fluids, watch positioning - turn pt if necessary; physical therapy if necessary.
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What do you do when discharging a patient?
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Make sure pt is clean, have meds ready, give client oral & written instructions, arrange for follow-up visits.
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