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16 Cards in this Set
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When does the post-operative period begin for the surgical patient? |
On discontinuation of anesthesia |
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When should bracycephalic dogs have the endotracheal tube removed? |
When they are awake and sitting up & swallowing |
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What phrase is used to describe the excitement and exaggerated and uncontrollable movements some patients exhibit during the recovery phase of anesthesia? |
Emergence delirium |
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What conditions can contribute to a prolonged recovery from anesthesia? |
Hypoglycemia, liver disease, kidney disease |
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What methods can hasten a patients recovery from anesthesia? |
Physical stimulation, oxygen supplementation, reversal agents |
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Which post-operative complication involves premature suture loss and surgical site opening? |
Dehiscence |
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The process of removing dead tissue and debris from a wound |
Debridement |
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When are topical medications typically used? |
Used before granulation tissue appears and then stopped. |
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Why do we leave the toes exposed when bandaging a limb? |
To monitor swelling, and compare toes to the other non-bandaged limb |
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When are drains usually removed? |
3-5 days after surgery |
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True or False? Cold generally is applied to recent wounds and heat to wounds at last 3-5 days out |
True |
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What benefits does massage provide to the surgery patient? |
Muscle relaxation, improved blood and lymph flow, pain relief |
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The terms effleurage and petrissage refer to which physical therapy modality? |
Massage |
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What is the minimum amount that an animal should consume orally before assisted feeding is needed? |
85% |
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How long should an animal be allowed to not eat before intervention is sought? |
3 days |
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True or False? Once the patient is extubated, the anesthetist can relax because all risks associated with anesthesia immediately cease on extubation |
False |
