VTNE Domain 2: Surgical Nursing Welcome to your VTNE Domain 2: Surgical Nursing 1. VTNE: Surgical Nursing During a surgical procedure, which of the following actions is most appropriate for a veterinary technician to take if a sterile instrument falls to the floor? A. Wipe the instrument with a sterile cloth and continue using it. B. Hand it off to a non-sterile staff member for immediate re-sterilization. C. Leave the instrument on the floor and replace it with a sterile one from the supply. D. Rinse the instrument with sterile saline before continuing its use. None 2. VTNE: Surgical Nursing When monitoring a patient under anesthesia, which of the following parameters should be adjusted first if the patient shows signs of light anesthesia? A. Respiratory rate B. Heart rate C. Anesthetic depth D. Body temperature None 3. VTNE: Surgical Nursing Which of the following surgical hand scrub methods effectively reduces the microbial count on the hands and forearms and is recommended for use when allergies to scrub solutions are a concern? A. Povidone-iodine scrub followed by alcohol rinse B. Chlorhexidine gluconate scrub without rinse C. Brushless alcohol-based hand rub D. Soap and water scrub with a sterile brush None 4. VTNE: Surgical Nursing When positioning a patient for a dorsal recumbency procedure, which of the following is crucial to prevent postoperative complications such as ocular damage? A. Elevating the head slightly above the body B. Placing a padded roll under the lumbar spine C. Ensuring the limbs are symmetrically arranged D. Protecting the eyes with lubricant and/or protective covers None 5. VTNE: Surgical Nursing In a veterinary surgical suite, the most effective way to maintain a sterile field during an operation is to: A. Limit the number of people entering and exiting the room. B. Use ultraviolet light continuously throughout the procedure. C. Perform frequent hand re-scrubbing by the surgical team. D. Keep all doors closed once the procedure has begun. None 6. VTNE: Surgical Nursing When using a gas anesthetic machine, it is essential to check the level of the carbon dioxide absorbent because: A. It directly affects the patient's blood pressure. B. A saturated absorbent can allow carbon dioxide to be rebreathed by the patient. C. It influences the oxygen concentration delivered to the patient. D. It determines the speed of anesthetic induction. None 7. VTNE: Surgical Nursing The primary reason for using a surgical suction device during an operation is to: A. Prevent blood from obscuring the surgical site. B. Keep the patient's body temperature stable. C. Reduce the risk of post-operative infection. D. Monitor the patient's fluid balance. None 8. VTNE: Surgical Nursing When selecting suture material for closing a high-tension wound, which characteristic is most important? A. Elasticity B. Absorption rate C. Knot security D. Color None 9. VTNE: Surgical Nursing What is the most appropriate action to take if a patient experiences a sudden drop in blood pressure during surgery? A. Increase the rate of intravenous fluids. B. Decrease the depth of anesthesia. C. Administer an intravenous vasopressor. D. Apply a warming blanket. None 10. VTNE: Surgical Nursing In veterinary surgery, what is the primary purpose of applying a tourniquet to a limb? A. To reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis B. To control bleeding during the surgical procedure C. To prevent movement of the limb D. To reduce postoperative swelling None 1 out of 10 Time is Up! Time's up
