VTA 125 Week 5 Quizizz Assessment

Multiple Choice

Which is a chronic wound?

• bite wound

• decubital ulcer

• chemical burn

• surgical incision

Multiple Choice

During the inflammatory process, what is the cause of the congestion of the blood vessels?

• vascular dilation

• decreased permeability of vasculature

• fluid loss through exudation

• fibrosis

Multiple Choice

The cells involved in the inflammatory process are __________, or white blood cells

• neurons

• epithelial cells

• leukocytes

• osteocytes

Multiple Choice

A wound that is contaminated or dirty should not be

• clipped

• cleaned

• covered

• closed

Multiple Choice

The process whereby organisms bind to tissue, multiply, and then invade viable tissue, eliciting an immune response is called

• inflammation

• infection

• contamination

• erythema

Multiple Choice

Which factor would change the category of a wound from contaminated to dirty?

• the wound became contaminated with feces during surgery

• there was a minor break in aseptic technique during surgery

• the wound came in contact with bile during surgery

• the wound has been contaminated more than 4 hours

Multiple Choice

Which sign suggests a wound is infected?

• pale mucosa

• excessive bleeding

• granulated tissue

• uncharacteristic odor

Multiple Choice

Why would the veterinary assistant apply K-Y lubricating jelly to a patient's wound?

• to prevent hair from contaminating the wound during the clipping process

• to prevent the wound from drying out

• to act as an antiseptic

• to dry the wound surface

Multiple Choice

What is used for lavage?

• Isotonic (normal) saline

• povidone-iodine scrub

• Chlorhexidine 2%

• Penrose drains

Multiple Choice

_____________ is the removal of devitalized or necrotic tissue. 

• Eschar

• Lavage

• Debridement

• Dressing

Multiple Choice

Another word for fibrosis is

• scarring

• coagulation

• lesion

• granulation

Multiple Choice

First intention healing occurs when

• the healthy edges of a wound are far apart

• the healthy edges of a wound are close together

• the underlying muscle layer is damaged

• the wound is caused by trauma

Multiple Choice

Why would a veterinarian decide to wait before closing a wound?

• to allow the wound to create edges that may be cleanly apposed

• to promote the formation of eschar, a natural bandage

• waiting is poor clinical practice; a wound should be closed as quickly as possible

• to make sure there is no further infection or necrosis

Multiple Choice

The function of porous bandaging materials is to

• promote air circulation and allow moisture to escape

• provide compression to control hemorrhage, dead space, and tissue edema

• allow visualization of the wound

• provide patient comfort

Multiple Choice

The agents that cause an animal's temperature to rise in response to infection are called

• toxins

• pyrogens

• pathogens

• diseases