Common Veterinary Medical Equipment - Final Assessment

Which of the following is a strong, heated container used to decontaminate veterinary tools?

• Auto washer

• Autoclave

• Auto wave

• Auto decontaminator

Which of the following uses a device with a light attached to look inside a body cavity or organ?

• Endoscope

• Ultrasound

• Radiograph

• Electrocardiogram

Which piece of equipment is used for the separation of fluids by spinning the vessel holding the material at a high speed?

• Autoclave

• Ultrasound

• Centrifuge

• X-ray

Which of the following equipment does NOT allow for a visual examination of body parts?

• Ultrasound

• Radiograph

• Electrocardiograph

• Endoscopy

Which instrument records electrical activity of the heart over a period of time by placing electrode on a patient’s body?

• Endoscope

• Ultrasound

• Electrocardiograph

• Radiograph

Which of the following is one of the first tools used when diagnosing a problem due to illness or injury in an animal?

• Radiograph

• Ultrasound

• Electrocardiograph

• Endoscope

Which instrument is used for grasping, compressing, cutting and pulling tissues?

• Clamping forceps

• Thumb forceps

• Needle holders

• Catheter

Which instrument is a drain used to release fluid or gas which has built up in an animal?

• Catheter

• Scalpel

• Cannula

• Syringe

Which of the following is the last step in the cleaning and sterilizing process of surgical instruments?

• Scrubbing

• Drying

• Autoclaving

• Soaking

Which instrument listed below cuts material, other than tissue, which may dull a blade?

• Dissecting scissors

• Utility scissors

• Surgical scissors

• Suture scissors