CLINICAL SKILLS: OSCE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE A+ GRADED
normal total protein for SAs
5-7gm/dL (dogs), 5-9 gm/dL (cats)
Hypoechoic
dark/black
Hyperechoic
white/bright
Minor crossmatch
Patient rbcs with donor serum
Major crossmatch
Donor rbcs with patient serum
normal PCV SAs
30-55%
Where to take digital pulse on horse?
lateral palmar by the SDF/DDF and lateral digital more distal
When would you use a taper needle? How does it appear?
soft tissue, regular cylindrical/pointed
When would you use a cutting needle? How does it appear?
tough tissue, triangular
PDS vs monocryl
both are absorbable but PDS is absorbed slower with less reduction in tensile strength
Expected healing time for spay or neuter?
21 days
How many throws after the circumferential ligature?
five without a surgeon's throw
How many throws after the transfixation ligature?
two throws, then five more after wrapping around the pedicle
Which needle drivers has the scissors?
Olsen hagar
Which needle drivers does NOT have the scissors?
mayo hagar
Kelly vs Crile forceps
Kelly = ridges only go 1/2
Crile = ridges go all the way
Rochester-Pean VS Rochester-Carmalt
Rochester-Pean forceps have jaws that are serrated perpendicular to the edge of the of
the jaws, while Rochester-Carmalt forceps have jaws that are serrated parallel to the
edges of the jaws
Russian thumb forceps appearance and use
good for needle handling such as in LA suturing, hard on tissues
Debakey forceps appearance and use
multiple delicate teeth and are good for vascular surgery
After your lidocaine block, how long do you have to wait before dehorning?
UPDATE A+ GRADED
normal total protein for SAs
5-7gm/dL (dogs), 5-9 gm/dL (cats)
Hypoechoic
dark/black
Hyperechoic
white/bright
Minor crossmatch
Patient rbcs with donor serum
Major crossmatch
Donor rbcs with patient serum
normal PCV SAs
30-55%
Where to take digital pulse on horse?
lateral palmar by the SDF/DDF and lateral digital more distal
When would you use a taper needle? How does it appear?
soft tissue, regular cylindrical/pointed
When would you use a cutting needle? How does it appear?
tough tissue, triangular
PDS vs monocryl
both are absorbable but PDS is absorbed slower with less reduction in tensile strength
Expected healing time for spay or neuter?
21 days
How many throws after the circumferential ligature?
five without a surgeon's throw
How many throws after the transfixation ligature?
two throws, then five more after wrapping around the pedicle
Which needle drivers has the scissors?
Olsen hagar
Which needle drivers does NOT have the scissors?
mayo hagar
Kelly vs Crile forceps
Kelly = ridges only go 1/2
Crile = ridges go all the way
Rochester-Pean VS Rochester-Carmalt
Rochester-Pean forceps have jaws that are serrated perpendicular to the edge of the of
the jaws, while Rochester-Carmalt forceps have jaws that are serrated parallel to the
edges of the jaws
Russian thumb forceps appearance and use
good for needle handling such as in LA suturing, hard on tissues
Debakey forceps appearance and use
multiple delicate teeth and are good for vascular surgery
After your lidocaine block, how long do you have to wait before dehorning?
