1. True or False: Mortality rate associated with linear foreign bodies is the same as non-linear foreign bodies (such as a corn cob or ball).
2. In an intussuception, the
section of intestine that is telescoped inside is called the:
a.
intussusceptum
b.
intussucipiens
c.
intussusinside
d.
dead part
e.
who cares?
3. What is the reported
mortality rate for dogs having intestinal leakage after enterotomy or resection
and anastomosis:
a.
10%
b.
30%
c.
50%
d.
75%
e.
100%
4. What is the “holding” or strongest histologic layer of
the intestine:
a.
serosa
b.
muscularis
c.
submucosa
d.
mucosa
e.
pseudostratified epithelium
5. Intestinal anastomotic breakdown
usually occurs:
a.
1-2 days post-operatively
b.
3-5 days post-operatively
c.
5-7 days post-operatively
d.
7-10 days post-operatively
e.
if you don’t sing “Kum-bi-ya”
6. Which of the following is true about intussuception in
dogs and cats:
a.
usually
occurs at the ileo-ceco-colic junction in dogs
b.
is frequently
not reducible
c.
is
usually secondary to some primary disease process
d.
usually
occurs in the jejunum in cats, and is associated with inflammatory bowel
disease or lymphosarcoma in older cats
e.
all of
the above are true
7. Name possible causes of ileus after intestinal surgery.
a.
pain (sympathetic stimulation)
b.
peritonitis
c.
hypokalemia
d.
mechanical obstruction
e.
All of the above
8. Name possible clinical signs of intestinal leakage after
resection and anastomosis.
a.
fever
b.
abdominal pain
c.
anorexia
d.
vomiting
e.
all of the above
9. True or False: Linear foreign bodies sometimes cause full
thickness perforation of the mesenteric aspect of the intestine.
10. Which
suture is best for closure of the intestine in a dog or cat:
a.
2-0 catgut
b.
3-0 polypropylene, CA 2 needle
c.
4-0 PDS, AR 1 needle
d.
4-0 PDS, RB 1 needle
e.
4-0 stainless steel
Answers: F, a, d, c, b, e, e, e, T, d
