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1) Which of the following statements anatomy relevant to the cystotomy is NOT correct:
- a. The ventral ligament to the bladder attaches on the ventral midline of the bladder.
- b. The ventral ligament to the bladder attaches on the ventral midline abdominal wall.
- c. The dog has a lengthy abdominal urethra.
- d. The lateral ligament to the bladder contains a ureter.
- e. The cat has a lengthy abdominal urethra
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2) When making the approach to the bladder: (select the INCORRECT statement)
- a. The approach should be on the ventral midline through the linea alba.
- b. The incision should be in the caudal abdomen, approaching the pubis.
- c. In the male dog the incision can be only parapreputial.
- d. In the male dog the incision can be ventral midline and parapreputial.
- e. In the male dog the abdominal wall incision can be parapreputial.
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3) Which statement is CORRECT. When performing a cystotomy:
- a. The incision should be made on the dorsal aspect of the bladder to prevent it from adhering to the linea alba.
- b. A full thickness tissue sample of the bladder should be obtained at the edge of the incision.
- c. A small incision in the bladder is sufficient as one can always feel the stones.
- d. A small incision in the bladder is better as it heals faster/better.
- e. The stones should be retropulsed into the bladder before surgery ensuring that no stones will be in the urethra at the time of the cystotomy.
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4) Which of the following statements regarding bladder closures is FALSE
- a. A one layer simple interrupted closure can be used especially in small thick bladders that are difficult to invert; like that of a cat.
- b. When using a two layer closure: A simple continuous followed by a Lembert pattern can be employed.
- c. When using a two layer closure: A simple continuous followed by a Cushing pattern can be employed.
- d. When using a two layer closure: It is imperative that the mucosal layer be incorporated in the first layer.
- e. A shorter-acting monofilament suture, such as Monocryl™ , is the material of choice.
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5) Which of the following statements is TRUE:
- a. When retrograde flushing stones from the urethra into the bladder; the assistant should slowly push a small bolus of saline through the catheter.
- b. A post-operative radiograph should always be taken after a cystotomy to confirm what the surgeon already knows; that all the stones have been removed.
- c. A radiograph for uroliths (pre- or post- operative) should show only the bladder, for better detail.
- d. After a cystotomy, it is better to leave a urinary catheter in place for 24 hours.
- e. After a cystotomy, it is inappropriate to give the patient NSAIDs.
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6) Which of the following instruments is NOT useful when performing a cystotomy :
- a. Laparotomy sponges or at least larger gauze squares.
- b. Red rubber or polyvynilchloride catheters.
- c. A large syringe.
- d. A coffee spoon.
- e. A rongeur.
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7) What is the most common reason for performing a cystotomy:
- a. To treat bladder tears.
- b. To remove bladder stones.
- c. To excise a neoplasm.
- d. To correct ectopic ureters.
- e. To repair a fracture.
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8) What diagnostic tools can be useful before performing a cystotomy :
- a. Ultrasound of the bladder/caudal abdomen.
- b. Lateral abdominal radiograph.
- c. Urinalysis.
- d. None of the above.
- e. All of the above.
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9) Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding post Operative care:
- a. Hematuria may be present for the first 24hrs to 3 days after surgery.
- b. A urethral catheter should be placed for 48 hours after the surgery.
- c. The patient should be NPO (nothing per os) for 24 hours after surgery.
- d. NSAIDs should always be given to the cystotomy patient post-op.
- e. Antibiotics are usually contraindicated unless you have a positive urine culture.
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10) Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding cystotomies in the male dog:
- a. Flushing of the urethra at surgery is not necessary if a catheter was placed into the urethra in radiology after flushing all the stones back into the urethra at that time.
- b. The urethral flush should be normograde (from the bladder out).
- c. The urethral flush should be retrograde (from the urethra up to the bladder).
- d. It is best to use the smallest catheter possible when doing a urethral flush.
- e. Only the surgeon can do the urethral flushing.
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