A 6-year-old male Bloodhound dog is presented for evaluation because of a 5-day history of scratching excessively at his ears. The veterinarian diagnoses an aural hematoma secondary to otitis externa.  The veterinarian wants to eliminate dead space between the layers of cartilage until scar tissue can form. Which is the most appropriate first step in treatment?

A veterinary technician who is new to a clinic is asked to surgically scrub a cat before onychectomy and not to use alcohol during the scrub. In which type of onychectomy is the use of alcohol in the preparation of the toes contraindicated?

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A 6-year-old male mixed-breed dog that underwent lateral ear resection is to be discharged to the client. To dissuade the dog from self-mutilation, which of the following should be employed?

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During abdominal exploratory surgery on a mixed-breed dog, it is most appropriate for the technician to ensure the animal’s exposed organs are kept moist and covered with:

The veterinary technician is looking at the surgical schedule for the day. A 4-month-old Maine Coon cat is scheduled for onychectomy. When is it best to administer analgesia to this patient?

A 5-year-old Chow Chow dog is evaluated because of a 1-year history of chronic otitis externa. The veterinarian has scheduled surgery for this dog. In addition to clipping and aseptically preparing both sides of the pinna and the adjacent skin, which of the following is also a necessary part of prep?

The surgeon plans to perform laser surgery to remove a perianal growth. How can methane production through flatulence be contained?

At the end of surgery, just before closing the site, the sponges are counted and one seems to be missing. Which step should be taken next?