Question 1
When performing a cornual nerve block for dehorning an adult cow, what is the primary anatomical landmark for injection?
Correct Answer:
The temporal ridge, midway between the lateral canthus and the base of the horn
Question 2
A veterinarian is preparing for a standing left-flank laparotomy on a dairy cow. Which of the following regional anesthetic techniques provides the most complete and uniform desensitization of the entire flank, including the peritoneum and deep muscle layers?
Correct Answer:
Proximal paravertebral nerve block
Question 3
During a rumenotomy to remove a foreign body, the surgeon must prevent contamination of the peritoneal cavity. Which of the following is a standard technique to achieve this?
Correct Answer:
Securing the rumen to the skin incision with a continuous suture pattern or a rumen board/shroud before incising the rumen
Question 4
A 6-month-old calf undergoes surgical dehorning. Which of the following is the MOST common and immediate post-operative complication that requires careful monitoring?
Correct Answer:
Hemorrhage from the cornual artery
Question 5
A surgeon is performing an intravenous regional anesthesia (IVRA), or Bier block, to anesthetize the distal limb of a cow for a claw amputation. Which of the following steps is critical for the safety and efficacy of this procedure?
Correct Answer:
Placing a tourniquet proximal to the intended surgical area and injecting the anesthetic into a distal vein
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