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RVT Journal Quiz: Volume 41 Issue 1 Article 2 Surgical site infections

RVT Journal Quiz: Volume 41 Issue 1 Article 2 Surgical site infections

Continuing to learn after achieving RVT status is essential for the individual and the advancement of the profession. RVTs can earn one (1) Continuing Education (CE) credit by reading the CE articles in the RVT Journal, or watching recorded sessions of OAVT presentations, and submitting the successfully completed corresponding quizzes.

If you obtain a score of 8 out of 10 (80%) or higher, you will receive a confirmation email which OAVT members can use as acceptable proof for their online CE record.

Which one of the following terms is not used by the CDC to categorize surgical site infections? *
What pathogen is the leading cause of SSI in dogs and cats? *
Which of the following perioperative strategies should be adhered to in order to prevent SSIs in dogs and cats? *
Bacterial culture and susceptibility of all wounds should be performed whenever SSI is suspected. *
How many days after a surgical procedure can an SSI occur, assuming no implant was placed? *
Implant-associated SSIs are extremely challenging to treatment, because implants can become colonized with a bacterial biofilm. *
The risk of developing an SSI is much shorter if an implant is placed. *
Which of the following are visual signs of a superficial SSI? *
Recent reports suggest that pre-operative hand scrubbing techniques are more effective than the use of alcohol-based rubs in preventing SSIs. *
Which one of the following is not a reported risk factor for SSI in dogs and cats? *

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