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Veterinary Technician Exam Practice Questions

Category - Surgical Prep

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What does the term ï¿½hangï¿½ the leg mean?

Hang the leg from an IV pole or other structure above the table for aseptic preparation.
This is when a horse hangs a leg up in a fence.
This is the term used to describe the stance a male dog takes to urinate.
None of the above.

Explanation

Answer: D. The term hang the leg means to hang the leg from an IV pole or other structure above the table for aseptic preparation. This allows a hands free approach to scrubbing the limb as well as allowing the surgeon complete access to the limb.

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