QUESTIONS

1. What is an abscess?
2. What are the 2 terms that describe the presence of pus?
3. What does pus consist of?
4. List 8 clinical signs or symptoms that may be present in a cat suffering from an abscess caused by a bite.
5. Why do bite wounds commonly lead to abscess formation?
6. Describe the equipment that you would prepare for the treatment of a "ripe" cat bite abscess (not including any premedicant or anaesthetic equipment).
7. What is meant by a "cold" abscess?
8. Why might a cold abscess develop?
9. Describe how a cold abscess is treated.
10. What species do cold abscesses commonly affect?
11. What is an ulcer?
12. Give 4 sites of the body where an ulcer might develop and give a possible cause of each.
13. What is the correct term used to describe a "bed sore"?
14. What is a rodent ulcer?
15. What is a haematoma?
16. Briefly describe 3 possible treatments of an aural haematoma?
17. What is the name of the type of bandage often used to prevent patient mutilation following treatment of an aural haematoma?
18. What is the most common cause of aural haematomas in dogs?