Veterinary Technician Practice Exam

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What does onychectomy involve?

Amputation of a limb
Surgical removal of a nail
Placement of a prosthetic limb
Repair of a fractured bone

The correct answer is: Surgical removal of a nail

Onychectomy specifically refers to the surgical procedure involving the removal of a nail, which is commonly associated with declawing cats. This procedure entails the surgical excision of the third phalanx, which includes both the nail and the bone to which it is attached. The other options relate to different types of surgical procedures: amputation of a limb refers to the complete removal of a leg or arm; placement of a prosthetic limb involves fitting a synthetic limb onto a patient following an amputation or limb loss; and repair of a fractured bone pertains to surgical techniques aimed at mending broken bones. Each of these has distinct implications and techniques that do not pertain to onychectomy, reinforcing that the correct understanding revolves around the removal of a nail.