2: ch 12 book questions Flashcards
when an animal scheduled for a surgical procedure is brought in by a neighbor in a hurry what is the best thing to do
have the neighbor sign the consent form and ensure the owner is called before procedure is started
when unsure of what a syringe contains what should be done
discard syringe, label a new one
what happens when the pop- off valve is shut
significant rise of pressure within the circuit
what is considered a geriatric patient
one that has reached 75% of its life expectancy
brain damage may occur when there is inadequate oxygenation of the tissues for longer than
4 minutes
when performing CPR alone the cardiac compression to ventilation ratio should be
10:2
to ensure the benefit an animal obtains from CPR is not lost, one should not discontinue cardiac compressions for longer than
3-5 seconds
is respiratory arrest always fatal
no
when should you not administer normal rates of fluids during an anesthetic procedure
pediatric or cardiac disease patient
what drugs should be avoided in cardiocascular disease patients
halothane and xylazine
who requires less barbituate for induction
liver dysfunction patient
what can result in tachypnea
increased arterial CO2 levels and too light anesthesia
what is used to treat tachyarrhythmias in a cat
propranolol
