Anesthesia patient prep and injectables Flashcards
Which physical status classification has the greatest risk?
PS5
Other than palpating the neck, list ONE way to make sure your endotracheal tube is in the correct place
Check to see if you hear breathing coming out and when the breaths stop youll know they are just breathing through the tube
Patient assessments are preformed by technicians, patient exams are preformed by DVMs
True
When placing an IVC in the cephalic vein of a dog, the cephalic vein is a good choice in most cases
True
Which species should not have an inflated endotracheal tube?
Birds
Dolichocephalic breeds often times have an elongated palate, something to consider when anesthetizing them
false
Dehydration should be corrected before every surgery if possible.
True
What does a coagulation profile tell us?
if the patient has a bleeding problem
When checking to make sure you have placed the endotracheal tube correctly, if you palpate 2 hard tubes in the neck, you are in the right place
false
what is a normal heart rate for a dog?
60-160bpm
The ET tube should extend from the most rostral aspect of the mouth to the thoracic inlet
true
A sinus arrhythmia is considered normal in
Dogs, horses, birds
which drug is used to prevent laryngospasms in cats?
Lidocaine
A murphy endotracheal tube is the type of tube used to intubate a small and large animal.
True
how long should food be withheld before surgery?
8-12 hours
Lidocaine is needed when intubating a dog
false
What is a reason to place an IV catheter in a pet for surgery?
To have access to the veins in case of an emergency.
When preparing to place an IV catheter, chlorhexidine scrub and alcohol are used for scrubbing/cleaning the leg.
True
Which of the following is NOT part of the patients minimum database?
anesthetic protocol
Write ONE reason why client communication is so important.
So the client can have less worries and trust their pet will be okay
Most drugs are water soluble
True
This is what happens when you see ‘floaty’ things in a syringe
precipitation
How long does it take for IM injections to take effect?
15-20 min
2 most common anticholinergics used in clinic are atropine and
glycopyrrolate
