Animal nursing and nutrition review! Flashcards
When doing a PE, what do you make note of when looking at their General Appearance? A). Gait (Limping) B). CRT C). Odor D). Reproductive system
A). Gait * also behavior and attitude
What does BAR stand for?
Bright, Alert, Responsive
What does QAR stand for?
Quiet, Alert, Responsive
What does ADR stand for?
Ain’t Doing Right!
What does TPR stand for
Temperature, Pulse, Respirations
What are the vital signs you do when doing a PE? (8 things)
Temperature, Pulse, Respirations, MM, CRT, Weight, BCS, WNL
What is the normal Temperature of a dog? A). 100.0- 102.5 B). 102-104 C). 99-102.5 D). 95-102
A). 100-102.5
What is a normal Pulse for a dog? A). 120-240 bpm B). 100-200 bpm C). 70-140 bpm up to 160 D). 200-350 bpm
C). 70-140 bpm
What is a cats normal pulse? A). 120-240 bpm B). 100-200 bpm C). 70-140 bpm up to 160 D). 200-350 bpm
A). 120-240 bpm
What is a Dogs normal resting Respiration? A). 10-30 rpm B). 8-20 rpm C). 150-2010 rpm D). 24-42 rpm
A). 10-30 rpm
What is a cat’s normal resting respiration rate? A). 10-30 rpm B). 8-20 rpm C). 150-2010 rpm D). 24-42 rpm
D). 24-42 rpm
If the cat is panting during a PE, what do you need to do? A). Note on the chart B). Let the DVM know immediately C). Don’t worry about it D). Ask if that is normal to the client
B). Let the DVM know immediately * Open mouth breathing is NOT NORMAL IN CATS
When checking the Gums, if the color is blue, what does that mean, and what is the term? A). Cyanotic; lacking oxygen B). Pale; anemic or in shock C). Jaundice; liver issue D). Normal
A). Cyanotic; lacking oxygen
When checking the Gums, if the color is a white/ light pink, what is the term, and what does that mean? A). Cyanotic; lacking oxygen B). Pale; anemic or in shock C). Jaundice; liver issue D). Normal
B). Pale; anemic or in shock
When checking the gums, if the color is yellow, what is the term, and what does this mean? A). Cyanotic; lacking oxygen B). Pale; anemic or in shock C). Jaundice; liver issue D). Normal
C). Jaundice; liver issue
What are some health issues that can be caused due to obesity? A). Arthritis & other joint issues B). Difficult breeding C). Diabetes D). Increased surgical risk E). All of the above
E). All of the above
What is the definition of a heart murmur?
An abnormal, extra sound
What does a heart murmur sound like?
Sounds like a swish
What is a grade 1 murmur? A). Moderate to loud, radiates over all valve areas B). Low to moderate intensity, ~2-3 valve areas C). ~1-2 valve areas D). Very soft, localized, usually 1 valve area
D). Very soft, localized, usually 1 valve area
What is a grade 4 murmur? A). Moderate to loud, radiates over all valve areas B). Low to moderate intensity, ~2-3 valve areas C). ~1-2 valve areas D). Very soft, localized, usually 1 valve area
A). Moderate to loud
When auscultating the lungs, how many quadrants do you make the lungs into? A). 4 B). 9 C). 6 D). 12
B). 9 quadrants
When looking at the Eyes, What do you look for? A). Reflexes &Responses B). Corneal changes/ abrasions C). Discharge D). Color & inflammation E). ALl of the above
E). All of the above
When looking at the Ears, you see black, coffee ground discharge in a cat. what do you think it is? A). Infection B). Mites C). No idea D). Nothing that’s normal
B). Mites
If an animal is shaking/ scratching/ tilting their head, what is this called? A). Ataxia B). Normal C). Lethargy D). Nothing
A). Ataxia
If you suspect yeast in the ear, what is a big sign of it? A). Crust debris B). Purulent Debris C). Distinct odor D). You can’t tell
C). Distinct odor
What is the Abreviation for Left ear? A). AS B). OS C). AA D). AD
A). AS
Where is the Submandibular (Mandibular) Lymph node located? A). In the Dorsal Stifle area (Hind leg) B). Cranial to the shoulder blade C). Cranial to the mandible D). None of the above
C). Cranial to the mandible * Pea to grape sized and feels unattached can be felt
Where is the Popliteal Lymph node located? A). In the Dorsal Stifle area (Hind leg) B). Cranial to the shoulder blade C). Cranial to the mandible D). None of the above
A). In the dorsal stifle area (Hind leg) * Feels unattached (Movable) Bee to pea sized
Where is the Prescapular lymph node located? A). In the Dorsal Stifle area (Hind leg) B). Cranial to the shoulder blade C). Cranial to the mandible D). None of the above
B). Cranial to the shoulder blade * can be palpated
Where is the Axillary lymph node located? A). In the Dorsal Stifle area (Hind leg) B). In the inguinal area C). Cranial to the mandible D). Where the forelimb meets the body (Lower chest area)
D). Where the forelimb meets the body ( Lower chest area) * Cannot be palpated
Where is the Inguinal Lymph node located? A). In the Dorsal Stifle area (Hind leg) B). In the inguinal area C). Cranial to the mandible D). Where the forelimb meets the body (Lower chest area)
B) In the inguinal area * where the hind limb meets the body
What are the 5 Peripheral Lymph Nodes?
Submandibular, Prescapular, Axillary, inguinal, popliteal
What are the names for these 5 lymph nodes? IN ORDER
Submandibular, Prescapular, Axillary, Inguinal, Popliteal
When looking at the integumentary system, what do you need to look for?
Shiny or dull coat, Lumps or bumps, Alopecia, Dryness oor flakiness, lesions or wounds, parasites, swelling, tenderness
What does Erythema mean?
Redness of the skin
When looking at the Gastrointestinal Tract, where do you start and End?
A). Mouth, end at the anus
B). The eyes, end at the tail
C). Mouth, end at the inguinal area
A). Start at the mouth, end at the Anus
When feeling the Intestines, what is considered normal?
A). Intestines should be hard
B). Intestines should feel like they are slipping through your fingers
C). Shouldn’t be able to feel them
D). Enlarged
B). Intestines should feel like they are slipping through your fingers
When you get to the Reproductive system for a PE, What do you look for?
A). Inflammation
B). Discharge
C). A & b
D). Nothing
C). A& B
* Inflammation and Discharge
What is a normal discharge seen in the male dogs reproductive system?
A). Smegma
B). Swelling of the prepuce
C). No discharge
D). Unknown
A). Smegma
If you have smelly discharge from a female intact dog, what does that indicate?
A). Nothing its normal
B). Pyometra
C). In heat
D). None of the above
B). Pyometra
What does Crytorchid mean?
Male dog still has testicles, but has not been descended yet.
What age is a rectal exam mandatory for?
A). Intact male dog over age of 7
B). Intact felmale dog over the age of 7
C). Neutered dog under age of 7
D). Its not mandatory
A). Intact male dog over the age of 7
Why is a rectal exam mandatory?
A). Intact male is at high risk for prostatic disease
B). Intact female is at high risk for pyometra
C). Its not mandatory
A). Intact male is at high risk for prostatic disease
What is abnormal when expressing anal glands?
A). Grey-brown, smelly, liquid
B). White, chunky
B). White, chunky
When you get to the musculoskeletal system in the PE, What do you observe?
A). Limping
B). Stiffness
C). Joint swelling
D). All of the above
D). All of the above
* Limping, stiffness, joint swelling, Muscle atrophy, ROM of all limbs
What is the most difficult and time consuming part of a PE?
A). Musculoskeletal system
B). Gastroentestinal Tract
C). Neurological exam
D). Ears
C). Neurological exam
