ANSC 321 Exam 3 Flashcards
Why do we want to avoid things like ADR, funny looking, and acting weird as descriptions of animal descriptions?
subjective and lack description; important to use measurable terms for accurate assessment
TPR
temperature, pulse, respiration
MM
mucous membrane
CRT
capillary refill time
Why is it important to assess an animal’s mentation?
provides insight on the animals mental state, attentive/ alertness, etc.
Do we typically use F or C when recording an animals temp?
F in America, C literally everywhere else
What is the most accurate way to take an animals temp?
Rectal temp
What is the normal body temp for dogs?
101-102.5 F
What is the normal body temp for cats?
100.5-102.5 F
What are normal pulses for cats?
140-220 bpm
What are normal pulses for dogs?
60-160 bpm
When measuring an animals pulse what are you actually measuring?
the hearts number of beats per minute
What are the two ways to determine the pulse of an animal?
palpitation and using a stethoscope
If unable to feel the heart rate, where else could you feel the pulse?
femoral artery
What may be happening to a dog with a weak pulse?
may indicate shock or cardiovascular issues
Bradycardia
SLOWER than normal heart rate
Tachycardia
FASTER than normal heart rate
Why is it important to consider the animals surroundings and level of FAS when assessing an animals pulse?
FAS can affect the pulse rate by elevating it
How do you determine CRT and what does it indicate?
press on animals mucous membranes and observe how quick color comes back; prolonged CRT means poor circulation
What do you look for when looking at MM? What do they look like normal vs diseased?
color, moisture and CRT, normal MM are pink, moist and have quick CRT, diseased being pale and dry
Why is blue color so concerning with MM?
means serious problems, poor oxygen, lack of blood flow maybe