ATP

Question 1

what is one reason why a pulse ox may display a false reading

Answer 1

not clipped on properly, been on one spot for too long

Question 2

ECG false readinf

Answer 2

leads werent connected properly

Question 3

Blood pressure machine reading

Answer 3

wrong sized cuff
not connected properly
cuff is damaged or too loose

Question 4

ap alert wrong reading

Answer 4

the sensitivity is not set high enough or set too high

Question 5

How often should you record the parameters for an anaesthetised patient

Answer 5

every 5mins

Question 6

why are leak tests perfromed on the anaesthetic machine set up

Answer 6

so iso and oxygen are not leaking out

Question 7

what is one example of a leak test that can be perfromed on an anaesthetic machine

Answer 7

inflating reservoir bag

oxygen flow meter test

Question 8

why is local anaesthetic placed on the larynx in cats

Answer 8

to stop spasms of the larynx

Question 9

what is the laryngoscope used for

Answer 9

to see the epiglottis

Question 10

when should you extubate a cat

Answer 10

when ears flick or they blink

Question 11

when is the most critical patient monitoring period

Answer 11

90 mins after surgery

Question 12

what is an ET Tube and why is it placed during anaesthesia

Answer 12

endotracheal tube

help them breathe and to deliver gas

Question 13

what is a definition of a elective surgery

Answer 13

a surgery where the client has picked a date time to have a surgery e.g spey neuter not life threatening

Question 14

what is definiton of urgent surgery

Answer 14

not immediatey life threatening, but will be beneficial for the animal

Question 15

emergency surgery

Answer 15

life threatening anf needs to be done immediately

Question 16

what is the lay person name for 
Ovariohysterectomy
splenectomy
orchidectomy
cryptorchidism -

Answer 16

, spey
- removal of the spleen
- castration
1 testicle is still inside the body cavity

Question 17

what is rebreathing and non rebreathing

Answer 17

soda lime

not sodalime

Question 18

what are 10 things ypu should discuss with a client when admitting a patient

Answer 18

risks of anaesthesia
any current medications they are on
time of last meal
if they were kept in last night
any general health concetns they may have
any allergies or reactions that they know of
talk about the procedure they are having what it invloves
emergency procedures thst could occur
when was last vaccination and flea treatment
wintec is a training facility and what it means
any extra minor procedures
consent from them

Question 19

what are two extra things you should discuss if femake

Answer 19

if she is pregnant and proceed if is when was the last heat

Question 20

what are the steps for performing a pre surgical clinical exam

Answer 20

HR, RR, CRT, MM, PR, TEMP, DISTANCE EXAM

Question 21

How can you prioritise patient comfort during surgery

Answer 21

bean bags
heat pad
hot dog, bear hugger
socks bubble wrap blanket
tilted table
aseptic
positioning
ties 
pool noodles

Question 22

how can damage to the brachial plexus occur

Answer 22

overstretching tying them to tight

Question 23

what can yoou do to ensure patient comfort whike maintaining asepsis at all times

Answer 23

wipe down the items autoclave the appropriate ones

Question 24

what are the steps for setting up anaesthetic machine

Answer 24

remove drape from machine
turn oxygen bottle on and perform first leak test on regulator
select appropriate circuit either non rebreathing or rebreathing connect to machine
ensure circuit is connected correctly and tight enouhj that it wont slip off
perfrom remaining leak tests on back bar circuit
check vaporiser
persorm finalflush and make everything is conncted

Question 25

what are the pros and cons of rebreathing

Answer 25

pro warmed air
cheaper less oxygen
less gas
cons
soda lime replacement, time, carconegenic, large patients only

Question 26

non rebreathing

Answer 26

Pros all sized patients
better for environment
not rebreathing gases or oxyge
always fresh

cons - colder patients
higher flow rates - more expensive