clinical exam dog and cat

Question 1

What landmarks are useful when searching for the jugular vein?

Answer 1

point of the jaw —- thoracic inlet

Question 2

when taking blood from the jugular vein, once you see a flash of blood in the needle hub what should you do with the needle?

Answer 2

reduce the inclination and advance into the vein

Question 3

In small animals does the entire needle does not need to be in the vein?

Answer 3

nah

Question 4

When taking bloods from the jugular what is the approximate inclination angle?

Answer 4

30 degrees

Question 5

before withdrawing this needle what should you do?

Answer 5

Question 6

The amount of blood you withdraw is dependent on the…

Answer 6

blood tube
you need to fill and test you require

Question 7

Which are the peripheral veins suitable for sampling in dogs and cats

Answer 7

• cephalic
• lateral saphenous
• medial saphenous

Question 8

For a small dog or cat which sized needle would you use?

Answer 8

23g

Question 9

for a medium- large dog which sized needle would you use?

Answer 9

21G

Question 10

in a hospitalised patient where would the closed urinary collection system be located and why?

Answer 10

below patient to prevent backflow

Question 11

Can the closed urinary collection system be on the floor?

Answer 11

no- risk of bacterial contamination

Question 12

what are the different types of urinary collection systems ?

Answer 12

T- tap and a Lever tap

Question 13

If a patient has a known zoonotic disease (ie leptospirosis) or is receiving chemotherapy what should you do?

Answer 13

wear extra protective clothing

Question 14

In a T-tap collection system urine bag- how do you empty the bag?

Answer 14

push the inside blue tube to the right —>

Question 15

in a lever collection system urine bag- how do you empty the bag?

Answer 15

push lever down to empty

Question 16

What should you do once you have emptied the urine closed collection system?

Answer 16

alcohol swab the opening and measure the amount of urine, then pour urine into a kidney dish containing paper before throwing away in the clinical waste bin

Question 17

when collecting urine - what part of the flow are you trying to get preferably?

Answer 17

the midstream :)

Question 18

on a urine sample what should you write on the label?

Answer 18

patient name
date
time of sample

Question 19

How much urine do you need for a dipstick analysis

Answer 19

2mL

Question 20

how do you stand safely when taking a urine sample from a horse?

Answer 20

on left side
advance slowly
stay near should area whilst tilting arm to catch sample in bucket

Question 21

if you dont test a urine sample imemdiately what should you do?

Answer 21

keep it in the fridge

Question 22

For CPR- Allow full chest wall … between compressions

Answer 22

recoil

Question 23

During CPR, Must change chest compressors every .. min

Answer 23

2mins

Question 24

if using an anaesthetic machine during CPR which breathing system should you use for a dog <10kg?

Answer 24

Ayres T piece

Question 25

if using an anaesthetic machine during CPR which breathing system should you use for a dog >10kg?

Answer 25

• Bain (10-20kg)
• a circle could be used but usually takes too long to fill

Question 26

how could you position a bulldog to perform more
affective external cardiac massage?

Answer 26

dorsal recumbency

Question 27

what is the normal pulse rate of the dog?

Answer 27

80-120bpm

Question 28

Is this APL valve closed, open, or partially closed?

Answer 28

Partially closed

Question 29

if you deliver breaths manually, the in-circuit manometer should not exceed …cm H20

Answer 29

20

Question 30

is this APL valve closed, open, partially open or partially closed?

Answer 30

partially open

Question 31

lungs are never
completely empty. TRue or False

Answer 31

True- there is residual volume to maintain patency of the alveoli

Question 32

Can you connect an ambu bag to an anaesthetic machine?

Answer 32

yes

Question 33

CPR algorithm- list

Answer 33

Question 34

(FGF) rate for IPPV using an Ayres T-piece is …

Answer 34

300-400ml/kg/min