Deck 4 Flashcards
a rottweiler is brought into the veterinarian’s office for a routine physical examination. the veterinarian is running behind and asks you to perform the physical examination while he’s with another patient. your examination progresses to auscultation of the heart. what are the 4 parameters you need to pay attention to during this portion of the exam?
heart sounds, heart rhythm, heart rate, and pulse deficits
what is an example of a nonleading question that’s most appropriate during the history-taking part of the physical examination?
when does Sophie’s lameness seem to get better?
part of a veterinary technician’s client education responsibilities may include…
explaining the benefits of a nutritional regimen
what is an animal that can be stretched for restraint in the same manner as a cat?
a ferret
an African Gray is presented for his annual avian physical examination. you know that this animal has traveled over 20 miles to the office. when observing the bird in his carrier, you note that he’s standing on the floor of his cage which means the bird may be exhibiting signs of…
stress
to note any additional problems an animal may have, you should conduct a(n) __ when interviewing a client
body systems review
what activities describe auscultation?
listening for sounds produced within the body
working for a veterinarian that handles mostly farm animals, you drive out to a farm to assist with a routine physical examination on several small piglets. what is the best way to catch a small piglet?
grasp the piglet’s rear leg
what is the hardest thing about performing abdominal palpation on a small animal?
using enough force to feel organs but not tense the animal
you’re speaking with the owner of a small, brown poodle, and ask the question “where does Cocoa scratch?” this question is a part of Cocoa’s…
integumentary systems review
when restraining a dog for a jugular venipuncture, the dog’s head should be lifted so the lines of his head and neck slightly exceed a…
90-degree angle
when restraining a horse for a routine veterinary procedure, it’s appropriate for the veterinary technician to…
hold the horse’s lead rope
during the integumentary examination of a cat, you gently pinch a good handful of skin and time how long it takes for the skin to return to its normal state. this procedure measures __ pressure
turgor
what is the best way to restrain a rabbit?
hold the scruff while supporting the hindquarters
the __ tends to kick to the side, so the rear legs are often restrained during physical examination
cow
the procedure section of the SOAP format describes what considerations?
this section includes any problems that should be monitored, follow-up care instructions to the client, medications prescribed, and other recommendations
what is a common indicator of a problem in an animal’s central nervous system?
seizures
the owner of a large bulldog brings his pet to the veterinarian for a routine physical examination. you ask the question “how often do you travel with the dog?” this question is part of the dog’s…
environmental history
as a veterinary technician, you’re taking a dog’s respiratory rate. the dog takes 11 breaths in 30 seconds. you therefore calculate the respiratory rate to be how many respirations per minute?
22 (11 breaths x 2 = 22 breaths per minute)
a systems history about the gastrointestinal system includes questions about…
overeating
always use the __ __ __ to keep an animal in position
proper animal restraint
what is an example of something that can cause injury in a veterinary setting?
a staff member fails to recognize an animal’s signs of fear and aggression, a staff member lifts a 75 pound animal without assistance, an animal responds to the pain or discomfort of treatment
veterinary professionals regard __ restraint as the least desirable method because it can mask symptoms and interfere with diagnostic testing
chemical
true or false? animals undergoing examination should be restrained with maximum force to make sure that they don’t get away
false
true or false? a leash is an example of manual restraint
false
a dog shouldn’t wear a muzzle if it…
shows signs of breathing problems or chest injury
true or false? the best way to accustom a puppy to wearing a collar is to put a training collar on the puppy and leave it there
false
occluding a vein for venipuncture…
allows sufficient blood to pool in the venipuncture site
true or false? whenever possible, always be sure to approach a dog first before it has a chance to approach you
false
