Deck 4

Question 1

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?

Answer 1

heart sounds, heart rhythm, heart rate, and pulse deficits

Question 2

what is an example of a nonleading question that’s most appropriate during the history-taking part of the physical examination?

Answer 2

when does Sophie’s lameness seem to get better?

Question 3

part of a veterinary technician’s client education responsibilities may include…

Answer 3

explaining the benefits of a nutritional regimen

Question 4

what is an animal that can be stretched for restraint in the same manner as a cat?

Answer 4

a ferret

Question 5

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…

Answer 5

stress

Question 6

to note any additional problems an animal may have, you should conduct a(n) __ when interviewing a client

Answer 6

body systems review

Question 7

what activities describe auscultation?

Answer 7

listening for sounds produced within the body

Question 8

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?

Answer 8

grasp the piglet’s rear leg

Question 9

what is the hardest thing about performing abdominal palpation on a small animal?

Answer 9

using enough force to feel organs but not tense the animal

Question 10

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…

Answer 10

integumentary systems review

Question 11

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…

Answer 11

90-degree angle

Question 12

when restraining a horse for a routine veterinary procedure, it’s appropriate for the veterinary technician to…

Answer 12

hold the horse’s lead rope

Question 13

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

Answer 13

turgor

Question 14

what is the best way to restrain a rabbit?

Answer 14

hold the scruff while supporting the hindquarters

Question 15

the __ tends to kick to the side, so the rear legs are often restrained during physical examination

Answer 15

cow

Question 16

the procedure section of the SOAP format describes what considerations?

Answer 16

this section includes any problems that should be monitored, follow-up care instructions to the client, medications prescribed, and other recommendations

Question 17

what is a common indicator of a problem in an animal’s central nervous system?

Answer 17

seizures

Question 18

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…

Answer 18

environmental history

Question 19

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?

Answer 19

22 (11 breaths x 2 = 22 breaths per minute)

Question 20

a systems history about the gastrointestinal system includes questions about…

Answer 20

overeating

Question 21

always use the __ __ __ to keep an animal in position

Answer 21

proper animal restraint

Question 22

what is an example of something that can cause injury in a veterinary setting?

Answer 22

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

Question 23

veterinary professionals regard __ restraint as the least desirable method because it can mask symptoms and interfere with diagnostic testing

Answer 23

chemical

Question 24

true or false? animals undergoing examination should be restrained with maximum force to make sure that they don’t get away

Answer 24

false

Question 25

true or false? a leash is an example of manual restraint

Answer 25

false

Question 26

a dog shouldn’t wear a muzzle if it…

Answer 26

shows signs of breathing problems or chest injury

Question 27

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

Answer 27

false

Question 28

occluding a vein for venipuncture…

Answer 28

allows sufficient blood to pool in the venipuncture site

Question 29

true or false? whenever possible, always be sure to approach a dog first before it has a chance to approach you

Answer 29

false