ecc Flashcards
patients with burns will likely have scars the rest of their life
true
skin staples provide a wound with a sturdy closure to help promote wound healing
false
during a procedure to fix a diaphragmatic hernia, the patient must be manually ventilated, or placed on a vent
true
modified transudate material is the most common form of pleural effusion observed in our veterinary patients
true
the electrodes on many ECG machines are color coded. the ___ lead is placed on the right forelimb
white
when faced with an airway obstruction, animals that are air hungry may act
unusually aggressive or delirious
which of the following systems is not evaluated during the initial in hospital triage exam
musculoskeletal
which of the following triage levels should be seen first
1
which of the following is the most common type of shock observed in our veterinary patients
hypovolemic
when performing cpr on dogs and cats it is important to
allow full recoil of the chest wall between compressions
the MM of a dog in septic shock are
hyperemic
four patients present to your clinic at the same time with emergency conditions. in which order should they be triaged
dyspnea, dystocia, proptosis, laceration
a pt is experiencing cardiopulmonary arrest. the most desirable route of drug administration is
IV
Which of the following routes of injectable drug administration is not recommended in dehydrated patients, especially in an emergency situation
SQ
Which of the following is a vasopressor that can be used during CPCR
epi / vasopressin
The first drug of choice for a cat that experiences status epilepticus is:
diazepam
Which of the following is least likely to be seen in a patient suffering from shock
hyperthermia
The rapid IV administration of large amounts of potassium can result in:
cardiac arrest
The mucous membranes of patients in hemorrhagic shock are:
pale or white
According to the principles of triage, which patient should be seen first
dog in respiratory distress
According to the principles of triage, which patient should be seen first
dog with acute gastric dialation/volvulus
Which would be considered the least important physical measure evaluated during triage of a patient
weight
Crackles heard on thoracic auscultation would indicate
pulmonary edema
A client describes his male cat as lethargic and constipated; he has observed the cat straining in the litter box. You suspect that the cat is actually suffering from:
urethral obstruction
Signs of cardiopulmonary arrest include all of the following, except:
alertness
dilated pupils
agonal breathing
no femoral pulses
alertness
A client calls the hospital and indicates that a car has just hit his cat. The recommendation that should be made include:
immediately bring the cat into the clinic to be examined by a vet
Which of these items would be least useful on a crash cart used for emergency situations?
otoscope
Which of the following topical medications should be avoided when treating a corneal ulcer
steroids
Which is not an immediate consideration in CPCR?
analgesia
A client calls and says that his Rottweiler has been shot in the abdomen with a BB gun, but he appears perfectly fine. What should be recommended?
see a DVM immediately
A client calls the hospital to say that his Pekingese has suffered an eye proptosis. Your advice to the client should include all of the following, except:
apply pressure to the globe to replace it in the socket
During triage, which of the following should be seen first?
Cat in respiratory distress
Dog with a penetrating wound to the abdomen
Dog with GDV
Cat with an intestinal foreign body
cat in respiratory distress
What is the preferred route of fluid administration in critically ill animals?
IV
What is not usually a sign of acute GDV?
profuse diarrhea
Allergic reactions are commonly seen in emergency medicine. All of the following medications may be given to an animal suffering from an allergic reaction, except:
dexmedetomidine
Which of the following conditions are you more likely to see after an animal experiences a sever blunt trauma, such as being hit by a car?
diaphragmatic hernia
For which of the following types of pleural effusion would you (most likely) not perform a thoracentesis?
hemothorax
Which of the following changes on a chemistry panel would you expect to see in a FLUTD patient that has a urinary obstruction?
hyperkalemia
How should a patient with a potential spinal injury be transported?
lying flat on a board
CPCR
cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation
during CPCR, if a patient is to be placed in lateral recumbancy, should they be in left or right lateral recumbancy
right
