Emergency Flashcards
T/F pts with burns will likely have scars the rest of their life
True
T/F skin staples provide a wound with a sturdy closure to help promote wound healing
False
T/F during a procedure to fix a diaphragmatic hernia, the pt must be manulally ventilated or placed on a ventilator
true
T/F modified transudate material is the most common form of pleural effusion observed in out veterinary pts
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 inital in-hospital triage examination
muscukoskeletal
which of the following triage levels should be seen first
l
which of the following is the most common type of shock observed in our veterinary pts
hypovolemic
When performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on dogs and cats is is important to
let the chest recoil
the MM of a dog in septic shock are
hyperemic (injected)
4 pts present to your clinic at the same time with emergency conditions. in which order should they be triaged from class l to class lV
dyspnea, dystocia, proptosis, laceration
a pt is experiencing cardiopulmonary arrest. the most desirable route of drug administration is
intravenous
which of the following routes of injectable drug administration is not recommended in dehydrated pts, especially in an emergency situation
subcutaneous
which of the following is a vasopressor that can be used during CPCR
epinephrine
The first drug of choice for a cat that experiences status epilepticus is
diazepam
which of the following is the least likely to be seen in a pt suffering from shock
hyperthermia
the rapid IV administration of large amts of potassium can result in
cardiac arrest
the MM of pts in hemorrhagic shock are
pale/white
according to the principles of triage, which pt should be seen first
dog with acute gastric dialation/volvulus
which would be considered the least important physical measure evaluated during triage of a pt
weight
crackles heard on throacic 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 just hit his cat. The recommendation that should be made include:
immediately bring the cat into the clinic to be examined by a veterinarian
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
steriods
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 recommened
see veterinarian 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 pt with a potential spinal injury be transported
lying flat on a board
according to the principles of triage, which pt should be seen first
dog in respiratory distress
CPCR
cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation
