Emergency

Question 1

T/F pts with burns will likely have scars the rest of their life

Answer 1

True

Question 2

T/F skin staples provide a wound with a sturdy closure to help promote wound healing

Answer 2

False

Question 3

T/F during a procedure to fix a diaphragmatic hernia, the pt must be manulally ventilated or placed on a ventilator

Answer 3

true

Question 4

T/F modified transudate material is the most common form of pleural effusion observed in out veterinary pts

Answer 4

true

Question 5

the electrodes on many ECG machines are color coded. the ______- lead is placed on the right forelimb

Answer 5

white

Question 6

when faced with an airway obstruction, animals that are “air-hungry” may act

Answer 6

unusually aggressive or delirious

Question 7

which of the following systems is not evaluated during the inital in-hospital triage examination

Answer 7

muscukoskeletal

Question 8

which of the following triage levels should be seen first

Answer 8

l

Question 9

which of the following is the most common type of shock observed in our veterinary pts

Answer 9

hypovolemic

Question 10

When performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on dogs and cats is is important to

Answer 10

let the chest recoil

Question 11

the MM of a dog in septic shock are

Answer 11

hyperemic (injected)

Question 12

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

Answer 12

dyspnea, dystocia, proptosis, laceration

Question 13

a pt is experiencing cardiopulmonary arrest. the most desirable route of drug administration is

Answer 13

intravenous

Question 14

which of the following routes of injectable drug administration is not recommended in dehydrated pts, especially in an emergency situation

Answer 14

subcutaneous

Question 15

which of the following is a vasopressor that can be used during CPCR

Answer 15

epinephrine

Question 16

The first drug of choice for a cat that experiences status epilepticus is

Answer 16

diazepam

Question 17

which of the following is the least likely to be seen in a pt suffering from shock

Answer 17

hyperthermia

Question 18

the rapid IV administration of large amts of potassium can result in

Answer 18

cardiac arrest

Question 19

the MM of pts in hemorrhagic shock are

Answer 19

pale/white

Question 20

according to the principles of triage, which pt should be seen first

Answer 20

dog with acute gastric dialation/volvulus

Question 21

which would be considered the least important physical measure evaluated during triage of a pt

Answer 21

weight

Question 22

crackles heard on throacic auscultation would indicate

Answer 22

pulmonary edema

Question 23

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

Answer 23

urethral obstruction

Question 24

signs of cardiopulmonary arrest include all of the following except:alertness
dilated pupils
agonal breathing
no femoral pulses

Answer 24

alertness

Question 25

A client calls the hospital and indicates that a car just hit his cat. The recommendation that should be made include:

Answer 25

immediately bring the cat into the clinic to be examined by a veterinarian

Question 26

which of these items would be least useful on a crash cart used for emergency situations

Answer 26

otoscope

Question 27

which of the following topical medications should be avoided when treating a corneal ulcer

Answer 27

steriods

Question 28

which is not an immediate consideration in CPCR

Answer 28

analgesia

Question 29

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

Answer 29

see veterinarian immediately

Question 30

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:

Answer 30

apply pressure to the globe to replace it in the socket

Question 31

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

Answer 31

cat in respiratory distress

Question 32

What is the preferred route of fluid administration in critically ill animals?

Answer 32

IV

Question 33

what is not usually a sign of acute GDV

Answer 33

profuse diarrhea

Question 34

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:

Answer 34

dexmedetomidine

Question 35

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?

Answer 35

diaphragmatic hernia

Question 36

For which of the following types of pleural effusion would you (most likely) not perform a thoracentesis?

Answer 36

hemothorax

Question 37

Which of the following changes on a chemistry panel would you expect to see in a FLUTD patient that has a urinary obstruction?

Answer 37

hyperkalemia

Question 38

how should a pt with a potential spinal injury be transported

Answer 38

lying flat on a board

Question 39

according to the principles of triage, which pt should be seen first

Answer 39

dog in respiratory distress

Question 40

CPCR

Answer 40

cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation