Emergency Care

Question 1

Having trouble breathing

Answer 1

Dyspenic

Question 2

The time taken for color to return to an external capillary bed after pressure is applied to cause blanching

Answer 2

Capillary refill time

Question 3

Blockage of the urethra resulting in the inability of the animal to urinate

Answer 3

Urethral obstruction

Question 4

Inability to walk

Answer 4

Paralysis

Question 5

The animal's mental activity

Answer 5

Mentation

Question 6

Active bleeding

Answer 6

Hemorrhaging

Question 7

A device used to control severe bleeding by compressing the blood vessels supplying blood to a limb

Answer 7

Tourniquet

Question 8

Bleeding from a damaged artery

Answer 8

Arterial bleeding

Question 9

Technique used to dislodge an object from the esophagus of a choking animal

Answer 9

Heimlich maneuver

Question 10

Term used in triage evaluation to assess an animal's conscious state

Answer 10

Level of consciousness

Question 11

Used to connect a patient's airway and the anesthesia equipment

Answer 11

Endotracheal tube

Question 12

The placement of an endotracheal tube

Answer 12

Intubation

Question 13

A recessitation device that's squeezed to deliver a breath to the animal patient

Answer 13

Ambu bag

Question 14

A condition that represents failure of the cardiovascular system brought about by a variety of causes including trauma and blood loss

Answer 14

Shock

Question 15

The presence of air in the pleural space

Answer 15

Pneumothorax

Question 16

The presence of blood in the plural space

Answer 16

Hemothorax

Question 17

The insertion of a needle into the pleural cavity to remove accumulated air or fluid

Answer 17

Thoracocentesis

Question 18

A common emergency presentation in both dogs and cats caused either by cardiomyopathy or damaged leaking heart valves

Answer 18

Congestive heart failure

Question 19

A disease of the heart muscle

Answer 19

Cardiomyopathy

Question 20

A condition caused by a clot that forms an abnormal heart travels down the aorta and latches in a peripheral artery

Answer 20

Aortic thromboembolism

Question 21

Obstruction of the small airways in the lungs causing difficulty in exhaling. common cause of acute respiratory distress and cats

Answer 21

Feline asthma

Question 22

Uncontrolled tumor growth

Answer 22

Neoplasia

Question 23

The period just before a seizure is about to occur;. The animal may appear restless nervous or more affectionate

Answer 23

Aura

Question 24

The period when a seizure is actually taking place, in which the animal collapses into a violent state of thrashing

Answer 24

Ictus

Question 25

The recovery period of the seizure in which the animal is beginning to return to normal

Answer 25

Postictus

Question 26

Is a prolonged continuous seizure in which the actual phase lasts longer than 5 to 10 minutes

Answer 26

Status epilepticus

Question 27

Weakening of the limbs

Answer 27

Paretic

Question 28

A fracture in which the skin has been disrupted exposing the underlying muscle and bone

Answer 28

Compound or open fracture

Question 29

A displacement or dislocation of a joint from its normal position

Answer 29

Luxation

Question 30

A superficial wound caused by the skin being rubbed or scraped over a surface

Answer 30

Abrasation

Question 31

An injury that results in a piece of skin or tissue being torn from the body

Answer 31

Avulsion

Question 32

A wound produced by an object with a sharp cutting edge such as glass metal or a knife

Answer 32

Incision

Question 33

A viral infection most commonly found in dogs less Six months of age and characterized by inflammation of the intestine

Answer 33

Parvovirus enteritis

Question 34

Inflammation of the intestine

Answer 34

Enteritis

Question 35

A condition in which a dog's stomach becomes distended with food liquid and air.The stomach then twists or rotates around the distant asophagus preventing fluid or air from leaving the stomach also known as bloat

Answer 35

Gastric dilation volvulus (GDV)

Question 36

Procedure used to decompress an animal stomach distended from GDV a needle or catheter is placed through the body wall and into the distended stomach

Answer 36

Needle paracentesis

Question 37

Not recommended

Answer 37

Contraindicated

Question 38

A drug that causes active movement of the bowels

Answer 38

Cathartic

Question 39

Low body temperature

Answer 39

Hypothermia

Question 40

Damage to the superficial layers of skin

Answer 40

Partial thickness burn

Question 41

Pain relieving drugs

Answer 41

Analgesics

Question 42

The feeling a pet owner goes through when losing a beloved pet

Answer 42

Grief

Question 43

Denial is a normal defense mechanism that buffers a human being from some unbearable news or reality

Answer 43

1st stage of grief

Question 44

In the bargaining stage owners attempt to control or reverse the reality of the situation

Answer 44

2nd stage of grief

Question 45

Anger and guilt; the owner may direct anger at the vet for allowing the pet to die

Answer 45

3rd stage of grief

Question 46

Grief and depression; depression has been described as an overwhelming sadness

Answer 46

4th stage of grief

Question 47

Resolution and acceptance; in this final stage of grief the owner is able to accept the death of the pet and begin to heal emotionally

Answer 47

5th and final stage of grief