emergency med

Question 1

patients with burns will likely have scars the rest of their life

Answer 1

true

Question 2

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

Answer 2

false

Question 3

during a procedure to fix a diaphragmatic hernia, the patient must be manually ventilated, or placed on a ventilator

Answer 3

true

Question 4

modified transudate material is the most common form of pleural effusion observed in out veterinary patients

Answer 4

true

Question 5

the electrodes on many ECG machines ar 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 initial inhospital triage examination?

Answer 7

musculoskeletal

Question 8

which of the following triage levels should be seen first?

Answer 8

1

Question 9

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

Answer 9

hypovolemic

Question 10

when performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on dogs and cats, it is important

Answer 10

to compress the chest 30-50% of total width

Question 11

the MM of a dog in septic shock are

Answer 11

hyperemic (Injected)

Question 12

four patients present to your clinic at the same time with emergency conditions. In which order should they be triaged- from class 1 to class IV?

Answer 12

dyspnea, dystocia, proptosis, laceration

Question 13

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

Answer 13

IV

Question 14

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

Answer 14

SQ

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 least likely to be seen in a patient suffering from shock?

Answer 17

hyperthermia

Question 18

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

Answer 18

cardiac arrest

Question 19

the mucous membranes of patients in hemorrhagic shock are

Answer 19

pale or white

Question 20

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

Answer 20

dog in respiratory distress

Question 21

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

Answer 21

dog with acute gastric dialation/volvulus

Question 22

which would be considered the least important physical measure evaluated during traige of a patient?

Answer 22

weight

Question 23

crackles heard on thoracic auscultation would indicate

Answer 23

pulmonary edema

Question 24

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 24

urethral obstruction

Question 25

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

Answer 25

alertness

Question 26

the normal CRT of a canine patient is

Answer 26

1-2 seconds

Question 27

a client calls the hospital and indicates that a car has just hit his cat. The recommendation that should be made includes

Answer 27

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

Question 28

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

Answer 28

otoscope

Question 29

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

Answer 29

steroids

Question 30

which is not an immediate consideration in CPCR?

Answer 30

analgesia

Question 31

a client calls and says that his rottweiler has been shot int eh abdomen with a BB gun, but he appears perfectely fine. What should be recommended

Answer 31

see a veterinarian immediately

Question 32

a client calls the hospital to say that his Peerkingese has suffered an eye proptosis. your advice to the client should include all of the following except

Answer 32

apply pressure to the globe to replace it in the socket

Question 33

during triage, which of the following should be seen first?

Answer 33

cat in respiratory distress

Question 34

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

Answer 34

IV

Question 35

what is not usually a sign of acute GDV?

Answer 35

profuse diarrhea

Question 36

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 36

demedetomidine

Question 37

which of the following conditions are you more likely to see after an animal experiences a severe blunt trauma, such as being hit by a car?

Answer 37

diaphragmatic hernia

Question 38

for which of the following types of pleural effusion would you most likely no perfrom a thoracentesis?

Answer 38

hemothorax

Question 39

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

Answer 39

hyperkalemia

Question 40

how should a patient with a potential spinal injury be transported?

Answer 40

lying flat on a board