emergency medicine

Question 1

how long should it take to triage a pt?

Answer 1

5 minutes

Question 2

what are 4 major systems to assess?

Answer 2

respiratory, cardio, CNS, renal

Question 3

8 signs an animal is in pain

Answer 3

increased hr, rr, bp.

no appetite, mydriasis, tremors, V/D

Question 4

3 ways to manage pain in an animal

Answer 4

nursing care- acupuncture, rehab, neutraceuticals

non-drug therapy. meds

Question 5

4 types of shock

Answer 5

hypovolemic
cardiogenic
distributive
obstructive

Question 6

examples of hypovolemic shock

Answer 6

blood loss, dehydration

Question 7

examples of distributive shock

Answer 7

trauma, anaphylaxis, sepsis, heat stroke

Question 8

examples of obstructive shock

Answer 8

embolism, GDV, caval syndrome

Question 9

treatment for anaphylaxis

Answer 9

dexamethasone, antihistamine, epinephrine

Question 10

heat stroke

Answer 10

breaks down protein. tx- slowly decrease temp, cool water/alcohol . IV fluids, enema. check for burns/ulcers

Question 11

fluid rates for dog/cat

Answer 11

dog- 80-90 ml/kg/hr

cat- 55-60 ml/kg/hr

Question 12

in what situation is hypoglycemia seen

Answer 12

sepsis

Question 13

how to treat shock

Answer 13

IV fluids, O2

Question 14

4 stages of CPCR

Answer 14

airway, breathing, circulation, drugs

Question 15

recommended delivery method for fluids if no IV access

Answer 15

IT, IC

Question 16

dexamethasone is used for

Answer 16

anaphylaxis, addisons dz