Exam 1 Study Guide Flashcards
What is the purpose of performing triage?
the sorting of injured or sick people according to their need for emergency medical attention
primary survey
The aim of the primary survey is to identify life-threatening respiratory and cardiovascular states. ‘ABC’–airway, breathing and circulation.
secondary survey
The secondary survey of emergency patients is the process of obtaining significant and thorough historical information, performing a complete physical examination, and collecting general diagnostic information. These data are used to direct the formulation of a specific diagnostic, therapeutic, and monitoring plan.
Triad of quality
a relationship with the animal, the owner, and the veterinarian
Normal temp in dogs and cats
100-102.5
Norman heart rate in dogs
60-140
Normal heart rate in cats
160-200
normal respiratory rate in dogs and cats
12-40
What temperature indicates a critical illness upon the initial exam.
less than 100 degrees
what CRT indicates a critical illness
greater than 3 seconds
What can a veterinarian perform without direct, written client consent?
basic parameter testing and initial examination.
What does a veterinarian need direct, written consent to perform?
radiographs, iv catheter/fluid therapy, pain management, and other diagnostics
What are findings associated with thrombocytopenia (low platelets)?
fever, heart murmur, bleeding, wounds wont heal
In which organ is the lactate, produced during hypoxia causing lactic acidosis, cleared from the body?
Liver
P wave
atrial depolarisation
