Examination Room

Question 1

Explain how to prepare the examination room

Answer 1

• Apply gloves
• Put all materials back in their appropriate places
• Spray disinfectant solution directly on surfaces or paper towel and wipe down exam table including the edges
• Spray solution and wipe surfaces that may be contaminated, including walls, counters, sinks, faucets, doorknobs, drawer handles, and any other objects that may have been touched
• Dry all areas with a clean paper towel
• Check all drawers to make sure all supplies are stocked and available, and restock as needed
• Dust mop the floor
• Spot clean the floor if needed
• Replace the garbage liner
• Spray the room lightly with hospital approved air freshener
• Use cold sterilization for all instruments
• Prepare the room for the next appointment
• Check with the receptionist to find out which patient is being seen and if any procedures will be performed, and provide specific diagnostic equipment and supplies as required

Question 2

Explain weighing patients and converting into lbs and kgs

Answer 2

Large dogs on a leash are weighed on a floor scale outside of the exam room. You can weigh small patients in the carrier on the scale as well, and remove the animal from the carrier to see the difference in weight much easier.

Kilograms to pounds
Lbs= kg x 2.2

Pounds to kilograms
Kg= lbs / 2.2

Question 3

Explain how to take TPR of patients (Vital signs)

Answer 3

Respiratory rate
-count the amount of times the patient breathes within a minute

Pulse or Heart rate
-find the femoral artery on the patients hind leg , apply pressure with your index and middle finger, and count the number of times the heart beats in a minute

Temperature
-determines rectally, or via the ear in smaller animals

Question 4

How can you convert temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius and vice versa?

Answer 4

Celsius to Fahrenheit
F = 9/5 x C + 32

Fahrenheit to Celsius
C = (F - 32) x 5/9

Question 5

Explain how to identify emergency and non-emergency incoming patients

Answer 5

Patients who show symptoms such as

• Choking
• Collapse/shock
• Poison ingestion
• Seizure
• Snake bites
• HBC (hit by car)
• Straining to use the bathroom (especially urinary blockage in cats)
• Dystocia (difficult birth)
• Uncontrolled bleeding
• Respiratory failure
• Attack by another animal and in serious condition

Or any other potentially immediately life threatening symptoms should be considered emergency