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Final Breeds and Physical Exam Flashcards

1
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what is Canada’s registry of pedigreed cats called

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CCA - Canadian Cat Association

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2
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when did the CCA start

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1960

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3
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how many breeds does the CKC have

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175

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4
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group 1

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sporting

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group 2

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hounds

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group 3

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working

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group 4

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terriers

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group 5

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toys

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group 6

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non-sporting

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group 7

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herding

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11
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Sporting group dogs (3)

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  • retrievers
  • spaniels
  • setters
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12
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hound group dogs (3)

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  • hounds
  • saluki
  • beagle
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working group dogs

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  • mountain dogs
  • akita
  • samoyed
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14
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terrier group dogs

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  • west highland white terrier
  • irish terrier
  • bull terrier
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15
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toy group dogs

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  • pug
  • maltese
  • havanese
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16
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non-sport dog group

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  • French bulldog
  • shih tzu
  • Dalmatian
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17
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herding dog group

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  • German
  • welsh corgi
  • shetland sheepdog
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18
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TPR means

A

Temperature
Pulse
Respiration

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19
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TPR is considered

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vital signs

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20
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what are vital signs

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evaluate the current state of the animals health

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21
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when should TPR be taken

A
  • every time an animal presents in hospital

- pre and post op - before atheistic

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22
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how is temperature measured

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rectally using a rectal probe thermometer

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23
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rectal temps are the most _____

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accurate

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24
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how can you minimize disease transmission

when taking temp

A

Use a protective cover

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25
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______ is important for ease of insertion

A

lube

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26
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2 thing to remember about temp

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  • Go slowly

- Be prepared for a response from patient

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27
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what is Hyperthermic

A

higher than normal temperature

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28
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reason for Hyperthermic (4)

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  • Fever
  • pain
  • over handling
  • stress
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29
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what is Normothermic

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normal temperature

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30
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what is Hypothermic

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lower than normal tempurature

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31
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reasons for Hypothermia (3)

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  • can be the health status of the animal
  • poor blood profusion
  • post surgery
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32
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canine temp

A

37.5°C - 39°C

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33
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feline temp

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38°C - 39°C

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34
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what does the pulse rate reflect

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the ability of the heart to pump blood through the body

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35
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where do you Auscultate

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directly over the sternum

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36
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how to Auscultate

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Move chest piece gradually up to the left side and back over to the right side

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37
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why do you Auscultate both sides

A

LISTEN TO BOTH SIDES for IRREGULARITIES

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38
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what postion should patients be in for auscultation

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sternal

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39
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how to count for Auscultation

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Count number of beats for 15 seconds and multiple by 4

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40
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Problems with Auscultation:

very fast or slow HR

A

puppies or kittens

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41
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Problems with Auscultation:

purring

A

turn on tap to stop purring

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42
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Problems with Auscultation:

panting

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close their mouth

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43
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Problems with Auscultation: technique

A

stethoscope placement

44
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Problems with Auscultation: defects

A

abnormal heart rhythm

45
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which types of animals may it be hard to do an auscultation on

A
  • Deep chested animals

- Obese animals

46
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where to find pule

A

Pulses are generally palpated by way of femoral artery

47
Q

what should you also do while palpating

A

Always ausculate the heart while palpating

48
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poor blood profusion =

A

low heart rate

49
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poor blood pressure = (2)

A
  • anemia

- low blood volume

50
Q

what is considered an emergency: (4)

A

trauma, internal bleeding, heart attack, stroke

51
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what does the Absence of femoral pulse indicate

A
  • poor blood profusion
  • low blood pressure
  • some state of emergency
  • poor technique
52
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Hypotension

A

low blood pressure

53
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Hypertension

A

high blood pressure

54
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Tachycardic

A

higher than normal heart-rate

55
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Bradycardic

A

lower than normal heart-rate

56
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causes for Bradycardic

A

anthestic

57
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causes for Tachycardic (3)

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  • stress
  • pain
  • disease
58
Q

you should _______ the heart rhythm

A

evaluate

59
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rhythm should be _______

A

regular

60
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what should you check the rhythm for

A
  • pulse deficits
  • arrhythmias
  • murmurs
61
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Arrhythmia

A

irregular heart beat

62
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sinus arrhythmia

A

Slight increase upon inhalation and decrease upon exhalation of the rhythm of the heart

63
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sinus arrhythmia is ______ in canines

A

normal

64
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what are Premature ventricular contractions (PVC)

A

When there is an extra heart beat.

65
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when does PCV occur

A

Can occur before a heart attack

66
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what is a Gallop rhythm

A

3-4 heart sound that sound like a gallop

67
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when does Gallop rhythm occur

A

Can occur before heart failure

68
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what is Arterial fibrillation

A

Hearts two upper chambers are beating chaotically and erratically

69
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when does Arterial fibrillation occur

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Can occur before a stroke.

70
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normal feline HR

A

150-210 bpm

71
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canine less than 25kg

A

90-160 bpm

72
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canine more than 25kg

A

70-100 bpm

73
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how to take resp rate

A

Place the stethoscope over the chest, count the number of resps in 10-15 seconds and multiply by the appropriate amount

74
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what should you note before manipulation or stress

before manipulation or stress

A

resp rate

75
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you should get the rest rate where

A

on the left and right side

76
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how should you count respect rates first

A

counted visually first, followed by auscultation to evaluate lung sounds

77
Q

Tachypnea

A

Fast resp rate

78
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5 causes of Tachypnea

A
  • stress
  • pain
  • lack of CO2
  • disease
  • medication (prescription)
79
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Bradypnea

A

Slow resp rate

80
Q

4 causes of Bradypnea

A
  • atheistic
  • close to dying animals
  • medications
  • disease satus
81
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Apnea

A

No resp rate

82
Q

2 causes of apnea

A
  • meds used before intubation or for deep sedation

- when an animal dies

83
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quality of breath example (3)

A
  • Thoracic vs. abdominal breathing
  • Deep vs. shallow
  • Crackle/ wheezing/ gurgling
84
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feline resp

A

8-30 breaths/min

85
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canine resp

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8-20 breaths/min

86
Q

what is the goal of testing mucous membrane

A

to assess perfusion status

87
Q

pink gums is ____

A

normal

88
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pink gums are healthy meaning

A

Adequate perfusion to peripheral tissues

89
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pale gums indicate

A

Anemia or poor perfusion

90
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causes of pale gums

A
  • Blood loss

- shock

91
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blue/grey gums indicate

A
  • Cyanosis

- inadequate oxygenation

92
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causes of blue/grey gums

A

Hypoxemia

93
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what do brick red gums indicate

A

Hyperdynamic perfusion dilation

94
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causes of brick red gums

A
  • Early shock
  • sepsis
  • fever
  • systemic inflammatory response
  • hyperthermia
95
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CRT means

A

Capillary Refill Time

96
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normal CRT (felines and canines)

A

<2s is NORMAL

97
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where can you also asses CRT

A

Under eyes you can check for colour and state

98
Q

checking CRT

A

Assess on mucus membrane by pressing on the gums for 1 second and noting the amount of time needed for the color to return

99
Q

what is a Skin Turgor used for

A

Asses hydration status

100
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normal skin turgor

A

<2s is NORMA

101
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how to skin turgor

A
  • Grab skin near shoulders or hips
  • Create skin tent
  • Asses time it takes for the skin to go back into place
102
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when should you Assess mention

A

prior to AND during interaction with the animal

103
Q

flat

A

out of it, little movement, close to unresponsive

104
Q

Dysphoria

A

state of confusion, right after surgery

105
Q

Unresponsive

A

stimulating but is unresponsive – EMERGENCY

106
Q

5 goals of an exam

A
  • To assess “true” values
  • Decrease stress
  • Minimal to no restraint when possible
  • Quick and accurate
  • Always report abnormal values

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