finals (what I still need to go over) Flashcards
Physically what is happening during the first heart sound?
Closure of the mitral and tricuspid valves
Contraindications for moderate exercise as a part of daily nursing care would be
Cardiovascular or respiratory disease
keratitis affects what body structure
cornea
The second heart sound typically audible during auscultation (S2) is created by
Closure of the aortic and pulmonic valves
what abdominal organs can be
easily palpated in the cranial ventral abdomen?
spleen
Which is commonly observed when an animal has Otodectes?
b. crusty dark brown ear exudate
c. scratching at ear
lenticular sclerosis affects what body structure
ocular lens (silver, hard covering - not blind)
What is the approximate distance (inches) from the vulva to the urethral opening?
1-2 inches
What size tube should be used to perform orogastric intubation on an adult 40 lb. dog?
18 F
At what age can puppies be weaned from the mother’s milk and/or milk replacer to puppy food only?
4-6 wks
If a drug is extremely hypertonic and acidic, the manufacturer would probably indicate that the drug be
administered by which route?
IV
The initial triage examination in the hospital includes a brief history, quick examination and target discussion with
the owner(s) and should only take about ______ minutes.
1-2
If you are to place a nasoesophageal tube in a cat for supportive care, the length of the tube should be measured from the nose to the
a. 6th rib
b. 1st rib
c. last rib
d. where the stomach can be palpated
e. none of the above
Answer: E
socialization period for puppies and kittens
3-16 wks; 2-7 wks
applied behavior analysis
antecedent, behavior, consequence
classical conditioning
connecting one stimulus with another that already gets a response
desensitization
gradual approach to a stimulus
juvenile period for dogs and cats
end of socialization to sexual maturity; 5-18 months and 4-10 months
3 behavior related tasks
pre-acquisition training
educating the client on history
evaluating non vet referrals (trainers)
habituation
response gets weaker overtime
sensitization
response gets more intense over time
counterconditioning
replacing an already conditioned response
nosocomial infection
hospitalized patients acquire this
pairing exercises reduces what
fear at visits
2 categories behavior meds fall into
baseline or mainstay AND event based or shortterm
operant conditioning
consequences drive future behavior
nursing plan
gather data
prioritize that data
make a plan
reevaluate
gather additional data
crepitations
crackling from inflamed lung
cardiac arrhythmia
use an ECG to test
a complete GI system exam includes
oral cavity
pharynx
rectum
anus
rhonchi
gurgling and bubbling when breathing
what organs are palpable in dogs and cats
spleen, bladder, intestines for dog; same for cats but add kidney
sclera abnormalities
inflammation and icteris
lens
focuses light into the retina
fever can
elevate eyelids
cornea abnormalities
dull, cloudiness, irritaion
cataract surgery affects
lens
ectropian
outward drooping of lower eyelinds
entropian
rolling inward of both eyelids
epiphora
overflowing tear tracts
serous
yellow/orange
puppies and kittens can begin to open their eyes how long after birth
12-14 days
pododermatitis
discoloration between toes
pustules
raised bumps with puss
papules
raised bumps with no puss
pruritus
itching
lymph nodes
produce and store lymphs and filters
lymph nodes you shouldn’t be able to palpate
inguinal and axillary
lymphadenectasis
change in color or shape of lymph nodes
crepitus
cracking in bones
toe pinch
assess deep and superficial pain
panniculus reflex
pinching skin along the spine looking for skin crawl
perineal reflex
touch around anus with forceps and look for a wink
isotonic
balanced concentration
70 lb dog size stomach tube
foal stomach tube
28 lb dog size stomach tube
18 F
puppy size stomach tube
12F
inspiratory dyspnea
long, slow, inspirations
labored breathing
prolonged and deep
expiratory dyspnea
increased abdominal effort on expiration
increased harsh sounds and crackles
pulmonary edema or contusions
decreased dull lung sounds
diaphragmatic hernia, severe pulmonary contusions, pheumothorax
life-threatening issues
life-threatening bleeding and respiratory distress
cardiopulmonary arrest
cessation of spontaneous respirations and lack of perfusing heart rhythms
abdominal palpation
pain, tympany, a fluid wave
borborygmi
diaphragmatic hernia
side effects of urethral obstruction
strain to urinate
become stuporous
hypovolemic shock
hyperkalemia
immediate goals for spinal of orthopedic injuries
maintain perfusion
fluids
pain meds
supportive bandaging
wound care
