First exam Flashcards

1
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Expected result of palpation by rectal exam for a cow on day 10 of estrus cycle:

A. Diestrus, quiescent maturating CL
B. Clear vaginal mucus, follicular maturation, turgid tone, edematous.
C. Tone 2, +/- bleeding, corpus hemorrhagicum
D. Flaccid tone, soft developing CL, of 1-2cm in diameter, no discharge.
E. Tone 1, firm CL of 1-2cm, large mature follicle.

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A. Diestrus, quiescent maturing CL

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Expected result of palpation by rectal exam for a cow on estrus during estrus cycle:

A. Diestrus, quiescent maturating CL
B. Clear vaginal mucus, follicular maturation, turgid tone, edematous.
C. Tone 2, +/- bleeding, corpus hemorrhagicum
D. Flaccid tone, soft developing CL, of 1-2cm in diameter, no discharge.
E. Tone 1, firm CL of 1-2cm, large mature follicle.

A

B. Clear vaginal mucus, follicular maturation, turgid tone, edematous.

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Expected result of palpation by rectal exam for a cow on day 2 estrus cycle:

A. Diestrus, quiescent maturating CL
B. Clear vaginal mucus, follicular maturation, turgid tone, edematous.
C. Tone 2, +/- bleeding, corpus hemorrhagicum
D. Flaccid tone, soft developing CL, of 1-2cm in diameter, no discharge.
E. Tone 1, firm CL of 1-2cm, large mature follicle.

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C. Tone 2, +/- bleeding, corpus hemorrhagicum

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Expected result of palpation by rectal exam for a cow on day 6 of estrus cycle:

A. Diestrus, quiescent maturating CL
B. Clear vaginal mucus, follicular maturation, turgid tone, edematous.
C. Tone 2, +/- bleeding, corpus hemorrhagicum
D. Flaccid tone, soft developing CL, of 1-2cm in diameter, no discharge.
E. Tone 1, firm CL of 1-2cm, large mature follicle.

A

D. Flaccid tone, soft developing CL, of 1-2cm in diameter, no discharge.

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Expected result of palpation by rectal exam for a cow on day 18 of estrus cycle:

A. Diestrus, quiescent maturating CL
B. Clear vaginal mucus, follicular maturation, turgid tone, edematous.
C. Tone 2, +/- bleeding, corpus hemorrhagicum
D. Flaccid tone, soft developing CL, of 1-2cm in diameter, no discharge.
E. Tone 1, firm CL of 1-2cm, large mature follicle.

A

E. Tone 1, firm CL of 1-2cm, large mature follicle.

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What are the four cardinal signs of pregnancy in the cow?

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  1. Membrane slip (~30 d)
  2. Amniotic vesicle (~35 d)
  3. Placentomes (~90d)
  4. Fetus (~55-65d)
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Cardinal sign and relative size for day 35 of pregnancy: 
A. Membrane slip
B. Membrane slip and amniotic vesicle
C. Placentome
D. Fetus
A

B. Membrane slip and amniotic vesicle (1/2 finger)

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Cardinal sign and relative size for day 42 of pregnancy: 
A. Membrane slip
B. Membrane slip and amniotic vesicle
C. Placentome
D. Fetus
A

B. Membrane slip and amniotic vesicle (1 finger)

42= 👆🏻

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Cardinal sign and relative size for day 48 of pregnancy: 
A. Membrane slip
B. Membrane slip and amniotic vesicle
C. Placentome
D. Fetus
A

B. Membrane slip and amniotic vesicle (2 fingers)

48= 👆🏻👆🏻

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Cardinal sign and relative size for day 53 of pregnancy: 
A. Membrane slip
B. Membrane slip and amniotic vesicle
C. Placentome
D. Fetus
A

B. Membrane slip and amniotic vesicle (3 fingers)

53= 👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻

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Cardinal sign and relative size for day 58 of pregnancy: 
A. Membrane slip
B. Membrane slip and amniotic vesicle
C. Placentome
D. Fetus
A

B. Membrane slip and amniotic vesicle (4 fingers)

58= 👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻

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Cardinal sign and relative size for day  62 of pregnancy: 
A. Membrane slip
B. Membrane slip and amniotic vesicle
C. Placentome
D. Fetus
A

B. Membrane slip and amniotic vesicle (palm of your hand)

62: ✊🏻

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Cardinal sign and relative size for day 65 of pregnancy: 
A. Membrane slip
B. Membrane slip and amniotic vesicle
C. Placentome
D. Fetus
A

B. Membrane slip and amniotic vesicle (whole pal and thumb)
D. Fetus (mouse size)

65= ✋🏻+🐀

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Cardinal sign and relative size for day 75 of pregnancy: 
A. Membrane slip
B. Membrane slip and amniotic vesicle
C. Placentome
D. Fetus
A

A. Membrane slip
D. Fetus (hamster size)

75= hamster (no emoji 😭)

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Cardinal sign and relative size for day 95 of pregnancy: 
A. Membrane slip
B. Membrane slip and amniotic vesicle
C. Placentome
D. Fetus
A

B. Membrane slip and amniotic vesicle
C. Placentomes: dime size
D. Fetus: kitten size

90: 🐱+ 10c💰

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16
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Cardinal sign and relative size for day 120 of pregnancy: 
A. Membrane slip
B. Membrane slip and amniotic vesicle
C. Placentome
D. Fetus
A

B. Membrane slip
C. Placentome (quarter size)
D. Fetus (large tabby {cat})

120: 🐈+ 25 c
* Ipsilateral fremitus detected

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Cardinal sign and relative size for day 150 of pregnancy: 
A. Membrane slip
B. Membrane slip and amniotic vesicle
C. Placentome
D. Fetus
A

C. Placentome (half dollar)
D. Fetus (beagle)

180: 🐕 + 50 c

18
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Cardinal sign and relative size for day 180 of pregnancy: 
A. Membrane slip
B. Membrane slip and amniotic vesicle
C. Placentome
D. Fetus
A

C. Placentome (silver dollar)
D. Fetus (cocker spaniel)

180: 🐕 + silver dollar

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Cardinal sign and relative size for day 210 of pregnancy: 
A. Membrane slip
B. Membrane slip and amniotic vesicle
C. Placentome
D. Fetus
A

C. Placentome: stay same size
D. Fetus: skinny pointer

  • bilateral fremitus
20
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Describe presentation, position and posture of:

Normal calf

A

Presentation: Anterior/caudal
Position: dorso-sacral
Posture: head and forelimbs extended/ tail and hindlimbs extended

21
Q

Describe presentation, position and posture of:

Breech

A

Presentation: posterior longitudinal
Position: dorso sacral
Posture: bilateral hip flexion (retained)

22
Q

Describe presentation, position and posture of:

Fetal abdomen presented

A

Schistosomus reflexus

23
Q

Correct placement of OB chains for traction on fetal limbs:

A

Above and below fetlock

24
Q

Describe the four basic cuts for bovine fetotomy:

A
  1. Decapitation (cervical vertebral amputation)
  2. Amputation of forelimbs
  3. Detruncation
  4. Division of fetus
25
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List three approaches for Caesarian-section in the cow, advantages and disadvantages

A
  1. Ventral midline/ paramedian approach
  2. Recumbent flank
  3. Standing flank
26
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C- section: advantages and disadvantages of ventral midline/ paramedian approach

A
*Adv: 
A. best surgical exposure (specially for fetal monsters)
B. least abdominal contamination
C. best cosmetic effect
*Dis: 
A. restraint more difficult
B. Dehiscence is catastrophic 
C. Respiratory compromise
D. Paramedian: careful with milk vein
27
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C- section: advantages and disadvantages of recumbent flank approach

A
  • Adv:
    1. Moderate exposure
    2. Closure may be more secure
  • Dis:
    1. Hard to exteriorize tract
    2. Restraint difficult
    3. Careful for contamination
28
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C- section: advantages and disadvantages of standing flank approach

A
  • Adv:
    1. Easy restraint
    2. Closure simplified
    3. Surgeon comfort
  • Dis:
    1. Less exposure
    2. Peritoneal contamination
    3. Animal can go down

*Do it in a chute! Not ideal for heifers/Jerseys