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History And Physical Examination Flashcards

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The reason the animal is at the veterinarian

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Presenting problem

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Detailed questions about the body system(s) involved in the presenting problem

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Body systems history

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A review of the body systems to note any additional problems the animal may have

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Body systems review

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The humane and safe physical restraint of an animal during a veterinary examination or procedure, which limits some or all of the animals movements

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Veterinary restraint

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Identifying the cause of an animal's symptoms

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Diagnosis

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Questions that can't be answered with a simple yes or no

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Open ended questions

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The overall patient description

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Signalment

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The animals most recent living situation

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Environmental history

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The skin and attached structures, like hair

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Integumentary system

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Takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide

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Respiratory system

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Circulates blood

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Cardiovascular system

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Takes in food, extracts and absorbs energy and nutrients through the digestion process, and then expells any waste as feces in urine

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Gastroitestinal GI system

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What and how much an animal eats

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Dietary history

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Produces collects and eliminates urine

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Urinary system

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Male or female organs that allow the production of offspring

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Reproductive system

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Provide support and movement of an animal's body

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Musculoskeletal system

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Transmits sensory and motor impulses to coordinate movement

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CNS Central nervous system

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Deterioration of the cushions between the vertebrae or bones of the spine

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Intervertebral disc disease

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A cord or bandage that compresses a limb to stop the flow of blood

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Tourniquet

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A dog's mouth and nose; also a guard or strap placed over the nose and mouth of a dog to prevent biting

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Muzzle

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A circular plastic shield that encircles the neck and extends to the end of the dogs nose and mouth

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Elizabethan collar

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A restraining device consisting of a zippered bag with several openings for treating different parts of a cat's body

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Cat bag

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The handful of skin on the back of an animal's neck

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Scruff

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Either a long wooden handle affixed to a short loop of chain or two hinged metal handles that pinch and hold

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Twitch

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Device made of wooden slats or round rods woven together; goes around a horse's neck to keep the neck straight and prevent the horse from chewing at itself

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Cradle

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Is wedge shaped structure that prevents a horse from biting down while someone is examining or treating its mouth

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Mouth gag

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Funnels the cattle into a long alley or chute

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Holding pen

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A device at the end of a holding pin that catches and holds the animals head in place. Also referred to as a head clamp, squeeze chute or neck yoke

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Head catch

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Grasp the center of the nose of the animal just inside the nostrils to permit more head control

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Nose tongs

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An animal's overall mental state which can be expressed as BAR, QAR or near death

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Mentation

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An acronym for temperature pulse and respiration

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TPR

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Acronym for bright Alert responsive

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BAR

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Acronym for quiet alert responsive

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QAR

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Baby teeth

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Deciduous teeth

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Adult teeth

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Permanent teeth

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How an animal walks and runs

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Gait

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X-rays

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Radiographs

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Is weight, temperature, heart rate, respiration rate

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Vital statistics

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Used to measure the circumference of a horses chest, which can determine total body weight using s conversion chart

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Heart-girth tape

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Used to measure the body temperature of an animal via its rectum

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Rectal thermometer

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Device used to listen to an animal's heart beat and breathing

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Stethoscope

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Located on the inside of the thigh; carries the main blood supply to the lower limb

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Femeral artery

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A branch of the carotid artery located where the jaw bone and neck intersect semicolon supplies blood to the structures of the face

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Facial artery

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One inhalation and one excellent period also referred to as a breath

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Full respiration

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Examining body parts by touch

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Palpation

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Listening for sounds produced within the body

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Auscultation

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Careful visual inspection of each body part and evaluating the animal as a whole

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Observation

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Device used to examine the retina and other parts of the eye

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Opthalmoscope

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Device use to examine the air drum and outer ear passages

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Otoscope

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A legal document belonging to the veterinary hospital or owner of the practice containing the animal's current condition and medical history period also refer to as a medical chart

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Medical record

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First page of the medical record; Serves as an index or table of contents. It may list abnormalities or a complete diagnosis

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Master problem list

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An abbreviation for vaccination history

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Vax history

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Acronym for subjective objective assessment procedure or plan

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SOAP

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Observations of the animal and its condition that can't be quantified

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Subjective data

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Can be measured

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Objective data

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Possible or probable explanations for the problem

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Assessment

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Planned for treatment including problems that should be monitored follow up care instructions and medications prescribed

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Procedure

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Includes talking informatively to the client during and following the exam, explaining postoperative care instructions, explaining medication and answering any client questions

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Client education

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A rope or strap with a noose or a headstall placed around the head of a horse to lead or tether the animal

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Halter

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