History And Physical Examination

Question 1

The reason the animal is at the veterinarian

Answer 1

Presenting problem

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Body systems history

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Body systems review

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Veterinary restraint

Question 5

Identifying the cause of an animal's symptoms

Answer 5

Diagnosis

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Open ended questions

Question 7

The overall patient description

Answer 7

Signalment

Question 8

The animals most recent living situation

Answer 8

Environmental history

Question 9

The skin and attached structures, like hair

Answer 9

Integumentary system

Question 10

Takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide

Answer 10

Respiratory system

Question 11

Circulates blood

Answer 11

Cardiovascular system

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Gastroitestinal GI system

Question 13

What and how much an animal eats

Answer 13

Dietary history

Question 14

Produces collects and eliminates urine

Answer 14

Urinary system

Question 15

Male or female organs that allow the production of offspring

Answer 15

Reproductive system

Question 16

Provide support and movement of an animal's body

Answer 16

Musculoskeletal system

Question 17

Transmits sensory and motor impulses to coordinate movement

Answer 17

CNS Central nervous system

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Intervertebral disc disease

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Tourniquet

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Muzzle

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Elizabethan collar

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Cat bag

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Scruff

Question 24

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

Answer 24

Twitch

Question 25

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

Answer 25

Cradle

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Mouth gag

Question 27

Funnels the cattle into a long alley or chute

Answer 27

Holding pen

Question 28

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

Answer 28

Head catch

Question 29

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

Answer 29

Nose tongs

Question 30

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

Answer 30

Mentation

Question 31

An acronym for temperature pulse and respiration

Answer 31

TPR

Question 32

Acronym for bright Alert responsive

Answer 32

BAR

Question 33

Acronym for quiet alert responsive

Answer 33

QAR

Question 34

Baby teeth

Answer 34

Deciduous teeth

Question 35

Adult teeth

Answer 35

Permanent teeth

Question 36

How an animal walks and runs

Answer 36

Gait

Question 37

X-rays

Answer 37

Radiographs

Question 38

Is weight, temperature, heart rate, respiration rate

Answer 38

Vital statistics

Question 39

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

Answer 39

Heart-girth tape

Question 40

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

Answer 40

Rectal thermometer

Question 41

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

Answer 41

Stethoscope

Question 42

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

Answer 42

Femeral artery

Question 43

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

Answer 43

Facial artery

Question 44

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

Answer 44

Full respiration

Question 45

Examining body parts by touch

Answer 45

Palpation

Question 46

Listening for sounds produced within the body

Answer 46

Auscultation

Question 47

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

Answer 47

Observation

Question 48

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

Answer 48

Opthalmoscope

Question 49

Device use to examine the air drum and outer ear passages

Answer 49

Otoscope

Question 50

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

Answer 50

Medical record

Question 51

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

Answer 51

Master problem list

Question 52

An abbreviation for vaccination history

Answer 52

Vax history

Question 53

Acronym for subjective objective assessment procedure or plan

Answer 53

SOAP

Question 54

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

Answer 54

Subjective data

Question 55

Can be measured

Answer 55

Objective data

Question 56

Possible or probable explanations for the problem

Answer 56

Assessment

Question 57

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

Answer 57

Procedure

Question 58

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

Answer 58

Client education

Question 59

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

Answer 59

Halter