History & Pre-op

Question 1

What is signalment?

Answer 1

A way to identify a patient

Question 2

What is included in a signalment?

Answer 2

Species, breed, age, gender, reproduction status. In our lab also the shelter A#

Question 3

What is a minimum patient database?

Answer 3

PCV, Total Solids/Proteins, Blood Glucose, and Blood Urea Nitrogen

Question 4

What does a Total protein test tell about the patient?

Answer 4

Plasma protein levels

Question 5

What does a PCV test tells us about the patient

Answer 5

% of RBCs in blood

Question 6

What does the blood glucose show on a test result?

Answer 6

A measure of the animal’s nutritional level, but it is more often used to monitor metabolism and physiology.

Question 7

What will a BUN test tell us about a patient?

Answer 7

Kidney function & hydration status.

Question 8

What is a the “normal” ranges for a PCV on a canine?

Answer 8

39 - 56%

Question 9

What is the “normal” range of a BUN for an adult canine.

Answer 9

8-27 mg/dl

Question 10

What is the “normal” range of a BUN for an adult feline?

Answer 10

15-35 mg/dl

Question 11

What is the “normal” range of a blood glucose for an adult canine?

Answer 11

73-115 mg/dl

Question 12

What is the “normal” range of a blood glucose for an adult feline?

Answer 12

63-150 mg/dl

Question 13

What other tests would be a good idea to run before a anesthetic procedure?

Answer 13

CBC, ALT, Coagulation panels, Electrolytes

Question 14

What is the purpose of a client consent form

Answer 14

Covers client and practices legal rights.

Question 15

What should be included in a client consent form?

Answer 15

Patient name, identification, specific procedures, potential risks, DVMs name, items being declined by the client, and client signature.

Question 16

How is a physical exam done by a veterinarian and by a tech different?

Answer 16

DVMs exam is for dignosis, Techs is for efficient patient care and needs.

Question 17

What vitals are checked during a physical exam?

Answer 17

Temperature, pulse, heart rate, mucus membrane, weight, respiration, Capillary refill time.

Question 18

Why is body weight important before a surgical procedure?

Answer 18

anesthetics are based on weight

Question 19

What does LOC stand for?

Answer 19

Level of consciousness

Question 20

Define mentation

Answer 20

mental activity

Question 21

Define lethargic

Answer 21

slow, tired, dullness-

Question 22

Define obtunded

Answer 22

Can not be fully aroused

Question 23

Define stuporous

Answer 23

Can only be aroused by painful stimuli

Question 24

Define comatose

Answer 24

Unresponsive

Question 25

List and define the three different types of supervision in veterinary medicine.

Answer 25

Direct (DVM on premises) Indirect (DVM not on premises but has given instructions) Immediate (DVM is in audible/visual range)

Question 26

Give some examples for each level of supervision.

Answer 26

Direct - Anesthesia Induction Indirect - Centesis Immediate - dental extraction

Question 27

What type of questions should be asked during a pre-surgical history?

Answer 27

Open ended questions

Question 28

What is a normal temperature for an dog

Answer 28

99.5 - 102 F

Question 29

What is a normal temperature for a cat

Answer 29

100.5 - 102 F

Question 30

What is a normal pulse for a dog

Answer 30

60 - 140 BPM

Question 31

What is a normal pulse for a cat

Answer 31

140 - 200 BPM

Question 32

What is a normal RR for a dog

Answer 32

8 - 20 bpm

Question 33

What is a normal RR for a cat

Answer 33

8 - 30 bpm

Question 34

What is the surgical fluid rate?

Answer 34

10mls / kg / hr

Question 35

What should be included on a patient medical record?

Answer 35

Signalment, Reason for visit, Hx, PE, Vitals, Blood draw site, premeds (including site) IVC site and size, Lab findings, brief desc, of anesthesia / procedure, Recovery, Misc.

Question 36

What is a Phenothiazines?

Answer 36

Antipsychotic and antihistaminic drugs

Question 37

Give an example of a Phenothiazine drug?

Answer 37

Acepromazine

Question 38

What does a Phenothiazine drug do?

Answer 38

Sedation, muscle relaxation, antiemetic

Question 39

Why do we pre-medicate?

Answer 39

Reduce stress, reduce the amount of anesthesia needed, pain management, easy stress of recovery.

Question 40

What is a Benzodiazapines?

Answer 40

Anti-anxiety drugs

Question 41

Give an example of a Benzodiazapine drug

Answer 41

Diazapam

Question 42

What are Alpha 2 Agonist drugs?

Answer 42

CNS depressant

Question 43

Give an example of a Alpha 2 Agonist

Answer 43

xylazine

Question 44

Give an example of a Dissociative drug

Answer 44

Ketamine