Homework 3

Question 1

In addition of the patient’s species and breed, signalment includes which of the following?

Answer 1

Age
Gender
Reproductive Status

Question 2

When taking a medical history…

Answer 2

non-leading, open-ended, questions should be asked so the owner can answer without prejudice.

Question 3

The best way for auscultation of a dog’s thorax is when the patient is…

Answer 3

standing on all four legs

Question 4

You count 27 heart beats on a dog in 15 seconds. What is the heart rate of the patient?

Answer 4

108 beats / minute

Question 5

What is considered the most ideal method of determining the body temperature of a sedate cat?

Answer 5

Using a well lubricated rectal digital thermometer

Question 6

Most Glucometers evaluate…

Answer 6

Glucose in fresh non-anticoagulated blood

Question 7

Which of the following IV catheters would commonly be used for a short term surgical procedure in a dog?

Answer 7

An over-the-needle-catheter in the left cephalic vein.

Question 8

Which of the following is / are true for fluid administration?

Answer 8

• Injection caps or T-ports are placed on the IV catheter in order to facilitate fluid administration, injections or blood sample collection.
• Macrodrip fluid administration sets are calibrated in 10 or 15 drops / ml.
• Extension sets may be used in conjunction with administration sets to add length of the fluid line.

Question 9

A minimum patient data base should contain…

Answer 9

• Patient history including signalment
• Complete physical examination findings
• Preanesthetic diagnostic results

Question 10

Which body systems are generally most affected by anesthetic agents?

Answer 10

Nervous System, Cardiovascular System, Pulmonary System

Question 11

What is the Body Condition Scoring for a dog that the ribs are not palpable under very heavy fat cover. There are heavy fat deposits over the lumbar area and tail base. The waist is absent and there is no abdominal tuck.

Answer 11

8

Question 12

Dehydration can be assessed by PCV, TP/PP, Skin Turgor (tenting of the skin when lifted and the rate at which if goes back to normal), position of the globe in the orbit, mucous membrane moistness, pulses and level of consciousness. At what point can dehydration be assessed on physical assessment?

Answer 12

5%

Question 13

When working with pediatric patients it is important to remember that…

Answer 13

they are more prone to hypoxia and hypothermia

Question 14

Which of the following are important considerations prior to admitting a patient for an anesthetic procedure or surgery?

Answer 14

• Obtaining a consent form
• Providing an estimate form
• Obtaining a current and quickly accessible owner phone number

Question 15

When a cat is purring, preventing clear auscultation of the thorax, which of the following should be tried to stop the purring?

Answer 15

Turn on the tap in a sink for a gentle stream to be seen

Question 16

When observing and recording respirations…

Answer 16

a normal exhalation is longer than a normal inhalation

Question 17

Thrombocytopenia…

Answer 17

is a decrease in platelets that can lead to a higher risk of abnormal intraoperative and postoperative bleeding.

Question 18

Which of the following is / are true for withholding food to an anesthesia / surgical patient?

Answer 18

One should be aware of fluid needs since fasted patients who are ill are at higher risk for dehydration.

Question 19

IV catheters…

Answer 19

• allow for fluid administration to maintain blood volume and support blood pressure.
• allow for rapid administration of emergency drugs.
• allow for vesicants and incompatible drugs to be administered safely.