intro to small animal patient care Flashcards
1
Q
why would a patient not have free access for water
A
- patients unable to completely control their airway/ esophagus
- patients w injury preventing prehension
- recumbent patients
2
Q
reasons to walk patient other than urination/ defecation
A
olfactory stimulation, aural stimulation, tactile stimulation, mental health/boredom
3
Q
universal nursing requirements
A
- walking intervals
- medication schedule
- TPRs
- pain scoring
4
Q
patient treatment charts are legal documents that should include
A
- patient signalment
- reason for hospitalization
- treatment required
- vital (TPR) values
- highlighted times for treatments
5
Q
on the patient chart what does is say about medication
A
- right patient
- right drug
- right dosage
- right interval
- right route
6
Q
what does Q2, Q4 mean
A
every 2 hours
every 4 hours
7
Q
who shouldn’t be in top cage
A
- blind
- aggressive (shouldn’t be eye level)
- larger patients
8
Q
PROM
A
passive range of motion
9
Q
how often should you check iv catheter
A
check at least every 24 hours
10
Q
red/green bandage colour system
A
- red; stop, catheter here
- green; go, patient free to go
