lecture 6

Question 1

grade 1 lameness

Answer 1

inconsistently lame in certain/special circumstances

Question 2

grade 2 lameness

Answer 2

consistently lame in certain circumstances

Question 3

grade 3 lameness

Answer 3

lame at the trot in a straight line

Question 4

grade 4 lameness

Answer 4

lame at the walk

Question 5

grade 5 lameness

Answer 5

non weight bearing, fracture, infected synovial structure, abscess

Question 6

direction of localization for nerve block

Answer 6

distal to proximal

Question 7

palmar digital nerve block

Answer 7

nerve just above collateral cartilage, blocks out back 2/3 of foot

Question 8

abaxial nerve block

Answer 8

performed at level of fetlock, blocks out rest of 1/3 of foot

Question 9

concerns when giving IV fluids

Answer 9

cell lysis, overwhelming kidneys, drop in blood protein - pay attention to PCV

Question 10

indicators of dehydration

Answer 10

tacky gums, slow skin turgor, high urine specific gravity, sunken in eyes

Question 11

indications for IV fluids

Answer 11

SQ fluids are not sterile, irritating to tissue, have higher risk for infection, symptoms may prevent oral fluids

Question 12

maintenance fluid rate for adult animal and young animal

Answer 12

2-3ml/kg/hr, 3-4ml/kg/hr

Question 13

how is fluid deficit calculated

Answer 13

estimating percent of dehydration, multiplying by kg and converting to L (1kg = 1L)

Question 14

indicators for fluid bolus

Answer 14

patient is in shock or dehydrated, CRI is not possible

Question 15

common bolus dosage

Answer 15

20ml/kg given over 15-30 mins