military working dog

Question 1

T/F in addition to providing immediate care to preserve life, limb, or eye sight when veterinary personnel are not available, human healthcare providers are also responsible for providing routine medical, dental, or surgical care to MWD in combat or austere areas of operation

Answer 1

false, don’t do routine

Question 2

The ___________is the best person to control the MWD; they have the most accurate information about past medical problems and the current situation, and they have first aid training and can assist in care.

Answer 2

dog handler

Question 3

_______ is the normal temp (rectal) range for a MWD at rest

Answer 3

101 to 103

Question 4

_______ is the heart/pulse rate range for a MWD at rest

Answer 4

60-80 BPM

Question 5

T/F the normal blood pressure for a MWD at rest is systolic 120mmHg/ diastolic 80mmHg

Answer 5

true

Question 6

Use the _________ for long-term fluid therapy, large volume fluid delivery, and repeated blood sampling.

Answer 6

external jugular vein

Question 7

T/F when introducing a catheter into a MWD it is acceptable to make a small skin nick over the in- tended catheter insertion site to facilitate penetration of the thick skin of the dog.

Answer 7

true

Question 8

the arterial pulse of the MWD is best palpated at the _______ after on the medial aspect of the proximal thigh in the inguinal area, or at the dorsal metatarsal artery on the dorsal aspect of the proximal hind paw

Answer 8

femoral

Question 9

Pulse oximetry probes used for people (typically finger probes) are best placed on the __________ for optimal reliability in unconscious, sedated or anesthetized dogs.

Answer 9

tongue

Question 10

what are the 3 characteristic breathing patterns typically displayed in MWD in respiratory distress?

Answer 10

obstructive, restrictive, parenchymal

Question 11

when performing a tracheostomy on a MWD, make a transverse incision completely through the ________ ligament

Answer 11

annular

Question 12

while placing an endotracheal tube in a MWD, you palpate the dogs neck and feel 2 tubes. This indicates that the endotracheal tube is in the dogs _________

Answer 12

esophagus

Question 13

when performing CPR on a MWD begin sustained, forceful chest compressions with the MWD in lateral recum- bency (on either side) at a rate of ___compressions per minute. Sustain compressions for at least 2-3 minutes per cycle.

Answer 13

100

Question 14

T/F if single person CPR on a MWD, the responder should only perform ventilation, as it optimizes circulation

Answer 14

false, focus on chest compressions

Question 15

T/F conventional human tourniquets applied to the limb of a MWD are an unreliable intervention for effectively control hemorrhage

Answer 15

true

Question 16

calculate the approximate safe but effective crystalloid bolus volume for a 55 lb MWD experiencing signs and symptoms of shock

Answer 16

550, add 0 to the weight

Question 17

T/F in GDV, the stomach rapidly dilates (gastric dilation) with fluid, food, and air, and then ro- tates along the long axis (volvulus). When volvulus develops, the esophagus and duodenum become twisted, preventing passage of stomach contents.

Answer 17

true

Question 18

hypothermia in MWD caused by low body temp due to trauma, toxicity, underlying illness, or anesthesia and surgery is classified as ______hypothermia

Answer 18

secondary

Question 19

calculate the estimated percent of TBSA burned on a MWD suffering from burns to the head neck chest and abdomen

Answer 19

45%

Question 20

For PO supplementary analgesia of an injured MWD, administer _____ 5-10ml/kg q8-12h for up to 5 days

Answer 20

tramadol