Miscellaneous

Question 1

In what scenarios has cone beam CT been found to be superior to regular CT?

Answer 1

Imaging rabbit dentition, particularly the periodontal ligament

Question 2

What is the purpose of contrast-enhanced ultrasonography?

Answer 2

Evaluating perfusion to the level of the smallest capillaries in an organ or lesion (ex. LLT in rabbits)

Question 3

Because of this, many ECM are predisposed to the development of hypothermia during anesthesia/surgery

Answer 3

Large body surface area to volume ratio

Question 4

This procedure can be performed after abdominal surgery to help reverse downward temperature trend.

Answer 4

Warm saline lavage of the abdominal cavity

Question 5

How much blood does the average cotton tipped applicator hold?

Answer 5

0.1 mL when soaked

Question 6

What is the max safe blood volume loss during surgery?

Answer 6

10-15% of blood volume

Question 7

In this species, a major and minor crossmatch should be performed before administering a blood transfusion.

Answer 7

Rabbits

Question 8

Determine the recommended fluid rate for a 1.2 kg guinea pig undergoing a cystotomy

Answer 8

12 mL/hr

Question 9

Use of this type of electronic hemostatic device can result in burns if the ground plate only contacts a small area of the patient

Answer 9

Electrosurgery

Question 10

This type of electronic hemostatic device is most helpful for hemostasis within body cavities.

Answer 10

Bipolar electrosurgery forceps

Question 11

This type of electronic hemostatic device seals nerve endings, blood and lymphatic vessels less than 0.6 mm resulting in less pain, bruising and swelling.

Answer 11

Carbon dioxide laser

Question 12

What is the scientific name for the domesticated European rabbit?

Answer 12

Oryctolagus cuniculus

Question 13

What are the ABCs of behavior?

Answer 13

Antecedents, behavior, and consequences

Question 14

What are the 3 general types of behavior antecedents?

Answer 14

Cues, setting events, and motivating operations

Question 15

What liquid is most commonly utilized for aquapuncture?

Answer 15

50/50 Normal saline/Vitamin B12 mixture

Question 16

In guinea pigs and rabbits, what low vital sign is associated with a higher likelihood of death versus a normal vital?

Answer 16

Low rectal temperature

Question 17

What ECM species has a relatively low rectal temperature compared to other species and what is normal?

Answer 17

Chinchillas; ~96-99*F

Question 18

In ferrets, where can auricular thermometers be used to most accurately measure body temperature?

Answer 18

The dorsal skin between the scapula

Question 19

What are the 4 mechanisms of heat transfer?

Answer 19

Convection, Conduction, Radiation, and Evaporation

Question 20

What are the initial symptoms of hypothermia? If untreated, what additional signs develop?

Answer 20

Vasoconstriction, tachycardia, increased cardiac output to perfuse core;
When progresses, cardiac output decreases, cardiac arrest risk increases, coagulation is altered, potentially resulting in DIC, Respiratory rate decreases, resulting in eventual metabolic acidosis, depressed mentation, GI ileus, death

Question 21

Why are small mammals at higher risk for hyperthermia?

Answer 21

They do not have an effective cooling system (such as panting in dogs/cats)