Monitoring/definitions

Question 1

Adult dogs PCV should be

Answer 1

37-55%

Question 2

Adult cat PCV

Answer 2

30-45%

Question 3

Hyperkalemia=

Answer 3

High potassium levels

Question 4

Hyperkalemia can indicate

Answer 4

Urethral obstruction, acute renal failure, Addisons

Question 5

Hypocalcemia =

Answer 5

Low calcium

Question 6

Hypocalcemia can indicate

Answer 6

Eclampsia or Addisons

Question 7

Increased PCV and (TPP) can indicate

Answer 7

Dehydration

Question 8

Decreased PCV and normal to decrease (TPP) can indicate

Answer 8

Anemia

Question 9

Hypernatrermia can indicate

Answer 9

Non-ketotic diabetic crisis

Question 10

Hypernatrermia=

Answer 10

High concentration of sodium in the blood

Question 11

Hypoglycemia =

Answer 11

Low blood sugar

Question 12

Azotemia=

Answer 12

Elevated levels of Urea and other nitrogen compounds in the blood

Question 13

Azotemia can indicate

Answer 13

Kidney failure or dehydration

Question 14

Urine volume/ specific gravity indicates

Answer 14

Perfusion and health of the kidneys

Question 15

Dog and cat urine volumes should be

Answer 15

20-40 ml/kg/day

Question 16

__ kg of weight change roughly = __ L in fluid volume

Answer 16

1, 1

Question 17

Helps to determine concentration of plasma proteins

Answer 17

Colloid osmotic pressure

Question 18

Lactate concentrations can be indicators of

Answer 18

Inadequate tissue perfusion

Question 19

SpO2 =

Answer 19

Pulse oximeter

Question 20

ECG

Answer 20

Electrocardiogram

Question 21

EtCO2 =

Answer 21

End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide

Question 22

CVP=

Answer 22

Central Venous Pressure

Question 23

Measures % of oxygen in hemoglobin and is a good indication of oxygen Tissue level

Answer 23

SPO2

Question 24

Pressure against arteries generated by ventricular contraction

Answer 24

Systolic BP

Question 25

Minimum pressure maintained between contractions

Answer 25

Diastolic BP

Question 26

Patient is hypotensive is the systolic BP is ___ or MAP is ___

Answer 26

<80 mm Hg , <60mm Hg

Question 27

Measures end exhaled CO2

Answer 27

ETCO2

Question 28

Normal ETCO2 is between __-__ mm Hg

Answer 28

35-45

Question 29

Blood Pressure at the vena cava and is a good indication of vascular volume

Answer 29

CVP

Question 30

What device is an indication of heart rate and rhythm

Answer 30

ECG

Question 31

What device is a good indicator of ETCO2 and ventilation

Answer 31

Capnogram

Question 32

What device is a good indicator of blood volume

Answer 32

Central venous pressure catheter

Question 33

List parameters for in hospital monitoring of patients on fluid therapy

Answer 33

Urine production, increased RR and effort, restlessness, discharge, V or D, pulmonary edema, or effusion

Question 34

Why is enteral nutrition the best

Answer 34

Safer, less expensive, helps maintain intestinal structure and function.

Question 35

What are indicators of malnutrition

Answer 35

Weight lose of 10%+, poor hair coat, muscle wasting, poor wound healing,

Question 36

When a patient is on 100% oxygen, how long before the lung tissue becomes damaged even before clinical signs are evident?

Answer 36

6 hours; 24-72 hours for clinical signs

Question 37

What are some nursing considerations for patients on a ventilator long term?

Answer 37

Monitor anesthesia/sedation, vitals Maintain bedding nutrition catheter, asepsis, and eye care Perform range of motion, reposition frequently Mouth care

Question 38

List the physiologic effect of severe acute pain

Answer 38

Decrease healing, decrease perfusion, decrease O2 (CV + RR issues) DIC Recumbency

Question 39

Are NSAIDS used for mild, moderate, or severe pain?

Answer 39

Mild to moderate

Question 40

Are Alpha2 Agonists used for mild, moderate, or severe pain?

Answer 40

Mild to moderate

Question 41

Are Opioids used for mild, moderate, or severe pain?

Answer 41

Pure mu (severe); mixed agonists are moderate

Question 42

Biosecurity tier 1 =

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High risk patient

Question 43

Biosecurity tier 2 =

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P shows no evidence of a contagious Disease

Question 44

Biosecurity tier 3 =

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P has or is exposed to mild to moderate contagious disease

Question 45

Biosecurity tier 4=

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P has or is exposed to highly contagious disease

Question 46

What are 5 common ways of disease transmission

Answer 46

Direct contact, secretions, airborne, fomites, and vectors