Patient Evaluation

Question 1

Three procedural categories

Answer 1

1. Diagnostic
2. Therapeutic
3. Surgical

Question 2

What is the purpose of informed consent

Answer 2

Explain risks and benefits of a procedure to the client and obtain permission to perform CPR

Question 3

The physical exam for the pre anesthesia patient evaluation consists of what 3 main categories

Answer 3

1. Overall condition
2. Vitals
3. Systematic exam

Question 4

The first portion of the PE is overall condition, what two things does this consist of

Answer 4

Weight and Hydration

Question 5

The third aspect of the physical exam is the nose to tail ___________ __________. This systems assessment should be done in a particular consistent order to prevent _____________. Examination forms allow ___________ and provide ___________

Answer 5

Systematic exam
Omissions
Recording and provide prompts

Question 6

Diagnostic testing prior to anesthesia is variable depending on what three factors

Answer 6

1. The procedure
2. Patient
3. DVM Preference

Question 7

What are 7 common diagnostic tests performed prior to anesthesia

Answer 7

1. CBC
2. Blood chemistry
3. Urinalysis
4. Coagulation
5. ECG
6. Radiography
7. Heartworm

Question 8

What are two reasons you might get a radiograph prior to anesthesia

Answer 8

1. Trauma
2. Respiratory distress

Question 9

Class l risk lvl

Answer 9

Minimal risk (healthy, normal)

Question 10

Class ll risk lvl

Answer 10

Slight risk (mild disease)