Patient Evaluation

Question 1

T/F: the anesthetist should personally examine the patient

Answer 1

true

Question 2

You should always see, touch and auscultate no matter the circumstances?

Answer 2

true

Question 3

Prone to Von Willebrand’s dz and DCM

Answer 3

Dobes

Question 4

Prone to sick sinus syndrome

Answer 4

Mini Schnauzers

Question 5

Prone to brachycephalic syndrome

Answer 5

pugs

Question 6

Prone to hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP)

Answer 6

quarter horses

Question 7

Have atropine esterases

Answer 7

rabbits

Question 8

Pale MM indicate

Answer 8

anemia, vasoconstriction, hypovolemia

Question 9

Bright red MM indicate

Answer 9

hyper dynamic status (e.g. sepsis)

Question 10

yellow MM indicate

Answer 10

icterus, hyperbilirubinemia

Question 11

Petechial bleeding on MM indicate

Answer 11

thrombocytopenia, thrombocytopathy

Question 12

cyanosis of MM indicates

Answer 12

hypoxemia

Question 13

What type of blood work would you get for a healthy young animal?

Answer 13

Quads - PCV, TP, glucose, BUN

canine - add CBC because tick dz on island

Question 14

What tests would you run on a sick or old patient?

Answer 14

CBC, chemistry, urinalysis

hemostasis tests if you anticipate bleeding

Question 15

What ASA level is a healthy animal with no systemic disease

Answer 15

ASA - I

Question 16

What ASA level is an animal with mild systemic disease

Answer 16

ASA - II

Question 17

What ASA level is an animal with moderate or severe systemic disease

Answer 17

ASA - III

Question 18

What ASA level is an animal with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life?

Answer 18

ASA - IV

Question 19

What ASA level is a moribund patient that is not expected to survive 24h with or without surgery?

Answer 19

ASA - V

Question 20

A healthy pregnant animal is ASA __

Answer 20

II

Question 21

A well controlled diabetic animal is ASA ___

Answer 21

II

Question 22

A morbidly obese animal is ASA ___

Answer 22

III

Question 23

An animal with sepsis is ASA ____

Answer 23

IV

Question 24

An animal in end stage of shock is ASA ___

Answer 24

V

Question 25

An animal with multiple organ dysfunction is ASA ____

Answer 25

V

Question 26

Difference between reflux, regurgitation and vomiting?

Answer 26

Reflux- open lower esophageal sphincter, gastric content enters the esophagus, invisible silent reflux common during anesthesia
Regurgitation - passive discharge of gastric content from the mouth
Vomiting - active process

Question 27

How long should you fast.a healthy dog or cat?

Answer 27

8-12h

Question 28

T/F: you don’t need to fast rabbits or rats

Answer 28

true

Question 29

T/F: you should fast suckling youngsters

Answer 29

false

Question 30

A signed owner consent form is important to get

Answer 30

true