Patient History, TPR, Physical Exam Flashcards
1
Q
Presenting complaint
A
Why the client is there to see the veterinarian
2
Q
Signalment
A
Basic information about the patient that doesn’t change except for wt or age.
Allows us to identify the patient
Age, sex, breed, reproductive status, etc.
3
Q
Attitude
A
The patient’s demeanor, their current temperament
4
Q
Heart rate range dog and cat
A
Dog: 70-160 bpm
Cat: 150-210 bpm
5
Q
Normal respiratory rate for dogs and cats
A
Dogs: 8-20 bpm
Cats: 8-30 bpm
6
Q
Normal temperature range for dogs and cats
A
100-102.5 •F
7
Q
Patient history
A
All patient history from birth to present. Includes all medications, vaccinations, surgeries, notes, other information or explanation about reactions to medications surgeries etc.
