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Patient Observation Flashcards

1
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When does initial observation begin?

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as soon as the patient enters the practice

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What should be allowed for when the patient first arrives in practice?

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adjustment time and understanding of behavior of animals in unfamiliar environments

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What distance away from the patient should your first impressions be gained?

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further away to observe

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What sort of environment should be stimulated as much as possible?

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normal

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What information can be vital in supporting the patient and understanding what brought them to the practice?

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owner history

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What is an admission questionnaire?

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short questionnaire completed by owner at the same time as admission consent form

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What is the aim of an admission questionnaire?

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to provide a tailored approach to hospital stay and try to reduce patient stress.

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what sort of things may be asked on an admission questionnaire?

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preferred food and feed times, walking schedule, an specific individual needs

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What measures can be put in place within a kennel to reduce cat stress?

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hiding places and pheromones like Feliway

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What is SOAP used for?

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assessing the patient

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What does SOAP stand for?

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subjective, objective, assessment, planning

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What is involved in subjective assessment?

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from afar gaining initial thoughts on patient (e.g. are they happy, depressed, scared, relaxed?), your first impressions

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What is involved in an objective assessment?

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an examination, findings are measured and recorded

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What are two things to consider before beginning an objective assessment?

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how will the assessment be carried out?

how will the patient be restrained?

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15
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What are the 13 areas to be examined in an objective assessment?

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head
nares and upper respiratory tract
oral cavity
mucous membranes
eyes
ears
skin and hair
thorax
abdomen
pelvis and hind limb
tail
anus and perineum
reproductive organs
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What are you looking for during an objective assessment of the head?

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posture: is it normal for breed and species
musculature: is it symmetrical and normal
general palpation: are there lumps or enlarged lymph nodes

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What are you looking for during an objective assessment of the nares and upper respiratory tract?

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no discharge: note presence and colour if there is any
moist
adequate airflow: particularly in cats and rabbits
any respiratory noise (stertor or stridor)

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18
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What is stertor?

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noise on inspiration

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What is stridor?

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noise on expiration

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What are you looking for during an objective assessment of the oral cavity?

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mouth
jaw movement and alignment
tongue
teeth
hard and soft palettes
skin and hair
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What are you looking for during an objective assessment of the mucous membranes (mms)?

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moist: if not indicative of dehydration

colour

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What do mucous membranes show?

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state of perfusion and therefore the state of circulation

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23
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What would pale mucous membranes indicate?

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poor perfusion/circulation

e.g. hemorrhage or anemia

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24
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what would congested (red) mucous membranes indicate?

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sepsis/fever

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25
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What would hypoxic or cyanotic (blue) mucous membranes indicate?

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respiratory difficulty

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26
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What would icteric (jaundiced) mucous membranes indicate?

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liver disease, RBC destruction, bile problems

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27
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what is normal capillary refill time?

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less than 2 seconds

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28
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What is capillary refill time?

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time taken for capillaries to refill with blood after compression for a short period

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What are you looking for during an objective assessment of the eyes?

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are they open
blephrospasm
eyes the same size
discharge: note colour if present
entropian
ectropian
nictating membrane
pupil assessment: arisocoria, pupillary light reflex, sclera assessment (colour of white of the eye)
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30
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What is blephrospasm?

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squinting

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31
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What is entropian?

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internal rotation of eyelid margin

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32
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what is ectropian?

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external rotation of eyelid margin

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33
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What is the nictating membrane also known as?

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3rd eyelid

34
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What is arisocoria?

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unequal pupil size

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What are you looking for during an objective assessment of the ear?

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normal pinnae: presence of aural haematoma

vertical ear canal: and discharge, strange smell, foreign bodies, ectoparasites

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What are you looking for during an objective assessment of the skin and hair?

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alopecia
coat condition
skin condition
ectoparasites (e.g. ticks and fleas)
skin elasticity (tenting indicative of dehydration)
37
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What is alopecia?

38
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What are you looking for during an objective assessment of the forelimbs?

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movement and gait
rage of movement
flexion and extension: any pain or crepitus
visual changes: lumps, lacerations, bumps etc
Proprioception: if limb is displaced can patient replace limb back in normal position?

39
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What is crepitus?

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crunching/ clicking of cartilage

40
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What are you looking for during an objective assessment of the thorax?

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respiration rate and effort
examine vertebra, ribs and sternum
Auscultation
visual abnormalities
sounds 
mouth breathing: particularly in obligate nasal breathers
41
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What are you looking for during an objective assessment of the abdomen?

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visual abnormalities: is abdomen enlarged
palpation: can anything be felt inside
posture: pain may change a patients posture
internal organs: stomach/kidneys

42
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What are you looking for during an objective assessment of the pelvis and hindlimbs?

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as with forelimbs:
movement
musculature
flexion and extension
visual abnormalities
gait
propreoception
femoral pulse
43
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What are you looking for during an objective assessment of the tail?

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presence of tail
voluntary movement
damage: drooped tail could indicate a fractured pelvis

44
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What are you looking for during an objective assessment of the anus and perineum?

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soiling
discharge
presence of mass?
anal gland problems
prolapse
perineal ruptures
45
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What are you looking for during an objective assessment of the reproductive organs?

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check animal is the correct sex
two descended testicles
penis: any injuries or discharge
vulval discharge or swelling

46
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What should be considered when observing urine/urination?

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colour, smell, turbidity, volume

47
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What is the turbidity of urine?

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presence of sediment or clouding of urine

48
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What is the accepted urine output for dogs and cats per hour?

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1-2ml per kg of body weight per hour

49
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What is anuria?

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failure to produce urine

50
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what is dysuria?

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abnormal, painful or difficult urination

51
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what is haematouria?

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presence of blood in urine

52
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what is polyuria?

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excessive or abnormally large increase in volume of urine production

53
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What is the accepted maintenance water requirement for cats and dogs?

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50ml per kg of body weight over 24 hours

54
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what is polydipsia?

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excessive or abnormally increased thirst

55
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What is an indication of polydipsia?

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excessive drinking and urination

56
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What should be observed when looking at faeces or defecation?

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colour, shape, smell, consistency

57
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What is diarrhoea?

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increase in loose and watery stool

58
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what is tenesmus?

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excessive straining to urinate/defecate

59
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what is melaena?

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partially digested blood in faeces that makes them appear black/slimy

60
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what is haemtochezia?

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fresh blood in faeces or from anus

61
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What does the bristol stool chart do?

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classifies the shape/consistancy of faeces produced by patient

62
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What does 1 on the bristol stool chart mean?

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hard lumps that are difficult to pass

63
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what does 7 on the bristol stool chart mean?

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watery with no solid, passed rapidly

64
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What is the ideal rating on the bristol stool chart?

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number 4: smooth and soft

65
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What does inappetance mean?

A

lack of appetite

66
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What does dysphagia mean?

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swallowing difficulties or inability to swallow

67
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What is pica?

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consumption of non-nutritional substances that provide no physical benefit

68
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what is coprophagia?

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eating faeces

69
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What is vomiting?

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ejection of matter from the stomach and upper GI tract through the mouth

70
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What is regurgitation?

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bringing swallowed food from the oesophegus up again into the mouth

71
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What is the difference between regurgitation and vomiting?

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regurgitation only occurs with matter in the oesophegus whereas vomiting affects the stomach and upper GI tract

72
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What should be noted when a patient vomits?

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contents, volume, number of episodes

73
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What should be observed if a patient is coughing?

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is it contagious
moist and productive or dry and harsh
what could the cough mean? infectious disease, respiratory distress or cardiovascular damage

74
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What should be noted on the patients chart about coughing?

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saliva or discharge produced

75
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What is the issue with pain assessment?

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it is subjective and challenging

76
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Why is pain assessment necessary?

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welfare of the animal and ethical choices

77
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What are the 8 general signs of pain?

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reluctance to move
altered body posture
restlessness, anxiety, fear
depressed or altered mentation
aggression
guarding of the area
abnormal urination/defecation
inappetance
78
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What is an example of a pain scoring method?

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glasgow composite pain scoring chart

79
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What does the Glasgow composite pain scoring chart show?

A

pain and tracks changes

80
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What can be done to alleviate pain?

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analgesia, improved/altered bedding and kennel

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