Quiz #1 study guide lecture1-3 Flashcards
List three situations in which a human-animal relationship may be perceived as stronger or more important than usual
Owners believe they rescued companion from death/near death
Owners believe their companion animal got them through a difficult period in life
Owners spent their childhood with companion animal
What is grief?
• Mental anguish after loss of an object of attachment
What are the 5 stages of grief?
Denial, bargaining, anger, depression, resolution
What does euthanasia mean (literally)?
the act of inducing painless death
What is a barbiturate?
ultra-short-acting anesthesia
When it comes to questioning clients, what kind of questions should we ask? What kinds of things should we avoid?
Ask open-ended questions (don’t show biases or beliefs)
Avoid being judgmental or the care & management of pet and avoid complex medical terminology
What is included in the signalment?
Age, breed, sex & reproductive status
What is the presenting complaint?
The most important information addressed in the medical history (discuss each complaint separately)
How do we prevent overlooking an important physical exam finding?
Following a consistent routine, perform an evaluation of every system
What is mentation?
Assessed subjectively during visual observation of the patient and may be described as bright and alert, quiet, dull or obtunded (not interested in surroundings)
What is ataxia?
a term used to describe uncoordinated muscle movements when walking
What is included in TPR?
Temperature, pulse, respiration
What is the normal temperature range for dogs and cats?
100-102.5
How do we calculate a resting respiratory rate?
Number of breaths per 15 seconds x 4= RR OR breaths per 10 seconds x6
Which vessel is usually used to palpate pulses?
femoral artery
What is a pulse deficit?
Absence of a palpable pulse (or a significant change in pulse quality) with an audible heartbeat
What is pulse pressure?
The pressure you feel when palpating a pulse
What is halitosis?
Foul breath odor
What is the nictitating membrane?
Third eyelid
What is anisocoria?
Pupils are different sizes
What is petechiation?
Small, visible, pinpoint hemorrhage lesions in the ear
What is the instrument called that we use to examine deeper structures within the ear canal?
otoscope
What is stertor?
a loud snoring or snorting sound
What is stridor?
a high pitched inspiratory wheeze
What is a capillary refill time? What should it be in a normally hydrated animal?
A reflection of cardiac output, which is affected by hydration status. Normal time is less than 2.5 seconds
What is a sinus arrhythmia?
heart rate increases slightly during inspiration and decreases slightly during expiration
What is cystocentesis?
aspiration of urine from the bladder by using a syringe attached to a needle
How can we tell if an animal has “flea dirt” or is just dirty?
putting a drop of water on it
What is etiology?
The cause of disease
What is meant by anomalous?
Due to congenital or hereditary defects, usually in young animals
What does ischemic mean or imply?
Inadequate supply of blood to a part of the body
What is iatrogenic?
Caused by medical professional/treatment
What is idiopathic?
An unknown cause
What is pathogenesis?
Natural progression of what goes wrong in the body from an illness or condition
What is morbidity?
• Rate at which an illness or abnormality occurs
What is mortality?
Death rate (ratio of actual deaths to expected ones)
What do we mean by sequela?
Abnormal condition that follows as the result of a disease, treatment, or injury
Rank prognostic terms from best prognosis to worse starting with “excellent” and ending with “grave.”
Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor, Guarded, Grave
