Respiratory

Question 1

An indoor only 5-year-old male neutered domestic shorthair cat presents in respiratory distress. He has a paradoxical breathing pattern and lung sounds are absent ventrally. Select the treatment most likely to resolve the respiratory distress in the short-term:

Answer 1

Thoracocentesis

Question 2

Increased expiratory effort with a wheeze audible on thoracic auscultation is most likely to be associated with which localization in a cat with respiratory distress?

Answer 2

Lower Airways

Question 3

Increased inspiratory effort with an externally audible noise is most likely to be associated with which localization in a cat with respiratory distress?

Answer 3

Upper Respiratory Tract

Question 4

Which of the following is the most appropriate approach to initial stabilization when presented with a cat in respiratory distress?

Answer 4

Minimize stress and provide supplemental oxygenation until respiratory status has improved, before performing extensive diagnostics