Respiratory Disease QUIZ

Question 1

Which of the following bacteria may be a cause of Infectious Tracheobronchitis (Kennel Cough)?
1. Bordello
2. Borrelia
3. Bordetella
4. Brucella

Answer 1

3. Bordetella

Question 2

The “reverse sneeze” is

Answer 2

an episodic honking nasal noise

Question 3

Regarding Upper Respiratory Infections (URI or FURD) in the cat
1. one infection leads to life-long immunity
2. they are all caused by Rhinotracheitis virus
3. Never affect body systems beyond the eyes and nose
4. suspect animals should always be handled with Quarantine Procedures

Answer 3

4. suspect animals should always be handled with Quarantine Procedures

Question 4

What best describes a transudate pleural effusion?
1. blood
2. lymph
3. serum
4. pus (high neutrophils)

Answer 4

3. serum

Question 5

Regarding pneumonia in an adult dog
1. is treated with diuretics to dry secretions
2. is a common respiratory condition
3. it is an uncommon primary disease and an underlying cause should be sought
4. the etiology(cause) is always bacterial

Answer 5

3. it is an uncommon primary disease and an underlying cause should be sought

Question 6

Which of the following may be clinical signs for Calicivirus infection in the cat?
1. oral ulcers
2. lameness
3. fever
4. any of the choices may be associated with Calicivirus

Answer 6

4. any of the choices may be associated with Calicivirus

Question 7

T/F: Ascarid migration through the lung is a common cause of lung disease in puppies.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

T/F: A pulse oximetry reading of 90% hemoglobin saturation is an acceptable (normal) reading.

Answer 8

False. Must be at least at a 98%

Question 9

T/F: Gas exchange with the capillaries occurs in the bronchioles.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

T/F: Pulmonary edema may be caused by heart failure, electrocution, drowning vasculitis, or hypoalbuminemia.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

T/F: Epistaxis (nasal bleeding) is a common sign of nasal tumors.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

T/F: Respiratory rate can affect blood pH of a patient quickly (within minutes).

Answer 12

True

Question 13

T/F: Tracheal Collapse is a disease caused by trauma to the throat.

Answer 13

False.
It is when the cartilage rings of the trachea weaken or don’t fully form, causing the trachea to flatten and narrow the airway.

Question 14

T/F: Because viruses die quickly outside the body, URIs of cats can not be transmitted on human hands.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

T/F: Laryngitis causing change of voice can be caused by rabies virus.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

T/F: The most common cause of Sinusitis in the dog is tooth root infection.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

T/F: Nasal discharge samples are an excellent source of accurate bacterial culture to evaluate respiratory(lung) disease.

Answer 17

False.
Why? Contaminated with normal flora, came from unknown source, contamination with other environmental sources, etc

Question 18

T/F: Infectious Tracheobronchitis (Kennel cough) of the dog can be caused by adenovirus, parainfluenza or distemper virus.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

List three clinical signs of Respiratory Distress (any species).

Answer 19

a. extended neck, abducted limb postures
b. refusal to lay down
c. increased abdominal or thoracic movements to breathe
d. noisy breathing (rattle)
e. corners of mouth pulled back/open mouth breathing
f. panic look on face (dilated pupils, tense face)
g. tachypnea
h. tachycardia
i. dusky or blue mucous membranes

Question 20

Name three possible causes of a “failure to read” or inaccurate pulse oximetry measurement.

Answer 20

a. bright light (like in surgery)
b. damaged readers
c. shivering (keep your patient warm!)

Question 21

Describe three supportive care procedures for a cat with an upper respiratory infection (URI).

Answer 21

a. antibiotics for eyes
b. feed warmed can food
c. Clean eyes & nose clear of debris frequently throughout the day

Question 22

Describe why the technique of Nebulize and Coupage (Percussive Therapy) is done.

Answer 22

• Nebulize: expose respiratory mucous membranes to ultrafine water droplets (can reach alveoli)
• Coupage: percussion of chest to form air wave vibrations to loosen lung debris and encourage coughing

The combination of the two techniques enables the mucocilliary blanket of the airways to clean the lungs.

Question 23

Using correct anatomical terms, discuss the pathophysiology of Laryngeal Paralysis in dogs.

Answer 23

The recurrent laryngeal nerve fails to function and this leads to the arytenoids not being abducted to open the pharynx leading to the trachea. This leads to noisy breathing and a small airway that will actually become smaller with exercise or panting and can lead to hyperthemia and/or respiratory distress.

TDRL: Laryngeal nerve fails so arytenoids cannot open. This creates a small airway that leads to noisy breathing. Airway will cont to shrink with panting/exercise. Eventually will lead to hyperthemia and/or respiratory distress.