study questions (wk 3-4)

Question 1

Why are grooming and bathing important aspects of medical care of hospitalized patients?

Answer 1

removing matts, as clean as possible, one less thing sick patients need to worry about, help reduce illness and spreading it

Question 2

Describe the grooming tools that should be used when grooming short and long haired dogs and cats. What are the difference(s) in tools used?

Answer 2

short: combing/brushing, trimming nails, no bathing; long: brush often (longer and wider tooth combs to work through long hair)

Question 3

What problems can result if an animal does not receive a pedicure on a routine basis?

Answer 3

nails can grow back into pads, improper foot placement

Question 4

What are the two common types of nail trimmers that are used? Describe each type.

Answer 4

scissor (2 blades) and guillotine (1 blade)

Question 5

Which type of nail trimmer is best used for cats?

Answer 5

scissor

Question 6

What special challenge does a dog that has not had its nail trimmed for an extended period of time present to the person performing the pedicure?

Answer 6

altered gait, likely to be split or avulsed, become ingrown - harder to trim and fix

Question 7

When you are trimming nails that are black, what will indicate that you are getting close to the “quick”?

Answer 7

if you see a white/lighter center of the nail

Question 8

What structures are contained in the nail quick? Draw a picture of a nail and include these structures.

Answer 8

blood vessels and nerves

Question 9

You are performing a pedicure and a nail is “quicked”, what have you done?

Answer 9

clipped those blood vessels and nerves

Question 10

What is a hemostatic agent?

Answer 10

stops the blood flow; clots the blood

Question 11

Name two products that act as hemostatic agents when nails are quicked

Answer 11

kwik stop; powder or liquid?

Question 12

What is the three-step process (in order) recommended for treating “quicked nails”?

Answer 12

apply pressure, wipe blood, apply clotting agent

Question 13

What are “dewclaws”? Where are they located?

Answer 13

extra claw located up carpal joint (wrist) for more traction and support

Question 14

How would you describe the anal glands and their location?

Answer 14

two sacs located on either side of anus, open to the anal region by two ducts

Question 15

What are the clinical signs that are commonly associated with “impacted anal sacs”?

Answer 15

-scooting
-excessive licking
-pain and tenderness on region
-hot and swelling
-blood or purulent discharge near anus

Question 16

List and explain the “Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare”

Answer 16

1. freedom from hunger and thirst
2. freedom from discomfort
3. freedom from pain, injury, and disease
4. freedom to express normal behavior
5. freedom from fear and distress

Question 17

Describe the Veterinary Technician Practice Model

Answer 17

cyclical, structured discipline that ensures consistent excellent care to every patient and info about patients status is communicated

Question 18

The first step in the nursing process is gathering data, list the five ways to gather patient data

Answer 18

1. gather initial medical history
2. review medical records for past historical info
3. perform physical exam
4. review lab results and diagnostic, surgical, and medical reports
5. consult with vet regarding any questions about case not mentioned in medical records

Question 19

The second step is to Identify and prioritize technician evaluations. Define technician evaluation

Answer 19

based on technicians independent critical thinking and analysis of gathered data; a clinical judgment regarding the physiologic psychological needs of patient

Question 20

What is the third step? Give some examples.

Answer 20

develop nursing care plan; patient with hypoxia the desired outcome is adequate oxygenation and comfortable breathing - resolution of dyspnea and tachypnea

Question 21

Step 4 is re-evaluate. Give an example of when and why you would need to re-evaluate

Answer 21

lab and imaging studies to fully assess the patients response to nursing interventions and to the treatment

Question 22

What does SOAP stand for?

Answer 22

subjective
objective
assessment
plan

Question 23

Is the number of geriatric patients encountered in the veterinary practice increasing or decreasing? Why?

Answer 23

increasing as more problems arise in older patients ?

Question 24

Dogs with arthritis present special challenges for the technician. What are they? Why?

Answer 24

can’t move as much, more stiff, joints are inflamed ?

Question 25

What considerations must be made when handling hearing impaired animals?

Answer 25

easier to startle, may respond by biting

Question 26

How should sight impaired animals be handled? Why?

Answer 26

toys with sound or scents; calm them and not spook them by not knowing where things are

Question 27

What does the word recumbent mean?

Answer 27

lying down

Question 28

Why is rotating the recumbent patient important?

Answer 28

so they aren’t laying in one spot for too long and damaging circulation

Question 29

Define decubital ulcer

Answer 29

from lying in urine

Question 30

What is the best method to prevent decubital ulcers?

Answer 30

light application of protective compound, keep skin dry

Question 31

List methods used to care for decubital ulcers

Answer 31

disposable beddings, keep skin dry, straw for cushioning and drainage, frequent turning - slings, frequent baths

Question 32

What would the special husbandry needs be of the recumbent patient?

Answer 32

frequent turning, slings, baths

Question 33

Define Oral medication administration

Answer 33

placement of solid or liquid material in oral cavity so specific quantities of material are swallowed

Question 34

List two purposes for oral administration

Answer 34

1.to administer medications, water, and nutritional supplements
2.to administer certain radiographic contrast materials

Question 35

List contraindications

Answer 35

1.dysphagia, regurgitation, and vomiting
2.acute pancreatitis
3.esophageal and gastrointestinal obstruction
4.esophageal surgery within past 2-7 days
5.gastric or intestinal surgery within the past 12-24 hrs
6.head and neck trauma

Question 36

Define dysphagia

Answer 36

difficulty swallowing

Question 37

Define acute pancreatitis

Answer 37

develops quickly; swollen over short period of time

Question 38

List two possible complications (with oral medications)

Answer 38

1. aspiration of medications into respiratory tract
2. inaccurate dosing

Question 39

What are the “5 rights” and why must they be part of all drug administration procedures?

Answer 39

1. right patient
2. right drug
3. right dose
4. right route
5. right time

make sure nothing gets confused or messed up; don’t want to give the wrong patient the wrong medication

Question 40

Why is it important to wash your hands before this procedure?

Answer 40

don’t carry/spread germs from cleaning cages to giving medication

Question 41

Why should a capsule or tablet be lubricated?

Answer 41

helps it go down easier

Question 42

What device is commonly used to administer capsules or tablets orally?

Answer 42

pilling device

Question 43

What technique can be used to cause an animal to swallow after administering a tablet or capsule?

Answer 43

close animals mouth quickly while still having nose pointed towards ceiling, and hold it while rubbing the laryngeal area

Question 44

dogs HR; RR

Answer 44

60-160; 18-34

Question 45

cats HR; RR

Answer 45

160-220; 16-40