Vet sci 1 Flashcards

0
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The chief complaint is defined as

A

The reason the owners brought patient in

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The first thing that we should do upon entering a room with a client is

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Introduce ourselves as the veterinary technician

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2
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The three general parts of a properly performed physical exam are

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TPR W
palpation
auscultation

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3
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Hypothermia causes blood vessels to

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Vasoconstrict

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4
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Hypothermia causes heart rate to

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Decrease

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5
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Hypothermia causes blood pressure to

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Decrease

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6
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T/F

Heating pads are an effective way to raise the core temperature of the body

A

False

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7
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On our patients the pulse is most commonly obtained from the

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Formoral artery

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8
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On stethoscopes that had two “heads” there is a ____ which is the large round head in ____ which is the small round head

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Diaphragm

Bell

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9
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Of the two “heads” on the stethoscope which one is used to hear high-pitched sounds?

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Diaphragm

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10
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Rails are indicative of____ in the airway

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Fluid

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11
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Name three different venipuncture sites for the canine patient

A

Jugular
cephalic
formoral

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12
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Define agonistic behavior

A

Behaviors having to do with social conflict

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13
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List three different canine restraint positions

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Lateral
sternal
dorsal

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14
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Ethology is

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The study of animal behavior

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15
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T/F

To become a certified animal behaviorist you must have an AAS or MD and pass a qualifying exam

A

False

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16
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Anthropomorphism is

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Attributing human characteristics to animals

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17
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A displacement behavior is defined as

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A behavior that is out of context and is seen when an animal is feeling stress or conflict

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18
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The Flehmen response is seen when in animal

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Has smelled an unpleasant odor or pheromones

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19
Q

T/F

The tapetum lucidum is the reflective layer in the back of the eye that allows an animal to see in low or dim lighting

A

True

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20
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The most important sense used by animals to determine our intentions for them is the sense of

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Touch

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21
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True or false dominance is the only type of aggression seen in dogs and cats

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False

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22
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Positive reinforcement is

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The presentation of a pleasant or rewarding stimulus immediately following a wanted behavior which makes the behavior more likely to occur in the future

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23
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Escape behavior

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Avoid conflict

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24
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Submissive/appeasement behavior

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Giving in

lowered ears and tail and a crouched position

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25
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Threatening behaviors

A

Warnings
not to hurt or harm
bearing teeth growling or hissing, lunging, barking, scratching and attempts to bite or inhibit bites
air snap or bite without injuring or being threatening

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26
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Palpable lymph nodes

A
Mandibular-neck
prescapular-shoulder blade 
axillary-armpit 
inguinal-thighs 
popliteal-stifle
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27
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Functions of the ear

A

Balance

reception of auditory signals

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28
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External ear consists of

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Penna
Vertical canal
horizontal canal

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29
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The middle ear consists of

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Tympanic membrane
Eustachian tubes
auditory ossicles

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30
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Tympanic membrane

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Separates middle ear from the external ear

normal color is a mother-of-pearl or pearlescent in color

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31
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Eustachian tubes

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Connects middle ear to nasal sinuses

equalizes pressure in the inner ear with atmospheric pressure

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32
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Auditory ossicles

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Most bones in the body
malleus
Incus
Stapes

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33
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The inner ear consists of

A

Cochlea
Vestibule
semicircular canals

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34
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Cochlea

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Transmits hearing

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35
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Vestibule & semicircular canals

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Help maintain balance and equilibrium

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36
Q

Green needle cap

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18 gauge

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37
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Pink needle cap

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20 needle gauge

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38
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Blue needle cap

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22 gauge

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39
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Red needle cap

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25 gauge

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40
Q

Halitosis

A

Smelly breath

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41
Q

Crown

A

White portion of tooth above the gum line

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42
Q

Neck

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Area of tooth where crown and root meet

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43
Q

Root

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Buried in bone

below gumline

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44
Q

Enamel

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Substance that covers the crown

hardest substance

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45
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Dentin

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Porous bony substance beneath the enamel and cementum

Housed in pulp chamber

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46
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Periodontal ligament

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Holds tooth to the jawbone

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47
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Cementum

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Covers the root

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48
Q

Gingiva

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Oral mucous membranes

covers jaw bone

49
Q

Gingival sulcus

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Area between gingiva and neck of the tooth

50
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Alveolar bone

A

Jaw bone

51
Q

Labial

A

Comes in contact with lips

52
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Palatal

A

Comes in contact with hard pallet

53
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Lingual

A

Surface towards tongue

54
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Buccal

A

Surface in contact with cheek

55
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Mesial

A

In reference to individual tooth

toward midline

56
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Distal

A

In reference to individual tooth

away from the midline

57
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Apical

A

Surface towards root

58
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Coronal

A

Towards crown

59
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Supragingival

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Above gingiva or on crown of tooth

60
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Subgingival

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Below gingiva or on root of tooth

61
Q

Plaque

A

Soft white slippery film around gingival sulcus

62
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Calculus

A

Mineralized plaque

Brown or yellow

63
Q

Gingivitis

A

Inflammation of the gingiva

64
Q

Periodontitis

A

Inflammation of structures around tooth

65
Q

Cervical line (neck) lesions

A

Characterized by a red dot on gingiva margin
extremely painful
most commonly in cats

66
Q

Periodontal probe

A

Measures sulcus depth

67
Q

Gingival sulcus measurements

A

Dog:0-3 mm
feline: 0-1 mm

68
Q

Hand scaler

A

Three sharp edges

removes supragingival calculus

69
Q

Ultrasonic scaler

A

Used after hand scaler to continue to remove plaque and tartar
not to go beneath gumline

70
Q

Curette

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Flat and rounded edges

removes subgingival calculus

71
Q

Dental hoe

A

Removes excessive amounts of calculus in large pieces

72
Q

Dental elevator

A

Breaks down Periodontal ligaments prior to extraction

73
Q

Extraction forceps (dental forceps)

A

Used to grasp tooth for extractions

74
Q

Polisher

A

Used to remove microfine abrasions made during cleaning

75
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Mouth speculum

A

Used to hold oral cavity open during procedures

76
Q

Canine adult teeth formula

A

2(I3/3, C1/1, P4/4, M2/3)=42 teeth

77
Q

Feline dental formula

A

2(I3/3, C1/1, P3/2, M1/1)=30 teeth

78
Q

Eruption schedule for permanent teeth is

A

Incisors: 2-5 months
Canines: 5-6 months
premolars: 4-6 months
molars: 5-7 months

79
Q

Gestation period for dogs

A

62 days

80
Q

Gestation period for felines

A

59-67 days up to 72 days

81
Q

3 Types of Agonist Behavior

A

Escape
Submissive
Threatened

82
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Counter Controlling

A

Operant conditioning that presents an aversive or unpleasant stimulus immediately following a behavior making it less likely to occur

83
Q

Desensitization

A

Best modification technique to treatment separation anxiety

84
Q

Piloerection

A

Hair standing up

Protective aggression

85
Q

Lymphs Nodes locations

A
Prescapular
Mandibular
Axillary
Inguinal
Popliteal
86
Q

Primary Dressing

A

Telfa pad

Stirrups

87
Q

Secondary Dressing

A

Cast Padding

Roll cotton

88
Q

Tertiary Layer

A

Kling gauze
Vet wrap
Elasticon

89
Q

Ehmer Sling

A

Immobilization of the hind limb

90
Q

Velpeau Sling

A

Immobilization of the shoulder joint

91
Q

Head Bandage

A

To secure a pinna in place after an auricular hematoma repair

92
Q

Robert Jones Bandage

A

Used to stabilize fracture distal to the elbow/stifle

93
Q

Bandage Care

A

Keep dry
Do not exercise
If licking/biting use E-Collar

94
Q

Red Rubber Cath

A

Long term
Indwelling
NT tube
Feeding tube

95
Q

Trocar

A

Used for a chest tap

VERY traumatic

96
Q

Butterfly Cath

A

Short term use

97
Q

Polypropylene

A

To obtain a sterile urine sample

98
Q

Penrose Drain

A

Use
Tourniquet
Drains fluid AROUND tube - not through

99
Q

4 Way Feline Vx

FVRPCC

A

Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis
Panleukopenia
Chlamydia
Calici Virus

100
Q

FVRPCC location

A

SQ
Left back limb
Distal to hip joint

101
Q

6 Way Canine Vx

DHLPP-C

A
Distemper
Hepatitis/Adenovirus type 2
Leptospirosis
Parvo Virus
Parainfluenza
Corona Virus
102
Q

4 Serovars Leptospirosis

A

L. canicola
L. icterohemorrhagiae
L. grippotyphosa
L. pomona

103
Q

DHLPP-C location

A

SQ
Right front limb
Distal to midscapula

104
Q

DHLPP-C first dose

A

6-8 weeks

105
Q

DHLPP-C second dose

A

10-12 weeks

106
Q

Rabies Virus location

A

SQ
Right back limb
Distal to hip joint

107
Q

16ga Needle

A

Grey
Pigs
AVC

108
Q

18ga Needle

A

Green
Horses and cattle
Jugular

109
Q

20ga Needle

A

Pink
Sheep, goats and dogs
Jugular

110
Q

22ga Needle

A

Blue
Cats and small dogs and pig (ear vein)
Jugular

111
Q

25ga Needle

A

Red
Avian
Jugular, cutaneous ulnar, medial matatarsal

112
Q

27ga Needle

A

Yellow
Avian
Jugular

113
Q

True or false

A Robert Jones bandage is used to stabilize fractures distal to the elbow or stifle

A

True

114
Q

True or false

An Ehmer sling is used to immobilize the hindlimb following reduction of a luxated hip

A

True

115
Q

Give the dental formula for an adult dog

A

2(I3/3,C1/1,P4/4,M2/3)=42 teeth

116
Q

Dental formula for an adult cat

A

2(I3/3,C1/1,P3/2,M1/1)=30 teeth

117
Q

Give the medical name for “baby teeth”

A

Deciduous

118
Q

Give the medical term for the tooth surface facing the cheek

A

Buccal

119
Q

Give the medical term for an incorrect bite, abnormal alignment of teeth or jaws

A

Malocclusion

120
Q

In a dog, which tooth is the upper carnassial tooth?

How many roots does it have?

A

4th premolar #108 and #208

3 roots

121
Q

By what age are most permanent teeth in?

By what age do puppies’ and kittens’ eyes open?

A

5-6 months

7-14 days