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Vet 211

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What is not a fear related behavior? Rubbing and tail wagging
When restraining a cat it is best to keep on hand near what? Scruff
What is it meant by the term signalment? Breed, age, sex, reproductive status, an species
What is the term an inspiratory noise similar to snoring? Stertor
What vaccine is core in both cats and dogs? Rabbies
At what age is puppies/kittens first initial vet visit? 6 weeks of age
True or False: All needles and IV catheters must remain sterile once protective coverings are removed. True
What should be labeled on the sample package? Patients name, hospital name/ID, date, species
At what age do puppies and kittens have a temperature that is similar to an adult's temperature? 4 weeks
How does the queen stimulate urination or defecation of the newborn? By licking the urogenital area
Deterioration in physical and mental condition, organ function, and immunity is found in what? Aging animals
What are some signs of heart disease? Fatigue, exercise intolerance, collapse, or coughing
What is technique of piercing the skin with a needle at a specific, predetermined "acupuncture points" Acupuncture
What is essential in any rehabilitation program? Exercise
A wound made under sterile conditions is considered what type of injury Clean
What are the distinct layers of a bandage? Primary, Secondary, Tertiary
True or False: Calcium levels can be indicative of hyperparathyroidism or certain toxicities. True
Which parameter, tested on blood chemistry, is the main indicator of renal function? Creatinine
What is the routine chemistry and panel typically run on? Serum
When should the blood be collected? Within a short time relevant to blood collection for the chemistry panel and CBC
Kittens and puppies will begin opening their eyes at the age of? 14-16 days
Program designed to provide a caring environment for meeting physical and emotional needs for end of life stage? hospice
What is the normal temp range for neonates during the 1st week of life? 94.7-100.1 F
What are three common disorders in neonates? Hypothermia, Dehydration, and Hypoglycemia
Class of analgesic drugs that cause significant side effects. Especially long term use and as last resort. Glucocorticoids
True or False: Geriatrics require constant monitoring. True
How are decubitus ulcers formed? Laying on a bony prominence on a hard surface for a long period of time.
Applying firm digital pressure to an acupuncture point for a specific length of time? Acupressure
Sound waves that can have a thermal effect on the body? Therapeutic Ultrasound
What are the three types of herbal medicine? Chinese, Western, and Ayurvedic
Chondroitin Sulfates is an example of? Neutroceutical
When assessing a bandage, what is the concern if the fluid strike-through is seen? Contamination of the wound from environmental bacteria
What type of wound is closed by primary intention? Surgical Incisions
What does a CBC include? PCV %, RBC Count, WBC Count, WBC differential, Hemoglobin Concentration, and Platelet Count
Hemoglobin is the protein in RBC's that does what? Carriers oxygen from the lungs to tissues
What does agglutination refer to? Irregular, variably sized clumps of RBC's
What does BUN stand for? Blood, Urea, and Nitrogen
What does ELISA stand for? Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
What is the normal range of PCV in dogs and cats Canine: 37% - 55% Feline: 30% - 45%
What are the three different layers in a PCV tube? Plasma, Buffy Coat, and Packed RBC's
What are the two most common serology tests? ELISA and SNAP
What type of tube is preferred for blood collection? EDTA (lavender top) Heparin (green top)
The ratio of the density of a fluid to the density of pure water? Specific Gravity
What order are RBC's placed from largest to smallest? Dogs, Cats, horses, cows, sheep, and goats
Method or program that uses specific decision criteria to determine whether a test is producing accurate results? Quality Control
What can be sprayed onto equipment to make the dog feel more comfortable? Dog appeasing pheromone
When holding off for a cephalic venipuncture the holder must do what? Rotate the vein laterally
Which lymph nodes should not be palpable in a healthy animal? Inguinal and axillary
What are the normal HR for cats and dogs? Dogs: 60-160 BPM Cats: 140-220 BPM
Which vaccines are unable to infect animals? Non-infectious vaccine
What is a condition an animal is born with called? Congenital
What are the atlas? The first cervical vertebra; it connects with the skull
What animals can be fed through orogastric intubation? Orphans and weak neonates
What is thermogenesis? The ability to regulate the body temperature
When is the neonatal period? Birth to 4 weeks of life
How often do geriatric animals need to go to the veterinary clinic? 6 months
When a geriatric patient is ill what are some common clinical signs? Inappetence, lethargy, and weight loss
What is the method of application of any therapeutic agent, usually physical agents? Modality
What does "CAM" stand for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
What is the 1st phase of wound healing, also known as the "lag phase"? Inflammatory Phase
In the inflammatory phase of wound healing, ____ aggregate and form a clot within the wound, which controls bleeding and stabilizes the wound vessels? Platelets
If blood needs to be collected from an aggressive clot, it would be safer to use the? Medial saphenous vein
If a dog escapes from the veterinary clinic, veterinary personnel should first? Follow the dog from a safe distance and give them time to calm down
True or False: Should look directly at a patient when FAS is high False
True or False: Scruffing is an appropriate method of restraint False
What is the most important information to be addressed in the medical history? The presenting complaint
What type of questions should you be asking the client about the patient? Open ending questions rather than leading questions
What do pale mm's indicate? Anemia
What do dry, tacky mm's indicate? Dehydration
Which of the following diagnostic tests should be performed yearly to assess the health of the adult animals? Urinalysis, CBC, and Chem panel
What do we call testing antibody levels in a pets blood to determine whether protective immunity is present or not? Titer testing
Feline distemper is caused by the same type of organism as what canine disease? Canine Parvo
This type of immunity is present at birth and does not develop until after birth? Inate immunity
What is the minimum contact time needed for effects to be seen with topical desensitizing cream? 30 minutes
What is the recommended technique used to get patients to swallow pills? Blow on the nose or tap tip of nose to stimulate the patient to swallow pills
What vein is used to collect a very small amount of blood? Marginal ear vein
What is the preferred method of urine sample collection? Cystocentesis
Created by: jenna.musto
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