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Vet 135
Written Midterm
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the normal temperature for cats and dogs | 100 to 102.2 degrees F |
| Normal heart rate for dogs | 60 to 160 bpm |
| Normal heart rate for cats | 140 to 220 bpm |
| Normal respiratory rate for dogs | 16 to 32 brpm |
| Normal respiratory rate for cats | 20 to 42 brpm |
| What does CRT mean | Capillary refill time |
| How do you assess CRT | Push on the gums and watch how long it takes them to turn pink. It should be less than 2 seconds |
| What are the lymph nodes | Axillary, Submandibular, Prescapular, Inguinal, and Popliteal |
| Which lymph nodes are papable and where are they located | Submandibular- Under the jaw Prescapular- Right on their chest Popliteal- Behind their back legs, in the middle |
| What 8 systems do we check when doing a PE | Integument, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, GI, Urogenital, Musculoskeletal, Peripheral Lymph Nodes, and Neurological |
| What are the patient signalments | Breed, Sex, Age, Species, Reproductive Statues |
| What are the valves on the left side of the heart | Mitral Pulmonic Aortic |
| What valves on the right side of the heart | Tricuspid |
| Where can the heart valves be heard | At the intercostal space 3 through 5 |
| How do you assess a patients dehydration status | Skin Tent Pale/Sticky Gums Sunken in Eyes |
| Define sinus arrhythmias | Regulary irregular- gaps between beats vary slightly |
| In what species are sinus arrhythmias normal | Dogs |
| AU | Both ears |
| AD | Right ear |
| AS | Left ear |
| OU | Both eyes |
| OD | Right eye |
| OS | Left eye |
| What are safety concerns while performing a physical exam | 1. When looking over an injured animal, have a restrainer 2. Aggressive animals may require a holder 3. Skin problems- wear gloves 4. Unvaccinated animals- BEWARE 5. Use restraint devices if needed |