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Vet 211
Midterm
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Afte the first veterinary visit, how often will a pet need to be seen for examinations and booster vaccines? For how long | Every 3-4 weeks until 16 weeks |
| After the fluid has been administered when using an orogastric tube, the tube is bend to occlude it and then withdrawn in a downward direction. This technique | Prevents a backflow of fluid from entering the trachea |
| When performing a cystocentesis, the patient can be in any of the following positions except | Sternal recumbency |
| Which of the following is not true about ophthalmic medications | Ophthalmic medications should be administered directly at refrigerated temperatures |
| What does tissue swelling distal to an IV catheter bandage usually indicate | An overly tight bandage |
| What is a reasonable justification for using the intradermal route for administering a drug | For the delivery of an antigen for allergy testing |
| Deep lumbar injections in the third to fifth lumbar region are used to administer heartworm treatment. However, placement of the needle in the lumbosacral muscles is not recommended in | Very thin animals |
| A technician who is knowledgeable in IV catheter complications is performing IV catheter care and notices that the catheter insertion site is erythematous, swollen, painful, and warm to touch. The veterinary technician assesses the problem to be | Thrombophlebitis |
| Cats that have had a urinary obstruction for a long period are often obtunded and and, therefore should be carefully evaluated and monitored before anesthetic agents are administered | Hyperkalemic |
| When placing an orogastric tube, it is important to premeasure from the to | Tip of the nose The last rib |
| It is important to place a fentanyl patch in a location from which the animal cannot remove it, such as on the intrascapular region. It should be applied to skin that will not be in contact with a heating pad, a heat lamp, or another heat source because | The rate the drug delivery will be increased |
| When a fearful pet displays warnings, the situation can usually be improved by | Backing up and reducing the pet's perceived threat level |
| What is the purpose of using feline facial pheromone spray | To cause cats to relax |
| Standing between a dog and its owner should be avoided at first because | The dog may try to protect or guard its owner |
| If a pet seems to be stressed by the restraint you are using | Take a break and consider using different restraint techniques |
| What should be the next step if a limb is found to be painful on examination | Check the corresponding limb on the opposite side |
| When obtaining the medical history, be sure to get all of the following information about medications the animal is taking except | Type of medication, Dose and frequency of medication, Duration for which the medication has been given |
| Although heart valve positions in dogs are similar to those in , abnormal heart sounds in the latter are more commonly ascultated in the sternal area | Cats |
| Initial puppy and kitten examinations may identify problems present at birth these are known as | Congenital defect |
| Vaccines provide protection from infection from a pathogen for a certain length of time. This period is called the | Duration of immunity |
| Vaccines are dosed based on | Amount needed to stimulate an immune response |
| Once a vaccine is reconstituted, it is no longer stable and should be administered within of being reconstituted | 1 hour |
| Veterinary technicians must know the local laws that govern rabies vaccinations in terms of | How often revaccination must occur, Route of vaccine administration, The animal's age at initial vaccination |
| All of the following are fear related behaviors in cats except | Rubbing |
| Animals over what weight need to team lifted | 20 kg |
| Below are all reasons why we don't like chemical restraint, except | Convenience |
| Dogs should be how old when they receive their first heartworm test? And, they should receive one how often thereafter | 6 months Yearly |
| How would an absorbent product, such as activated charcoal, be administered to a pet | Orogastric intubation |
| In the veterinary clinic a dog that refuses a highly palatable treat is generally | Scared |
| The condition in which an animal has an audible heart beat on auscultation, but no palpable pulse is called | Pulse deficit |
| What do we call testing antibody levels in a pet's blood to determine whether protective immunity is present or not | Titer testing |
| What do we call the reason the pet is in the clinic today? We consider this to be the most important information to be addressed at the appointment | Presenting complaint |
| What gauge needle is indicated for drawing blood in most small animals | 22 g |
| What is meant by the term signalment | Breed, age, sex, reproductive status |
| What is the most common reason to catheterize a male cat | Urethral obstruction Urethral obstruction |
| What is the most common site for IV catheter placement in both dogs and cats | Cephalic vein |
| What is the most important part of every veterinary visit | Physical exam |
| What is the pulse rate range, in beats per minute, for dogs | 60 to 160 bpm |
| What is the pulse rate range, in beats per minute for cats | 140 to 220 bpm |
| What is the scale for grading heart murmurs | I to VI |
| What route of medication administration is indicated when we need drugs and fluids to reach high blood level rapidly, when a drug will be irritating to tissues, and when a drug may be insufficiently absorbed by other routes | IV |
| What term describes pupils of differing sizes | Aniscoria |
| When giving a vaccine, where on the limb should it be administered | As far distal as possible |
| Where is the standard location for administration of the rabies vaccine | Right rear leg |
| Which blood collection site is used, in both dogs and cats, when large volumes of blood are needed | Jugular vein |
| Which of the following arrhythmias can be considered a "normal abnormality in dogs" | Sinus arrhythmia |
| Which of the following endocrine conditions can be seen in both dogs and cats; treatment requires twice daily injections of insuln | Diabetes mellitus |
| Which of the following is a sign of fear in both dog's and cat's | Defecation, Anal glands expression, urination |
| Which of the following is not a component of the DA2PP vaccine | Panleukemia |
| Which of the following is not a component of the FVRCP vaccine | Coronavirus |
| Which of the following lymph nodes in NOT palpable in a normal, healthy animal | Axillary |
| Which of the following lymph nodes is only palpable in the ill animal, is located in the groin area, and is medial to the thighs | Inguinal |
| Which of the following non-core vaccines in cats will test positive on antibody tests in the future | FIV |
| Which of the following parasites is concerning because of the zoonotic risk of ocular larval migrans | Roundworms |
| Which of the following restraint devices is used on both dogs and cats? It is the first choice restraint device for dogs, and it use is generally understood by owners | Muzzle |
| Which of the following temperatures, in degrees Fahrenheit, would be considered a normal temperature in dog or cat | 101.5 |
| Which of the following terms is tested in a patient by picking up a paw, flipping it over, and placing it back on the floor? A positive reaction is the pet righting the paw and placing the palmar or plantar surface of the paw back on the ground | Conscious proprioception |
| Which of the following urine samples would be the best for sending out for culture and sensitivity | Cystocentesis |
| Which of the following vaccines is considered a core vaccine in dogs | DHPP |
| A gallop rhythm on pulse palpation can be considered normal in a stressed out kitten | False |
| Animals receive different size doses of vaccine depending on their size; a cat will receive a 0.5 mL vaccine whereas a horse will receive 5 ml of vaccine | False |
| Being able to restrain an animals properly is critical as a veterinary technician | True |
| Heart rate and pulse rate should be identical | True |
| It is best to stand between a dog and it's owner when having a conversation | False |
| It is fine to leave an animal unattended on a table if it's just for a second; such as to grab the thermometer or clippers | False |
| One clinical sign for feline calicivirus infection is the presence of oral ulcers and stomatitis | True |
| Senior and geriatric animals should visit the veterinary hospital every six months | True |
| Setting an uncovered needle down on the table, then picking it up to use it for an injection is an example of aseptic technique | False |
| The best vein for drawing blood on an aggressive cat is the cephalic vein | False |
| The lateral saphenous vein is a good vein to use when drawing blood from a nervous or head shy dog | True |
| The main reason for using alcohol during veinipuncture is to sterilize the skin and hair surrounding the site | False |
| The mammary chains of every female dog should be palpated at every physical examination, no matter how old the dog is | True |
| The number one rule of restraint is always restrain in a safe manner | False |
| The rabies vaccine is considered a core vaccine | True |
| When clients bring in a sick neonate, it is advised they also bring the littermates | True |
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