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Vet 211
Test 6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| You notice that one kitten in a healthy litter has still no begun to nurse, and it has been almost 24 hours since delivery. What is this neonate at increased risk for if suckling does not occur after 24 to 36 hours | Hypoglycemia |
| When direct pressure is applied over an area of maximal tenderness of a taut muscle band or knot, the tissue becomes ischemic (blook is pushed out of the tissue), and when the pressure is removed, the tissue becomes hyperemic (blood quickly infiltrates th | Trigger-pointed massage |
| can be defined as a relief of pain and restoration of mobility and function | Rehabilitation |
| acupuncture points, which make up 67% of all points, are considered motor points and are located in areas where nerves enter muscles | Type 1 |
| What is the main benefit of thermotherapy | To increase circulation |
| are naturally occurring and biologically active products that can be supplemented in a patient's diet to provide a health benefit | Nutraceuticle |
| Clinical signs such as altered sleep-wake cycles, house soiling, confusion, and irritability are signs of | Cognitive dysfunctions |
| Animals that spend more time on one side than the other can develop in the lung lobes on the "down" side, which can lead to respiratory compromise and pneumonia | Atelectasis |
| The condition or process of deterioration with age is known as | Senescence |
| It is important that owners routinely clean the patient's fur and skin of urine after expressing the bladder to prevent | Urine scalding |
| Which of the following is the most common primary brain tumor diagnosed in dogs and cats | Meningiomas |
| Orthopedic cases such as may benefit from physical therapy | Hip dysplasia |
| In a cat, increased appetite with concurrent weight loss is a sign of | Hyperthyroidism |
| In Cushings disease, elevated glucocorticoid levels inhibit function and diminish their ability to adequately protect against infection, primarily of the skin and urinary tract | Neutrophil |
| When administering fluids intraosseously to a feline neonate, an 18-19-gauge needle can be placed in the tibia or femur | Proximal Proximal |
| Through interrelated factors cause variations, overall, for both cats and dogs, most veterinarians start monitoring a pet for health issues related to the senior years at around age ___ years | 7 |
| Temporary tender areas that can move on and off of acupuncture meridians are known as points | Trigger |
| What is a benefit of changing the water level | Buoyancy helps increase bone strength, Increase/decrease resistance, Flexion and extension alteration |
| As long as neonates are close to their dams and the mammary glands, they can maintain | Thermal balance |
| Which of the following is not a common recommendations for easing patient discomfort associated with degenerative joint disease | Help underweight patients gain weight to improve bone density as this is the most common cause of DJD in aging cats and dogs |
| A newborn puppy is dehydrated and needs low-volume fluid administration. This can be administered | Intravenously, intraosseously, intraperitoneally, or subcutaneously |
| By 3 days of age, kittens and puppies should be able to lift their head, and by they can crawl in a coordinated manner | 7 days |
| A finding of tacky to dry mucous membranes in a neonatal puppy or kitten indicates dehydration | 5% to 7% |
| In neonatal puppies and kittens, it is important to be mindful that no more than % of the circulating blood volume should be drawn over the course of a week | 10 |
| In hypothermic neonatal puppies and kittens, warm intravenous fluids can be given, but should be no more than * F higher than current body temperature | 2 |
| In neonatal kittens and puppies, which of the following occurs first | They open their eyes |
| If possible, you should obtain radiographs of normal littermates of a sick or weak puppy or kitten. Why | For comparison |
| An owner has been keeping his cat's newborn kittens warm with extra bedding. At what age do puppies and kittens have a temperature that is similar to an adult's temperature | 6 weeks |
| As the neonate begins to take up food, this increases its | Metabolic rate |
| Hydrotherapy helps to increase mass | Muscle |
| You notice that a coworker is preparing to administer a dextrose solution. Which of the following routes should he avoid and why | Subcutaneous; to avoid tissue damage |
| Part of your responsibilities in animal care is to prevent decubital ulcers by encouraging each animal to stand and walk at least every hours | 4 to 6 |
| What is the likely body temperature of a neonate that appears lethargic and uncoordinated but is responsive | 78 to 85 F |
| Which of the following statements regarding the examinations of a neonatal animal is false | To evaluate the hydration of a neonate, check the skin turgor rather than the mucous membranes, because the mucous membranes in a neonate are extremely sensitive |
| The young adult life stage includes | 7 month old to 6 year old cats |
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