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Vet 231

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An animal with what condition is more prone to fluid overload Cardiac insufficiency
Which of the following is the easiest method for monitoring fluid therapy Weight
Rapid fluid replacement with crystalloids is contraindicated in conditions of Cerebral edema
The veterinarian has directed you to give a whole blood transfusion to a 0.3-kg kitten with severe anemia from flea infestation. You are unable to insert an intravenous or intraosseous catheter. Which of the following would be the most effective alternati Intraperitoneal injection
Which of the following is least useful when resuscitating a dog in shock D5W
In emergency care cases in which it is not possible to administer large volumes of desired fluids, it may be beneficial to administer Hypertonic saline
Which of the following route(s) can potassium solutions be administered to dogs and cats without causing severe pain Intravenous and subcutaneous
A patient with von Willebrand's disease requires surgery. Which product can be administered to prevent hemorrhage Cryoprecipitate
The rapid intravenous administration of large amounts of potassium can result in Cardiac arrest
What part of the eye can be used to indicate fluid overload Conjunctiva
A dehydrated patient presents. Which of the following solutions would be the most appropriate fluid choice LRS
Central Line catheters are placed in the Jugular vein
Choosing the correct catheter size depends on Size of patient
If the tape is too tight, you will see Distal swelling
Introduce the IV Catheter at a degree 15
Maintanance fluid rate for dogs and cats is 60 mL/kg/24 hours
Most fluid therapy solutions administered SubQ are Isotonic
SQ fluids take hours to absorb 6 to 8
The alcohol must be in contact with the skin before placing an IV catheter for at least minutes There is no set time
The antimicrobial must be in contact with the skin before placing placing an IV catheter for at least minutes 2
Which is the following term describing fluid loss due to urination and defecation Sensible
Which is the most subjective way to measure dehydration in a geriatric patient Skin turgor
Which of the following is the term describing fluid loss due to respiration Insensible
Which of the following is the term describing fluid loss due to vomiting and/or diarrhea Contemporary (ongoing)
"Fat Paw" can occur when the tape is too tight True
A central line catheter is placed in the jugular toward the heart and measured to the left atrium False
A patent IV Catheter should be changed every 48 hours False
Animals that are 10% dehydrated will have a normal pulse False
Crystalloids are recommended for shock and ER patients False
It is okay to let go of the guidewire when placing a central line False
It's always best to use the smallest catheter when possible False
One lb of body weight equals 454mL of fluid (or 1 pint) True
PO, SQ, IM, IC are the four ways of fluid administration False
When you get a "flash back" of blood you want to advance the needle and catheter fully into the vein before withdrawing the needle False
The best route for rapid fluid administration of large amounts of fluids to patients with poor venous access is Introsseus
Which of the following is a colloid solution Hetastarch
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