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Vet 240
Test 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The pulmonary veins are the only blood vessels which carry deoxygenated blood away from the heart | False |
| The MAP must be at least what mmHg | 60 |
| Which of the following are true in regards to cardiac output (CO) | All of these |
| The P wave in the electrocardiograph represents which of the following | Atrial depolarization |
| At this plane of anesthesia the patient's capillary refill time is prolonged and their mucous membranes are pale; they develop an abdominal component to their respirations. This plane of anesthesia is not safe | Stage III, Plane 4 |
| A patient with slight to mild systemic disturbances who is compensating for their disease processes would be assessed which of the following ASA grades | ASA II |
| What is the correct order of the cranial nerves I - VI | Olfactory, Optic, Oculomotor, Trochlear, Trigeminal, Abducens |
| Hyporeflexia | Weak or minimal reflexes |
| Muscle relaxation | Determined by monitoring jaw tone |
| Nociception | Perception of a painful stimulus |
| Noxious stimulus | Causing pain or injury |
| Analgesia | Absence of pain perception or the relief of pain without loss of consciousness |
| Controlled substance | Drug agents that are dangerous due to their addictive nature; their use is regulated by the Drug Enforcement Agency |
| Which cardiac valves cannot be auscultated over the left thoracic wall | Tricuspid |
| Murmurs associated with which cardiac valve will be best auscultated over the right fourth intercostal space in small animal patients | None of these |
| Select the neurotransmitter(s) for the sympathetic nervous system | B and C Epinephrine (EPI) Norepinephrine (NE) |
| During periods of hypotension preload is decreased. The body maintains cardiac output (CO) by increasing heart rate (HR) | True |
| B-1 antagonists like timolol, atenolol and propranolol are also known as "Beta-blockers" | True |
| What is the function of the glossopharyngeal nerve | Both |
| What classifies a patient that is hypotensive | MAP less than 60 mmHG |
| A patient assessed an ASA Grade I may require or should receive which of the following | Standard protocols and techniques |
| How many milligrams are in one microgram | 1000 |
| An anticholinergic drug would cause a/an in "SLUDGE" | Decrease |
| Select the neurotransmitter(s) for the parasympathetic nervous system | Acetylcholine (Ach) |
| Which of the following drugs are NOT a-2 agonists | Yohimbine (alpha-adrenergic antagonist) Atipamezole (α-2 adrenergic antagonist) |
| This is a deep plane of anesthesia with significant cardiovascular and respiratory depression. The patient's pupillary light reflex is very sluggish to absent, the eyes are centrally located and skeletal muscle tone is greatly reduced | Stage III, Plane 3 |
| A patient in ASA class I physical status is | A normal patient with no organic disease |
| During this stage of anesthesia the patient may experience excitement prior to losing consciousness. Exaggerated reflexes are common. The patient will lose control of voluntary movement, and paddling, vocalizing and struggling can occur | Stage II |
| Which of the following are NOT effects of a-2 agonists | Increase in heart rate |
| Which of the following are NOT considerations when creating an anesthetic protocol for a patient | The technician bears ultimate legal responsibility for prescribing anesthetic drugs to animals |
| During which stage of anesthesia is the patient at greatest risk for developing cardiac arrhythmias secondary to release of catecholamines such as epinephrine and norepinephrine | Stage II |
| Which of the following is true in regards to a balanced multimodal approach to anesthesia | Two or more drugs are administered concurrently |
| A patient must be at a surgical plane of anesthesia in order for endotracheal intubation to be successful | False |
| Murmurs associated with which cardiac valve will be best auscultated over the left fifth intercostal space in small animal patients | Mitral |
| "Cardiac afterload" can also be thought of as a function of systemic vascular resistance | True |
| A high risk patient with pre-existing systemic disease would be assessed which of the following ASA Grades | ASA IV |
| What is the name and function for cranial nerve VII | None of these |
| Which of the following are NOT important aspects of recording controlled substances in practice | None of these |
| Which of the following receptor types are found in the sympathetic nervous system | A and B a-1, a-2 b-1, b-2 |
| Which of the following pertains to cardiac preload | All of these |
| With sufficient stimulation, a patient be aroused from | Sedation, narcosis, hypnosis |
| B-1 antagonists like timolol, atenolol, and propranolol are also known as “Beta-blockers” | True |
| WHich of the following drugs are NOT a-2 agonists | Yohimbine, atipamezole |
| The are located between the ventricles and the great vessels exiting the heart, while the are located between the atria and the ventricles | Semilunar valves AV valves |
| Which of the following terms refer to a drug induced central nervous system depression and drowsiness that varies in intensity from light to deep | Sedation |
| In practice, you may need some form of tranquilization, sedation, or anesthesia to accomplish which of the following procedures | Examination, surgical procedures, external coaptation, grooming |
| State of reduced anxiety and relaxation, but still aware of surrounding with no CNS depression | Tranquilization |
| State of CNS depression and drowsiness with reduced awareness of surroundings | Sedation |
| A total loss of sensation in a part or the whole body, generally induced by a drug that depresses nervous tissue | Anesthesia |
| What is the function of the glossopharyngeal nerve | Both |