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Vet 240
Quiz 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A patient with 10% dehydration would exhibit which of the following clinical signs | Loss of skin turgor with extremely dry MM. Weak, thready pulses; hypotension, severe enophthalmus |
| Which of the following is considered a sensible loss | Urine output |
| What can pale mucous membranes indicate in a veterinary patient | Vasoconstriction because of drugs |
| Which fluid type should be used with caution in patients with blood clotting abnormalities | Hetastarch |
| A patient with 5% dehydration would exhibit which of the following clinical signs | Mild skin turgor with tacky mucous membranes (MM) |
| A patient with 8% dehydration would exhibit which of the following clinical signs | Moderate skin turgor with dry mucous membranes, a weak pulse accompanied by tachycardia; enophthalmus |
| A patient's previous medical history should include which of the following | Has the pet been anesthetized before? Any history of chronic disease or conditions? |
| An 18 ga. IV catheter is in diameter than a 22 ga. IV catheter | Larger |
| How is maintenance fluid rate calculated | None of these |
| If you were only able to evaluate three systems on a preanesthetic physical examination, which of the following systems would you prioritize | None of these |
| Obese animals may experience problems with which of the following both before and during anesthesia | All of these |
| Obstructive shock is NOT caused by which of the following conditions | Acute hemorrhage |
| Patients are fasted prior to anesthesia for which of the following reasons | Anesthetic drugs may cause patients to become nauseated Esophageal reflux may lead to esophagitis |
| The IV fluid shock rate for feline patients is approximately , while the IV fluid shock rate for canine patients is approximately | 55 mL/kg 90 mL/kg |
| When performing intermittent positive pressure ventilation or a pressure check on your anesthesia machine, the manometer should never read higher than | 20 cm H2O |
| Which of the following actions or statements would NOT be an example of providing an owner with informed consent | "I see that Ruby is here for a routine ovariohysterectomy, what time would you like to pick her up this evening“ |
| Which of the following are NOT indications for IV fluid therapy | None of these |
| Which of the following are requirements for informed consent | All of these |
| Which of the following areas are typically NOT a source of leaks in an anesthetic machine | The vaporizer |
| Which of the following does not pertain to a patient's current medical history | None of these |
| Which of the following does not pertain to circulatory shock | Can be treated with colloid fluids administered as fast as possible |
| Which of the following is an example of a colloid | Packed red blood cells (pRBC's) |
| Which of the following is an example of a crystalloid | Dextrose |
| Which of the following statements regarding intravenous (IV) catheter placement are NOT true | Central line catheters are the most commonly used type of IV catheter in general practice |
| Which of the following would NOT be a reason for fasting a patient prior to surgery | To promote hypoglycemia in a neonatal or critical patient |
| a-2 agonists increase blood glucose (BG) levels by suppressing insulin release | True |
| Always remember to completely close the pop-off valve AFTER performing a pressure check / leak test on your anesthetic machine | False |
| Anesthetic doses should be calculated based on an animal's actual body weight | False |
| Colloids are small molecules which readily leave the vascular space. They provide water, electrolytes and alkalinizing agents | False |
| Crystalloids consist of large molecules and provide oncotic support; they do not leave the vascular space | False |
| Vetstarch is an example of a synthetic colloid | True |
| Fluid therapy is usually indicated in cases of circulatory shock | True |
| Intravenous (IV) catheters are placed in anesthetic patients to safely and easily administer both induction agents and IV fluids | True |
| Ruminant patients should never have water withheld prior to anesthesia, as it would increase their risk of developing bloat | False |
| Signalment is important because breed or species sensitivities to anesthetic agents may exist | True |
| Some anesthetic drugs may not be as safe or as effective in anxious or aggressive animals as they would be in a calm or docile animal | True |
| Physical examinations are an important step when assessing the patient's risk factor. Which of the following statements is incorrect because it refers to PE findings | A dog with a body condition score of 8/9 will require more anesthetic per unit body weight than a dog of the same breed with a body condition score of 5/9 |
| Which of the following serum enzyme values are commonly used to directly evaluate liver function before an anesthetic event | Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and alkaline phosphatase |
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