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Vet 292
Critical/ER
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A man phones the veterinary practice to say that he has just hit a dog with his car and it is now lying on the side of the road. It appears to be breathing with minimal distress; however, there is blood coming from both nostrils and there is a small river | Tie the dog's mouth securely closed with your shoelace |
| A 16-year-old, 3-kg poodle is brought to the hospital with cyanosis, agonal respirations, and frothy fluid coming from the nose and mouth. Knowing the treatments that the doctor is likely to order, you prepare to | Suction the airway and initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| Knuckling is an abnormality of which system | Neurologic |
| A patient with a possible herniated intervertebral disk should be | Kept strictly quiet and confined; see the veterinarian immediately |
| To reduce intracranial pressure that results from trauma, may be administered every 4 to 8 hours | Mannitol |
| A client owning a diabetic cat calls the practice and says that their cat has just had a seizure and collapsed. They gave the cat its usual dose of insulin that morning, but the animal has not eaten anything during the day. What should the next recommenda | Some corn syrup or sugar solution on the gums, then bring the cat to the clinic for medical attention |
| A client calls the veterinary practice indicating that their cat drank ethylene glycol 6 hours earlier. Everyone is at lunch and you immediately page the veterinarian; however, the client wants to make the cat vomit to rid it of the toxin. What should you | Not to induce vomiting and to bring in the cat immediately |
| A healthy, adult, small-breed dog is presented to the veterinary practice for a wellness examination. At what point should you become concerned about an elevated heart rate | 250 beats/min |
| What is not usually a sign of acute gastric dilatation/volvulus | Profuse diarrhea |
| During emergency intubation, the cranial nerve may be stimulated, resulting in | X Bradycardia |
| To minimize hemorrhage from the head of a canine trauma patient, where should pressure be applied | To the area adjacent and ventral to the mandible |
| According to the principles of triage, which patient should the veterinarian see first | Dog in respiratory distress |
| Which of the following is not a contraindication for crystalloid fluid therapy | Swollen soft tissue from bruising caused by trauma |
| How should a patient with a potential spinal injury be transported to the hospital | Lying on a flat board |
| The most common artery to use when assessing the pulse of a dog or cat is the | Femoral |
| Which of these signs is not an indication of dystocia | Abnormal vulvar discharge |
| The veterinarian has authorized you to start infusing intravenous fluids in a 0.25-kg Yorkshire terrier puppy that is critically ill. You are unable to insert a catheter into a jugular or cephalic vein. An alternative site that can be used to administer l | Medullary cavity of the femur |
| The Schiff-Sherrington posture is indicative of injury to which part of the spine | T3-L3 |
| A free-roaming dog is brought to the hospital for listlessness and dyspnea. While performing venipuncture, you notice that the animal seems to have a prolonged clotting time. A possible cause of prolonged clotting times would be the ingestion of | Anticoagulant rodenticide |
| A client calls to say they has come home to find their cat lying with the lamp cord in its mouth. The cat is breathing but is unresponsive. The first thing you should advise is | To disconnect the plug of the lamp cord from the wall socket immediately |
| When a critical patient arrives at the veterinary practice, which body system should be evaluated first | Respiratory |
| An extremely upset client calls the hospital. Their small poodle has stopped breathing and they cannot feel a heartbeat. What should the recommendation be | Start chest compressions; immediately transport the pet to the hospital |
| Defibrillation is the passing of an electrical current through the heart to | Cause the cardiac cells to depolarize and then repolarize in a uniform manner |
| The proper site for an intraperitoneal injection is | 2 to 3 inches cranial to the umbilicus on the midline |
| Which of the following methods for controlling hemorrhage from a traumatic wound is least likely to cause further damage to the animal | Direct pressure |
| Fluid therapy should be used with caution in which of the following scenarios | Cardiogenic shock |
| Normal capillary refill time in dogs is | 1 to 2 seconds |
| Which of the following is least useful when resuscitating a dog in shock | D5W |
| Which of the following statements is true regarding the administration of liquids via the oral cavity in a dog | Place fluid between the teeth and the cheek, and allow the patient to swallow on its own accord |
| The first drug of choice for a cat that experiences status epilepticus is | Diazepam |
| A patient that has been hit by a car and has no palpable pulse or detectable heartbeat requires chest compressions. These compressions should be performed at a rate of | 100-120 compressions per minute |
| Rapid fluid replacement with crystalloids is contraindicated in conditions of | Cerebral edema |
| Which of the following is least likely to be seen in a patient suffering from shock | Hyperthermia |
| Which direction should you approach an animal that requires emergency treatment | Lateral |
| Which of the following statements is true regarding a patient in shock | An initial increase in heart rate that then decreases as the patient nears death |
| Which statement concerning status epilepticus is accurate | It is a life-threatening medical emergency |
| A patient who is apneic and cyanotic enters the practice. A quick oral examination shows a hard ball lodged in the glottal opening. Which of the following options should be performed next | Perform the Heimlich maneuver; if unsuccessful, prepare the patient for tracheotomy |
| An 18-gauge needle would be most appropriate for administering SQ fluids to which patient | Labrador retriever |
| Ocular exposure to a toxin has occurred in a dog. On examination, it is discovered that there is possible damage to the corneal epithelium. Which of the following procedures is contraindicated | Corticosteroid administration to prevent inflammation |
| Which of the following is a common colloid preparation that is administered intravenously | VetStarch |
| A client calls the practice and states that their dog has just ingested sugar-free gum. They are 90 minutes from the practice. What should be recommended | Induce emesis then immediately bring the pet to the clinic for examination and treatment |
| Which of the following is the safest and most effective first aid for frostbite | Immerse the affected area in lukewarm water |
| Which of the following would petechiation on the mucous membranes indicate | Thrombocytopenia |
| Which of the following is not performed when treating acute gastric dilatation/volvulus | Induction of emesis |
| Four patients present at the same time with emergency conditions. In which order should the patients be triaged | Dyspnea, dystocia, proptosis, laceration |
| A client calls the hospital and says that their puppy has walked through motor oil and is licking its paws. What should be recommended | Do not induce emesis and immediately bring the pet to the clinic for examination and treatment |
| 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 route(s) can potassium solutions be administered to dogs and cats without causing severe pain | Intravenous and subcutaneous |
| Fluid-therapy solutions administered subcutaneously are | Isotonic |
| The unit of measurement for insulin is | International units |
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