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Which of the following is a possible complication of nasogastric intubation?
Which of the following is a possible complication of nasogastric intubation?
- Diabetes mellitus
- Hypertension
- Inhalational pneumonia (correct)
- Asthma
What does the term 'iatrogenic' mean?
What does the term 'iatrogenic' mean?
- Relating to illness caused by medical examination or treatment (correct)
- Relating to illness caused by genetic factors
- Relating to illness caused by lifestyle choices
- Relating to illness caused by environmental factors
Which of the following is a common complication of nasogastric intubation?
Which of the following is a common complication of nasogastric intubation?
- Oesophageal perforation
- Haemorrhage (correct)
- Inhalational pneumonia
- None of the above
Which of the following is NOT a key tip for nasogastric intubation?
Which of the following is NOT a key tip for nasogastric intubation?
What should be done before administering fluids through a nasogastric tube?
What should be done before administering fluids through a nasogastric tube?
Where should the nasogastric tube be passed along?
Where should the nasogastric tube be passed along?
Which of the following is the recommended action if a horse experiences haemorrhage from the nasal passages?
Which of the following is the recommended action if a horse experiences haemorrhage from the nasal passages?
What should be done if the haemorrhage continues after 5 to 10 minutes?
What should be done if the haemorrhage continues after 5 to 10 minutes?
How common is it for the haemorrhage to continue after 5 to 10 minutes?
How common is it for the haemorrhage to continue after 5 to 10 minutes?
Which of the following is a common sign of oesophageal perforation?
Which of the following is a common sign of oesophageal perforation?
What is the recommended assessment for oesophageal perforation?
What is the recommended assessment for oesophageal perforation?
What is the prognosis for full-thickness oesophageal perforations?
What is the prognosis for full-thickness oesophageal perforations?
Which of the following is a potential complication of nasogastric intubation?
Which of the following is a potential complication of nasogastric intubation?
What is the recommended action if a horse experiences haemorrhage from the nasal passages during nasogastric intubation?
What is the recommended action if a horse experiences haemorrhage from the nasal passages during nasogastric intubation?
What can result from the inadvertent passage of a nasogastric tube into the trachea?
What can result from the inadvertent passage of a nasogastric tube into the trachea?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for rectal tears during a rectal examination?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for rectal tears during a rectal examination?
What is the increased risk factor for rectal tears during a rectal examination?
What is the increased risk factor for rectal tears during a rectal examination?
Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of rectal examination?
Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of rectal examination?
Which of the following is NOT a key tip for performing a rectal examination?
Which of the following is NOT a key tip for performing a rectal examination?
What is the purpose of administering butylscopolamine during a rectal examination?
What is the purpose of administering butylscopolamine during a rectal examination?
When performing a rectal examination, what is the recommended action if the horse strains?
When performing a rectal examination, what is the recommended action if the horse strains?
Which of the following is the initial action to take when a horse presents with rectal tears and blood on the rectal sleeve?
Which of the following is the initial action to take when a horse presents with rectal tears and blood on the rectal sleeve?
What is the purpose of administering butylscopolamine during a rectal examination for a horse with rectal tears?
What is the purpose of administering butylscopolamine during a rectal examination for a horse with rectal tears?
What is the recommended procedure to determine the location and grade of rectal tears in a horse?
What is the recommended procedure to determine the location and grade of rectal tears in a horse?
Which classification of rectal tears involves a tear into the mesocolon?
Which classification of rectal tears involves a tear into the mesocolon?
Which classification of rectal tears only involves the muscularis layer?
Which classification of rectal tears only involves the muscularis layer?
Which classification of rectal tears involves all layers of the rectal wall?
Which classification of rectal tears involves all layers of the rectal wall?
Which of the following is the recommended treatment for a grade 2 rectal tear in a horse?
Which of the following is the recommended treatment for a grade 2 rectal tear in a horse?
What factors determine the further assessment and treatment of rectal tears in horses?
What factors determine the further assessment and treatment of rectal tears in horses?
Which of the following is NOT a potential management option for grade 3 and 4 rectal tears in horses?
Which of the following is NOT a potential management option for grade 3 and 4 rectal tears in horses?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended treatment for rectal tears in horses?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended treatment for rectal tears in horses?
Which of the following is a potential concurrent problem in horses with rectal tears?
Which of the following is a potential concurrent problem in horses with rectal tears?
Which of the following is a potential complication of rectal tears in horses?
Which of the following is a potential complication of rectal tears in horses?
Which of the following is a treatment option for rectal tears that requires general anesthesia and a single surgery?
Which of the following is a treatment option for rectal tears that requires general anesthesia and a single surgery?
What are the considerations for using temporary diverting colostomy as a treatment option for rectal tears?
What are the considerations for using temporary diverting colostomy as a treatment option for rectal tears?
Which treatment option for rectal tears is difficult to access and requires single handed suturing with long handled instruments?
Which treatment option for rectal tears is difficult to access and requires single handed suturing with long handled instruments?
Which of the following is NOT an example of iatrogenic injury or accident?
Which of the following is NOT an example of iatrogenic injury or accident?
Which of the following is a potential complication of perivascular injections?
Which of the following is a potential complication of perivascular injections?
What is a potential consequence of iatrogenic synovial sepsis?
What is a potential consequence of iatrogenic synovial sepsis?
Which of the following is NOT a potential injury that should be assessed and treated after freeing a horse?
Which of the following is NOT a potential injury that should be assessed and treated after freeing a horse?
What is one potential condition that should be assessed and treated after freeing a horse?
What is one potential condition that should be assessed and treated after freeing a horse?
What type of inflammation should be assessed and treated after freeing a horse?
What type of inflammation should be assessed and treated after freeing a horse?
Which of the following injuries is NOT a consideration when dealing with stable fires?
Which of the following injuries is NOT a consideration when dealing with stable fires?
What is the potential consequence of hypovolaemia in the context of stable fires?
What is the potential consequence of hypovolaemia in the context of stable fires?
Which of the following conditions can arise due to stable fires and require treatment?
Which of the following conditions can arise due to stable fires and require treatment?
Which of the following is the initial action to take when a horse presents with rectal tears and blood on the rectal sleeve?
Which of the following is the initial action to take when a horse presents with rectal tears and blood on the rectal sleeve?
What is the purpose of administering flunixin during the initial assessment of a horse with rectal tears?
What is the purpose of administering flunixin during the initial assessment of a horse with rectal tears?
When may referral or euthanasia be needed for a horse with rectal tears?
When may referral or euthanasia be needed for a horse with rectal tears?
Which of the following is the most accurate definition of TBSA in the context of burns?
Which of the following is the most accurate definition of TBSA in the context of burns?
What is the primary purpose of determining the depth of burns?
What is the primary purpose of determining the depth of burns?
What is the rule of 9's used for in the assessment of burns?
What is the rule of 9's used for in the assessment of burns?
