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What term describes the housing, diet, and environmental needs of animals?

Corporeal Care

Environmental Enrichment (correct)

Kenneling

Animal Husbandry

What should older pets and pets with sparse fur be kept in?

A cooler environment

A humid environment

A warmer environment (correct)

A noisy environment

What is affected by inadequate ventilation in patient housing?

The level of airborne viruses and bacteria

The number of airborne viruses and bacteria

The level of ammonia fumes from urine

All of the above (correct)

What is the nutrient that contains the most calories per unit?

Fat Signup and view all the answers

What should cages and runs for hospitalized patients be made of?

An easily cleaned material Signup and view all the answers

What is a disinfectant?

A chemical agent that kills or prevents the growth of microorganisms Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ad Lib' feeding refer to?

Free choice feeding Signup and view all the answers

Is developing a rapport with the patient an important aspect of nursing care?

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the organization that sets standards for animal feeds and pet foods in the US?

AAFCO Signup and view all the answers

A dog with a Body Condition Score (BCS) of 2/9 would be considered:

Underweight Signup and view all the answers

What are common routes of administration for fluids in animals?

Intravenous and Subcutaneous Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for when the heart rate and pulse rate do not match?

Pulse deficits Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the physical removal of devitalized tissue from a wound?

Debridement Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the equipment used to visualize the larynx during intubation?

Laryngoscope Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the complete destruction of all microorganisms, required for surgical instruments?

Sterilization Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of flushing or rinsing out?

Lavage Signup and view all the answers

What type of instrument is a Metzenbaum scissor?

Scissor Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the medical history and physical exam of a patient before surgery?

Preoperative evaluation Signup and view all the answers

In what position would you place a patient for a specific view?

Sternal recumbency with limbs parallel to the table Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of white blood cells?

Defense and immunity Signup and view all the answers

What is the equipment used to spin down blood or urine into different components?

Centrifuge Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of red blood cells?

Carrying oxygen Signup and view all the answers

Which vein is frequently used for routine blood draws and is located in the front leg?

Cephalic Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the destruction of red blood cells?

Hemolysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct technique for adding single packaged instruments to the surgery table?

Peel back outer edges of package, being careful not to touch the inside Signup and view all the answers

What is the surgical procedure for removing both testes in a male dog?

Castration Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the surgical incision into the urinary bladder to remove stones or a mass?

Cystotomy Signup and view all the answers

What is the smallest size of nylon suture in USP size?

6-0 ethilon Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a collimator in radiology?

Reducing scatter radiation Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to store x-ray PPE?

Hanging up, unfolded Signup and view all the answers

What is Francisco's heart rate?

32 bpm Signup and view all the answers

What type of IV fluid administration set is suitable for Francisco?

macrodrip Signup and view all the answers

What is the concentration of Dexamethasone SP?

4 mg/ml Signup and view all the answers

What is the dose of Benadryl administered to Francisco?

80 mg IV Signup and view all the answers

What is the term that describes Francisco's heart rate?

Bradycardia Signup and view all the answers

What type of tubes are needed for the blood samples?

Lavender top, blue top, hematocrit tubes Signup and view all the answers

What is the dose of Epinephrine administered to Francisco?

0.36 mg IV Signup and view all the answers

What is the task of a veterinary assistant during Francisco's care?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the rate of IV fluid administration ordered for Francisco?

200 ml/hr Signup and view all the answers

What is the CRT result noted in Francisco's vital signs?

Pale and 2s Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Animal Care and Handling

The term that describes the housing, diet, and environmental needs of animals is Animal Husbandry.
Older pets and pets with sparse fur should be kept in a warmer environment.
Inadequate ventilation in patient housing affects the level of ammonia fumes from urine, the number of airborne viruses and bacteria, and the patient's pre-existing respiratory conditions.

Cleaning and Disinfection

A disinfectant is a chemical agent that reduces the number of microorganisms to a safe level.
A sanitizer is a chemical agent that kills or prevents the growth of microorganisms.
Developing a rapport with the patient is not an important aspect of nursing care (False).

Nutrition

Protein is the nutrient responsible for building body tissues.
Fat is the nutrient that contains the most calories per unit.
Ad Lib feeding refers to free choice feeding.

Administration of Medication

Vaccines are routinely administered in various ways, including intranasally, orally, and subcutaneously.
Controlling fleas requires treating the pet, the environment, and the other pets in the house.

Vital Signs and Medical Terminology

A zoonotic disease for which vaccination is legally required for dogs and cats in most of the US is Rabies.
Smaller canines can have a faster normal resting heart rate than a larger canine.
Normal vital signs for a dog: T = 102.2, P = 120, R = 16.
Normal vital signs for a cat: T = 102.2, P = 200, R = 20.
A feline with a recorded heart rate of 80 bpm would be considered tachycardic.
Dyscardia refers to the heart rate and pulse rate not matching.
Pulse deficits refer to the disparity between the heart rate and peripheral pulse.

Pharmacology and Anesthesia

CPR is the acronym for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
The purpose of triage is to place patients in order for examination and treatment based on the severity of the illness/injury.
Sterilization is the complete destruction of all microorganisms and is required for all surgical instruments.

Surgical Assisting

The endotracheal tube is used to deliver inhalant anesthesia.
Laryngoscope is the equipment used to visualize the laryngeal area during intubation.
The Vaporizer is the part of the anesthesia machine that converts the liquid anesthesia to an inhalant gas (vapor).
Sterilization indicators change color when certain conditions for sterility have been met (True).

Laboratory Procedures

Biopsy and Necropsy tissue samples are preserved using 10% Formalin.
The correct ratio of tissue to formalin for biopsy samples is 1 to 10.
Chromic Gut, Vicryl, and PDS are examples of absorbable sutures.

Radiology and Imaging

The device used to measure the thickness of an animal's body or body part to determine the technique settings for an x-ray is a Caliper.
The ideal temperature of the developer in manual film developing is 68 degrees.
Film is sensitive to light, moisture, and temperature.

Nursing and Patient Care

The main function of the first layer of a bandage is to protect the wound.
Signs that a bandage is too tight include swelling above or below the bandage and the patient limping.
Auscultation is listening to sounds produced by the body.
Bradycardia is a heart rate that is abnormally slow.

Extra Credit

The term that describes the heart rate of 32 bpm is Bradycardia.
The blood tubes needed for the blood samples are lavender top, blue top, and hematocrit tubes.
The appropriate IV fluid administration set for this patient is a macrodrip.
Tasks performed by a veterinary assistant during Francisco's care include setting up IV fluids, setting up IVC supplies, restraining and occluding the vein for IVC and injections, monitoring vital signs, drawing up emergency drugs, and setting up lab supplies.

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This quiz covers the basics of animal care, including their housing, diet, and environmental needs. It also touches on the importance of adequate ventilation and temperature control.