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What is the primary cause of acid-base derangements in patients?
What is the primary cause of acid-base derangements in patients?
- Metabolic disorders (correct)
- Oxygen deficiency
- Fluid imbalance
- Electrolyte imbalance
Which electrolyte should ideally be measured in ECC patients?
Which electrolyte should ideally be measured in ECC patients?
- Bicarbonate
- Total calcium
- Manganese
- Sodium (correct)
What can be given to address problems with oncotic pull in patients?
What can be given to address problems with oncotic pull in patients?
- Blood and Plasma (correct)
- Plasma
- Artificial colloids
- Blood, Plasma and Artificial Colloids
What is the most accurate way to measure only dehydration in patients?
What is the most accurate way to measure only dehydration in patients?
Which of the following is a potential cause of decreased blood glucose levels in patients?
Which of the following is a potential cause of decreased blood glucose levels in patients?
What is the primary consequence of increased blood glucose levels in patients?
What is the primary consequence of increased blood glucose levels in patients?
What is the primary cause of decreased blood glucose levels in patients?
What is the primary cause of decreased blood glucose levels in patients?
What is the most likely cause of increased blood glucose levels in a camelid?
What is the most likely cause of increased blood glucose levels in a camelid?
Which of the following is NOT a complication commonly seen in critical illness in relation to the gastrointestinal system?
Which of the following is NOT a complication commonly seen in critical illness in relation to the gastrointestinal system?
What is the primary reason it is important to avoid acid suppressants if possible in a ECC patient?
What is the primary reason it is important to avoid acid suppressants if possible in a ECC patient?
Why is it important to consider the metabolism of drugs in sick animals?
Why is it important to consider the metabolism of drugs in sick animals?
Why do young animals require different drug dosages compared to adults?
Why do young animals require different drug dosages compared to adults?
What should be considered when using antimicrobial dosages in animals?
What should be considered when using antimicrobial dosages in animals?
Why is nutrition considered absolutely essential in patient care?
Why is nutrition considered absolutely essential in patient care?
Why is enteral feeding preferred over parenteral feeding?
Why is enteral feeding preferred over parenteral feeding?
What should be considered when providing analgesia to small animals?
What should be considered when providing analgesia to small animals?
What is an important consideration in nursing care and patient mobilisation?
What is an important consideration in nursing care and patient mobilisation?
What is an important aspect of wound care and bandage changes?
What is an important aspect of wound care and bandage changes?
Which of the following factors is NOT associated directly with hypotension in a critical patient?
Which of the following factors is NOT associated directly with hypotension in a critical patient?
Which of the following is NOT a measure of coagulation?
Which of the following is NOT a measure of coagulation?
What is the recommended minimum concentration of RBC/Hb for transfusion in a chronically critically ill patient?
What is the recommended minimum concentration of RBC/Hb for transfusion in a chronically critically ill patient?
Which of the following is the MOST sensitive test for renal function?
Which of the following is the MOST sensitive test for renal function?
Which of the following is NOT always a primary factor that causes renal failure?
Which of the following is NOT always a primary factor that causes renal failure?
Which of the following is NOT a measure of immune status?
Which of the following is NOT a measure of immune status?
Which of the following is the BEST indicator of oxygenation?
Which of the following is the BEST indicator of oxygenation?
Which of the following is NOT associated with a marked change in oxygenation?
Which of the following is NOT associated with a marked change in oxygenation?
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of decreased albumin levels in a critically ill animal?
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of decreased albumin levels in a critically ill animal?
What are the potential signs of inability to keep products in the intravascular space?
What are the potential signs of inability to keep products in the intravascular space?
What are the potential causes of increased blood glucose levels in ECC patients?
What are the potential causes of increased blood glucose levels in ECC patients?
What electrolytes should ideally be measured in ECC patients?
What electrolytes should ideally be measured in ECC patients?
What are some potential causes of hypotension in critical patients?
What are some potential causes of hypotension in critical patients?
What measures can be used to assess coagulation in animals?
What measures can be used to assess coagulation in animals?
Why is albumin measurement important in critically ill animals?
Why is albumin measurement important in critically ill animals?
What are some complications commonly seen in critical illness in relation to the gastrointestinal system?
What are some complications commonly seen in critical illness in relation to the gastrointestinal system?
Why is it important to avoid acid suppressants if possible in a critically ill animal?
Why is it important to avoid acid suppressants if possible in a critically ill animal?
Why is nutrition considered absolutely essential in patient care?
Why is nutrition considered absolutely essential in patient care?
What factors should be considered when providing analgesia to small animals?
What factors should be considered when providing analgesia to small animals?
Enteral feeding is ______ than parenteral feeding
Enteral feeding is ______ than parenteral feeding
Check catheter sites often – any concerns, ______, culture and replace
Check catheter sites often – any concerns, ______, culture and replace
Optimal wound management should be to keep them ______ but not macerated
Optimal wound management should be to keep them ______ but not macerated
Mental health of the patient is as ______ as physical health
Mental health of the patient is as ______ as physical health
