5705 Animal Clinical Care. 4

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What is the primary purpose of scanning for a microchip during the clinical exam?

To examine the patient's ears

To assess the patient's heart rate

To determine the patient's respiratory rate

To identify the patient's owner (correct)

What does the abbreviation 'BAR' stand for in the clinical exam?

Breathing, asleep, and responsive

Body, alert, and relaxed

Bright, alert, and responsive (correct)

Bright, angry, and restless

During the clinical exam, what is the purpose of checking the mucous membrane color?

To determine the patient's respiratory rate

To evaluate the patient's circulatory system (correct)

To assess the patient's heart rate

To examine the patient's ears

What is the abbreviation for 'body condition score'?

BCS Signup and view all the answers

During the clinical exam, what is the purpose of palpating the lymph nodes?

To evaluate the patient's lymphatic system Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for 'eyes, ears, nose, and throat'?

EENT Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective when approaching the patient during the clinical exam?

To ensure the patient is in a comfortable position Signup and view all the answers

During the clinical exam, which of the following is examined in the patient's face?

Eyes, nose, and ears Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of checking the chest during the clinical exam?

To auscultate the heart and lungs Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to note the patient's skin and coat condition during the clinical exam?

To evaluate the patient's overall health Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct sequence of events during the clinical exam?

Scan for microchip, followed by examination of the eyes, nose, and ears Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'TPR' stand for?

Temperature, pulse, and respiratory rate Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following abbreviations stands for 'musculoskeletal'?

M/S Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'BCS' stand for?

Body Condition Score Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'QAR' stand for?

Quiet, alert and responsive Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'PLN' stand for?

Peripheral lymph nodes Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'GA' stand for in the clinical exam?

General Appearance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following abbreviations represents the patient's nervous system?

NERV Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'INTEG' stand for in the clinical exam?

Integument Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following abbreviations represents the patient's respiratory system?

RESP Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'OS' stand for in the clinical exam?

Left eye Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for the patient's general appearance?

GA Signup and view all the answers

Which abbreviation represents the patient's cardiovascular system?

CV Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'ABD' stand for?

Abdomen Signup and view all the answers

Which abbreviation represents the patient's left eye?

OS Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for 'vomiting/diarrhea'?

v/d Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the physical examination component that involves checking the patient's skin condition, masses, and nails?

integumentary system Signup and view all the answers

During the clinical exam, what is the purpose of checking the popliteal lymph nodes?

To check for any abnormalities in the peripheral lymph nodes Signup and view all the answers

What is the last step in the clinical exam?

Checking the patient's temperature Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation 'NERV' short for?

Nervous system Signup and view all the answers

During the clinical exam, why is it important to check the anus?

To check for any abnormalities in the gastrointestinal system Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'M/S' stand for in the clinical exam?

Musculoskeletal system Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'RESPIRATORY' stand for in the clinical exam?

Respiratory system Signup and view all the answers

What is examined during the integument examination?

Skin, hair, and nails Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of checking the anus during the clinical exam?

To check for masses, swellings, and skin irritation Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'AU' stand for?

Both ears Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the part of the physical examination that involves checking the patient's skin condition, masses, and nails?

Integument examination Signup and view all the answers

What is the last step in the clinical exam?

Taking the patient's temperature Signup and view all the answers

What is essential to know when performing abdominal palpation?

The anatomy of the organs Signup and view all the answers

Why are anaesthetised animals useful for practicing abdominal palpation?

Their muscles are relaxed Signup and view all the answers

What should you check for on the skin during abdominal palpation?

Irregularities Signup and view all the answers

What is a common place to find skin allergies?

The inguinal skin Signup and view all the answers

What is essential to obtain before practicing abdominal palpation on an anaesthetised animal?

The animal's owner's permission Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason anaesthetised animals are useful for practicing abdominal palpation?

Their muscles are relaxed, making it easier to feel organs Signup and view all the answers

What should be checked on the skin during abdominal palpation?

Masses, skin allergies, and mammary masses Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to know your anatomy when performing abdominal palpation?

To be able to identify organs Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach to practicing abdominal palpation?

Begin with gentle palpation and practice regularly Signup and view all the answers

Where is a common location to find skin allergies?

Inguinal skin Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary purpose of scanning for a microchip during the clinical exam?

What does the abbreviation 'BAR' stand for in the clinical exam?

During the clinical exam, what is the purpose of checking the mucous membrane color?

What is the abbreviation for 'body condition score'?

During the clinical exam, what is the purpose of palpating the lymph nodes?

What is the abbreviation for 'eyes, ears, nose, and throat'?

What is the primary objective when approaching the patient during the clinical exam?

During the clinical exam, which of the following is examined in the patient's face?

What is the purpose of checking the chest during the clinical exam?

Why is it important to note the patient's skin and coat condition during the clinical exam?

What is the correct sequence of events during the clinical exam?

What does the abbreviation 'TPR' stand for?

Which of the following abbreviations stands for 'musculoskeletal'?

What does the abbreviation 'BCS' stand for?

What does the abbreviation 'QAR' stand for?

What does the abbreviation 'PLN' stand for?

What does the abbreviation 'GA' stand for in the clinical exam?

Which of the following abbreviations represents the patient's nervous system?

What does the abbreviation 'INTEG' stand for in the clinical exam?

Which of the following abbreviations represents the patient's respiratory system?

What does the abbreviation 'OS' stand for in the clinical exam?

What is the abbreviation for the patient's general appearance?

Which abbreviation represents the patient's cardiovascular system?

What does the abbreviation 'ABD' stand for?

Which abbreviation represents the patient's left eye?

What is the abbreviation for 'vomiting/diarrhea'?

What is the focus of the physical examination component that involves checking the patient's skin condition, masses, and nails?

During the clinical exam, what is the purpose of checking the popliteal lymph nodes?

What is the last step in the clinical exam?

What is the abbreviation 'NERV' short for?

During the clinical exam, why is it important to check the anus?

What does the abbreviation 'M/S' stand for in the clinical exam?

What does the abbreviation 'RESPIRATORY' stand for in the clinical exam?

What is examined during the integument examination?

What is the purpose of checking the anus during the clinical exam?

What does the abbreviation 'AU' stand for?

What is the focus of the part of the physical examination that involves checking the patient's skin condition, masses, and nails?

What is the last step in the clinical exam?

What is essential to know when performing abdominal palpation?

Why are anaesthetised animals useful for practicing abdominal palpation?

What should you check for on the skin during abdominal palpation?

What is a common place to find skin allergies?

What is essential to obtain before practicing abdominal palpation on an anaesthetised animal?

What is the primary reason anaesthetised animals are useful for practicing abdominal palpation?

What should be checked on the skin during abdominal palpation?

Why is it important to know your anatomy when performing abdominal palpation?

What is the recommended approach to practicing abdominal palpation?

Where is a common location to find skin allergies?

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