Monitoring the Cardiovascular System

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Which method is usually inbuilt to a multiparameter measurer for measuring blood pressure?

  • Doppler
  • Osculum metric method (correct)
  • Both methods
  • None of the above

What is the normal range for diastolic blood pressure in healthy non-anaesthetised animals?

  • 100 to 160mmHg
  • 80 to 120mmHg (correct)
  • 60 to 100mmHg
  • None of the above

What does a mean arterial pressure (MAP) under 60 for over 30 minutes indicate?

  • Renal failure
  • Delayed recovery
  • Neuromuscular complications
  • All of the above (correct)

What is the purpose of using lube gel in Doppler pulse oximetry?

<p>To increase conductivity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does cyanosis indicate?

<p>Severe hypoxaemia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of capillary refill time assessment?

<p>To assess tissue perfusion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Although all Correct, Which artery is most commonly used for pulse palpation in animals?

<p>Femoral (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of measuring capillary refill time?

<p>To assess tissue perfusion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the best information we have on tissue perfusion?

<p>Blood pressure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of measuring blood pressure in animals?

<p>To measure tissue perfusion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can be used to monitor the heart rate and rhythm of an anaesthetised patient?

<p>Stethoscope and pulse palpation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done in order to determine the normal parameters of heart rate and rhythm for an anaesthetised patient?

<p>Perform preclinical checks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the presence of a heartbeat in an anaesthetised patient?

<p>It implies that circulation could be inadequate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended heart rate range for an anaesthetised patient?

<p>60-120 bpm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can be used to measure the heart rate of an anaesthetised patient?

<p>Oesophageal Stethoscope (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using an oesophageal stethoscope for measuring heart rate?

<p>It is highly accurate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where should the oesophageal stethoscope be placed to measure the heart rate of an anaesthetised patient?

<p>Down the side of the ET tube (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended measurement range for the oesophageal stethoscope in anaesthetised patients?

<p>From the incisor to the scapular region (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a stethoscope in conjunction with pulse palpation and blood pressure measurement?

<p>To ensure accurate heart rate measurement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can different drugs affect the heart rate of an anaesthetised patient?

<p>They can either lower or increase the heart rate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a limitation of pulse oximetry?

<p>A patient with poor circulation may not show hypoxemia on pulse oximetry (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the placement of a pulse oximeter probe?

<p>It can be placed on various parts of the body (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the waveform from a pulse oximeter indicate?

<p>The height of the waveform indicates the level of oxygen saturation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to use a pulse oximeter in conjunction with blood pressure monitoring?

<p>Pulse oximetry may not detect hypoxemia in patients with low blood pressure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can affect the accuracy of pulse oximetry readings?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of oxygen is found in room air?

<p>21% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an electrocardiogram (ECG)?

<p>To detect arrhythmias (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which limbs are used for an electrocardiogram (ECG)?

<p>Red right forelimb, yellow left forelimb, green left hindlimb (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What equipment can be used to monitor the cardiovascular system?

<p>Blood pressure monitors, pulse oximeters, ECG, and stethoscopes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before using an ECG?

<p>Soak it in surgical spirit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following methods can be used to monitor the heart rate and rhythm of an anaesthetised patient?

<p>Stethoscope and pulse palpation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the heart rate of an anaesthetised patient typically range from?

<p>60-120 bpm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the presence of a heartbeat in an anaesthetised patient?

<p>Presence of a heartbeat ensures adequate circulation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a benefit of using a pulse oximeter for monitoring the cardiovascular system?

<p>It can detect hypoxemia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can a pulse oximeter probe be placed to measure the oxygen saturation level in the blood?

<p>Pinna (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a reading of over 95% on a pulse oximeter indicate?

<p>Everything is okay (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using an electrocardiogram (ECG) for monitoring the cardiovascular system?

<p>To detect arrhythmias (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method is commonly used for pulse palpation?

<p>Femoral (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range for diastolic blood pressure in healthy non-anaesthetised animals?

<p>80 to 120mmHg (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does cyanosis indicate?

<p>Severe hypoxaemia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following methods can be used to measure blood pressure in animals?

<p>Doppler (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range for diastolic blood pressure in healthy non-anaesthetised animals?

<p>80 to 120mmHg (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of capillary refill time assessment?

<p>To assess tissue perfusion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method is highly accurate for measuring heart rate and more reliable than any machinery?

<p>Using an oesophageal stethoscope (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a beating heart in an anaesthetised patient imply about cardiac output?

<p>Cardiac output is inadequate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended heart rate range for an anaesthetised patient?

<p>60-120 bpm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a limitation of pulse oximetry?

<p>Hypoperfusion can affect the accuracy of readings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can potentially cause inaccurate pulse oximetry readings?

<p>Vasoconstriction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a pulse oximeter in conjunction with blood pressure monitoring?

<p>To ensure accurate readings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of oxygen is found in room air?

<p>21% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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