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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cyanosis indicate?

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

    What is the purpose of capillary refill time assessment?

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

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

    <p>Femoral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of measuring capillary refill time?

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

    What is the best information we have on tissue perfusion?

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

    What is the purpose of measuring blood pressure in animals?

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

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

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

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

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

    What percentage of oxygen is found in room air?

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

    What is the purpose of an electrocardiogram (ECG)?

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

    What should be done before using an ECG?

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

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

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

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

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

    Which method is commonly used for pulse palpation?

    <p>Femoral</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cyanosis indicate?

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

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

    <p>Doppler</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of capillary refill time assessment?

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

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

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

    What can potentially cause inaccurate pulse oximetry readings?

    <p>Vasoconstriction</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of oxygen is found in room air?

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

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