Veterinary Medicine Team Test
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What can ONLY a veterinarian do?

  • Prescribe medications
  • Perform surgery
  • Provide a diagnosis and a prognosis
  • All of the above (correct)

The capillary refill time (CRT) for Buddy is 1 second. In the patient chart, the CVA records that the CRT for Buddy is:

  • Not enough information to record
  • Normal (correct)
  • Abnormally high
  • Abnormally low

When evaluating the integumentary system of Rowdy, a Palomino, the CVA would evaluate all of the following areas EXCEPT:

  • Hooves
  • Skin and hide
  • Mucous membranes (correct)
  • Hair

When an animal is presented with an abnormality cranial to a certain body structure, the word cranial means:

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

The feline's first line of defense is:

<p>Its claws (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

You are restraining a Basenji dog for cephalic venipuncture. When the person performing the injection has placed the needle and is ready to inject, he says to you, 'Okay.' He is most likely asking you to:

<p>Lift the thumb that is occluding the vein (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the best, first action Anna should take following the bite?

<p>Wash the wound immediately with soap and water, then with povidone-iodine, and follow with a thorough irrigation with water, then inform the veterinarian or office manager.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Anemia is:

<p>A decrease in the number of red blood cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pericardium is:

<p>The fibrous sac that encloses the heart (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A compound fracture is one in which:

<p>The bone breaks through the skin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An orchiectomy is:

<p>Removal of the testes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Microfilaria are:

<p>The larval stage of the heartworm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The abomasum is:

<p>The fourth compartment of the ruminant stomach (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The function of the cecum is to:

<p>Aide in the digestion of fibrous materials (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Carbohydrates contain or include:

<p>Simple Sugars (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization governs the use, storage and disposal of controlled substances?

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

Study Notes

Veterinarian Responsibilities

  • Veterinarians hold the authority to prescribe medications, perform surgeries, and provide diagnoses and prognoses.

Capillary Refill Time (CRT)

  • A CRT of 1 second is considered normal for patients.

Integumentary System Evaluation

  • During integument evaluations, mucous membranes are not typically assessed, focusing instead on skin, hooves, and hair.

Anatomical Directions

  • The term "cranial" refers to the direction toward the head.

Feline Defense Mechanisms

  • Claws serve as the primary line of defense for felines.

Venipuncture Procedure

  • During a venipuncture, lifting the thumb occluding the vein indicates readiness for the injection.

Handling Dog Bites

  • Following a dog bite, immediate washing of the wound with soap and water is crucial before informing a supervisor.

Anemia Definition

  • Anemia is identified as a decrease in the number of red blood cells.

Pericardium

  • Pericardium refers to the fibrous sac surrounding the heart.

Compound Fracture

  • A compound fracture is characterized by the bone breaking through the skin.

Orchiectomy

  • An orchiectomy involves the surgical removal of the testes.

Microfilaria

  • Microfilaria is the larval stage of heartworm.

Ruminant Stomach Compartment

  • The abomasum represents the fourth compartment of the ruminant stomach.

Cecum Function

  • The cecum aids in digesting fibrous materials.

Carbohydrates

  • Simple sugars are a primary component of carbohydrates.

Controlled Substance Regulation

  • The DEA governs the use, storage, and disposal of controlled substances.

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This quiz consists of flashcards designed to test your knowledge in veterinary medicine. It covers essential topics such as the roles of veterinarians, medical terminology, and clinical observations. Challenge yourself to ensure you understand the fundamental concepts in the field.

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