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34 Cards in this Set
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What are the 3 levels of Triage?
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1-Those need Tx to survive
2-Those recover w/out Tx 3-Those that will not survive even w/ Tx |
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What are the 5 signalments?
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1-specie
2-Breed 3-Age 4-sex 5-Reproductive Status |
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What is triage?
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Medical screening to determine the priority of Tx.
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When performing the standard TPR, what order should they be performed in?
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1-Respiratory
2-Pulse 3-Temperature |
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What is a pulse deficit?
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The pulse rate is less than the heart rate
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At what temperature is a dog or cat considered to be hyperthermic?
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>103 F
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At what temperature is a dog or cat considered to be hypothermic?
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<99 F
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What is the normal respiration rate for a dog?
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8-20
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What is the normal respiration rate for a cat?
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8-30
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What is tachypnea?
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Rapid breathing
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What is hyperpnea?
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increased rate and depth of breathing (>30)
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What is bradypnea?
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decreased rate of breathing <8 breaths/min
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What is the normal pulse rate for a dog?
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>25kg (55lbs) 70-100
<25kg (55lbs) 90-160 |
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What is the normal pulse rate for a cat?
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150-210
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What is tachycardia?
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incrased heart rate
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What is bradycardia?
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decreased heart rate
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Pink mucous membranes is an indicator of?
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normal, adequate oxygenation
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Pale mucous membranes is an indicator of?
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anemia, pain, hypotension, hyperthermia
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Bright red mucous membranes ia an indicator of?
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toxic phase of infection
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Muddy mucous membranes is an indicator of?
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septic patient
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Yellow (or icteric) mucous membranes is an indicator of?
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liver disease, hemolaysis
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Blue (or cyanotic) mucous membranes is an indicator of?
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late indication of poor tissue oxygenation
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Ulcerated mucous membranes is an indicator of?
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uremia, kidney disease
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What is petechiae and what does it indicate?
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submucosal or intradermal hemorrhage seen as purplish red spots.
indicates coagulation disorder |
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The normal capillary refill time is?
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< 2 seconds
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When differentiating heart murmurs, which level is loud but does not have a palpable thrill?
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Category 4
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When differntiating heart murmurs, which level is loud with a palpable thrill?
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Catergory 5
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Which heart valves have a PMI on the left thoracic wall?
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pulmonary valve, aeortic valve, & mitral valve
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Which heart valve has a PMI on the right thoracic wall?
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tricuspid valve
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What percentage of skin turgor is undectable?
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<5%
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What physical findings are found in a patient with 5-6% skin turgor?
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skin is slightly doughy & a little inelastic, tacky mucous membranes
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What physical findings are found in a patient with 6-8% skin turgor?
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skin is inelastic, eyes are slightly sunken in
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What physical findings are found in a patient with 10-12% skin tugor?
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increased skin turgor, eyes sunken, dry mucous membranes, prolonged CRT
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What physical findings are found in a patient with 12-15% skin turgor
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shock & imminent death
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