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integument

skin
CRT
capillary refill test
1-2 seconds
alopecia
hair loss
BAR
bright alert responsive
measures alertness
cherry eye
enlargement of 3rd eyelid gland
ectropion
outward rolling of eyelid
cockers, bulldogs, bloodhounds
Entropion
eyelashes rolling in
chow, shar pei, st. bernard, golden
pinna
ear flap
mm
mucous membrane
1-2 sec
pulse deficient
pulse is less than heartbeat
conjunctiva
membrane covering inner surface of eyelids
should be light pink,thin
sclera
coating of eyeball
white, thin blood vessels
cornea
clear covering front of eye
cloudiness, lesions
lens
behind pupil
shine light cloudiness or reflection
Dog dental Formula
2 (I 3/3, C 1/1, P 4/4, M 2/3 )=42
Cat dental formula
2 (I 3/3, C 1/1, P 3/2, M 1/1)=30
Deciduous teeth erupt in dogs
4-6 weeks
deciduous teeth erupt in cats
3-6 weeks
permanent teeth erupt in dogs
4-7 mo
permanent teeth erupt in cats
3-5 mo
tachycardia
heartrate is more rapid than normal
bradycardia
heart rate slower than normal
sinus arrhythmia
normal in dogs
heart rate speeds up when breathes in and slows down when breaths out
arrythmia
any unusual pattern of heart
dyspnea
difficulty breathing
#1 emergency
rales
abnormal lung sounds
dry-harsh, rubbing
moist-bubbling, cracling
mastitis
infected mammary gland
will be hot and painful
cryptorchid
2 terms
a testicle/both not decending into scrotum
1-monorchid
2-bilateral cryptorchid
what to look for when examining prepuce
any grit--indicates urinary calculi
perianal
area surrounding anus
anal sacs location
4 and 8
crepitus
grinding feeling or sound
laxity
looseness (of joints)
righting reflex
tests coordination-placed in dorsal recumbency and left to roll back up
Proprioception
placing paw upside down to see if it will right itself
5 lymph nodes
mandibular
prescapular
axillary
inguinal
popliteal
ear drum
tympanum
hyperkeratosis
cracked, thickened nose and toepads
Normal Temp Dog
100-102.5
Normal temp Cat
100-102.5
normal pulse dog
70-130bpm
normal pulse cat
110-180bpm
normal resp. dog
10-30rpm
normal resp. cat
10-30rpm
pv
powder
gm
gram
gr
grain
ss
half
fl
fluid
ung
ointment
gtt
drop
aq
water
sol
solution
supp
suppository
IM
intramuscular
IV
intravenous
ID
intradermal
IP
intraperitoneal
SQ
subcutaneous
PO
by mouth, orally
per os
by mouth, orally
OS
left eye
OD
right eye
OU
both eyes
AS
left ear
AD
right ear
AU
both ears
a
before
p
after
c
with
s
without
ad lib
at liberty
prn
as neccessary
QD
once daily
SID
once daily
BID
twice daily
TID
three times daily
QID
four times daily
QOD
every other day
EOD
every other day
q
every
qh
every hour
nr
do not repeat/renew
stat
immediately
Check head for
(4)
eyes, ears, mouth and throat
check neck and back
(4)
soft tissues, neck movement, palate spine, gross deformities
Check eyes for
(6)
eyelids, discharge, conjunctiva, sclera, cornea, lens
Check ears for
(3)
pinna, canal, otoscopic exam
mouth and throat
(4)
jaw alignment, mucous membranes, teeth, age of teeth
Thorax, heart, lungs
(5)
palpate ribs, ausculate lungs, heart rate + pulse, heart rythm + sounds, respiration
Abdomen
(3)
outer, inner, mamarry glands
Genitals
(4)
vulva, spay incision, testicles, penis
Perianal Area
(3)
fecal mats, parasites, anal sacs
Extremities
(5)
Feet, bones, joints, muscle mass, loss of mobility
Neurological
(2)
coordination, sensory
(sight + hearing)
RK rule #1
Use Ink-blue or black
RK rule #2
Write legibly
RK rule#3
Be precise
RK rule #4
Spell correctly
RK rule #5
abbreviate when possible
Rk rule #6
Be neat-never use white out
draw a single line through errors and initial
RK rule #7
before starting a new record--see if patient already has one
RK rule #8
Use care when filing
RK rule #9
Initial all entries in body of record
RK rule #10
most recent page is on top
Purpose of record keeping
Provides past and present information for diagnosing
onlymeans of reference for animal's medical history
Legal document!
3 parts of a record
owner info
animal info
animal history
What is in owner info
salutation, title (Mrs., Mr etc)
client name
address
phone #'s
referred by if possible
What is in animal info
pet's name (spell correctly)
sex (spayed/neutered)
breed/color and markings
age/date of birth
What is in animal history
vaccination history
previous lab test results
allergies
past major medical problems/surgeries
Methods of collecting client/animal info
1. client/patient info sheet-standardized form
2. record transfer
3. Interview
Method for recording medical info
1. date and time
2. reason for visit
3. review of systems
4. physical exam
5. lab tests
6. analyze data
7. other necessary info
what is included in date and time?
arrival time
wait time
what is included in reason for visit?
C.C.
present illness
*duration
*onset-acute or chronic
*improvement?
what is included in PE?
TPR + weight
initial PE
what is included in lab tests
based on clinical signs and pe findings
tech records results
what is included in analyzing data?
a. problem list
b. initial plan
c. progess notes:
S: subjective-how animal appears
O: lab or procedural results
A: assessment dianosis/prognosis
P: treatment or additional tests
What is included in other neccessary info?
allergic reactions
patient's disposition
phone contacts-what was said
S.O.A.P.
S: Subjective
how animal seems to be doing, observations
O: Objective: lab or procedural results
A: Assessment: diagnosis or prognosis
P: Plan: treatment or additional tests needed, follow up care
Additional record keeping duties
(8)
1. reminder cards
2. rabies certificate and tag book
3. pet health records
4. health certificates
5. lab results
6. money transactions
7. log books
8. authorization forms
Filing systems
(3)
Alphabetical
Numerical
Color coded
alphabetical filing system
last name first
numberical
client account number
cross-index matches client name to account
color coded
speeds up filing process, easy to find misfiles
Filing precautions
(5)
be careful-misfules
clients see them-appropriate and sensitive
keep inactive files separate
take deceased animals off reminder card system
file abbreviations as if they are spelled out
Telephone etiquette
(4)
answer promptly-no more than 3
speak distincly and simply
phone introduction
be conscious of your voice
what to do in the phone introduction
smile, use full name of hospital, your name, a question offering assistance
what should you be aware of in your voice on the phone?
tone
speed
volume
Other things to keep in mind on the phone
be courteous and professional
be a good/active listener
be helpful-write things down
placing a caller on hold
(4)
Ask if you can
no longer than 90 seconds
offer to have someone call them back
remember how you feel on hold
Screening calls
be tactful, d/n interrupt vet if it can wait, be aware of ones that vet want to speak to immediately
taking messages
(2)
always write it down
initial
What to record in a message
date/time
full name-spelling
summarize the call
Client relations
maintaining the right attitude
be professional
be courteous and respectful
remember clinet's name/pet's name and gender
good listener
client relations
irate clients
do not argue
listen and try to understand
let them know you want to resolve the conflict
client relations
client grief
schedule euthanasia when it is less busy
have tissues
collect fees before
send a card immediately after
acknowledge clients feelings
do anything you can to make the experience easier for client