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