Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
45 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
What are five things you should obtain when evaluating a patient?
|
- Patient history
- Procedure to be performed - Complete physical exam -Diagnostic test - Determination of patient's phyisical status and anesthetic risk |
|
|
What is CC?
|
Cheif complaint
|
|
|
True or False: You should wait for the client to tell you the cheif complain prior to asking additional directed questions?
|
True
|
|
|
What are examples of specific questions for patient history?
|
-How much if Fluffy drinking?
- Confirm age, and sex of patient - Confirm procedure to be done - When the patient last had access to food and water - Has the patient ever recieved anesthetic agents before -Any previous adverse reactions to medications - Any specific problems in the last 24 hrs - Are they currently on any medication |
|
|
What do you do if a client is unable to answer a question?
|
Formulate a different way of asking a question
|
|
|
When taking a patient history, what should you do to make sure you have the right information?
|
Periodically repeat the information back to the client
|
|
|
What should you do to maintain good communication skills?
|
-Good eye contact
- Body language that encourages client to speak - Allow client to finish statements w/o interuption` |
|
|
True or false: You obtain less information about a patient if they are in critical condition
|
True
|
|
|
Why is it important to accurately record history obtained from a client in sufficient detail ?
|
To convey all needed information to the veterinarian
|
|
|
When obtaining information on specific systems during the patient hisotry what should you ask?
|
Any coughing, Sneezing, Vomiting, Diahrrea, excessive drinking, excessive urination
- Any exercise intolerance, weakness, fainting, seizures, bruising |
|
|
When taking the patients history what are some things you need to get from the client?
|
A signed consent form for anesthesia and surgery
- A emergency contact number - A signed review written estimate of fees if provided by vet |
|
|
When performing a phyisical exam what should you note ?
|
Signalment- species, breed, weight, age, sex
- Disposition - BAR, QAR, lethargic, depressed -Obvious lameness, weakness, neurologic problems |
|
|
When examining the overall body system what are some things you would record?
|
Dehydrated
Obese Emaciated Thin Pregnant |
|
|
What is the normal Temperature for dog and cat?
|
Dog - 100.5- 102.5
Cat 100.5 - 102.5 |
|
|
What is the normal heart rate for a dog and cat?
|
Dog- 60-180 bpm
Cat- 140-220 |
|
|
True or False: When doing a physical exam you should note the mm color and CRT
|
True
|
|
|
What should the respiratory rate for a dog and cat be?
|
Dog- 10-30 br/min
Cat- 24-42 br/min |
|
|
When examining the abdomen what organs should be evaluated?
|
Liver, spleen, GI, Kidney, Bladder
|
|
|
When examining the peripheral lymph nodes what should be examined?
|
Submandibular, prescapular, axillary, inguinal, popliteal
|
|
|
What is the normal ranges for PCV/hematocrit for a dog and cat?
|
Dog- 37-55%
Cat- 30-45% |
|
|
When the PCV is increased what is that a sign of?
|
Dehydration
|
|
|
When PCV is decreased what is that a sign of?
|
Hemorrhage
|
|
|
What is the normal total Protein for a dog and cat?
|
6.0-7.5 g/dl
|
|
|
What should be included in a CBC?
|
PCV/Hematocrit
TP WBC count Urinanalysis Platelet count |
|
|
What is the normal ranges of WBC in a dog and cat?
|
Dog- 6000-17000
Cat- 5500- 19500 |
|
|
What is the normal platelet count for a dog and cat?
|
Dog- 200000-500000
Cat- 300000-700000 |
|
|
What are some diagnostic blood test that can be run?
|
Blood chemistry
Glucose BUN SGPT AP Blood clotting times |
|
|
What diagnostic tests would you run to confirm Heart disease, chest trauma, hyper K+, GDV
|
Electrocardiogram
|
|
|
What are the different ways of classifying patient?
|
Class I
Class II Class III Class IV Class V |
|
|
In order from greatest risk to least risk place the classes
|
Class V
Class IV Class III Class II Class I |
|
|
What type of animal would you place in Class I
|
A healthy patient
|
|
|
What type of procedures would Class I consist of?
|
OHE, Castration, declaw, OFA rad's
|
|
|
What type of patient would you place in Class II?
|
Slight risk/minor disease present
|
|
|
What procedures would be Class II
|
Neonate, Geriatric, obesity, skin tumor, uncomplicated hernia
|
|
|
What type of patient would be class III
|
Moderate risk/ obvious disease
|
|
|
What type of patient would be class IV?
|
High risk. significantly compromised disease
|
|
|
What type of patient would class V consist of?
|
grave risk/ moribund
|
|
|
What is the selection of anesthetic protocol influenced by?
|
-Patients physical status
-Availability of facilities and equiptment - Familiarity with agent - Nature of procedure requiring anesthesia - Special Patient circumstances -Cost - Speed |
|
|
How long prior to recieveing anesthesia should a patient be fasted?
|
12 hrs food 2 hrs water
|
|
|
When performing GI surgery how long should food and water be withheld?
|
Food 24 hrs
Water 8-10 hrs |
|
|
When performing colon surgery how long should a animal be fasted?
|
24 hrs and enemas day before and day of surgery
|
|
|
What circumstances would you not fast an animal?
|
Dogs and cats < 3 mo of age
Birds Rodents Rabbits |
|
|
Why is a intravenous catheter a good choice for preanesthetic care?
|
-Safe to admin agents that shouldnt be given perivascularly
- Allows concurrent use of incompatible drugs - Allows rapid admin of emergency drugs -Allows fluid administation during surgery |
|
|
What is the usual fluid administation during anesthesia?
|
10ml/kg/hr
|
|
|
What are the shock therapy doses for dogs and cats?
|
dogs- 90ml/kg
Cats- 44ml/kg |
