Is this a TRUE stat?
A patient presents for pale gums, but is BAR/QAR in the lobby, how would you call that back as?
As a regular triage, acuity will be assessed on triage by the charge/TT.
A client called and said their dog has had 1 seizure in 24 hours (first time seizure), what recommendations would you make to the owner?
They can either monitor/scheduled a neuro appt/come in to emergency if the pet has more than 3 seizures in 24 hours or they last longer than 3 minutes
What is the first question that should be asked when a 2YO labrador comes in coughing after being boarded for 1 week?
Does the patient have an UTD bordetella vaccine? (and please put in room)
An owner brings in their pet for ingesting human medications, what should be asked while taking the information down before calling triage?
Ask the owner if they ingested the medication's recently and if they have contacted poison control. If they have not hand them the poison control slip and have them start, let the triage tech know this info when calling it back.
An owner calls about their dog shaking it's head constantly. What would you advise?
It sounds like your pet may have an ear infection, and we recommend scheduling an appt with your RV.
A client presents with a canine that was hit by a car yesterday morning. The patient was stabilized overnight at another clinic, but presented to GCVS for further care. How would you call this to triage?
As a regular triage- patient has already been stabilized and injuries have already been accessed.
A cat has been straining in the litter box repeatedly and producing little or no urine. The patient is still BAR. How would this patient be called back?
Unless this patient is lateral recumbent you can call this back as a regular triage, keep in mind that this patient would not be waiting very long in the lobby.
The area should not be used, and should be soaked with rescue for 10 minutes.
What is the time frame that vomiting can be induced?
2 hours
A patient presents for active bleeding, upon further inspection the bleeding is coming from a ruptured mass on the outside of the body. How would you call this back as?
As a regular triage, we understand that there could be a mess and if needed to prevent further blood everywhere you can place patient and owner in a room until a tech can do the triage.
An owner calls to let us know they are on the way with their 3YO feline presents for vocalizing excessively, and is acutely unable to use his hind limbs. How should you call this back on arrival?
This is most likely a saddle thrombus, which can cause cats to go into respiratory distress. This should most of the time be called back as a stat.
An owner brings a pet in with a swollen face, hives, vomiting, and sudden weakness after being outside, how would this be called back to triage?
This patient is at risk for potential anaphylaxis or a severe allergic reaction, if the patient is not currently in respiratory distress this can be called back as a regular triage.
Describe the symptoms of parvovirus.
Vomiting and diarrhea in puppies <1 year old
What are signs of marijuana toxicity?
Hyperreactivity, incontinence, shaking/tremoring, lethargy
My dog is restless, itching, won't let me sleep and seems uncomfortable. What would you recommend to the owner?
If you are really concerned you can come in and have him seen, but if e/d okay and not actively bleeding he should be okay to wait to go to his RV in the morning.
A diabetic patient that is weak, tremoring, and mentally abnormal, how would this be called back?
This would be a STAT, this patient could be experiencing hypoglycemia.
An owner brings a pet into the lobby that is dripping blood and has been bleeding for awhile, but the patient is alert and responsive, how would this need to be called back?
This can be called back as a regular triage, we understand that the patient may be making a mess and if needed you can place the owner and pet in a room to localize the mess.
Which one of these diseases are zoonotic (able to be transmitted to humans)?
Kennel cough, Parvovirus, Leptosporosis, FIV/FeLV, or Distemper?
Leptosporosis
A client calls about a dog that may have ingested antifreeze but currently looks normal. Should it wait until symptoms appear?
What is no? Suspected antifreeze exposure requires immediate veterinary or poison-control guidance because early signs may be subtle and treatment is time-sensitive.
If the patient is still defecating, your pet can schedule with your RV or get a referral to sx.
A pet has a swollen abdomen, is retching without producing vomit, and appears restless. How would this patient be called back to triage?
This should be called back as a STAT as the pet could be experiencing a potential gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV).
A patient referred over to us for further diagnostics for abdominal effusion. The patient is currently BAR in the lobby, how would this be called as?
You can call this back as a regular triage. We understand that abdominal effusion is critical, but does not need to be grabbed immediately. Just know that we will not let them wait in the lobby for long, just until a hand is available to grab the pet.
A cat presents for nasal discharge and and ocular discharge, the owner also mentions that their pet has been sounding congested. What would we be concerned for and how would this be handled?
This patient could have a potential URI which can be infections towards other felines, place owner into a room and let techs know when calling back triage.
Even if you don't think the cat ingested any, lily pollen can still be toxic and should be treated.
An owner brings in their dog expecting to have her dog's ear hematoma drained. What should you tell the owner?
The Emergency Department will not drain the ear unfortunately, and we recommend getting scheduled with your regular vet.