Clinical Skills🩺🥼
This abbreviation represents the three basic measurements commonly collected during a physical exam
What is TPR (temperature, pulse, and respiration)
This animal is unable to vomit because of its anatomy, making gastrointestinal problems such as colic particularly important.
What is a horse
This common blood test evaluates red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets
What is CBC (complete blood count)
A dog's temperature is 101.5°F. Normal or abnormal
What is normal
Your Labrador somehow ate an entire box of these. The methylxanthines theobromine and caffeine are responsible for the toxicity
What is chocolate
This vein, located along the neck, is commonly used to obtain larger blood samples from dogs and cats
What is the jugular vein
Birds have this muscular portion of the stomach that mechanically grinds food, often with the assistance of swallowed material
What is a gizzard
This simple test spins a blood-filled capillary tube to determine the percentage of blood composed of red blood cells
What is a PCV (packed cell volume)
In a healthy dog or cat, capillary refill time should generally be less than this many seconds
What is 2 seconds
Your cat decided this flower arrangement looked delicious. Unfortunately, exposure to this type of flower can cause severe acute kidney injury in cats
What are lilies
Pressing on a patient's gingiva and measuring how quickly normal color returns assesses this:
What is capillary refill time (CRT)
Cattle, sheep, and goats belong to this group of animals characterized by a multi-compartment stomach and specialized fermentation
What is ruminants
Blood collected in this colored-top tube contains EDTA and is commonly used for a CBC
What is a lavender/purple-top tube
A resting adult dog has a respiratory rate of 55 breaths per minute. Normal or abnormal?
What is abnormal — tachypnea (increased respiratory rate)
Your dog found sugar-free gum containing this sweetener, which can cause profound hypoglycemia and potentially liver injury in dogs
What is xylitol
Pale mucous membranes in a veterinary patient can be associated with this condition involving a decreased number of circulating red blood cells.
What is anemia
Unlike most mammals, this popular small exotic pet cannot synthesize its own vitamin C and must obtain it through its diet
What is a guinea pig
A patient has a low PCV but normal total protein. The low PCV indicates a decrease in these cells
What are red blood cells/erythrocytes
A relaxed adult cat has a heart rate of 180 beats per minute. Normal or abnormal?
What is normal
Your dog stole these from the kitchen counter. Whether fresh or dried, they can cause acute kidney injury, and the toxic dose is unpredictable
What are grapes/raisins
When assessing hydration, a veterinarian may gently lift the skin and observe how quickly it returns to its normal position. This assessment is called this.
What is skin turgor / a skin tent test
Snakes use this specialized sensory organ in the roof of the mouth to analyze chemical particles collected by the tongue
What is the vomeronasal (Jacobson’s) organ
This instrument measures the specific gravity of urine and can also be used to measure total protein in plasma or serum
What is a refractometer
This term describes a heart rate that is abnormally slower than the expected range for a patient’s species, age, and condition.
What is bradycardia
Your dog ate brownies. You already know the dog's weight and how much was eaten. Name TWO other pieces of information that are especially important when assessing the potential chocolate exposure.
What are the type of chocolate and the time since ingestion