tests
what is a skin turgor test?
Pull the skin between the shoulder blades to test the hydration of the animal. should go back to normal after less than two seconds.
what is blood smear?
small drop on slide, spreader slide at 30 degree angle. hit it and then spread.
nebulizer
machine adminsiters meds in a mist form.
bevel
Angled tip of the needle, Prevent bleeding out when the needle is removed.
obtunded?
Depressed
what is a CRT?
capillary refill time, press finger on gums, should turn back to normal within 2 seconds, if not its time for a refill!
how to give sub Q fluids?
pull up skin, place needle under skin with iv bag above the head. administer fluids to animal, help with dehydration. should go down after 30 mins to an hour.
ophthalmoscope
examine internal eye structures.
Gauge?
measurement of different needles.
Stupor?
unresponsive
what is a Fecal float?
testing for anything weird in the feces, push into container and into solution, slide on top, look into microscope.
applying ear meds?
pull up the pinna, administer upright, massage ear to evenly distribute.
endoscope
Petechia?
Tiny bleeding spots in skin or capillaries
Occlude?
Hold of vein, blood fills up so its more visible.
What is a PVC?
bonus points for normal range in cats and dogs.
Packed volume cells, measures RBC in whole. detects anemia and dehydration.
cats: 30-45%
dogs: 37-55%
applying eye meds?
pull eyelids apart, drop into eye without touching the eye, pushed eyelids together multiple times to evenly coat the eye,
Sphygmomanometer?
blood pressure monitor.
Coma?
deep state of unconsciousness.
Blown vein?
needle goes through both sides of the vein
break the Buffy coat of the tube, put onto refractometer to check range.
what is coupage?
cupping the hand and tapping the side of the body. breakup fluid.
eclectrocautery?
metal wire that passes a current of electricity. helps heal faster.
disoriented?
confused
quick?
Blood supply of the nail.