Puppies and Kittens
This is the term for difficulty giving birth
Dystocia
These are the 2 most common x-ray safety infractions at PASE
Fingers/hands in beam
Not wearing badge in x-ray room
This is the normal % of oxygen in room air
21%
This is the substance used to check for corneal ulcers
Fluorescein stain
These are the two parts of the anatomy that are consider the central nervous system
Brain and spinal cord
This is how long a dog can be in the first phase of labor (restlessness, temperature drop, nesting behavior) before the first puppy comes in a normal labor
6-12 hours
These are the four most common views taken of the thorax
VD, DV, Left Lateral, Right Lateral
This is the reason that you cannot plug in fluid pumps in the oxygen cage
FIRE!
This is the term for dry eye
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS)
This response (often confused with a reflex) is something that takes time to develop and is not present in puppies and kittens less than 4 months old
Menace response
This is the normal temperature range for a neonatal puppy or kitten (less than 1 week old)
95-99 degrees F
These are the 3 most common technical errors with x-rays at PASE
Not columnated appropriately
Incorrect exposure
These are 3 ways you can administer supplemental oxygen to patients
Acceptable Answers:
Flow-by
Nasal prongs
Nasal lines (nasopharyngeal or nasotracheal)
Oxygen cage
Intubation
E-collar and plastic wrap
Hyperbaric oxygen cage
This drug combination, often used in dogs with corneal ulcers, can cause allergic reactions in cats
Neo/poly/bac - the neomycin and possibly the polymyxin can cause allergic reactions in cats
These are the two fluids that can be given to help reduce brain swelling from edema
Hypertonic Saline
Mannitol
These are the two types of milk replacers for puppies and kittens (give both name and which species it is for)
Esbilac (puppies)
KMR (kittens)
This organ is the most radiosensitive (and highest risk for radiation injury)
Thyroid gland
Oxygen toxicity results in this physiological change
This is the term for blood within the eye
Hyphema
These are the 4 levels of consciousness from most alert to least
Normal
Obtunded
Stuporous
Comatose
This blood work changes is a common cause for difficulty giving birth due to weak muscles
This is the correct orientation for a (stifle) knee x-ray
Knee facing towards the left
A pulse-oximetry value less than this number is considered severe hypoxemia
90%
This are two of the three most common post-operative complications from cataract surgery
Uveitis (inflammation of the eye)
Retinal detachment
Corrections in abnormalities of this electrolyte usually has to be done very slowly to prevent neurological complications
Sodium