Triage/First Aid
What does the “R” in CPCR stand for?
Resusitation
What is the definition of shock?
Decreased delivery of oxygen to tissues (decreased perfusion)
List 3 laboratory tests that can be used to monitor hydration status.
PCV, total protein, specific gravity
What is the common name for ethylene glycol?
Antifreeze
Define the term "hyperkalemia"
Increased blood potassium levels
When completing the primary survey in an emergency situation, what 3 letters should we remember?
Airway, Breathing/Bleeding, Circulation/Cardiovascular/Consciousness
List 3 signs of a patient suffering from hypovolemic shock?
Increased CRT, weak pulse, pale MM, altered mentation, tachycardia.
What electrolyte imbalance is most likely to be found in a cat with total urethral obstruction?
Hyperkalemia
List 3 endocrine/metabolic emergencies
Diabetic ketoacidosis, addisonian crisis, hyperglycemia, hyperglycemia,
Define the term "pyrexia"
Fever
During triage, you notice an increased respiratory effort upon inspiration – what area is likely the issue?
Upper airway disease
What colour would you expect the mucous membranes of a patient in septic shock to be?
Brick red
List 4 signs of fluid overload in a patient on IV fluids.
Restless, increased respiratory rate, watery eyes/nose, conjunctival edema, cough, crackles
What Vitamin is commonly administered after a pet has ingested rodenticide?
Vitamin K
Define the term "intussiception"
Telescoping of one section of intestine into another
List 3 situations that would be triaged into the “catastrophic” category.
Cardiopulmonary arrest, Respiratory failure (severe edema; collapsed trachea), Unconscious, Actively seizuring, Severe trauma (HBC), Gastric dilation volvulus, Penetrating thoracic wounds
Peripheral pulses are not palpable when the mean arterial pressure is less than:
60mmHg
List 3 clinical signs commonly seem with a traumatic brain injury
Abrupt changes in mentation, changes in pupil size, symmetry, and responsiveness. Altered gait or posture, Altered proprioception and evidence of head trauma (cuts, scrapes, nose bleed, eye protruding)
Dystocia is defined as active straining without delivery of a fetus for ______ minutes
60 minutes
Define the term "anisocoria"
Unequal or asymmetrical pupil size
List 5 things you need to keep in stock in a crash cart.
ET tubes, catheters, drugs, drug chart, ambu bag………
List 3 different types of shock patients can experience.
Septic, hypovolemic, cardiogenic, distributive, obstructive
Decreased lung sounds ventrally can indicate
Pleural effusion
Which drug may be administered every 4 to 8 hours to reduce intracranial pressure?
Mannitol
Define the term "stridor"
High pitched noisy inspiration, can be caused by obstruction of larynx or upper airway