Injections
Toxicities
Fractures
Unit Overview
Random Trivia
100
What size of needle is bigger- a 24g or a 18g?
18g needle is larger
(the bigger the number the smaller the needle size)
100
What are the typical signs you would see if an animal has ingested a toxin?
Vomiting/Drooling
Diarrhea
Tremors/Shaking/Seizures
Lethargy
Dilated/Constricted pupils
100
Name this type of fracture? Explain
Closed Fracture
(The bone is broken but has not pierced the skin)
100
If you have found an injured bird who could you seek assistance from?
A wildlife service
100
Where does the wardrobe lead to in C.S. Lewis’s "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe"?
Narnia
200
What are the meanings of the following abbreviations
SC
IM
IV
Subcutaneous
Intramuscular
Intravenous
200
What 2 toxins we discussed can cause kidney failure?
Grapes/Sultanas
Lilies (in cats)
200
Name this type of fracture. Explain
Communiated Fracture
(Where the bone is shattered in pieces)
200
What are some signs of shock?
Glazed eyes
pale mucus membranes
cold extremities/hypothermic
fast respiration (than slow as late shock sets in)
Weak and or rapid pulse
reduced level of consciousness
convulsions/death
200
How many noses does a slug have?
4
300
Why do you you pull back on the plunger before injecting?
To check for blood
(ensures that you are not in a blood vessel)
If you see blood withdraw needle and try again (with new needle)
300
What to species are extremly senstive to pyrethrin's?
(found in garden pest controls or flea products)
Cats and fish
300
What first aid procedure would you do for a fracture?
Immobilize the leg
Apply splint
Bandage as best to your ability
300
What is the recovery position?
Lying on it’s right-hand side
Head and neck should be extended, and the tongue is drawn forward.
300
What king was portrayed as a villain in the movie "Robin Hood"
King John
400
Explain how you would give a SC injection.
pick up the skin at the back of the neck
feel for "triangle" pocket between your fingers
Insert needle
Pull back on plunger
Inject solution
400
When dealing with a chocolate toxicity what is important for the vet to know?
How much they ate
what type of chocolate they ate
how long ago it was eaten?
400
What is the type of bandage we apply for fractures?
(Modified) Robert Jones
400
When should you not approach an animal to administer first aid?
If the situation is to dangerous
eg. Live electrical wires, heavy traffic, snake
400
What is the worlds deadliest creature?
Mosquito
500
What is the sharpest part of the needle called?
The Bevel
500
When dealing with a 1080 toxicity-
does it have an antidote? If so, how long do you have to administer?
Yes but only a particular type (PAPP)
you have 30minutes to administer
500
What is the difference between a dislocation and a fracture?
Dislocation: is when the bone moves out of place from its usual connecting joint.
Fracture: are breaks or cracks in the bone
500
How can you tell if your bandage is to tight?
Swelling above the bandage
Toes swollen (nails will be apart from each other)
Cold toes
Animal biting at bandage
500
What animal has fingerprints almost identical to human?
A koala