Temperature
Which of the following is NOT necessary before taking a pet’s rectal temperature?
1. Lubrication of the thermometer
2. Shaking down the mercury of the thermometer
3. Restraining the dog
4. Sedating the dog
4. Sedating the dog
How do you check for responsiveness in an animal?
a. Skin Tenting
b. Checking Alertness
c. Check for dyspnea
d. Taking Temperature
b. Checking Alertness
What is a capillary?
a. A type of vein
b. A type of artery
c. A gland found in the skin
d. The smallest kind of blood vessel
d. The smallest kind of blood vessel
A pet’s gums should be…
a. Pink
b. White
c. Blue
d. Yellow
a. Pink
If your pet is having a seizure and has not had one before, should you call the vet?
a. Yes. Within a day
b. Yes! Immediately
c. No – seizures normally happen to a cat or dog
d. No – seizures are not normal but are never life-threatening
b. Yes! Immediately
A normal temperature for a dog would be…
a. 95
b. 98
c. 101
d. 104
c. 101
How do you check the heart rate on a dog?
the elbow or on the femoral artery
Normal heart rate for a mid-sized dog would be…
a. 10-30
b. 60-140
c. 120-180
d. 200-300
b. 60-140
Which of the following best describes the CRT Test?
a. Capillary Refill Time – a test of circulation in which blood is purposely squeezed out of the capillaries
b. Capillary Refill Time – a test of circulation in which the skin is pinched
c. Combined Resuscitation Test – a test of dehydration in which blood is squeezed from the capillaries
d. Combined Resuscitation Test - a test of circulation in which blood is purposely squeezed out of the capillaries
a. Capillary Refill Time – a test of circulation in which blood is purposely squeezed out of the capillaries
If a dog has liver problems, it’s gums will be…
a. Pink
b. White
c. Blue
d. Yellow
d. Yellow
A mild fever would be…
a. 99
b. 101
c. 104
d. 106
c. 104
What does skin tenting test and how is it performed?
Dehydration
Pinch or "tent" a piece of skin (check for elasticity of the skin)
Which of the following describes where a stethoscope should be placed to hear the heart beat?
a. Right side, behind the elbow
b. Right side, upper chest
c. Left side, behind the elbow
d. Left side, upper chest
c. Left side, behind the elbow
Which of the following represents a healthy CRT result?
a. 0-1 seconds
b. 1-2 seconds
c. 2-4 seconds
d. 4+ seconds
b. 1-2 seconds
Dyspnea is…
a. When a dog is having difficulty breathing
b. When a dog has gurgling or whistling noises in its heart
c. When a dog has a slow CRT
d. When a dog is unresponsive
a. When a dog is having difficulty breathing
A severe fever (high enough that immediate medical attention is needed) begins at…
a. 104
b. 106
c. 108
d. 110
b. 106
How many steps are there to a physical exam?
Seven
Dogs who are hot or exercising breathe fast and may pant up to how many breaths/minute?
a. 50
b. 130
c. 200
d. 240
c. 200
If a dog is in shock, it’s gums will be…
a. Pink
b. White
c. Blue
d. Yellow
b. White
Which of the following would be a likely CRT result if a pet had heatstroke?
a. 0-1 seconds
b. 1-2 seconds
c. 2-4 seconds
d. 4+ seconds
a. 0-1 seconds
Hypothermia begins at…
a. 98 and lower
b. 95 and lower
c. 93 and lower
d. 91 and lower
a. 98 and lower
What are four of the seven physical exam steps?
Temperature
Skin and gums
CRT (Capillary Refill Time)
Skin Tenting (Dehydration Test)
Heart Rate
Respiration Rate
Responsiveness
A dog has a heart rate of 15 beats in 10 seconds. Its heart rate per minute would be…
90
If we had a CRT test that indicated possible dehydration, which of the following tests would confirm it?
a. Membranes
b. Temperature
c. Skin Tenting
d. Heart Rate
c. Skin Tenting
When is deep pain stimulation appropriate?
a. When the animal is unconscious
b. When the animal is in stupor - conscious but not responding
c. When the animals is conscious and responsive
d. It is never appropriate
b. When the animal is in stupor - conscious but not responding