Fluids, Fluids, Fluids
Are Hypotonic, Isotonic, and Hypertonic Crystalloids or Colloids?
Crystalloids
How many mg to 1 g
1000 mg
What are patient factors for wound management?
Age, Orthopedic/Neurologic problems, & Nutrition status
What is the normal RR of a Feline and Canine?
Feline: 140-220, Canine: 60-160
What is a neonate?
A puppy or kitten that is in the first 4 weeks of their life.
Is hydroxyethyl Starch (Hetastarch) a Crystalloid or Colloid?
Colloid
How many mL to 1 tsp, how many mL to 1 Tbsp?
5 mL to 1 tsp, 15 mL to 1 Tbsp
What are the different wound classifications?
Clean, Clean contaminated, Contaminated, and Dirty
What are Tachypnea and Bradypnea
Tachypnea - Abnormally high RR.
Bradypnea - Abnormally low RR.
What are the Canine and Feline estroud Cycles?
Canine: avg. 6-7 months, Proestrus, Estrus, Diestrus, and Anestrus
Feline: Induced ovulators (daylight dependent)
Is .45% NaCl Hypotonic, Hypertonic, or a Isotonic Crystalloid?
Hypotonic
0.81g = ?mg
810mg
What is the Modified Robert Jones Bandage?
Thinner, skinnier, protective bandage, which can stay on longer than the counterpart it came from.
What is Dyspnea?
Difficulty (typically pained) breathing
Both have a 60-63 day Gestation periods.
What are the routes for administration of fluids?
1. IV, 2. SQ, 3. IO, 4. Enteral
30ml = ?tsp = ?Tbsp
6tsp, 2Tbsp
What are Hobbles?
Device used primarily on the hind legs, where both ankles are tied together to prevent strain on hips.
What is low oxygen saturation in the blood called?
Hypoxemia
How often do neonates need to be nursed?
What are the Phases of Fluid Therapy?
Resuscitation Phase, Replacement Phase, and Maintenance Phase
A dog with epilepsy is being treated with 2/4gr of phenobarb every day. How many milligrams of phenobarb is the patient receiving per week? 1gr = 64.8mg
The dog gets 226.8mg of phenobarb per week.
What are the phases of wound healing?
Inflammatory, Proliferative, and Maturation
What is Orthopnea?
Shortness of breath when lying down. (Animals in congestive heart failure will stand and resist lying down to facilitate respiration.)
By the second week, neonates should have gained how much weight?