Week 1
What is the most popular bandage used in vet med?
MRJ/Robert Jones
What part of the needle and syringe is considered the "dead space" or "waste"?
the hub of the needle
Jugular, Cephalic, Saphenous
What is the maintenance fluid rate for dogs and cats?
60ml/kg/day
What does CPR and CPA stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Cardiopulmonary Arrest
What would a patient's MM look like if they had a clotting problem/disease?
petechia/pin point blood spots
When administered any type of injection, what should you do first?
pull back on the syringe to check for blood
What is the purple top, tiger top, and white top tubes used for?
purple CBC, tiger CHEM, white urine
What is the drop/mL of a micro and a macro drip set
micro 60gtt/mL; macro 15gtt/mL
What is a pulse deficit?
Missing pulse
Before cleaning a patient's ears, what must be done first?
dr check for ear drum intact and get cytology sample if needed
Name all supplies needed for an IV catheter
catheter, t port or male adapter, tape, flush, chlorhex, alcohol, clippers
What are 3 common problems of why an IV fluid pump would alarm for?
hi pressure, air in line, out of fluids
If a patient survived CPR, how should they be monitored afterwards?
ECG, Blood Pressure, Body Temp, Pulse Ox
What is the difference between primary versus secondary wound healing?
primary is closing with sutures or staples, secondary is letting it heal on it's own
Name the two sites for an IM injection
Epaxial and back leg
How long can an IV catheter stay in place?
72 hours
What will a PCV look like on a dehydrated animal?
High RBC/High PCV %
Describe what PEA is.
Pulseless Electrical Activity. ECG is picking up electricity but patients hear is not beating.
What are 3 examples of abnormal heart sounds?
Murmur, fast or slow rate, abnormal rhythm
What are the "5 rights" of drug administration?
Right drug, right dose, right patient, right route, right time
List 3 complications of an IV catheter
Calculate the following down to gtt/sec
68.3 lb. dog. Use the daily maintenance rate.
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compressions, respirations, catheter, monitoring, drugs, patient evaluation