What's the word?
The root Hepat/o refers to this organ
Liver
The transverse plane divides the body into these two regions.
the cranial and caudal regions
The most common type of bite that occurs in a veterinary clinic is caused by this emotion.
Fear
The normal capillary refill time (CRT) is less than this many seconds.
1-2 sec
This is the average gestation length for dogs.
62 - 63 days
The suffix -itis means this
Inflammation
A dog lying on its back is in this type of recumbency
Dorsal Recumbency
This is the best rule to follow when restraining an animal for veterinary care.
start with minimal restraint and increase as necessary"
This medication route has the fastest absorption rate
IV (Intravenous)
The acronym SOAP stands for this.
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
This term is the medical word for lying down
Recumbent
In the provided diagram, letter A points to this bone.
Femur
A dog with its head dropped lower than its shoulders and its tail straight out is showing signs of this.
aggression
The most common location to feel for a pulse on a dog or cat is this artery.
Femoral artery
A dog weighs 26.4 kg. This is its weight in pounds.
58.1 lbs? (Calculation: 26.4 kg x 2.2 lbs/kg = 58.08 lbs)
his term, combining arthr/o (joint) and -centesis (surgical puncture), means to puncture a joint, often to remove fluid.
Arthrocentesis
This system includes the skin and is responsible for protection and temperature regulation.
Integumentary system
his term refers to the process of a cat giving birth
Queening
Cyanotic (blue) mucous membranes are an urgent concern because they indicate this.
Lack of oxygen
The urinary system is made up of these organs.
The urinary system is made up of these organs.
Define auscultation and provide one example of its use
the action of listening to sounds from the body (like the heart or lungs), typically with a stethoscope? An example is listening to a dog's heart.
During a physical exam, you should be aware of this many pairs of peripheral lymph nodes
5
Name two important considerations when lifting a large dog onto a table.
bending with your knees (not your back) and getting help from another person
Name the three veins used most often for venipuncture in dogs and cats.
cephalic, saphenous (medial or lateral), and jugular veins?
Forgetting to record the time you gave a medication violates which of the "6 R's"?
Right Documentation
The exam lists Right Doctor, Time/Frequency, Dose, Patient, Drug. "Right Documentation" is the standard 6th R).