Vital Signs
What is the average temperature of a dog?
99-102 F
What animal has the most rapid heart rate?
Cat
What side should you approach a horse from?
The left
What direction should you approach a dog from?
The front
What term refers to a lowered body temperature?
Hypothermia
What animal has a respiration rate of 8-16 breaths per minute?
Horse
What measurement is a reliable indicator for pain in large animals?
Heart rate
What piece of equipment is used to lead horses and cattle and is worn around the face?
Halter
Muzzle
What term refers to an elevated body temperature?
Hyperthermia
What is the most common method of temperature taking in animals?
Rectal Temperature
What is the most common physical issue seen in veterinary clinics often including discharge and redness from this area?
Eyes
What piece of restraining equipment is used to control the head of a pig?
Snare
What piece of equipment can be used to decrease a cat's anxiety on the exam table?
Cat Bag
What is the term for a severely lowered heart rate?
Bradycardia
What are the three measurements usually taken and collectively referred to as vital signs in animals?
Temperature, Respiration Rate and Heart Rate
What organs are felt during a physical exam and are responsible for draining infection from the body?
Lymph Nodes
What piece of equipment is used for restraining cattle and puts pressure on their sides for comfort?
Squeeze Chute
What portion of the nail should you avoid cutting when trimming?
Quick
What is the term for an elevated heart rate?
Tachycardia
If this animal is panting or open-mouth breathing, it is an emergency. What is this animal?
Cat
What pulses are felt on the inside of the hind legs?
Femoral Pulse
What device is used to restrain a horse by applying pressure to their upper lip?
Twitch
What is the restraining method called when the dog or cat is lying flat on their side?
Lateral Recumbency