Which of these is NOT one of the 4F's?
Fret/Fidget Freeze Flip Fight
FLIP
The 4 F's are:
Fret or Fidget/ Freeze/ Flight/ Fight
What do you do when you notice an abnormality in an animal during surgery?
Inform the surgery DVM and technician for assistance immediately
What does the oxygen flush button do?
Bypasses the vaporizer and delivers straight oxygen to the patient.
When taking an abdominal radiograph of a dog should it be on inspiration or expiration?
Expiration
In addition to vaccines, what is the best way for adopters/fosters to prevent their puppies/kittens from contracting parvo?
Staying away from high volume areas with other dogs, keeping their pets inside and off the floor in the public until vaccine series is completed
Name 5 of the 8 fields that must be completed when opening a Vet Exam.
Visit Type
Condition
Opened by
Treat by
Move
Diagnosis
MAS
Plan
How long are surgical packs and pouches considered sterile?
9 months
What is the unit called that takes the waste gases out of the building?
Scavenger system
What is the per year occupational whole body dose limit?
5,000 millirems per year
How do foster parents kill parvo/panleuk at home?
A 1:30 dilution of water and bleach. 1 half cup of bleach mixed with 1 gallon of water. Let sit for 10 minutes.
What are the 3 main places you need to enter the AID when starting to take x-rays?
Patient ID , Patient Name, Owner Name
When do you turn down or off your anesthetic gas during a surgery?
When the DVM begins closing depending on animal/incision site/DVM preferences. Always alert your surgeon that you are turning down/off the gas.
After how many hours of continued use should you change your carboline?
6-8 Hours
What stops scatter radiation from hitting you?
PPE, lead thyroid shield, lead gown, and full-coverage lead gloves
How many parvo vaccines should an adult cat/dog receive with no vaccine history?
1 initial and 1 booster, 2-4 weeks in between
If a feline is an abdominal cryptorchid, what is the youngest age will we complete the surgery?
4 months
What are average pulse ox readings during surgery?
Between 95% to 100%
What is the purpose of pressure checking the anesthesia machine?
To make sure there are no (gas) leaks in the machine/bags/hoses.
When taking a thoracic radiograph of a dog should it be on inspiration OR expiration?
Inspiration
What age do puppies/kittens begin their DAPPV/FVRCP series for public animals and shelter animals? Why?
6 weeks for public
4 weeks for shelter animals due to higher risk of exposure
How many Core Values do we have? Name two.
7.
The power of one.
360 degree compassion.
Blessed are the flexible for they will not be bent out of shape.
Communication is not a 2-way street, it's a 6-lane highway.
Be the solution.
Unleash the potential.
Our best is only as good as my best.
What are signs that an animal might be light under anesthesia?
Hyperventilation (huffing), sudden increase in heart rate, eye twitching/blinking, strong jaw tone/swallowing.
If your breathing circuit is hooked up backwards, what happens to the patient?
They will breathe in waste gas/carbon dioxide, which means they aren't getting oxygen and that can lead to death.
Where should you wear your dosimeter badge? Why?
On the outside of your lead apron. To measure the amount of radiation you are exposed to in order to limit side effects.
How long does parvovirus/panleuk live in the environment?
Up to 1 year, can be several years if in a dark and damp environment