Misc
Monitoring
Anesthesia Machine
Radiology/Safety
Parvo/Panleuk
100

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

100

What do you do when you notice an abnormality in an animal during surgery?

Inform the surgery DVM and technician for assistance immediately

100

What does the oxygen flush button do? 

Bypasses the vaporizer and delivers straight oxygen to the patient.

100

When taking an abdominal radiograph of a dog should it be on inspiration or expiration?

 Expiration

100

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

200

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

200

How long are surgical packs and pouches considered sterile?

9 months

200

What is the unit called that takes the waste gases out of the building?

Scavenger system

200

What is the per year occupational whole body dose limit?

5,000 millirems per year

200

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.

300

What are the 3 main places you need to enter the AID when starting to take x-rays?

 Patient ID , Patient Name, Owner Name

300

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.

300

After how many hours of continued use should you change your carboline?

6-8 Hours

300

What stops scatter radiation from hitting you? 

PPE, lead thyroid shield, lead gown, and full-coverage lead gloves

300

How many parvo vaccines should an adult cat/dog receive with no vaccine history?

1 initial and 1 booster, 2-4 weeks in between

400

If a feline is an abdominal cryptorchid, what is the youngest age will we complete the surgery?

4 months

400

What are average pulse ox readings during surgery?

Between 95% to 100%

400

What is the purpose of pressure checking the anesthesia machine?  

To make sure there are no (gas) leaks in the machine/bags/hoses.

400

When taking a thoracic radiograph of a dog should it be on inspiration OR expiration?

 Inspiration

400

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

500

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.


500

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.

500

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.

500

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.

500

How long does parvovirus/panleuk live in the environment?

Up to 1 year, can be several years if in a dark and damp environment