Vocabulary
The expulsion of air from lungs?
Expiration
Term used for an irregular heart rate
Arythmia
What finger do you not want to use when checking a cat or dogs heart rate?
Thumb
What should you do if your dog or cat seems to be panting?
Check their heart rate and other vital signs
Average temperature for canines?
99 to 102°F (37.2 to 38.9°C)
The number of inspirations per minute?
Rate
Term used for a slow heart rate?
Bradycardia
What color of the mouth, gums, and tongue is healthy and indicates the pet is getting enough oxygen
Light or pale pink
What are healthy reasons for a slightly elevated heart rate?
Exercise and excitement
Average temperature for felines?
99 to 102°F (37.2 to 38.9°C)
The expansion of the chest or thorax?
Inspiration
Which of the following is defined as labored breathing?
Dyspnea
When checking vitals which finger do you want to use to find heart rate?
index and middle fingers
Causes of rapid heart rate?
underlying disease, stress, pain, trauma, blood loss
Average heart rate or pulse for a cat?
120 to 140 bpm
What is it called when an animal's temperature is below normal?
Hypothermia
Term used for a fast heart rate?
Tachycardia
Whose role is it, in a veterinary setting, to check vital signs and other basic information
Vet Tech
Indicators of elevated vital signs
increased heart rate, rapid breathing, and abnormal body temperature
What is the average heart rate or pulse for a horse?
32 to 42 bpm
Refers to the intensity or indication of strain during respiration?
Depth
JK THIS ISNT VOCABULARY. Show the class how to safely restrain a pet:)
Demonstrate
What must a veterinarian do in order to correctly identify a pulse rate?
Count the number of beats in 15 seconds and then multiply by four
Heart rate can be used as a good indicator for what?
Pain
What is the average heart rate or pulse for cattle?
40 to 80 bpm