Lub Dub
This is the medical term for a heart rate that is too high
Tachycardia
The number of seconds you should count when obtaining the heart rate or respiratory rate, to then multiply by four
Fifteen
This is the medical term for a temperature that is too low
Hypothermic
This gum color can indicate a healthy, hydrated animal
Pink
The most accurate and audible way of measuring blood pressure
Doppler
The two main places to obtain a heart rate
The thorax with a stethoscope and the femoral artery by feel
The average normal resting respiratory rate for a cat
15 - 30 Breaths Per Minute
The most accurate method of obtaining a temperature
Rectal thermometer
This is the normal CRT for a healthy, hydrated animal
<2 seconds
The go-to placement for measuring SpO2 on an awake pet
The ear pinna
What is the normal heart rate range in adult dogs?
60 - 140 Beats Per Minute
A respiratory rate of 30 breaths a minute in a resting dog is considered this
Normal (eupneic)
The average temperature range for a calm, healthy dog
99.5 - 102.5
This gum color can indicate blood loss, anemia, or severe dehydration
Pale/white
What are some characteristics of dehydration?
Sunken eyes, tacky mucus membrane, abnormal skin turgor
In which orientation can you best obtain a heart rate
On the left side, with the patient standing (and ideally calm)
This behavior in a cat should be addressed immediately and monitored closely
Open mouth breathing/ panting
The temperature that exceeds normothermic and becomes hyperthermic for a feline
103
Hypoxia can present itself in the form of this color in the tongue and gums
Purple/blue
What is edema?
The abnormal accumulation of fluid in tissues
Describing a pulse as thready means this
Weak and commonly rapid
These types of breaths are characterized by slow, irregular, gasping, and commonly open-mouthed behavior
Agonal breaths
Warming measures for a hypothermic patient can include
Bair Hugger, heating pad, IV fluid warmer, warm blankets...
This can indicate abnormal clotting function due to toxins or certain disorders
Petechiae
What is the difference between depressed/dull and stuporous?
Depressed/dull is characterized by a lack of interest and low energy while still being responsive. Stuporous patients only respond after receiving intense stimuli.