A Stethoscope
What is the term for the main concern an owner has at their pet's visit?
Presenting Problem
What are two common behavioral problems in dogs?
Barking, digging, jumping, aggression, separation anxiety.
Which restraint position is shown here?
Sitting or jugular blood draw
The name for the hairless cat breed.
Sphynx
What is the term for a temperature that is higher than normal?
Fever
What does FS stand for in a patient signalment?
Female Spayed
what is the name of this object?
basket muzzle
Which restraint aid can be used to carry, wrap or cover felines?
Towel
What is the name of the plane that divides an animal into cranial and caudal (front and back) sections?
Transverse plane
What is a CRT?
Capillary Refill Time
Which area of SOAP includes vital signs?
O (objective)
What does FAS stand for?
Fear, Anxiety, Stress
Where do you find the medial saphenous vein on a cat?
The inner side of the rear limb
Give 2 examples of PPE.
Gloves, goggles, gown, shoe covers, x ray gown.
What is a normal cat heart rate?
120-220 Bpm
ADR stands for...
Ain't Doin' Right
What level of FAS is this cat displaying?
HIGH, Red, Level 5.
What is the name of the vein that runs along an animal's front limb that we commonly use for blood draws?
Cephalic vein
Where do fleas complete their life cycle?
On a pet!
Yellow gums can indicate...
Jaundice
Give 2 examples of things an assistant should ask about during patient check-in (regardless of reason for appointment)
Diet, medications, supplements, flea/tick prevention, heartworm prevention.
Prior to restraint, observe dog using which 4 senses?
Sight, Smell, Touch, Sound
If traditional restraint methods do not work, a doctor may suggest using this type of restraint.
Chemical restraint.
Why must small animals (rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice) be provided with chew toys at all times?
They have continuously growing teeth that are filed down by chewing.