Physical Exams
What can you push on to get a dog to sit?
Chest and back of stifles.
If a doctor requests a 2V of the thorax, what are those two views?
Why 2v instead of 1v?
lateral (Most often right lateral) view
VD (unless the patient is experiencing respiratory distress the DV)
1V can miss findings if not showing multiple angles
How often are CPR cycles?
2 mins
Place the following from smallest to largest width of the needle:
22g, 18g, 25g, 27g, 16g, 20g
27g, 25g, 22g, 20g, 18g, 16g
what is the first step and last step for ear cleaning and medication administration?
1st step: check the TM or obtain ear debris samples
Last step: apply medication
What does TPR stand for and what is the range for the T and R?
Temperature, Pulse, Respiratory
Temp: ~99.5-102.5 F
Resp: ~10-30 bpm
In layman terms, what side of the limb would the radiation beam hit first if the doctor requests a Cd/Cr
the back of a limb
How often do you give a breath?
100-120 compressions/minute
every 6-8 seconds
List 3 types of syringes
insulin, luer lock, slip tip, eccentric, catheter tip, tuberculin syringe
What bleeds when cut in a nail and what 3 items can be used to stop the bleeding?
Kwik stop(Styptic powder), silver nitrate or corn starch
What is the range of heart rate for dogs and cats?
Dogs: ~60-160 Bpm
Cats: ~90-210 Bpm
What setting is in control of the amount of electrons produced? What about the speed of the electrons?
Amount: mAs
Speed: kVp
Where are the EKG leads attached for the following colors?
Red, Black, and White
Red: left inguinal area
Black: left axillary area
White: right axillary area
What size syringe is best for the following?
32 iU
2.3 ml
0.75 cc
4.4 ml
32 iU: insulin syringe
2.3 ml: 3 ml syringe
0.75 cc: 1 ml or tuberculin syringe
4.4 ml: 5 ml syringe
What are the 3 veins used for venipuncture in a cat? List the best position for each.
jugular: sternal recumbency or sitting
medial saphenous: lateral recumbency
cephalic: sternal recumbency
List 5 items that are needed to complete a physical exam.
stethoscope, stethoscope bell cover, scale, thermometer, thermometer probe cover, gloves, lubricant, pen light, pen, PE form, watch
What controls contrast and what controls density?
What do each affect in regards to the color/darkness/lightness.
Contrast: kVp- grayness of the film
Density: mAs- blackness of the film
List 4 roles of staff members during a CPR code.
Leader, reporter, compression person, respiratory person, monitor person, stand-by runner
What size gauge is best to be used when giving SQF?
18g
List 5 restraint tools and how they would be used
towels/blankets: to restrain and cover their weapons
rabies pole: to restrain aggressive dogs at a good length
cat nabber: to clasp a cat into a snug embrace between netting without needing to touch them
gauntlet gloves: to prevent scratches and intensity of bites
leashes: can be used as muzzles or prevent the pet from running off
chemical restraint: to sedate or anesthetize for complete immobility
muzzle: to prevent bites
cat bag: to prevent excessive mov't from cats
List 8 body systems to check during a physcial exam.
Integument, Respiratory, Circulatory(Cardiovascular), Gastrointestinal, Urogenital, Musculoskeletal, Nervous, Eyes, Ears, Lymphatic
List 6 items that can be used for positioning a pet for radiographs and how they are used.
v-trough: aligns the spine for a patient in dorsal recumbency and prevents them from falling over.
spoon: moves rolls/head out of the way
ties: ties limbs down or used to extend limbs
sandbags: hold limbs down or moves limbs out of the way. Can also be used to straighten p's
tape: tape limbs, ties, spread toes
foam wedge: keeps p parallel to the beam, also to support head
pvc pipe: to prevent snakes coiling up
towels: can help straighten patients
boxes: to hold smaller mammals(GP's, hamsters, etc.)
What are the 3 types of chest conformations?
flat, keel, and round
What does it mean to reconstitute a drug or vaccine?
To mix a liquid with a dry powder to create a usable drug or vaccine.
What would you multiply the following with when you listen for that amount of time?
10 beats in 6 seconds
12 breaths in 30 seconds
8 breaths in 15 seconds
12 beats in 5 seconds
10 beats in 6 seconds: x10
12 breaths in 30 seconds: x2
8 breaths in 15 seconds: x4
12 beats in 5 seconds: x12