Intro to Veterinary Nursing and Procedures Week 1 - Small Animal Chapter 2 Review Questions

Age, gender, breed.

What is included in the patient's signalment? a. Age, gender, breed. b. Proceed with caution" signals (e.g., "will bite"). c. Previous Surgical History. d. All of the above.

All of the above.

Which of the following should be assessed during history taking? a. Patient's attitude and mental status. b. Patient's previous medical problems and treatments. c. Patient's ability to see and hear. d. Patient's gait and body condition. e. All of the above.

They make the owner feel compelled to answer a certain way. They may encourage the owner to answer inaccurately.

Why are leading questions inappropriate to ask during the history taking? a. They make the owner feel compelled to answer a certain way. b. They may encourage the owner to answer inaccurately. c. They are appropriate and should be asked. d. Both a and b. e. None of the above.

All of the above.

Why is it important to review all medications and supplements that a patient is taking before beginning the surgery? a. To avoid possible drug interactions. b. To know weather other diagnostic tests are indicated. c. To make any necessary adjustments to the anesthetic protocol. d. All of the above.

Most animals dislike having their temperatures taken rectally, and it is easier to to perform a PE on a cooperative patient; taking the temperature early during the PE may make the patient uncooperative for the rest of the examination.

Why should taking the patient's temperature be saved for the end of the physical examination (PE)? a. It is the least important part of the PE. b. Most animals dislike having their temperatures taken rectally, and it is easier to to perform a PE on a cooperative patient; taking the temperature early during the PE may make the patient uncooperative for the rest of the examination. c. By the end of the PE, the examiner should have already ascertained whether the patient is febrile, and only then does the temperature need to be taken. d. None of the above. e. All of the above.