Chapter 26: Emergency and Critical Care (Quiz questions)

The term for this abnormality is: (Picture of even pupil size)

Anisocoria

Define the term "colic"

Any condition that results in abdominal pain

The term anisocoria refers to which of the following?

Asymmetry in pupil size

Which of the following is a "normal" arrhythmia in dogs?

Atrial fibrillation

Which of the following breeds would most likely have a blood type of B?

British Shorthair

What are some signs of abdominal pain?

"Play bow" position, hunched back, hypersalivation, unable to lie down

When performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation in cats or small dogs, what is the chest compression rate?

120 to 130 compressions per minute

Triage the following situations. Put the most urgent in the 1st spot, the least in the 4th:

1: A cat that is panting and appears to be stressed 2: A dog with an open fracture of the right rear toe 3: An owner brings in a puppy that has vomited up worms; the owner is crying and very upset that her puppy is infested and might die 4: A hit by car that died overnight

Put the following presenting conditions in order from 1-4 based on immediate needs. 1 would be the animal that needs attention immediately, while 4 is the animal that does not need immediate attention.

1: Pet has been lying on it's sternum, is dyspneic and making stridorous sounds 2: Pet was HBC and has a fractured femur 3: Pet has been vomiting for 3 days 4: Pet was hit by a car and is unresponsive, no heart rate is noted.

What is the normal blood pH of dogs and cats?

7.4

What is the rate at which you would do chest compressions on a medium to large breed dog?

80-100/minute

What is this, and what can it cause in ruminants?

A hedge apple, it can cause esophageal choke

Which of the following NOT normally a part of our initial diagnostics in an emergency?

ACTH Stimulation Test

A crash cart should be inspected

After every emergency or at least once weekly

What general equipment needs to be available near the "Crash Table?"

Oxygen source, suction unit, surgical lighting, multiple electrical outlets

Atrial fibrillation is a rapid, irregularly irregular heart rhythm with the absence of which component?

P wave

This test is done in emergency situations to determine the hemodynamic status of the patient. What is it measuring?

PVC

What is the term for the measurement of carbon dioxide in the exhalation of a pet?

capnography

What is the tree fruit that is a frequent cause of esophageal choke in ruminants?

Hedge apples

Icteric mucous membranes indicate which of the following?

High levels of bilirubin

Cyanotic mucous membranes indicate which of the following?

Low oxygen content in the tissues

Which animals are most prone to a urinary obstruction?

Neutered male cats and sterilized bucks (male goats)

Which of the following is NOT a technique when providing respiratory support to an animal?

Chiropractic adjustment

This needs to be done at least weekly with your "Crash Cart:"

Clean and organize it, restock it

What is the most common emergency encountered in Equine medicine?

Colic

This person is likely checking what indicator for good tissue perfusion? (Picture of person pressing on gums)

Capillary refill time

What does CPCR stand for?

Cardio-Pulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation

Your "Crash Cart" should be kept...?

Centrally, with easy access

When performing telephone triage, which of the following information provided by the client would indicate that the patient should be seen as soon as possible?

Changes in mucous membrane color.

What should be posted on or near your Crash Cart with regards to the emergency drugs?

Drug Dosage chart