Penn Foster Medical Nursing For Veterinary Technicians Lesson 2: Sample Collection and Fluid Administration

Medical Nursing for Veterinary Technicians

Which of the following helps determine the method of collection and the needle gauge?

The vessel size, amount of blood required, intended use of the sample, and technician preference

The bevel of the needle should always be inserted into the vein facing _________

Upward

Venipuncture should be performed with minimal stress because

Stress can affect several laboratory tests such as leukogram, cortisol and glucose concentrations.

When performing multiple venipunctures from one vein, the technician should start __________

As far distally as possible and re-insert more proximal to previous entry site.

Where is the cephalic vein located

on the front surface of the front leg

During venipuncture, you inadvertently hit an artery. How long should you hold off the vessel?

At least 1 minute

Which animal requires sedation to be catheterized?

Male Horse

What will a horse do once you successfully pass a urinary catheter beyond the ischial arch?

Raise it's tail

When drawing blood from a horse's jugular, the right side is used whenever possible to avoid hitting the:

Esophagus which runs near the jugular groove on the left side.

How is a VOIDED sample collected

As an animal urinates normally

Which vein is NOT frequently used during venipuncture on a dog

Medial Saphenous

During venipuncture on a _____ you should always have the needle attached to the syringe

Dog

Abdominocentesis is routinely used in large animals with :

Colic, unexpected weight loss, a fever of unknown origin, or chronic diarrhea.

Central venous pressure is used to monitor:

Fluid Therapy

List Fluid Administration routes from Slowest To quickest:

Subcutaneous(under skin)/Intraperitoneal (in the abdominal cavity **only done rarely)l, oral, intravenous(in vein)/intraosseous(in bone)

What is the formula for drip rate (drops/minute)?

Drops/Minute= amount of fluid to be administered per hour divided by the drop factor. Drop factor = drops/ml of the flow set (10, 15, 20, or 60) divided into 60. Example: A dog needing 60ml per hour with a 10 drop/ml set. The drop factor is 6 (60 divided by 10drops/ml) 60ml/hr divided by drop factor of 6= 10drops/minute)

when drawing blood from a horse's jugular, the right side is used whenever possible to avoid hitting the:

Esophagus

When collecting urine, it is recommended that the sample be ____ milliliters

7-10

The intraosseous route of fluid administration is used for :

Severely dehydrated puppies and kittens

Which of the following is a potential complication of IV fluid administration?

overhydration, infection, thrombosis (obstruction of a blood vessel by blood clots), phlebitis, embolism (obstruction of a blood vessel due to abnormal particles, such as air bubbles), and impaired fluid delivery due to position changes.

The normal drip rates for fluid administration sets are 10 and ___ drops/ml.

60- (usually used for cats and small dogs)

which animal requires sedation to be catheterized?

Male Horse