VET 3RD REVIEW

What is used to identify any abnormalities associated with the animal in an effort to make informed judgements about its health 

Physical examination

What is a pulse?

A number of times the heat beats 

What is respiration?

: breaths per minute

What is temperature?

degree of heat of living body 

What is lethargic?

Not alert or active 

What is pulse respiration and temperature all combined referred to as?

vital signs

What is pulse respiration and temperature all combined referred to as?

plague

What is redness swelling or pain on an area of the body?

Inflammation 

What is the loss of water from the body called?

dehydration 

 What is crucial to the safety of the handler, owner and animal?

animal handling 

What is a guard or strap which is fitted over an animal’s nose and jaw to prevent biting? 

muzzle gaud

What is a twitch?

 device used to distract horses during exam

 What is a tranquilizer?

Medical drug used and reduced tensions or stress

 What is a form of restraint used for the handling of cattle called?

chute 

 What is a form of restraint used for the handling of horses called?

stocks

what is a gauge?

thickness size of measurements in objects

What is the vein located in the front leg called?

cephalic vein

what is a jugular vein?

Any of the three large veins in the mask ..

What are cells of the immune system which kill foreign objects in the body 

antibodies

What is used in the diagnosis and monitoring of diseases and infection in animals?

blood sampling

What requires special equipment and training?

blood sampling

What is a complete blood count?

Determine the number and type of blood cells present 

What is plasma?

liquid, projection and regulations 

_____ are a routine part of veterinary medicine and are conducted to establish baseline or normal values for healthy animals?

laboratory procedures

______ determine the risk of complications before surgery 

laboratory procedures

What is a disease that is transferable between animals and humans?

zoonotic disease

What are guidelines followed by all veterinarian staff to ensure safety within the clinic at all times?

hospital procedures

What is hydrotherapy?

washing a wound with water

What is the study of medicines which focus on the uses, effects and modes of action in drug use?

pharmacology

What does an autoclave machine do?

Discriminate and surgical microscope 

What does it mean to excise?

to cut out

What is spaying?

sterilize the organs of females

What is to tie or bind with a ligature?

ligate