VM140 SA Nursing Exam 1 Review

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a modified-live vaccine?

The vaccine can cause disease in the animal

T/F: Most owners are not capable of restraining their own pets

True

T/F: A frightened/threatened cat will often show piloerection and flatten its ears against its head

True

Which type of muzzles is most commonly used in dogs?

Nylon

What type of reinforcement is this?:

You are teaching your dog to sit; when he sits on command, you give him a treat

positive reinforcement

What type of reinforcement is this?:

You're training your dog to not bark when you get her leash; when you do, she barks, so you put the leash back and leave

Negative punishment

Which is NOT information included in the pets signalment

color

paraphrasing what the client has said to you while taking the history is important because?

it helps determine whether you understood the answers the client gave

a feline has the following vitals: HR 140bpm; temps 101.5F; RR 32bpm, what is the vital abnormality?

HR (bradycardia)

Which is considered a CORE canine vaccine?

Distemper

elective surgery is defined as what?

Any surgery performed on a healthy patients at a convenient time

when a tourniquet is used for an onychectomy, it should be placed _____to the elbow to prevent radial nerve damage.

distal

T/F: if both an ointment and a solution need to be applied to the same eye, the solution should be applied first.

True

which is the least commonly used for IM injection site?

triceps brachii

T/F: If toenails are not regularly trimmed, the "quick" will recede more into the claw than that of regularly trimmed nails

False

Which of the following is a disease of the inner ear?

deafness

What are the three types of restraint?

Psychological, physical, chemical

Psychological restraint methods

move slowly, speak slowly, avoid quick movements, dogs can sense fear

chemical restraint methods

sedation/anesthesia

Physical restraint methods

be firm, but avoid over restraint, determined by individual or procedure

Normal heart rate: canine

80-140bpm

Normal heart rate: felines

160-220bpm

Normal respiratory rate: canine

12-40 bpm

Normal respiratory rate: feline

20-40 bpm

T/F: When restraining a dog or a cat, you should use the minimal amount of restraint necessary to prevent injury and facilitate examination.

True

T/F:Scruffing is a routine and acceptable form of cat restraint because it calms the pet.

False

T/F: Notating "physical exam was normal" in an animal's medical record is sufficient so long as all body systems are normal.

False

As you are examining Rufus the dog, you obtain the following temperature, pulse, and respirations: Temp- 103 F, Pulse- 120 bpm, Respirations- 30 bpm. Based on the normal vital parameters ranges, what is your assessment?

Abnormal temp, normal pulse, normal respirations

A happy/relaxed dog will have the following body language-

Head up, ears up or down, loose corners of the mouth

A fearful/submissive dog will have the following body language-

Head down, ears pinned back, indirect eye contact

Which of the following is NOT included when examining a dog/cat thorax?

Palpate the thoracic limbs

When examining a dog/cat abdomen, you should palpate in what direction?

Cranial-to-caudal

Which of the following statements about wellness care is FALSE?

A wellness exam should only focus on vaccination recommendations

Core feline vaccines include

calicivirus, panleukopenia, FVRCP and rabies

Core canine vaccines include

adenovirus (hepatitis), distemper, parvovirus, leptospirosis, and rabies.

T/F: The ultimate goal of vaccines is to stimulate an active immune response

True

Why do puppies and kittens receive vaccines in a series?

To minimize the chance of colostral immunoglobulins interfering with the vaccine

Vaccines for dogs and cats are split into core and non-core. All of the following are general criteria that we should consider when selecting the appropriate vaccines to administer to a dog or cat EXCEPT?

Lifestyle of the owner

All of the following can be a cause of vaccine failure EXCEPT?

Paternal immunity

Which of the following is NOT a common type of restraint used in dogs and cats?

Compliant

Which of the following is an advantage of a killed vaccine?

The vaccine cannot infect the animal

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a killed vaccine?

The vaccine won't produce a strong immune response

Which of the following is an advantage of a modified-live vaccine?

Stimulate immunity in a natural way

As you are obtaining a history on Fluffy the cat, you need to ask the owner about her drinking habits. All of the following are examples of non-leading questions EXCEPT?

Is Fluffy drinking more water than usual?

Which of the following procedures can be performed in a dog that is restrained in sternal recumbency?

Jugular venipuncture

Which of the following procedures can be performed in a cat that is restrained in lateral recumbency?

Saphenous venipuncture

If we are unable to determine the integrity of the tympanic membrane, what can be safely used to flush/clean an animal's ear?

Sterile saline

What are the 2 classic signs of anal sac impaction?

Licking and scooting

Onychectomy

surgical removal of the claws

Laparotomy

surgical incision into the abdomen

Gastrotomy

surgical incision into the stomach

Enterotomy

surgical incision into the intestines

Orchidectomy

surgical removal of the testicles

Cryptorchidism

surgical incision of the scrotum to remove an undescended testicle

Ovariohysterectomy

surgical removal of the uterus and ovaries

Cystotomy

surgical incision into the bladder

Regarding tail docking in puppies, what is the ideal age and is general anesthesia required?

3-5 days, no general anesthesia required or use of local anesthetic

Which of the following is the correct description of applying a dip to a dog or cat?

Bathe, apply dip, do not rinse, air dry

Prior to injecting into the muscle, it's important to?

Aspirate to ensure you're not in a vessel

Prior to injecting into the SQ space, it's important to?

Aspirate to ensure you're not in a vessel

T/F: When it comes to canine toenail trims, the claws on the front feet are often shorter and require less frequent trimming than those on the rear feet.

False

T/F: When it comes to feline toenail trims, they have retractile claws so you need to gently squeeze the toe between thumb and forefinger to expose the claw.

True

T/F: When administering topical ophthalmic medications to a pet, they should be administered at room temperature.

True

Why do we generally try to avoid spaying a dog or cat when they are in estrus?

Risk of hemorrhage

Which of the following is NOT a common IV injection site for medication administration?

Pedal

Why should we always aspirate the syringe prior to giving an IV injection to an animal?

To ensure we get blood back

If a pet requires multiple topical ophthalmic medications, they should be administered _____ minute(s) apart?

3-5 minutes

When administering a SQ injection medication, what is the most ideal site of administration?

Over the shoulders

When you are cleaning an animal's ears, where in the ear is it safe to use a cotton-tipped swab?

Pinna and external ear canal

When examining a stained ear cytology slide, what shape does yeast look like?

Peanut

Which of the following is a disorder of the external ear canal?

Otitis externa

Which of the following is a disorder of the middle ear?

Otitis media