Practical Restraint & TPR Review

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to animal restraint techniques and vital signs assessment.

Pilling a cat

After pilling a cat, it is important to provide water to help wash down the medication.

Ophthalmic drops

This is the application of fluid medication in the eye. When administering multiple medications, apply drops first before ointment.

Ophthalmic ointment

Medication in gel form that is preferred because it stays in the eye longer, reducing frequency of administration.

Quick

The proper name for the part of the nail that is sensitive and can bleed if cut.

Silver nitrate sticks

Used to stop bleeding from the corium.

Latéral recumbency

The position in which a dog is placed to administer an injection into the lateral saphenous vein.

Cephalic vein

Located medially on the front legs, it is one of the most commonly used veins for venipuncture.

Ear cleaning with hydrogen peroxide

Not recommended as it may cause irritation or harm to the ear.

Gauze muzzle application

To create a gauze muzzle, slip the loop over the nose, draw it tight, and tie the ends under the chin.

Anal glands

Located at approximately 4 o'clock and 8 o'clock; normal discharge should be brown to light brown and fairly liquid.

Blood glucose check

Standard practice includes utilizing a small vessel in the pinna.

Cotton swabs for ear cleaning

Not recommended because they can break off and push debris further into the ear canal.

Aspirate before injection

Before administering a subcutaneous injection, always pull back on the plunger to ensure you are not in a blood vessel.

Hypothermia

Condition where body temperature is less than 37.5C.

Pyrexia

Fever condition where body temperature exceeds normal range.

Normal pulse for dogs

70 to 160 beats per minute.

Normal respiration rate for cats

8 to 30 breaths per minute.

Mandibular lymph node location

Located at the angle of the jaw.

Ataxia

Neurological sign characterized by gross lack of coordination of muscle movement.

Skin turgor assessment

Checking skin elasticity to assess hydration status.