Nursing Review Quiz 1

Which of the following points are true in gathering patient data during the nursing process?

Owner’s presenting complaint and description of history should be taken

Certain medications applied to the skin have systemic and local effects. Many drugs commonly administered by the oral route, such as prednisone or methimazole, can be formulated into an ointment for this type of application. Other medications, such as nitroglycerin, are manufactured as a cream to be applied directly to the skin. Which of the following terms indicates this route of medication application?

transdermal

Four patients present at the same time with emergency conditions. In which order should the patients be triaged?

dyspnea, dystocia, proptosis, laceration

A patient is experiencing cardiopulmonary arrest. The most desirable route of drug administration is:

intravenous

Which of the following is commonly seen in rabbits, in which intestinal flora is disrupted?

Dysbiosis

Which of the following is the most commonly seen cardiovascular disease in the dog?

dilated cardiomyopathy

Halitosis is an indication of a problem with which of the following body systems?

Digestive

The pulse pressure or quality of the pulse:

might be an indicator of possible heart or blood pressure issues

Which of the following endocrine diseases results in weight loss and a ravenous appetite in cats?

Hyperthyroidism

Weak, moderate, strong, bounding, or tall are terms often used to describe the patient’s:

Pulse quality

Which of the following endocrine diseases results in weight gain, bradycardia, exercise intolerance, and lethargy in a dog?

Hypothyroidism

Hypoxemia is defined as:

Low blood oxygen levels

The normal temperature for an equine patient ranges from:

99F-101.5F

Taking a complete and accurate patient history:

is an important task that may be performed by veterinary technicians

Which of the following individuals should not participate in the restraining of patients?

Patient owners

Which of the following conditions is a common sign of heart failure?

Tachypnea

Which of the following is a precaution that should be undertaken before restraining a cat?

Make sure all doors, windows, and cabinets are closed

Which of the following is the passive expulsion of material from the mouth, pharynx, or esophagus?

reguritation

A nervous dog should be taken out of its cage by:

luring the animal out with quiet, gentle urging, standing clear of the door

The normal heart rate for a canine patient ranges from:

60-160 bpm

When a female dog is bred, the amount of food (calories) she is fed should be increased:

5 or 6 weeks after breeding

The normal pulse for an equine patient ranges from:

28-44 bpm

The loss of body water that has a solute concentration equal to that which remain in the compartment is called:

Isotonic dehydration

The normal respiratory rate for an equine patient ranges from:

6-16 bpm

Serum centrifuged in a microhematorcrit tube characterized by varying degrees of redness is likely a result of:

hemolysis

Which of the following is the series of the joint, segment, and whole-body movements used for locomotion?

gait

Liquids preparation for oral administration may be purchased in several different forms. Which of the following is generally mixed with water and requires shaking well before administration?

Suspension

Which of the following is the correct progression of wound healing?

Proliferative phase, inflammatory phase, maturation phase

Which of the following needle size has the largest diameter?

16 gauge

Which of the following is the act of manually providing movement of joints without muscle contraction in a repetitive manner?

Passive range of motion

The normal systolic blood pressure for a feline patient ranges from:

120-160 mm Hg

When filling a prescription or administering medication to a patient, the technician must be familiar with medical abbreviations. Which of the following abbreviations indicates milliequivalent?

mEq

The normal systolic blood pressure for a canine patient ranges from:

130-160 mm Hg

Which area of the brain is responsible for higher functions such as learning, memory, and interpretation of sensory input?

Cerebrum

At what age do the permanent canine and premolar teeth in dogs generally erupt?

4-6 months

To fill prescriptions or administer a medication, technicians must be familiar with medical abbreviations. Which of the following abbreviations indicates a medication that is to be applied to both eyes?

OU

What is the name of the cycle of collecting subjective and objective data, identifying and prioritizing patient problems to be addressed, developing a nursing plan, implementing interventions, and assessing the treatment’s effectiveness?

Nursing process

Colloid solutions are used for expansion of the pateint’s plasma volume. Which of these fluid types is a colloid?

Dextrose 5% in water

Which of the following is defined as an increase in serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen level?

Azotemia

When performing an ECG with a dog in right lateral recumbency, the green electrode is attached to the:

right hindlimb

Consumption of colostrum after being born is important to a neonate’s health, because:

passive acquirement of immunoglobulins strengthens the immune system

Stomatitis is defined as:

inflammation of the mouth’s soft tissues

Jaundice might develop as diseases progress in which of the following organs?

Liver

Which of the following is least useful when resuscitating a dog in shock?

D5W

Clients may not want to ask the veterinarian to repeat what he or she said, especially if the client does not understand a lot of specialized terminology that the vet has used. The veterinary technician should:

explain the veterinarian’s word using laymen terms

The first drug of choice for a cat that experiences status epilepticus is:

diazepam

Which of the following is an example of a standardized method in assessing the effectiveness of analgesia in a patient?

Colorado Pain Score

Which of following is a true feline blood type?

AB

Tension pneumothorax occurs when pressure in the thoracic cavity is:

greater than atmospheric pressure

Diarrhea is a common clinical sign of a variety of diseases. Which of the following disease is zoonotic?

Campylobacteriosis