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#VA111 #Quiz 1 #Review #Veterinary #Examination Room Procedures updated 6/14/2023
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A low-pitched snoring noise
stertor
stridor
orthopnea
dyspnea
2
What is the normal capillary refill time?
Less than 2 seconds
3-4 seconds
2-3 seconds
More than 4 seconds
3
The diaphragm of the stethoscope is used to detect which sounds?
none of these
high pitched sounds
heart sounds only
bowel sound only
4
X-ray labels should include the clinic name along with which of the following?
patient's name
owner's name
Date that the x-ray was taken
all of the above
5
What are x-rays?
Highest frequency light beams in the ultraviolet spectrum
energy made by fast moving electrons colliding with matter
High speed protons propelled from the machine’s tube head
radiation w/ shorter waves & more energy than visible light
6
How should medical records be filed?
alphabetically by the pet's name or patient number
chronologically by the date the client first visited
alphabetically by the client's last name or client number
chronologically by the date of the pet's last visit
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What does radiographic density refer to?
the amount of white which appears on the film
varying shades of gray on the film
the contrast between two adjacent areas of a radiograph
the degree of blackness on a radiograph
8
What is best described as the primary purpose of a medical record?
Enable better client education
provide an account of a patient’s prescription history
provide a historical account of a patient's healthcare
Serve as a written invoice for services rendered
9
A lower than normal body temperature
hyperthermia
normothermia
subnormothermia
hypothermia
10
This part of a patient's visit often helps guide the diagnostic plan.
Initial Medical History
Patient's Weight
Introductory Statement
Patient Characteristics
11
Because medical records may be used as evidence in a malpractice suit, what should be included?
copies of all written documentation between practice/client
the veterinarian's state license and DEA numbers
subjective statements made by team members
all of these should be included in the medical record
12
This top sheet of the patient file is often used to summarize patient histories
master problem list
cover page
SOAP sheet
vaccination record
13
How long must inactive patient medical records be kept?
5 years
3 years
2 years
laws vary from state to state
14
This is used to limit the size of the primary beam, thus reducing scatter radiation
Collimator
kVp
Cathode
Anode
15
Which of these are considered vital signs of a patient?
bowel movements
vocalization
urination
temperature
16
Define "auscultation"
Watching a patients breathing while at rest
looking at the back of the eyes with an ophthalmoscope
Listening to sounds produced by the body
Taking a pulse oximetry reading
17
What is radiograph film sensitive to?
light
pressure
all of the above
heat
18
This part of the medical record is the FACTUAL information gathered directly from the patient
objective
plan
assessment
subjective
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What does SOAP stand for?
Story, Options, Attitude, Plan
Statement, Occurrence, Action, Progress
Symptoms, Observations, Activity, Prognosis
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
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Which radiographic setting controls the contrast?
focal film distance
kVp
focal spot size
mA
21
A plan on a SOAP is developed according to the what?
owner's wishes
subjective information
objective information
the assessment
22
What can be used to assess perfusion?
body temperature
pulse strength and quality
all of the above
capillary refill time and mucous membrane color
23
This is the difference in radiographic density between adjacent areas on a radiographic image
Density
Detail
Exposure
Contrast
24
Which of the following statements regarding the release of medical records is FALSE?
All of these statements are true
Practices can be held liable for their release of records
Only exception is the release of records to another DVM
Confidential; can only be released with owner's permission
25
A high-pitched, harsh, wheezy noise
orthopnea
dyspnea
stridor
stertor
26
Tapping the body’s surface to produce vibration and sound
auscultation
palpation
percussion
inspection
27
Daily weighing is of particular importance in monitoring which patients?
patients with head injuries
patients who are hypertensive
patients on high IV fluid rates
trauma patients
28
What was "cranial" formerly called before radiographic nomenclature was standardized?
anterior
posterior
distal
rostral
29
How might a court of law view an illegible or incomplete medical record?
as grounds for a successful malpractice suit agreement
as grounds to revoke a veterinarian's license
"par for the course" when dealing with medical professionals
as an admission of professional incompetence
30
Which of the following are not considered exposure variables when taking an x-ray?
distance
exposure time
radiograph film
milliamperage
31
A pulse deficit (a difference in the number of heartbeats vs pulse beats) may indicate what?
bradycardia
tachycardia
arrhythmia
shock
32
The predicted outcome of a disease is referred to as what?
prognosis
treatment
diagnosis
plan
33
A list of possible diagnoses are called what
tentative conclusions
circumstantial presumptions
definitive possibilities
differential diagnosis
34
Radiographic term which refers to the sharpness of the interfaces between tissues and organs
Density
Contrast
Exposure
Detail
35
A faster-than-normal heart rate
hypertension
tachycardia
bradycardia
hypotension
36
How will less dense tissue such as air or lung tissue appear on radiographs?
radioactive
radiolucent (black)
radiopaque (white)
all of the above
37
Which of the following is an important vital sign?
rate of respiration
urinary output
body weight
blood pressure
38
What are grids used for in radiography?
increase scatter
increase the contrast on the radiograph
decrease the contrast on the radiograph
decrease blackness on the film
39
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding medical records?
all of these statements are true
author of the entry must date and initial each entry made
correction fluid should be used to correct mistakes
must only use blue or black ink
40
Where are the most recent records placed in a patient file?
under all diagnostic results, but before vaccine records
bottom of the file
top of the file
attached to the left inside cover of the file
41
How is the energy of the electrons interacting with the atoms of the target converted?
90% heat and 10% radiation
90% radiation and 10% heat
99% radiation and 1% heat
99% heat and 1% radiation
42
What is the key to successful history taking?
questioning in a way that allows clients to answer yes or no
legible handwriting
not losing control of the conversation
communication
43
What does POMR stand for?
Planning Operational Management Resource
Plan/Objective/Medical Resource
Problem-Oriented Medical Record
Presenting Objctions of Medical Reasoning
44
The rate of return of color to oral mucous membranes after the application of gentle pressure
auscultation
mucous membrane color
tissue perfusion
capillary refill time
45
How should mistakes be corrected on a medical record?
re-copy and replace the entire page of the record
Use White-Out; allow it to completely dry before rewriting
scribble out the original mistake completely and initial
make a single line thru the mistake, correct, and initial
46
Which of the following should be worn at all times when taking radiographs of a patient?
lead thyroid shield
lead gown/apron
lead gloves
all of the above
47
A slower-than-normal heart rate
bradycardia
tachycardia
hypotension
hypertension
48
Define "radiopaque"
Black color due to radiation easily passing thru an object
An object which radiation cannot penetrate
White color due to object absorbing more of the radiation
Differences in radiographic density
49
Which of the following happens when KvP is increased?
more photons are absorbed by the body
it makes the image lighter
it takes less time to shoot the image
scatter radiation inceases
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What does increasing kVp do?
causes electrons to move faster from cathode to anode
Increases the positive charge of the cathode
produces a shorter scale of contrast
makes a longer wavelength
