Small Animal Nursing Final Review

Intranasal Vx's can be administered subcutaneously

Which organization regulates the labeling and nutritional info of pet food?

Whether you use a "head to toe" or systems approach to PE it is important to remain consistent

Dental prophylaxis performed by an assistant requires what kind of supervision

Which vaccine is recommended for dogs that visit boarding kennels, dog parks, or groomers?

What motor skill is NOT present in the first week of life?

Dextrose should never be administered to a neonate orally

When might you want to avoid fiber in a senior pet diet?

Dental care isn't important to discuss w/owners, as cats/dogs mouths are cleaner than humans

Which of the following Vx's is recommended for dogs who may be taken where ticks are present

Thawed semen should be used within 12 hrs for it to be viable

What vitamin deficiency can be induced by rat poison?

What is the "Preferred" method to feed an orphaned pet?

What might pale MM indicate?

What is not an advantage of orogastric intubation?

When should an owner switch commercial pet foods?

Which of the following would be included in the tertiary layer of a bandage?

How many quadrants does a patient have for the respiratory system?

Basenjis are considered what type of breeders

Orogastric intubation, you should feel air coming out and shouldn't smell any gastric odors

Diestrus ends when the bitch whelps

What type of wound closure is used when a wound can no longer be surgically closed?

Chlamydia felis is a zoonotic risk to people

Hydration is assessed via MM in the neonate

If the product name contains "with chicken" how much chicken (by%) must the product contain?

Animals should be vaccinated every yr, regardless of the type of vaccine used

Vitamin C is not readily synthesized in dogs and cats

The principal display panel is the back of the bag where the ingredients are listed

The most common blood type for dogs is DEA 4 positive

What is preferred when feeding senior dogs protein?

In general, dogs should be receiving less than 30% protein in their diet

A puppy has just received his 2nd DHLPP vaccine at 12 weeks. when will the next booster be?

What day of estrus should breeding occur in queens?

Kittens will start nursing 24 hrs after birth

"All purpose" dog foods are intended for use at all life stages

How long will recombinent vaccines be efficacy for?

Weaning puppies starts at 8 weeks of age

Females should be allowed to have one estrus cycle before getting spared

IV catheters should be replaced in the patient at least every 4 days

If the gums of a neonate were moist, what percent dehydrated would they be considered?

Pseudocyesis may result in mammary development and lactation

An animal w/rabies will show signs of all the phases of rabies

Feed directions on prescription diets should state "use as directed by your veterinarian"

You should vaccinate cats for FeLV/FIV before testing them for it

What is the normal HR for a cat?

During proestrus, there could be a bright bloody discharge seen from a female dogs vulva

It is best to ask open ended questions when taking the history of the patient

Granulation tissue isa form of excessive tissue growth &must be removed between bandage changes

The first commercial dog food was sold in 1948

We should monitor the patients IV catheter once every other day

What is the increased energy requirement of a surgical patient?

Any substance that stimulates an immune response is called what?

When would be the most appropriate time to free feed a cat?

Adult canine with no Vx history must complete full puppy series of Vx booster's for protection

Which of the following vessels is typically not used for IV catheter placement in a dog?

What is the 1st step an owner should take when deciding to feed a home made diet

Another name for the inflammatory phase of wound healing is the "swelling phase"

What protein deficiency only occurs in cats?

What section of SOAP is the history recorded in?

Reasons to flush an enteric feeding tube with warm H2O prior to feeding include all except:

Leptospirosis can pose a zoonotic risk to people

Nasogastric tube feeding can begin immediately after the tube has been placed

What group of cats is the FeLV vaccine recommended for?

What protein source has to be chemically persevered to use in pet foods?

The only immediate supervision task for vet techs in WA state is:

Which of the following Vx reactions have been documented in in cats and NOT dogs?

What is NOT a sign that a cat is in estrus?

What is the final phase of wound healing?

PLR is an indicator of sight

The most common blood type in cats is O

The maximum length of time orogastic intubation should be used as a feeding method is:

Healing by first intention is allowing the wound to heal be allowing granulation tissue to form

Which mineral is needed for thyroid health?

What questions should be asked when inquiring about the P's general management

The period of least reproductive activity is diestrus

Progesterone causes edema of the vulvar lips, causing them to swell

Blood donor patients should be sedated with acepromazine to keep them calm when needed

What is a possible side effect of administering cold food or water via feeding tube?

An Ehmer sling is used for non-weight bearing of the forelimb

What remains a health concern during the life of any pet?

The drip set we would use for a 25 lb dog is a 60gtt/ ml

TPN stands for:

Which of these is an important consideration to take with a hospitalized patient?

Recombinent vaccines contain adjuvants

Which of the following would be an indication for adding vitamin K to fluids?

All Vet techs must sit for VTNE, unless in state where tech is "certified" then exam is given

The normal heart rate for a dog is 80-180 bpm

In WA state, vet techs must complete 30 hrs of CE every 3 years to maintain vet tech license

Which of the following nutrients provide the most energy pound for pound?

The energy unit we use for pet nutrition is kilocalorie

The 2 types of fluids that we can administer to patients are natural and synthetic

What does not need to be included on the info panel of pet foods?

What type of breeders are dogs considered?

What is the normal temp of the cat and dog?

When will a neonate open their eyes

What is the normal RR for the dog?

What is the best way for an owner to monitor proper food intake?

How long after placement of a gastrostomy tube should you wait prior to the first feeding?

Which drip set would you choose for a 9# patient?

Colloids are unable to cross the cell membrane because the contents in the fluids are too large

When recording info into the med records it should be neat & legible

What type of breeders are cats considered?

For an assistant to place an IV catheter, they must be under direct supervision of a Dr or tech

The role of vet tech is to develop rapport w/client, ask questions,& develop plan for treatment

Which vaccination is the least recommended by vets due to its risk of causing disease?

Which of the following Vx's are recommended for canines that swim in lakes, ponds, or rivers?

An inactivated or killed Vx contains portion of live organism but doesnt pose risk of infection

Normal sinus arrhythmia occurs when P is taking a breath, it is normal in dogs and cats

What is the gestation period of a dog

What is maintenance fluid requirement?