Each question in this quiz is timed.
Which of the following is NOT a level of refinement for a problem?
Clinical signs
Pathophysiology
Lab data
Tentative diagnosis
A problem may be refined with accumulation of facts, temporarily inactivated, resolved, but never removed.
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a problem oriented medical record?
Approaches each problem separately
Excellent for group practice communication
Eliminates oversight
Excellent for teaching logical and thorough diagnostic approach
What does bifurcation allow us to do?
Evaluate broad categories of rule outs
Potentially use less invasive diagnostic tools
Potentially use less expensive diagnotics
All of the above
Check all that are included in the minimum data base.
Signalment
System
Degree of evaluation
Final diagnosis
Physical exam findings
The master problem list may contain vaccine information, HW test, Felv status, or drugs dispensed.
The last page of the master list acts as an index.
A problem is anything that will interfere with the animal's well being and will require further evaluation and treatment.
SOAP is the method utilized for progress notes.
Which describes the subjective section of a SOAP.
Historical, overall assessment (ex. BAR), observations that are not easily quantified (stronger, better appetite, etc)
Daily PE findings, quantitated data (lab results, rad findings, ECG, neuro exam)
Interpretation and explanation of problem at this time period, current differential diagnosis, evaluation of treatment, how this case differs from typical case, shows student's understanding of case
What tests will be performed in the next 24 hrs, list therapeutic objectives and goals, what treatments will be administered in the next 24 hrs (include dose, frequency, route of administration), client education
Which of the following describes the assessment section of a SOAP?
Historical, overall assessment (BAR), observations not easily quantitated (stronger, better appetite, etc)
What tests will be performed in the next 24 hrs, list therapeutic objectives and goals, what treatment will be administered in the next 24 hrs (include dose, frequency, route of administration), client education
Which of the following are to be included in recording client education.
Time of communication
Person talked with
Summarize conversation
None of the above
Which of the following is FALSE?
Shock occurs when oxygen delivery does not equal oxygen consumption
Hypovolemic shock can be due to GDV, caval syndrome, cardiac tamponade
Distributive shock can occur due to vasodilation effectively removing blood from circulation, sepsis, or anaphlaxis
Cardiac shock can result from decreased cardiac output
Blood pressure can change when there are changes to systemic vascular resistance and/or cardiac output.
Which of the following is NOT a compensatory response to hypotension?
Sympathetic activtion
RAAS
ADH
Vasodilation
Many of the clinical signs of hypovolemic shock are due to compensatory mechanisms.
Which set of clinical signs is associated with compensated shock?
Normal mentation, increased heart rate, normal to decrease temperature, normal to tacky pale mucous membranes, normal to around 2 second CRT, normal (+/- bounding pulses) blood pressure, normal to increased (1-4) lactate
Mentation may be depressed, obtunded, stupor; heart rate increased in dogs, decreased in cats; decreased temperature; pale, cyanotic mucous membranes; CRT> 2 seconds; low blood pressure; lactate> 3
Normal mentation, decreased heart rate, normal to increased temperature, normal to tacky pale mucous membranes, normal CRT, normal (+/- bounding pulses) blood pressure, normal to increased (1-4) lactate
Mentation may be depressed, obtunded, stupor; heart rate decreased in dogs, increased in cats; increased temperature; pale, cyanotic mucous membranes; CRT> 2 seconds; elevated blood pressure; lactate> 3
Which set of clinical signs is associated with early decompensation?
Normal mentation, increased heart rate, normal to decreased temperature, normal to tacky, pale mucous membranes, normal to around 2 seconds CRT, normal (+/- bounding pulses), normal to increased (1-4) lactate
Mentation may be depressed, obtunded, stupor; heart rate decreased in dogs, increased in cats; increased temperature; pale, cyanotic mucous membranes; CRT> 2 seconds; low blood pressure; lactate> 3
Normal mentation, decreased heart rate, normal to decreased temperature, normal to tacky, pale mucous membranes, normal to around 2 seconds CRT, normal (+/- bounding pulses), decreased lactate
What is the shock dose for dogs when using crystalloid IV fluids?
90 ml/kg
80 ml/kg
70 ml/kg
60 ml/kg
You should give most of the shock dose as quickly as you can.
Which of the following is NOT true about hypertonic saline?
It is 7% saline (NaCl)
When given IV it results in rapid movement of interstitial and intracellular fluid into intravascular space
It has a short lived effect
It is given in small volume over 20-30 minutes
Which of the following is/are reasons to use colloids during shock? Check all that you think apply.
Hyperproteinemia
Hypoproteinemia
Lack of response to initial crystalloid administration
To improve hydration after initial crystalloid administration
None of these
Vasopressors and positive inotropes are used due to poor response to volume replacement and for hypovolemic shock.
Giving oxygen in shock provides oxygen to tissues but it may not change oxygen transport.
Hypothermia improves vascular response to fluids which is why it is important to use passive warming. Coming out of hypothermia too rapidly will impair the vascular response.
What % of body weight is blood volume?
6
7
8
Which of the following is NOT an indication for fluid therapy?
Rehydration
Expansion of intravascular volume
Decrease plasma oncotic pressure
Correct electrolyte imbalances
Which of the following clinical signs is associated with 6-8% dehydration?
Undetectable
Delayed skin tent
Dry mucous membranes
Sunken eyes
Weak pulses
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of oral fluid therapy?
Most physiologic route
No risk of overhydration
Reduce electrolyte loss is dehydration
Rapid absorption
Subcutaneaous fluids are ok for mild dehydration but there is moderate risk of overhydration.
Hypertonic solutions should only be administered in a central catheter when given IV.
You should not give maintenance solutions unless a patient is hydrated.
Hpertonic saline causes a rapid increase in intracellular volume.
Which of the following are other treatments for shock, once the animal has been stabilized? Check all that apply.
GI protectants to treat/prevent GI ulcers
GI protectants that are H2-blockers
Antibiotics for septic shock
Antibiotics for patients with GI hemorrhage
Antibiotics for compensatory shock
Analgesia, but not opiods
Sodium bicarbonate to treat severe acidosis if present after volume replacement
Sepsis is a subset of systemic inflammatory response syndrome.
Which of the following distinguishes severe sepsis from septic shock?
Severe sepsis has hypotension that responds to fluid therapy and supportive care. It also requires vasopressors.
Severe sepsis has hypotension that responds to fluid therapy and supportive care. It does not require vasopressors.
Septic shock has hypotension, responds to fluid therapy,and requires vasopressors.
Septic shock has hypotension, is unresponsive to fluid therapy, and requires vasopressors.
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Hypovolemic shock- SIRS infection and hypotension
Septic shock- vasodilation + vasoconstriction + thrombosis
Cardiogenic shock- decreased myocardial function
Distributive shock- excessive capillary permeability and fluid loss
Check all that are early clinical signs of sepsis.
Depression
Fever
Tachycardia
Tachypnea
Pale mucous membranes
Rapid CRT
Urine should be cultured in suspected cases of sepsis. Bacteriuria can occur in sepsis without clinical signs of UTI.
Which of the following would NOT be expected from laboratory tests in a case of sepsis? (sepsis is the only problem)
Post renal azotemia
Hypoglycemia
Hyperbilirubinemia
Elevated liver enzymes
Which of the following is NOT or would not be part of a treatment plan for sepsis?
Narrow spectrum antibiotics
Nutritional support
Treat for shock if present
Treat complications such as DIC, organ failure, hypoglycemia
These are all used for treatment of sepsis
Which of the following defines hyperthermia?
Elevation in core body temperature due to a changed thermoregulatory set point in the hypothlamus
Elevation in body temperature above normal range that occurs without a change in the hypothalamic set point
Heat gain occurs by 2 broad mechanisms. Which of the following does NOT result in decreased loss?
Catecholamines
Vasoconstriction
Piloerection
Seek warm environment
Which of the following is NOT a method of heat loss?
Vsodilation
Panting
Postural change
Seek cold environment
All of the above are methods of heat loss
Which of the following are possible causes for fever? Check all that apply.
Infection
Immune-mediated
Neoplastia
Inflammation
Drugs
Toxins
Which of the following is NOT a diagnostic tool for stage 2 diagnosis of FUO? (fever of unknown origin)
Protein electrophoresis
Bone marrow aspirate
Dental rads
FNA of masses, lymph nodes
When doing a therapeutic antibiotic trial for FUO, how long, minimum, should the full dose be given?
5 days
1 weeks
10 days
2 weeks
Which of the following is FALSE regarding a therapeutic corticosteroid trial for FUO?
If truly immune-mediated, pyrexia and clinical signs are usually resolved in 48-72 hrs
Many conditions will respond to steroids initially
Complicates diagnosis of neoplasia
You must rule out infection as the cause first
NSAIDs act centrally on the hypothalamus and reduce prostaglandin production via inhibition of cycloxygenase which results in peripheral vasoconstriction.
Which of the following does NOT result from excessive core body temperature associated with heat stroke/hyperthermia?
Intracellular alterations
Protein denaturation
Enzyme activation
Cell membrane instability
Heat stroke can damage the thermoregulatory center. This leads to a predisposition to subsequent hyperthermic episodes.
Which of the following is NOT a renal effect from heat stroke?
Indirect thermal injury to renal tubular epithelium
Hypoxia due to hypovolemia
Microthrombi associated with DIC
Myoglobin from rhabdomyolysis is nephrotoxic and may exacerbate renal tubular dz
Heat stroke can lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
Which of the following treatments is contraindicated for hyperthermia?
Spray with cold water
Cool with fan after spraying with water
Clip thick haircoats from the abdomen and trachea
Cool water enema
Which of the following is NOT indicated for treatment of hyperthermia?
H2 blockers
Broad spectrum abx (unicin or ampicillin/baytril combo)
NSAIDs
Sucralfate