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Vet 201 Chapter Two Study guide Anesthesiology

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Question 1

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Which of the following steps is not considered important in the patient preparation for a successful anesthetic procedure?
Answer
  • Developing a minimum patient database
  • Determining if the patient has been appropriately fasted
  • Assuming all necessary equipment and supplies are ready and in working order
  • Administering the preanesthetic medications ordered by the veterinarian

Question 2

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One of the key elements to a successful anesthetic procedure is:
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  • a competent veterinarian.
  • a skilled credentialed veterinary technician.
  • the bond between the client and the pet.
  • communication between the veterinarian, the veterinary technician, and the client.

Question 3

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The minimum database consists of the following:
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  • patient history and signalment, patient’s name, complete physical examination findings, and the results of the preanesthetic diagnostic workups.
  • patient history and signalment, owner’s income, and complete physical examination findings.
  • patient history and signalment, complete physical examination findings, and results of the preanesthetic diagnostic workups
  • patient name, gender, and complete physical examination findings.

Question 4

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Which of the following is not a reason to schedule a preanesthetic appointment prior to a surgical event?
Answer
  • Give client information about fasting of the animal prior to the procedure.
  • Prepare the surgical site on the animal.
  • Acquire the minimum patient database.
  • Obtain signed informed consent forms.

Question 5

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When collecting information from a client regarding a patient’s history, it is best to ask:
Answer
  • simple, direct questions.
  • questions that can be answered with yes or no.
  • leading questions.
  • open-ended questions

Question 6

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While obtaining a patient history, the technician asks a client “Does your pet drink a normal amount of water?” What type of question is this?
Answer
  • Simple, direct question
  • Question that can be answered with yes or no
  • Leading question
  • Open-ended question

Question 7

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“How much water does your pet drink per day?” would be an example of which type of question?
Answer
  • Simple, direct question
  • Question that can be answered with yes or no
  • Leading question
  • Open-ended question

Question 8

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“Your dog doesn’t eat much food, does he?” This is an example of which type of question?
Answer
  • Simple, direct question
  • Question that can be answered with yes or no
  • Leading question
  • Open-ended question

Question 9

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In gathering information for a patient history, which of the following would be the best way to phrase a question about the amount of water consumed daily by a pet?
Answer
  • “Does your pet drink an excessive amount of water during the day?”
  • “How much water does your pet drink in a 24-hr period?”
  • “Do you allow your pet to drink a lot of water each day?”
  • “Your pet doesn’t drink much water, does he?”

Question 10

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A patient presents with vomiting. The technician must collect which of the four points to aid the doctor in diagnosing a problem?
Answer
  • Duration, volume or severity, frequency, and appearance
  • Duration, times of day, volume, and appearance
  • Times of day, volume, appearance, and location
  • Duration, severity, frequency, and location

Question 11

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A devastating error such as performing surgery on the wrong limb can be avoided by simply doing which of the following?
Answer
  • Observing the patient and looking at the limb
  • Verbally confirming the affected limb with the owner prior to the surgery
  • Reading the medical chart
  • Having the front office staff ask at drop off

Question 12

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A complete signalment includes:
Answer
  • species, breed, age, coloring, and reproductive status.
  • species, temperament, coloring, and reproductive status.
  • species, breed, age, sex, and reproductive status.
  • breed, age, markings, and sex.

Question 13

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Which of the following species are more sensitive to opioids?
Answer
  • Horses
  • Dogs
  • Cattle
  • Sheep

Question 14

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The use of which type of the following agents should be avoided in ruminants, as it (they) can make their salvia thick and ropy causing possible airway obstructions?
Answer
  • Opioids
  • NSAIDs
  • Anticholinergics
  • Dissociative

Question 15

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Which of the following species can have rougher recoveries from inhalant anesthetics than other species?
Answer
  • Cattle
  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Horses

Question 16

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Ruminants are more sensitive to which of the following drugs, requiring only one-tenth of the dose of horses?
Answer
  • Ketamine
  • Atropine
  • Xylazine
  • Lidocaine

Question 17

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Which of the following drugs can cats tolerate better than dogs without the addition of other agents?
Answer
  • Lidocaine
  • Ketamine
  • Xylazine
  • Atropine

Question 18

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Which of the following species are more prone to bloat while under anesthesia?
Answer
  • Horses
  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Cattle

Question 19

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Which of the following species are more prone to hypoxemia due to an increased mechanical dead space in the anesthesia system?
Answer
  • Cats
  • Large Dogs
  • Sheep
  • Swine

Question 20

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Which of the following breeds of dog is resistant to acepromazine?
Answer
  • Border Collie
  • Terrier
  • Boxer
  • Rottweiler

Question 21

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Which of the following breeds of dog is more difficult to intubate and demands close supervision to ensure a patent airway before, during, and after any anesthetic procedure?
Answer
  • Golden Retriever
  • English bulldog
  • Greyhound
  • Beagle

Question 22

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Greyhounds are more sensitive to which class of drugs because of the slow metabolism of these agents and the lack of body fat compared to other breeds?
Answer
  • Anticholinergics
  • Opioids
  • NSAIDs
  • Barbiturates

Question 23

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Which of the following breeds of horse would be more at risk for complications during recovery and are more sensitive to sedatives?
Answer
  • Shetlands
  • Arabians
  • Quarter horses
  • Clydesdales

Question 24

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Neonates or pediatric patients require special consideration when deciding what drugs to use because:
Answer
  • they are more difficult to intubate.
  • they are more difficult to catheterize.
  • the liver metabolic pathways are not fully developed.
  • they have poor renal function.

Question 25

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Which of the following drugs can prolong the action of propofol and ketamine and lead to significantly prolonged recovery?
Answer
  • Chloramphenicol
  • Diazepam
  • Xylazine
  • Atropine

Question 26

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It is illegal in most jurisdictions to perform surgery or anesthesia on an animal without:
Answer
  • preanesthetic blood work.
  • obtaining a signed consent form
  • obtaining a full history of the patient.
  • administering preanesthetic agents.

Question 27

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A patient evaluation for the purposes of maximizing the quality of care and influencing patient management is referred to as a:
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  • TPR
  • physical assessment.
  • physical examination.
  • history.

Question 28

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A patient evaluation for the purposes of diagnosis and treatment planning is referred to as a:
Answer
  • TPR.
  • physical assessment.
  • physical examination.
  • history.

Question 29

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Which finding on a physical examination could be an indicator of a clotting disorder that will increase the risk of life-threatening complications?
Answer
  • Dehydration
  • Respiratory abnormalities
  • Bruising lesions
  • Anemia

Question 30

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Which finding on a physical examination could put a patient at increased risk of anesthetic complications including hypotension, poor tissue perfusion, and kidney damage?
Answer
  • Dehydration
  • Respiratory abnormalities
  • Bruising lesions
  • Anemia

Question 31

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Which finding on a physical examination indicates decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood and a predisposition to hypoxemia?
Answer
  • Dehydration
  • Respiratory abnormalities
  • Bruising lesions
  • Anemia

Question 32

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In which of the following species is it acceptable to estimate weight based on the measurement of the girth and length of the animal prior to administering anesthesia?
Answer
  • Feline
  • Equine
  • Canine
  • Rodent

Question 33

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When measuring the girth and length of a horse to estimate weight, which of the following landmarks should be used?
Answer
  • The circumference of the chest at the thirteenth rib and the length from withers to tail head
  • The circumference of the chest just behind the point of the elbow and the length from the point of the shoulder to the tail head
  • The circumference of the chest just behind the point of the elbow and the length from the point of the shoulder to the point of the pelvis
  • The circumference of the chest at the thirteenth rib and the width from withers to tail head

Question 34

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Which body condition score could predict that anesthetic procedures may be more complicated due to compromised lung function and decreased functional lung volume?
Answer
  • 1 of 5
  • 2 of 5
  • 3 of 5
  • 5 of 5

Question 35

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Which body condition score could predict that anesthetic procedures may be more complicated due to the animal being more sensitive to the effects of anesthetics and more prone to hypothermia?
Answer
  • 1 of 5
  • 3 of 5
  • 4 of 5
  • 5 of 5

Question 36

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How should anesthetics be dosed in obese patients?
Answer
  • At the actual weight of the animal
  • At the lean body weight of the animal
  • At 10% lower than the actual weight of the animal
  • At 10% over the lean body weight of the animal

Question 37

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Which indicator of dehydration is the most accurate indicator of hydration?
Answer
  • Mucous membranes
  • Position of the eye in the orbit
  • Sudden loss of weight compared to serial weight monitoring of body weight
  • Skin turgor

Question 38

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A patient with a mildly decreased level of consciousness that can be easily aroused is said to be:
Answer
  • bright
  • quiet
  • unresponsive
  • lethargic

Question 39

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A patient that displays a deceased level of consciousness that cannot be fully aroused is said to be:
Answer
  • bright
  • obtunded
  • stuporous
  • comatose

Question 40

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Which of the following should be considered when selecting an anesthetic agent as the condition may change the animal’s response to the agent?
Answer
  • Gait
  • Temperament and activity level
  • coat condition
  • enlarged lymph nodes

Question 41

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A normal sinus rhythm or a sinus arrhythmia is normal in:
Answer
  • cats
  • rabbits
  • dogs
  • ferrets

Question 42

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Which heart rhythm is created when the heart rate cyclically increases during inspiration and decreases during expiration?
Answer
  • First-degree atrioventricular block
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Second-degree atrioventricular block
  • Sinus arrhythmia

Question 43

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Which appearance of the mucous membranes indicates reduced oxygen saturation, which is a medical emergency?
Answer
  • bubble-gum pink
  • pale
  • cyanotic
  • brick red

Question 44

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A patient that inhales and immediately exhales with a short break in between cycles has:
Answer
  • dyspnea.
  • normal respiration.
  • second-degree atrioventricular block.
  • sinus arrhythmia.

Question 45

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An elevation in which of the following laboratory blood tests would alert the anesthetist to the possibility of a dehydrated patient and a concern for decreased blood volume, which could adversely affect cardiac output, blood pressure, and tissue perfusion?
Answer
  • Complete blood cell count
  • Packed cell volume
  • BUN
  • Platelet count

Question 46

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While all patients should be screened for a coagulation problem, which of the following breeds may be commonly affected?
Answer
  • Golden retriever
  • Dachshund
  • English bulldog
  • Doberman pinscher

Question 47

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A geriatric dental patient showing minor dehydration would be classified as a physical status of:
Answer
  • PS 1
  • PS 2
  • PS 4
  • PS 5

Question 48

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A complication of regurgitation in an anesthetized patient that is serious and can result in pneumonia, permanent disability or respiratory arrest, and death is:
Answer
  • esophageal reflux.
  • postoperative nausea.
  • pulmonary aspiration
  • bloat.

Question 49

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You have been asked to place an intravenous catheter for an orthopedic surgery. What is the most important consideration applicable to the placement of this catheter?
Answer
  • Size of the catheter
  • Site of placement
  • Using an administration port
  • Administering drugs slowly

Question 50

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Which of the following body fluid solutes is(are) responsible for providing osmotic pressure and is(are) essential for physiologic processes such as blood clotting, heart, and neuromuscular functions?
Answer
  • Electrolytes
  • Proteins
  • Red Blood Cells
  • Glucose

Question 51

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A constant state within the body created and maintained by normal physiologic processes is:
Answer
  • osmolarity.
  • electroneutrality.
  • homeostasis.
  • oncotic pressure.

Question 52

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The plasma concentrations of which of the following solutes must be kept in a very narrow range in order to maintain normal muscle and heart functions?
Answer
  • Magnesium and calcium
  • Sodium and magnesium
  • Potassium and magnesium
  • Potassium and calcium

Question 53

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Patients that begin having profound hemorrhages during surgery require:
Answer
  • colloids.
  • blood products.
  • crystalloids
  • hypertonic saline.

Question 54

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What type of fluids should be used in routine surgeries on healthy patients as well as on sick patients with normal PVC levels?
Answer
  • Colloids
  • Blood products
  • Crystalloids
  • Dextrose

Question 55

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The recommended IV administration rate for cats is:
Answer
  • 10 mL/kg/hr for the first hour followed by 8 mL/kg/hr for the remainder of the procedure.
  • 15 mL/kg/hr for the first hour followed by 10 mL/kg/hr for the remainder of the procedure.
  • 8 mL/kg/hr for the first hour followed by 5 mL/kg/hr for the remainder of the procedure.
  • 5 mL/kg/hr for the first hour followed by 3 mL/kg/hr for the remainder of the procedure.

Question 56

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The acceptable crystalloid IV infusion rates for a cat in shock would be:
Answer
  • 3 to 10 mL/kg.
  • 12 to 20 mL/kg.
  • 25 to 30 mL/kg
  • 40 to 60 mL/kg.

Question 57

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The doctor orders IV fluids for a 65-pound dog at a rate of 10 mL/kg/hr for an orthopedic surgery. What is the infusion rate in mL/hr using a 15 ggt/mL set?
Answer
  • 295 mL/hr; 1 ggt/sec
  • 295 mL/hr; 1 ggt/3 sec
  • 325 mL/hr; 2 ggt/sec
  • 350 mL/hr; 2 ggt/sec
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