Pregunta 1
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Which of the following steps is not considered important in the patient preparation for a successful anesthetic procedure?
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Developing a minimum patient database
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Determining if the patient has been appropriately fasted
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Assuming all necessary equipment and supplies are ready and in working order
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Administering the preanesthetic medications ordered by the veterinarian
Pregunta 2
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One of the key elements to a successful anesthetic procedure is:
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a competent veterinarian.
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a skilled credentialed veterinary technician.
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the bond between the client and the pet.
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communication between the veterinarian, the veterinary technician, and the client.
Pregunta 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.
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patient history and signalment, owner’s income, and complete physical examination findings.
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patient history and signalment, complete physical examination findings, and results of the preanesthetic diagnostic workups
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patient name, gender, and complete physical examination findings.
Pregunta 4
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Which of the following is not a reason to schedule a preanesthetic appointment prior to a surgical event?
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Give client information about fasting of the animal prior to the procedure.
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Prepare the surgical site on the animal.
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Acquire the minimum patient database.
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Obtain signed informed consent forms.
Pregunta 5
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When collecting information from a client regarding a patient’s history, it is best to ask:
Pregunta 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?
Pregunta 7
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“How much water does your pet drink per day?” would be an example of which type of question?
Pregunta 8
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“Your dog doesn’t eat much food, does he?” This is an example of which type of question?
Pregunta 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?
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“Does your pet drink an excessive amount of water during the day?”
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“How much water does your pet drink in a 24-hr period?”
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“Do you allow your pet to drink a lot of water each day?”
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“Your pet doesn’t drink much water, does he?”
Pregunta 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?
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Duration, volume or severity, frequency, and appearance
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Duration, times of day, volume, and appearance
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Times of day, volume, appearance, and location
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Duration, severity, frequency, and location
Pregunta 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?
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Observing the patient and looking at the limb
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Verbally confirming the affected limb with the owner prior to the surgery
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Reading the medical chart
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Having the front office staff ask at drop off
Pregunta 12
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A complete signalment includes:
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species, breed, age, coloring, and reproductive status.
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species, temperament, coloring, and reproductive status.
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species, breed, age, sex, and reproductive status.
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breed, age, markings, and sex.
Pregunta 13
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Which of the following species are more sensitive to opioids?
Pregunta 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?
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Opioids
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NSAIDs
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Anticholinergics
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Dissociative
Pregunta 15
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Which of the following species can have rougher recoveries from inhalant anesthetics than other species?
Pregunta 16
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Ruminants are more sensitive to which of the following drugs, requiring only one-tenth of the dose of horses?
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Ketamine
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Atropine
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Xylazine
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Lidocaine
Pregunta 17
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Which of the following drugs can cats tolerate better than dogs without the addition of other agents?
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Lidocaine
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Ketamine
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Xylazine
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Atropine
Pregunta 18
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Which of the following species are more prone to bloat while under anesthesia?
Pregunta 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?
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Cats
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Large Dogs
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Sheep
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Swine
Pregunta 20
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Which of the following breeds of dog is resistant to acepromazine?
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Border Collie
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Terrier
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Boxer
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Rottweiler
Pregunta 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?
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Golden Retriever
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English bulldog
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Greyhound
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Beagle
Pregunta 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?
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Anticholinergics
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Opioids
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NSAIDs
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Barbiturates
Pregunta 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?
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Shetlands
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Arabians
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Quarter horses
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Clydesdales
Pregunta 24
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Neonates or pediatric patients require special consideration when deciding what drugs to use because:
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they are more difficult to intubate.
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they are more difficult to catheterize.
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the liver metabolic pathways are not fully developed.
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they have poor renal function.
Pregunta 25
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Which of the following drugs can prolong the action of propofol and ketamine and lead to significantly prolonged recovery?
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Chloramphenicol
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Diazepam
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Xylazine
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Atropine
Pregunta 26
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It is illegal in most jurisdictions to perform surgery or anesthesia on an animal without:
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preanesthetic blood work.
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obtaining a signed consent form
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obtaining a full history of the patient.
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administering preanesthetic agents.
Pregunta 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
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physical assessment.
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physical examination.
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history.
Pregunta 28
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A patient evaluation for the purposes of diagnosis and treatment planning is referred to as a:
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TPR.
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physical assessment.
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physical examination.
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history.
Pregunta 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?
Pregunta 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?
Pregunta 31
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Which finding on a physical examination indicates decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood and a predisposition to hypoxemia?
Pregunta 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?
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Feline
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Equine
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Canine
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Rodent
Pregunta 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?
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The circumference of the chest at the thirteenth rib and the length from withers to tail head
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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
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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
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The circumference of the chest at the thirteenth rib and the width from withers to tail head
Pregunta 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?
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1 of 5
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2 of 5
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3 of 5
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5 of 5
Pregunta 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?
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1 of 5
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3 of 5
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4 of 5
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5 of 5
Pregunta 36
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How should anesthetics be dosed in obese patients?
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At the actual weight of the animal
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At the lean body weight of the animal
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At 10% lower than the actual weight of the animal
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At 10% over the lean body weight of the animal
Pregunta 37
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Which indicator of dehydration is the most accurate indicator of hydration?
Pregunta 38
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A patient with a mildly decreased level of consciousness that can be easily aroused is said to be:
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bright
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quiet
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unresponsive
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lethargic
Pregunta 39
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A patient that displays a deceased level of consciousness that cannot be fully aroused is said to be:
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bright
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obtunded
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stuporous
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comatose
Pregunta 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?
Pregunta 41
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A normal sinus rhythm or a sinus arrhythmia is normal in:
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cats
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rabbits
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dogs
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ferrets
Pregunta 42
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Which heart rhythm is created when the heart rate cyclically increases during inspiration and decreases during expiration?
Pregunta 43
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Which appearance of the mucous membranes indicates reduced oxygen saturation, which is a medical emergency?
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bubble-gum pink
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pale
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cyanotic
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brick red
Pregunta 44
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A patient that inhales and immediately exhales with a short break in between cycles has:
Pregunta 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?
Pregunta 46
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While all patients should be screened for a coagulation problem, which of the following breeds may be commonly affected?
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Golden retriever
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Dachshund
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English bulldog
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Doberman pinscher
Pregunta 47
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A geriatric dental patient showing minor dehydration would be classified as a physical status of:
Pregunta 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:
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esophageal reflux.
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postoperative nausea.
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pulmonary aspiration
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bloat.
Pregunta 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?
Pregunta 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?
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Electrolytes
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Proteins
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Red Blood Cells
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Glucose
Pregunta 51
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A constant state within the body created and maintained by normal physiologic processes is:
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osmolarity.
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electroneutrality.
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homeostasis.
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oncotic pressure.
Pregunta 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?
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Magnesium and calcium
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Sodium and magnesium
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Potassium and magnesium
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Potassium and calcium
Pregunta 53
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Patients that begin having profound hemorrhages during surgery require:
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colloids.
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blood products.
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crystalloids
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hypertonic saline.
Pregunta 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?
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Colloids
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Blood products
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Crystalloids
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Dextrose
Pregunta 55
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The recommended IV administration rate for cats is:
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10 mL/kg/hr for the first hour followed by 8 mL/kg/hr for the remainder of the procedure.
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15 mL/kg/hr for the first hour followed by 10 mL/kg/hr for the remainder of the procedure.
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8 mL/kg/hr for the first hour followed by 5 mL/kg/hr for the remainder of the procedure.
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5 mL/kg/hr for the first hour followed by 3 mL/kg/hr for the remainder of the procedure.
Pregunta 56
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The acceptable crystalloid IV infusion rates for a cat in shock would be:
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3 to 10 mL/kg.
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12 to 20 mL/kg.
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25 to 30 mL/kg
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40 to 60 mL/kg.
Pregunta 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?
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295 mL/hr; 1 ggt/sec
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295 mL/hr; 1 ggt/3 sec
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325 mL/hr; 2 ggt/sec
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350 mL/hr; 2 ggt/sec