Veterinary Practice and Nursing Care Flashcards

When performing a fecal flotation test, which solution is most commonly used to float parasite eggs?

Answer: Sodium nitrate or zinc sulfate

Sodium nitrate and zinc sulfate have high specific gravity that causes parasite eggs to float to the surface for microscopic examination.

A dog arrives with suspected parvovirus. Which isolation precaution is most critical?

Answer: Isolate immediately and use dedicated equipment and PPE

Canine parvovirus is highly contagious and environmentally stable, requiring strict isolation with dedicated equipment and full PPE to prevent nosocomial spread.

Which layer of the wound healing process involves the formation of new blood vessels?

Answer: Proliferative phase with angiogenesis

The proliferative phase includes angiogenesis (new blood vessel formation), fibroplasia, and granulation tissue development.

When restraining a fractious cat for venipuncture, which hold involves wrapping the cat's body and legs in a towel?

Answer: Burrito wrap

The burrito or 'kitty burrito' wrap secures all four limbs inside a towel, minimizing movement and reducing stress for both patient and handler.

Which vital sign parameter is measured using a pulse oximeter?

Answer: Oxygen saturation (SpO2)

A pulse oximeter measures peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2) by detecting the difference in light absorption between oxygenated and deoxygenated hemoglobin.

An owner brings in a febrile cat. What is the normal rectal temperature range for a domestic cat?

Answer: 100.5–102.5°F (38.1–39.2°C)

The normal rectal temperature for a domestic cat is 100.5–102.5°F (38.1–39.2°C); values above this range indicate fever.

Which route of drug administration provides the fastest onset of action in an emergency?

Answer: Intravenous (IV)

Intravenous administration delivers the drug directly into the bloodstream, bypassing absorption barriers and providing the fastest onset of action.