Veterinary Practice & Nursing Care Flashcards
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During anesthetic recovery, a cat begins paddling its limbs and vocalizing. The BEST immediate action is to:
Answer: Monitor closely and provide gentle physical reassurance in a quiet, warm space
Excitement or dysphoric recovery is common in cats; minimizing stimulation and providing warmth in a quiet area helps the patient recover more smoothly.
A patient with a suspected urinary obstruction presents vocalizing in pain. Which finding would MOST support this diagnosis?
Answer: Distended, firm, painful bladder on abdominal palpation
A distended, hard, and painful bladder on abdominal palpation is the hallmark physical finding of urinary obstruction, most commonly seen in male cats.
Which of the following best describes proper sharps disposal in a veterinary clinic?
Answer: Place uncapped needles directly into a puncture-resistant sharps container
Uncapped needles should be placed immediately into an approved, puncture-resistant sharps container to prevent accidental needle-stick injuries.
When performing thoracic auscultation in a dog, diminished or absent lung sounds in one hemithorax MOST likely indicate:
Answer: Pneumothorax, pleural effusion, or consolidation
Absent or severely diminished lung sounds on one side suggest air (pneumothorax), fluid (pleural effusion), or tissue (mass/consolidation) displacing normal lung tissue.
A veterinary assistant is tasked with preparing an autoclave load. Which of the following items requires the LONGEST sterilization cycle?
Answer: Dense packs of drapes and gowns
Dense, tightly packed textile loads require longer autoclave cycles because steam penetration to the center of the pack takes more time.
Which behavior in a hospitalized patient MOST strongly indicates it is experiencing adequate pain control?
Answer: Resting calmly, eating, and showing interest in surroundings
A patient that rests comfortably, eats voluntarily, and shows interest in its environment is displaying behaviors consistent with adequate analgesia.
In veterinary practice, a 'controlled drug log' is required by law primarily to track:
Answer: Schedule II–V controlled substances such as opioids
DEA regulations require veterinary practices to maintain detailed logs of all Schedule II–V controlled substances to prevent diversion and ensure accountability.