CVA Veterinary Practice and Nursing Care 2

Question 1

What is the normal resting heart rate range for an adult dog?

Accepted Answer

60-140 bpm

Answer

20-40 bpm

Answer

160-220 bpm

Answer

40-60 bpm

Question 2

What is the proper technique for obtaining an accurate body temperature in a dog?

Accepted Answer

Insert a lubricated rectal thermometer 1-2 inches and wait for a digital reading

Answer

Place the thermometer under the tongue

Answer

Hold the thermometer in the ear canal

Answer

Tape the thermometer under the front leg

Question 3

A post-surgical incision appears red, swollen, with yellowish discharge. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Document signs of possible surgical site infection and report to the veterinarian

Answer

Normal healing, no action needed

Answer

It is just seroma fluid that will resolve

Answer

Sutures are dissolving normally

Question 4

What is the maximum volume for subcutaneous fluid administration at a single site in a cat?

Accepted Answer

10-20 mL/kg body weight per site (typically 50-100 mL for an average cat)

Answer

5-10 mL per site

Answer

500 mL at any single site

Answer

There is no volume limit

Question 5

What is the purpose of body condition scoring (BCS)?

Accepted Answer

To objectively evaluate fat coverage and muscle mass to assess nutritional status and guide dietary recommendations

Answer

To determine breed standard conformation

Answer

To measure height and length for growth charts

Answer

To check for skin parasites only

Question 6

How should a dog's ears be properly cleaned during routine grooming?

Accepted Answer

Apply veterinary ear cleaner, massage the base, allow the dog to shake, then wipe with cotton balls

Answer

Insert a cotton-tipped applicator deep into the canal

Answer

Flush with hydrogen peroxide and pack with gauze

Answer

Use rubbing alcohol on the outer ear flap only