CVA Veterinary Practice and Nursing Care 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Sodium nitrate or zinc sulfate

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Isolate immediately and use dedicated equipment and PPE

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Proliferative phase with angiogenesis

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Burrito wrap

Answer

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

Question 5

Which vital sign parameter is measured using a pulse oximeter?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen saturation (SpO2)

Answer

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

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CVA Veterinary Practice and Nursing Care 3