CVA Veterinary Practice & Nursing Care 3

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the 'five rights' of medication administration?

Accepted Answer

Right drug, right dose, right route, right time, right patient

Answer

The five rights—right patient, drug, dose, route, and time—are a fundamental safety checklist for medication administration in veterinary and human medicine.

Question 2

A veterinary assistant notices a dog is pawing at its face and rubbing its muzzle on the floor after receiving an injection. This behavior MOST likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

Anaphylactic or allergic reaction

Answer

Facial rubbing and pawing after injection can be early signs of an allergic or anaphylactic reaction and should be reported immediately.

Question 3

What is the purpose of an Elizabethan collar (E-collar) placed on a post-surgical patient?

Accepted Answer

Prevent licking or chewing at the surgical site

Answer

E-collars prevent patients from reaching their surgical sites to lick, chew, or scratch, protecting incisions from self-trauma and infection.

Question 4

Which solution is used for routine aseptic skin preparation before surgery?

Accepted Answer

Chlorhexidine scrub alternated with alcohol

Answer

Standard surgical prep involves alternating chlorhexidine scrub and isopropyl alcohol in a widening circular pattern to remove debris and reduce microbial load.

Question 5

In veterinary practice, 'NPO' instructions given before surgery mean the patient should:

Accepted Answer

Have nothing by mouth (no food or water)

Answer

NPO (nil per os) means the patient should have nothing by mouth to reduce the risk of aspiration during anesthesia.

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CVA Veterinary Practice & Nursing Care 3