CVA Veterinary Practice & Nursing Care 4

Question 1

Which of the following is the MOST appropriate action when a veterinary assistant discovers a medication error?

Accepted Answer

Immediately inform the supervising veterinarian and document the incident

Answer

Medication errors must be reported immediately to the veterinarian so corrective action can be taken, and an incident report must be completed for patient safety and legal records.

Question 2

Subcutaneous (SQ) fluid administration in cats is MOST commonly performed in which location?

Accepted Answer

Scruff between the shoulder blades

Answer

The loose skin over the scruff (dorsal neck/interscapular area) is the preferred SQ fluid administration site because it allows large volumes to be absorbed easily.

Question 3

Which vital sign change is MOST consistent with a patient experiencing pain?

Accepted Answer

Increased heart rate and respiratory rate

Answer

Pain activates the sympathetic nervous system, leading to increased heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure.

Question 4

A veterinary assistant is preparing to collect a blood sample. The vein is raised by applying pressure proximal to the venipuncture site. This technique is called:

Accepted Answer

Occluding or 'raising' the vein

Answer

Applying pressure proximal (upstream) to the collection site occludes venous return, causing the vessel to distend and become more visible and accessible.

Question 5

Which of the following is a zoonotic disease that veterinary staff should be aware of when handling reptile patients?

Accepted Answer

Salmonellosis

Answer

Reptiles commonly carry Salmonella bacteria in their gut; handling them without proper hand hygiene can result in human infection.

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CVA Veterinary Practice & Nursing Care 4