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Quiz Review #2
Question | Answer |
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Why should extra time be given for first visits | There is usually a lot of info to go over, parasite control, FIV/FeLV snap test, housing requirements, vaccines, socializations, spay/neuter benefits |
What 3 things are important to talk about with clients in regards to pet food | Appropriate pet food, amount, frequency |
When should socialization occur for kittens? | 2-7 weeks of age |
What are some important housing factors for cats? | Scratching areas, rest areas, litter box accessibility, perches, toys |
When does teething begin in kittens? | 3 1/2 to 4 mos |
When do teeth start erupting in kittens? | 3 weeks of age |
When do deciduous teeth finish erupting in kittens | 4 mos of age |
What are some important factors for animal proofing your home? | Avoid poisonous plants, remove cords, lock up cleaning supplies and medicines, put away fragile items, secure screens, clip kitten claws |
Why is microchipping for indoor cats recommended. | It's good idea since they can escape from house relatively easy |
What are the 3 types of rabies vaccines | vectored recombinant, killed 1-year, killed 3-year |
What does FVRCP stand for? | Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, |
True or False: The frequency of wellness visits has decreased recently due to pets living longer with healthier lifestyles. | False |
True or False: A cat is considered senior at 8 years of age, a dog is considered senior at 7 years of age. | False, cats are considered senior at 11-14 yrs of age |
True or False: We routinely run FIV/FeLV snap tests on all new kittens. | True, we test before we vaccinate and vaccination can begin after 8 wks of age (2 doses 3-4 wks apart) |
True or False: The lifestages of the cat are: kitten, junior, adult, mature, senior and geriatric. | True, Kitten (0-6 mos), Junior (7 mos-2 yrs), Adult (3-6 yrs), Mature (7-10 yrs), Senior (11-14 yrs), Geriatric (14+ yrs) |
True or False: The general rule for litter boxes in a house is 2 boxes per 1 cat. | True |
True or False: The two vaccines that are not recommended for cats are Corona and Giardia. | True, according to the American Association of Feline Practitioners Feline Vaccine Advisory report |
True or False: The initial puppy exam should occur between 6-8 weeks of age. | True |
True or False: Puppies should be socialized when they become adults. | False |
True or False: The signalment is important for an orthopedic exam because a lot of orthopedic problems are breed related. | True |
True or False: A good rule of thumb for exercising puppies is 5 minutes per month of age, up to twice a day. | True |
True or False: The two palpation maneuvers used for ACL tear diagnosis are caudal drawer and trochlear thrust. | False, They are the Cranial Drawer and the Tibial Thrust |
True or False: The first step to a proper neurologic exam is a thorough history. | True, observe mental status while taking the history |
True or False: A patient that is poorly responsive with normal reaction to a different stimuli is categorized as stuporous. | False, obtunded |
True or False: A patient with improper reactions is categorized as mentally confused. | False, suporous |
True or False: A wellness exam should be done twice yearly. | False, depends on the vet powerpoint says yearly |
True or False: A heartworm snap test is routinely done on all new puppies. | False, a heartworm snap test is done on puppies after 6 mos of age |
How many deciduous teeth do kittens have? | 26, puppies are 28 |
The two core vaccines for dogs are what? | Rabies, DHPP |
What is the main job of the veterinary technician during an orthopedic exam? | Restraint, radiographs, taking a history |
What areas do we palpate for orthopedic exams? | joints, bones, ligaments/tendons |
What is the most involved process of orthopedic exams | Palpation, palpation, palpation |
What should the patient be allowed to do while making your initial observations of behavior and attitude? | walk around freely |
What direction does a dog with a head tilt typically tilt it’s head? | towards the abrasion |
A patient that cannot be aroused by any amount of stimuli is categorized as what? | comatose |
What muscles does cranial nerve V innervate? | masticatory |
Where should evaluation of gait and posture be performed? | on a non-slippery surface |
What is an example of a diffuse lower motor neuron disease? | polyneuropathy |
What is one of the two tests that are used to assess coxofemoral subluxation? | Ortolani & Barden's |
List the 12 Cranial Nerves in order from I to XII | Olfactory, Optic, Oculomotor, Trochlear, Trigeminal, Abducens, Facial, Acoustic, Glossopharyngeal, Vagus, Accessory, Hypoglossal |
Name one test used to assess the Olfactory nerve? | volatile substance |
Name one test used to assess the Optic nerve? | Menace, PLR |
Name one test used to assess the Oculomotor nerve? | Observe eye following object, PLR |
Name one test used to assess the Trochlear nerve? | Observe and palpate temporalis, corneal and palpebral reflexes |
Name one test used to assess the Trgeminal nerve? | Observe ability to chew, palpate masseters, PLR, touching upper lip and septum |
Name one test used to assess the Abducens nerve? | Observe Eye position, PLR |
Name one test used to assess the Facial nerve? | Observe facial symmetry, corneal reflex, PLR, Menace |
Name one test used to assess the Acoustic nerve? | Move head vertically & horizontally, hand clap |
Name one test used to assess the Glossopharyngeal nerve? | Gag reflex, occulocardiac reflex, laryngeal reflex |
Name one test used to assess the Vagus nerve? | Gag reflex, occulocardiac reflex, laryngeal reflex |
Name one test used to assess the nerve? | Palpate neck muscles |
Name one test used to assess the nerve? | tongue stretch |