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Clinical Exam 3
Question | Answer |
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What Neurological problems are observed | Head Tilt, Ataxic, and Uncontrollable Movement |
What is observed in Overall general appearance | Weak or labored breathing |
What is an emergency that requires intake and to get the vet | Red, Blue, or Pale gums, Labored breathing, and Any sort of distress |
What equipment do I use to measure weight | Scale |
What is measured on a scale | Pounds or Kilograms |
What equipment do I use to measure temperature | Thermometer |
What is measured on a thermometer | Degrees Farenheit |
What thermometers may you use | Aural or Rectal |
What is the normal range for dogs | 99.5-102.5 |
What is the normal range for cats | 99.5-102.5 |
What is the purpose to observe the patient's entire body | To determine what is normal and abnormal for the patient |
How is the physical exam performed | By body system or head to tail |
A yearly PE is necessary to recognize changes in a patients health status | True |
What is assessed on the teeth | Tartar, stains, odor, and/or broken teeth |
What is assessed on the tongue | Lacerations, ulcers, and masses |
What is assessed on the throat | Swelling, abrasions, ulcers, and/or masses |
What equipment is used on the eyes | Pen light and lens |
Normal pupil reflex: light=constrict or close, light removed=dilate | True |
Check palpebral reflex and menus | True |
What to note the presence of in the ears | ear wax, redness, sores, and odor |