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311.4 Vet nursing accommodation for the hospitalised patient

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What act outlines the 5 freedoms in law?   The Animal Welfare Act 2006  
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What are the 5 freedoms?   Freedom from hunger and thirst, Freedom from discomfort, Freedom from fear and distress, Freedom to express normal behaviour, Freedom from pain, injury and disease  
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Who is responsible to uphold the animal welfare act 2006?   Everyone  
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Ideal temperature for adult dogs   7-26oC (10oC for sleeping)  
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Ideal temperature for adult cats   10-26oC  
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Ideal temperature for hospital kennels   18-23oC  
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Ideal temperature for neonates (first week/second week/ until weaned)   First week 26-29oC Second week 21-26oC Until weaned 20oC  
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What is environmental heating?   Something that heats up the whole room  
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What is local heating?   Something that heats up the individual  
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What should be considered when looking at heating?   Safety, value for money, upfront cost, effectiveness, age of animal, species of animal, condition of the patient  
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How often should a normothermic patients temperature be checked?   3-4 times a day  
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What are the benefits of putting bedding in a patients kennel?   Protection from hard surfaces, insulation and warmth, absorbs fluids  
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What should be considered when looking at bedding?   Non-irritant, easy to clean, easy to store, economical, durable and long lasting, doesn't mark the animals coat, condition of the patient, age, size and species of the patient  
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What temperature should bedding be washed at?   60oC or more  
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What is barrier nursing?   Creating a "barrier" between infectious animals, nursing staff and other animals by using isolation, PPE and strict hygiene procedures.  
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How often should dogs on fluids be taken out to urinate?   Every hour  
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How often should the air circulate in the kennel room?   4-8 air changes per hour  
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What hormone is produced when animals are stressed and reduces wound healing?   Cortisol  
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