Nursing Care of Dogs and Cats

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT typically included in the general nursing care of dogs and cats?

• Grooming and skin care

• Recording of patient care

• Surgical procedures

• Administration of medication

Open Ended

Why is it important for veterinary professionals to be skilled in the general nursing care of dogs and cats?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a physical need for hospitalized patients according to general nursing care guidelines?

• Clean, dry, comfortable, secure housing

• Minimum stress

• Socialization to maintain appetite

• Clean water and food

Open Ended

Describe the importance of addressing both physical and psychological needs when providing general nursing care to hospitalized patients.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should be monitored as part of vital signs and elimination in general nursing care?

• Monitor and measure urine production

• Monitor and measure blood glucose

• Monitor and measure oxygen saturation

• Monitor and measure blood pressure

Multiple Select

What precautions should be taken when administering topical medications?

• Wear gloves and aprons

• Shave and clean area first

• Apply to mucous membranes

• Avoid contact with skin

Open Ended

Explain why oral administration is the most commonly used route for medications and list the requirements for this method.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of administering enemas?

• Stimulate bowel activity

• Evacuate the large intestines

• Irrigate the colon

• Administer respiratory vaccines

Open Ended

Compare and contrast the uses of nasal and rectal medication administration routes. What are the main differences in their purposes and applications?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are important steps to take before instilling liquids into the ear canal for otic medication administration?

• Clean ear prior to medicating

• Obtain laboratory samples prior to cleaning

• Otoscope examination to ensure tympanic membrane is intact

• Apply ointment before solution

Multiple Choice

Which parenteral route is most suitable for sustained absorption of fluids and medications, and is commonly used for vaccine administration and insulin therapy?

• Intradermal

• Subcutaneous

• Intramuscular

• Intravenous

Open Ended

List and briefly describe three types of parenteral medication administration routes mentioned in the slides.

Multiple Choice

Which parenteral administration route is most suitable for pediatric patients and allows rapid absorption of medication and fluids into the bone?

• Intravenous

• Intraosseous

• Intraperitoneal

• Epidural

Open Ended

Compare the advantages and disadvantages of intravenous and intraperitoneal routes of medication administration.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are common uses for intravenous catheterization?

• Administration of medication, fluids, nutrients, blood products

• Monitoring blood pressure

• Collecting blood samples

• Administering vaccines

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a consideration for using winged infusion (butterfly) catheters?

• Flush with 0.9% saline between infusions

• May cause irritation or perforate vessel

• Used for long-term fluid therapy

• May be difficult to stabilize

Open Ended

List and briefly describe the three types of intravenous catheters mentioned in the slides.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are purposes of urinary tract catheterization?

• Administer radiographic contrast material

• Collect urine sample

• Relieve urethral obstruction

• Administer oral medication

Open Ended

List two complications that can arise from urinary tract catheterization.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are considerations for nasoesophageal and nasogastric intubation?

• Premesure length of tube to pass

• Use local anesthetic drops in nostrils

• Check tube placement with radiograph if necessary

• Patient must have swallowing reflex

Open Ended

What is the main difference between orogastric and nasoesophageal intubation routes?

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson, what is one technique or procedure in the nursing care of dogs and cats that you would like to learn more about or feel needs further clarification?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT listed as a learning objective for general nursing care of dogs and cats in Lesson 23.1?

• Describe the techniques used in the general nursing care of dogs and cats.

• List and describe methods of surgical anesthesia.

• List and describe methods of intravenous catheterization.

• Describe the procedures used in grooming, skin, nail, and ear care.