Vet Assisting 7.01

Signs of pain include:

• Sleeping soundly
• urination
• whining or vocalization
• moving around normally

Which measures the vital signs by the oxygenation status of the blood?

• pulse oximeter
• temperature probe
• respiratory monitor
• stethoscope

The purpose of a soda lime canister in the anesthesia machine is:

• to release excess gas
• the tube which gas flows to the patient
• releases excess amounts of gas
• absorbs carbon dioxide

Bloodwork done before surgery is known as:

• Pre-anesthetic
• post-anesthetic
• post surgery
• physicals

Prior to surgery the veterinary assistant should:

• Insert the IV
• Open the surgical pack
• Clip the surgical area
• Clean the patient's teeth

The last phase of anesthesia induction is:

• When the drug is given to make the animal sleep and remain uncouscious
• blink reflex
• intubation
• taking the blood sample

The surgical log book should include:

• fecal sample results
• anesthesia used
• food intake
• postoperative recovery stages

The palpebral reflex is shown by:

• tapping finger over the eyelid
• brief disorientation
• pinching the skin between digits
• movement of the hand in response to stimuli

the device placed in the esophagus next to the endotracheal tube that emits the sounds of the heartbeat is known as:

• blood pressure monitor
• esophageal stethoscope
• pulse oximeter
• flow meter

TRP and BP during anesthesia should be taken every:

• hour
• 1/2 hour
• 5 minutes
• minute