Vet Assisting - Obj. 7.01 Surgical Prep

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

• Pulse oximeter

• Temperature probe

• Respiratory monitor

• Stethoscope

TPR and BP during anesthesia should be taken every:

• hour.

• 5 minutes.

• 1/2 hour.

• minute.

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 animal sleep and remain unconscious.

• blink reflex.

• intubation.

• taking the blood sample.

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

• to release excess gas.

• not known.

• to capture condensation.

• to absorb carbon dioxide.

The palpebral reflex is shown by:

• tapping finger over the eyelid.

• brief disorientation.

• pinching skin between digits.

• movement of the hand in response to stimuli.

The surgical logbook should include:

• fecal sample results.

• anesthesia used.

• food intake.

• postoperative recovery stages.

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

• blood pressure monitor.

• esophageal stethoscope.

• pulse oximeter.

• flowmeter.

Signs of pain include:

• sleeping soundly.

• urination.

• whining or vocalization.

• moving around normally.

Blood work done before surgery is known as:

• preanesthetic.

• postanesthetic.

• postsurgery.

• physicals.