Veterinary Medicine- Vital Signs

Which of the following is NOT an indicator for elevated vital signs?

• Exercise

• Stress

• Hot weather

• Shock

What is it called when the temperature of an animal is below normal? A. Shock B. Inspiration C. Hypothermia D. Expiration

• Shock

• Inspiration

• Hypothermia

• Expiration

Which of the following is defined as the expansion of the chest or thorax?

• Inspiration

• Expiration

• Respiration

• Breathing

Which of the following is NOT an indicator for lowered vital signs?

• Shock

• Stress

• Anemia

• Cold weather

Which of the following is defined as the number of inspirations per minute?

• Inspiration

• Depth

• Rate

• Rhythm

What is the average heart rate or pulse for a horse?

• 32 to 42 bpm

• 50 to 42 bpm

• 22 to 32 bpm

• 42 to 52 bpm

Where is the most accurate place to read an animal’s temperature?

• Mouth

• Ear

• Belly

• Rectally

Which of the following is defined as the expulsion of air from the lungs?

• Inspiration

• Expiration

• Respiration

• Breathing

Which of the following refers to the intensity or indication of strain during respiration?

• Rhythm

• Sound

• Depth

• Rate

What is the average temperature for both cats and dogs?

• 98 to 100°F (36.7 to 37.8°C)

• 99 to 104°F (37.2 to 40°C)

• 97 to 101°F (36.1 to 38.3°C)

• 99 to 102°F (37.2 to 38.9°C)