WorksheetsiCEV Vet Assisting - Vet Med Practices Vitals
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 10mins
1. Which of the following is NOT an indicator for elevated vital signs?
A. Exercise
B. Stress
C. Hot weather
D. Shock
2. What is it called when the temperature of an animal is below normal?
A. Shock
B. Inspiration
C. Hypothermia
D. Expiration
3. Which of the following is defined as the expansion of the chest or thorax?
A. Inspiration
B. Expiration
C. Respiration
D. Breathing
4. Which of the following is NOT an indicator for lowered vital signs?
A. Shock
B. Stress
C. Anemia
D. Cold weather
5. Which of the following is defined as the number of inspirations per minute?
A. Inspiration
B. Depth
C. Rate
D. Rhythm
6. What is the average heart rate or pulse for a horse?
A. 32 to 42 bpm
B. 50 to 42 bpm
C. 22 to 32 bpm
D. 42 to 52 bpm
7. Where is the most accurate place to read an animal’s temperature?
A. Mouth
B. Ear
C. Belly
D. Rectally
8. Which of the following is defined as the expulsion of air from the lungs?
A. Inspiration
B. Expiration
C. Respiration
D. Breathing
Which of the following refers to the intensity or indication of strain during respiration?
A. Rhythm
B. Sound
C. Depth
D. Rate
10. What is the average temperature for both cats and dogs?
A. 98 to 100°F (36.7 to 37.8°C)
B. 99 to 104°F (37.2 to 40°C)
C. 97 to 101°F (36.1 to 38.3°C)
D. 99 to 102°F (37.2 to 38.9°C)
11. Which of the following is defined as labored breathing?
A. Dyspnea
B. Anemia
C. Hypothermia
D. Shock
12. What is the average heart rate or pulse for cattle?
A. 20 to 40 bpm
B. 40 to 80 bpm
C. 10 to 30 bpm
D. 80 to 100 bpm
Which of the following is a true statement about a smaller dog’s resting pulse rate?
A. It is usually always lower than a large dog
B. It is the same as a large dog
C. It is usually always higher than a large dog
D. It varies from being higher and lower than a large dog
14. What must a veterinarian do in order to correctly identify a pulse rate?
Count the number of beats in 15 seconds and then multiply by four
B. Count the number of beats in 30 seconds and then multiply by four
C. Count the number of beats in 25 seconds and multiply by two
D. Count the number of beats in 15 seconds and then multiply by six
15. What is the average heart rate or pulse for a cat?
A. 120 to 130 bpm
B. 120 to 140 bpm
C. 110 to 130 bpm
D. 32 to 42 bpm
