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WorksheetsSignalment and Vital Signs
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 21mins
What is one of the first things doctors do during an appointment?
Prescribe medication immediately
Ask questions and check you over
Perform surgery
Ignore your symptoms
Which of the following is a common sign of pain in animals?
Wagging tail
Limping
Purring
Barking
Which of the following is NOT part of the signalment process?
Determining the age of the patient
Identifying the species or breed
Assessing the patient's diet
Determining the sex of the patient
In the context of signalment, what does "intact" refer to?
A pet that is spayed
A pet that is neutered
A pet capable of reproducing
A pet that is vaccinated
Which type of questions should a veterinary assistant ask to get more information from a client?
Open-ended questions
Yes or No questions
Rhetorical questions
Closed questions
Which breed of animal is known to have back problems?
Dachshunds
German Shepherds
Dalmatians
Himalayan cats
What type of cancer is associated with sex in genetic characteristics?
Skin cancer
Mammary or prostate cancer
Lung cancer
Bone cancer
What is the common vital sign included in TPR that begins with T?
(a)
Which additional vital sign is used to assess perfusion status in animals?
Blood pressure measurement
Capillary Refill Time
Oxygen saturation
Which artery is used to evaluate the pulse in cats and dogs?
Femoral artery
Jugular vein
Carotid artery
Arteriole
What is the term for an increased heart rate?
(a)
How do you calculate the beats per minute (Bpm) from the number of beats counted in 15 seconds?
Multiply by 2
Multiply by 3
Multiply by 4
Multiply by 5
If you count 5 breaths in 15 seconds, what is the respiration rate in breaths per minute?
(a)
