Revision Tasks

Question 1

You have a client admitting their dog for neutering. They ask why the animal has to have a pre med and why are you weighing them and feeling for their testicles.

What would you answer? (5)

Answer 1

Checking they are male and both are descended
Ensure accurate dosage
To calm the patient and reduce anxiety
Provision of sedation and analgesia
To aid smooth induction and recovery
To reduce induction and maintenance agent requirements

Question 2

give a ASA classification.

This animal has a GDV, is in profound shock and is not expected to survive overnight.

Answer 2

Class V grave/extreme risk

Question 3

give a ASA classification.

Healthy adult animal in for an ovariohysterectomy

Answer 3

Class I minimal risk

Question 4

give a ASA classification

The cat needs a dental but has kidney disease that they are not fully compensating for

Answer 4

Class III moderate risk)

Question 5

give a ASA classification.

A GI foreign body needs to be removed from a dog that has uncompensated heart failure that is a constant threat to that animals life

Answer 5

Class IV high risk

Question 6

give a ASA classification

Has a low-grade heart murmur that they are compensating for and will be having a small lump removed

Answer 6

Class II slight risk