BOVINE SX PROCEDURES POWERPOINT

Question 1

What is the technicians role for obtaining samples of body fluids or tissues for analysis (4)

Answer 1

1. Familiar with procedure
2. Proper prep
3. Which tests are needed
4. Rationale behind procedure

Question 2

6 Characteristics of normal body fluids

Answer 2

1. Low protein
2. Low WBC
3. No RBC
4. No bacteria
5. No odor
6. Transparent

Question 3

Venous blood sampling can be herd or individual for disease screening, it is important to have proper _____________, and a ______________ venipuncture site

Answer 3

Restraint
Clean

Question 4

When performing venipuncture, it is important to know your location and….

Answer 4

Amount needed

Question 5

Cows tolerate coccygeal venipuncture better than jugular bc…

Answer 5

They don’t like being poked in the neck

Question 6

Restraint for coccygeal venipuncture

Answer 6

Tail jack

Question 7

When performing a coccygeal venipuncture, use an 18G needle, and insert at ____ degrees on the ventral midline ____ proximal

Answer 7

90
1/3

Question 8

When performing a coccygeal venipuncture, use an 18G needle, and insert at 90 degrees on the ventral midline 1/3 proximal. Then insert needle ____ to ____ inch while aspirating, if you hit bone back off slightly

Answer 8

1/2 to 1 inch

Question 9

Abdominal (milk) veins are the _____________ drainage to the udder. 2 Reasons why we shouldn’t use this site for blood collection

Answer 9

Venous
1. Prolonged bleeding after venipuncture
2. Hematoma

Question 10

When may you need to use the abdominal (milk) veins

Answer 10

Euthanasia + low BP