Physical with Medical Records + History

Question 1

Which of the following heart rates would be considered abnormal for a healthy adult cat?

Answer 1

260 beats/min

Question 2

The most common artery used in dogs and cats to obtain the pulse is the

Answer 2

Femoral artery

Question 3

What is the normal capillary refill time in a dog?

Answer 3

1-2 seconds

Question 4

CalCalculate the following vitals:
You counted 7 pulses in 10 seconds

Answer 4

42 bpm

Question 5

CalCalculate the following vitals:
You counted 4 respirations in 15 seconds

Answer 5

16 rpm

Question 6

Calculate the following vitals:
You counted 26 beats in 15 seconds

Answer 6

104 bpm

Question 7

PRN

Answer 7

As needed

Question 8

tx

Answer 8

Treatment

Question 9

DDx

Answer 9

differential diagnosis

Question 10

q

Answer 10

every

Question 11

Lymph nodes that are found medial to the caudal part of the jaw are the

Answer 11

SubMandibular nodes

Question 12

Lymph nodes found on the caudal aspect of the leg at the level of the patella are the

Answer 12

Popliteal nodes

Question 13

A body condition score of 4+ out of 5 indicates

Answer 13

Obesity

Question 14

What is seen in a polydipsic cat?

Answer 14

Increased drinking

Question 15

What term refers to an elevated body temperature?

Answer 15

Hyperthermia

Question 16

A cat with a body temperature of 98F is exhibiting which of the following?

Answer 16

Hypothermia

Question 17

The aural temperature is taken from which site?

Answer 17

Ear

Question 18

Petechiation inside the pinna may be a sign of which disorder?

Answer 18

Thrombocytopenia

Question 19

Which may cause a weak peripheral pulse?

Answer 19

Hypovolemia

Question 20

Stenotic nares are commonly seen in

Answer 20

Brachycephalic breeds

Question 21

Match the following devices to their uses:
Examination of the ears

Answer 21

Otoscope

Question 22

Match the following devices to their uses:
Examination of the eyes

Answer 22

Ophthalmoscope

Question 23

Match the following devices to their uses:
Auscultation of heart/lungs

Answer 23

Stethoscope

Question 24

Capillary refill time can be used to assess which condition?

Answer 24

Perfusion

Question 25

Which of the following is not done on a routine physical examination of a cat?

Answer 25

Perform a digital rectal examination

Question 26

When an animal is presented for a physical exam, what should you do before the exam?

Answer 26

Obtain medical history

Question 27

The normal canine body temperature ranges from:

Answer 27

100.0F-102.2F or 100.0F-102.5F

Question 28

Match the following findings to their corresponding body system that you would record the results under: 2cm SQ mass right caudal flank

Answer 28

Integumentary

Question 29

Match the following findings to their corresponding body system that you would record the results under: Halitosis

Answer 29

Gastrointestinal

Question 30

Match the following findings to their corresponding body system that you would record the results under: Sinus rhythm

Answer 30

Cardiovascular

Question 31

Match the following findings to their corresponding body system that you would record the results under: Head tilt, circling to right

Answer 31

Nervous

Question 32

Which of the following structures would not be examined as part of the digestive system?

Answer 32

urinary bladder

Question 33

SOAP is the acronym for

Answer 33

Subjective, objective, assessment, plan

Question 34

All documentation in the patient’s medical record should be signed

Answer 34

With the initials of the person doing the documentation

Question 35

What color ink is most appropriate to use when marking in medical records?

Answer 35

Black/Blue because it photocopies well

Question 36

Which item is usually not included in a patient’s medical record?

Answer 36

Photographs of the client

Question 37

The original medical record, along with x-ray films and laboratory reports or electrodiagnostics tests, is the property of the

Answer 37

Veterinary hospital

Question 38

Prescriptions

Answer 38

Should be recorded, and records should be maintained

Question 39

Which part of the medical record includes vital signs like temperature, weight, and capillary refill time?

Answer 39

Objective

Question 40

Which part of the medical record includes therapeutic interventions like limited daily exercise and cold compress application?

Answer 40

Plan

Question 41

Which part of the medical record is appropriate for documenting vital signs like heart rate, respiratory rate, and skin turgor?

Answer 41

Objective

Question 42

Which part of the medical record is appropriate for documenting signs like cardiac insufficiency, hypotension, and decreased perfusion?

Answer 42

Assessment

Question 43

To auscult the pulmonic, aortic, and mitral valves of the dog, you should place your stethoscope in

Answer 43

Left intercostal spaces 3 to 5

Question 44

A slow heart rate is described as

Answer 44

Bradycardia

Question 45

Which valve is easiest to hear on the left side of the thorax as it exits the right ventricle?

Answer 45

pulmonic

Question 46

A pulse deficit occurs when

Answer 46

The pulse rate lags behind the heart rate.

Question 47

With reference to the eyes, the abbreviation OD (oculus dexter) refers to

Answer 47

Right eye

Question 48

The accepted abbreviation for the intramuscular route of drug administration is

Answer 48

IM

Question 49

The accepted abbreviation for the oral route of drug administration is

Answer 49

PO

Question 50

If you were to note erythema while performing a physical exam, what would you be recording on the animal?

Answer 50

redness of the skin

Question 51

The skin turgor test is used to evaluate what?

Answer 51

hydration

Question 52

What is the normal heart/pulse rate for a dog? (Range including small breed to large breeds)

Answer 52

60-160 bpm

Question 53

What is the normal respiratory rate RANGE for a dog? (At a calm, healthy state, not panting or with anxiety/pain)

Answer 53

10-30 rpm

Question 54

What shape is the canine/feline ear canal?

Answer 54

L