Week 3 Stydy Guid Chapeter 7 Flashcards
(38 cards)
What structure of the eye surrounds the pupil
The iris
What must be done during a physical exam for a patient in respiratory distress
Limit restrain and stress so animal does not go into respiratory failure, consider providing oxygen, however that can be stressful
What is included in the signalment
Age, breed, gender, color, reproductive status
What is the chief complaint?
The main reason the animal was presented or brought in
What is the most important diagnostics test
The physical exam
What valves of the heart can be best heard on the left side of the chest?
Pulmonic, aortic, mitral
What should a complete neurological exam include?
Mentation, gait, posture,muscle tone, cranial nerves, postural reaction/reflexes
Where are the anal sacs (glands) located?
At the 4 and 8 o’clock position. Some say 5 and 7 o’clock
What is it called when there are more heartbeats than arterial pulses?
Pulse deficit
What is the difference between petechial and eccymotic hemorrhages
Petechial are pinpoint hemorrhage - usually cutaneous membrane are Ecchymosis are large hemorrhage areas
Define alopecia
Loss of hair
Define Auscultate
To listen to functional organ such as heart, lungs, often using a stethoscope
Define palpate
To feel structures deep to structures that can be touched examine a body part by touch
Define crepitus
Grinding/scraping noise such as bone on bone, or air in the subcutaneous tissue
Define proprioception
The ability to determine position of body part such as a limb and place it in the correct normal position.
Define panniculus reflex
Twitch of subconscious of muscle of back/thorax and response to a pin prick
Define cyanosis
Bluish discoloration of mucous membrane- often associated with poor oxygenation of the blood
Define tachypnea
Rapid breathing; not panting
Define syncope
Temporary loss of consciousness - sometimes associated with cardiovascular disease
Define polydipsia
Excessive thirst / drinking
Define stranguria
Difficulty passing urine
Define urinary calculi
Stones in the urinary system concentration of precipitated minerals
Define diastole
Resting phase of the heart
Define stridor
High pitch respiratory noise associating with vibrating structures in the larynx/trachea
