Chapter 47: Veterinary Assisting Procedures
MATCHING
Match the following terms with the correct definition:
a.
cyanotic
n.
dental prophylaxis
b.
agonal
o.
gauge
c.
flow rate
p.
IM
d.
buccal
q.
heparinized saline
e.
patency
r.
microdrip line
f.
spike port
s.
injection port
g.
labial
t.
infusion pump
h.
SQ
u.
dentifrice
i.
viscous
v.
pitting edema
j.
occlusal
w.
macrodrip line
k.
IV catheter
x.
quadriceps
l.
SQ fluids
y.
hamstring
m.
phlebitis
1. surface of the teeth that has contact in the front of the mouth at the lips
2. injection under the skin
3. toothpaste for animals
4. the diameter of a needle
5. thickened fluid consistency
6. liquid placed under the skin to hydrate animals
7. site on an IV bag where the drip set tubing is placed
8. surface of the teeth near the side of the cheek
9. drug used to flush into the catheter site to prevent a blood clot from occluding the catheter
10. muscle located on the hind limb at the mid to distal part of the thigh
11. the amount of fluids to be delivered over the course of a day
12. proper flow and purpose of the item and that it remains intact and usable
13. professional cleaning by scaling and polishing the teeth
14. inflammation of the skin at the site of the catheter that causes pain, swelling and redness
15. area of the IV bag used to remove and insert additional substances using a needle and syringe
16. muscle located on the hind limb at the cranial part of the thigh
17. swelling from fluids that is escaping the IV catheter site
18. a regular IV drip that delivers 15 drops of fluid per milliliter or 15 drops/ml
19. equipment used to provide a constant flow of fluid at a specific rate through out the day
20. surface on the top of the teeth
21. bluish gray color of the gums due to lack of oxygen
22. gasping breath while the respiratory system shuts down
Match the following terms with the correct definition:
a.
thickened liquid
b.
muscle located on the hind limb at the cranial part of the thigh
c.
surface on the top area of the teeth
d.
the gasping of breath as the body system shuts down
e.
surface of the teeth on the front area that is covered by the lips
f.
the humane process of putting an animal to sleep
g.
the proper flow and being intact and usable
h.
inflammation of the skin around a catheter site
i.
surface of the teeth located on the outer area near the cheek
j.
muscle located on the hind limb at the mid to distal part of the thigh
k.
the size of the diameter of a needle
l.
process of drawing the plunger of a syringe back to check for blood
m.
equipment used to allow the proper flow rate of fluids
23. gauge
24. buccal
25. hamstring
26. patency
27. infusion pump
28. phlebitis
29. viscous
30. occlusal
31. agonal
32. aspiration
COMPLETION
1. _________________ is the humane process of putting an animal to sleep.
2. A microdrip IV line delivers ____________________.
3. A catheter can be flushed with a _____ ml syringe of heparinized saline to provide patency.
4. The infusion pump has an _______________ that sounds when flow of the IV line is
disrupted.
5. The IV bag should be labeled at the top of the bag with ____________________ to note how
much volume is in the bag at the start of fluid therapy.
6. The IV bag is hung on an ________________.
7. The most common type of fluids used for replacement is ________________.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following may be used to brush an animal’s teeth?
a.
toothbrush
c.
gauze
b.
finger brush
d.
all of the above
2. Which of the following size syringes should be used to administer a 1 ml amount of
substance?
a.
10 ml syringe
c.
12 ml syringe
b.
3 ml syringe
d.
6 ml syringe
3. Which of the following is NOT needed for a syringe label?
a.
drug or vaccine name
c.
date
b.
time
d.
amount or dose
4. Which of the following is the reason for tapping the end of the syringe after filling it?
a.
to remove air bubbles
c.
to mix the syringe contents
b.
to read the syringe level
d.
all of the above
5. Which of the following is the reason for aspirating the syringe prior to injection?
a.
to remove air bubbles
b.
to not produce pain
c.
to make certain the syringe is not in a blood vessel
d.
all of the above
6. Which of the following is a site for an IM injection?
a.
quadricep muscles
c.
pectoral muscles
b.
hamstring muscles
d.
all of the above
TRUE/FALSE
1. All injection sites should be massaged after the injection.
2. IM injections in large animals, such as horses, should never be given on the
center of the neck.
3. A 50 pound animal can hold 500 ml of SQ fluids.
4. Fluid IV bags hold 5,000 ml.
SHORT ANSWER
1. What is the term for swelling around a catheter due to poor placement and to the fluid being
outside of the vein?
2. What is the medication used to prevent blood from clotting within an IV catheter?
3. List 5 items that should be laundered in the veterinary facility.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
4. List 3 things to consider knowing for the euthanasia procedure.
a.
b.
c.
5. Name 3 items that are used to prevent injury to the IV line.
a.
b.
c.