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orogastric intubation purpose Correct Answer-establish temporary direct
accesses to stomach of an animal
orogastric intubation tube indications.. Correct Answer-1. administer
meds, radiographic contrast material, or nutrition
2. remove or sample stomach contents after suspected poisoning and
perform gastric lavage
3. attempt decompression of gas-dilated stomach
orogastric intubation contraindications and warnings Correct Answer-1.
adequate restraint
2. careful attention to placement. Administration of most substances into
trachea can be fatal
orogastric tube used in kittens and puppies Correct Answer-10-12 french
rubber or polypropylene infant feeding tube
orogastric tube used in adult cats and dogs up to 18 kg Correct Answer-
french rubber or polypropylene tube
,orogastric tube used in dogs more than 18kg Correct Answer-foal
stomach tube
positioning and restraint for orogastric tube intubation Correct Answer--
sitting or lateral recumbency on table for small dogs and cats
-large dog on floor
length of orogastric tube being placed Correct Answer-from canine tooth
to last rib
most reliable method to determine if orogastric tube is placed properly
Correct Answer-administer 5ml saline through tube and observe for
coughing
before orogastric tube is removed the end of the tube should be.. Correct
Answer-sealed with thumb before withdrawal
orogastric tube placement complications Correct Answer--inadvertent
administration of material into lungs
-esophageal trauma
-gastic irritation
, -gastric perforation
The ideal position for a patient to be in during the EKG is? Correct
Answer-right lateral recumbency
T or F: Outside electrical equipment shouldn't cause interference with
the EKG. Correct Answer-false
What is the correct order in which the waves occur? Correct Answer-P,
QRS, T
which wave is produced during repolarization Correct Answer-T
T or F; . A technician can interpret an EKG even if he/she isn't familiar
with a normal QRS complex. Correct Answer-false
What is the primary reason for clipping a small area of fur from the
collection site prior to the blood draw? Correct Answer-make it easier to
visualize the vein
What is the ideal needle size used when drawing from a feline cephalic
vein? Correct Answer-25 gauge
What is the determining factor when selecting the appropriate needle
size for your blood draw? Correct Answer-size of the vein