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AGR 540 Final BIG SET EXAM WITH |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




CORRECT ANSWERS |||\\\




A drug-induced state of calm in which the patient is reluctant to move and is aware of but
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unconcerned about its surroundings |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




a. sedation |||\\\




b. hypnosis |||\\\




c. narcosis|||\\\




d. tranquilization - correct answer✔✔tranquilization
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The term "regional anesthesia" refers to:
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a. loss of sensation in a limited area of the body produced by administration of a local
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anesthetic or other agent in proximity to sensory nerves |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




b. loss of sensation in a small area of the body produced by administration of a local anesthetic
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agent in proximity to the area of interest
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c. loss of sensation of a localized area produced by administration of a local anesthetic directly
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to a body surface or to a surgical or traumatic wound
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d. a drug-induced sleeplike state that impairs the ability of the patient to respond appropriately
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to stimuli - correct answer✔✔loss of sensation in a limited area of the body produced by
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administration of a local anesthetic or other agent in proximity to sensory nerves |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




A sleeplike state from which the patient can be aroused with sufficient stimulation
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a. narcosis |||\\\




b. sedation |||\\\




c. hypnosis|||\\\




d. tranquilization - correct answer✔✔hypnosis
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,The term "balanced anesthesia" refers to:
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a. the administration of two or more agents in equal volume
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b. administration of multiple drugs concurrently in smaller quantities than would be required if
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each were given alone |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




c. general anesthesia in which the patient's physiologic status remains stable
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d. the administration of a local and general anesthetic concurrently - correct
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answer✔✔administration of multiple drugs concurrently in smaller quantities than would be |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




required if each were given alone |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




With sufficient stimulation, a patient can be aroused from:
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a. sedation
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b. narcosis
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c. general anesthesia
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d. hypnosis - correct answer✔✔sedation, narcosis, hypnosis
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Which of the following statements about anesthesia is/are false?
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a. anesthetic agents have wide therapeutic indices
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b. there is always a risk to patient safety when anesthetics are administered
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c. most anesthetics cause significant changes in cardiopulmonary function
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d. administration of anesthetics is routine and thus requires no specialized skills - correct
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answer✔✔anesthetic agents have wide therapeutic indices; administration of anesthetics is |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




routine and thus requires no specialized skills |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




You are evaluating a patient's hydration. The skin elasticity is somewhat slowed, the patient's
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mucous membranes are tacky, the CRT is 1.5 seconds, but they eyes are in a normal position in
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the orbit. Your patient is:
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a. approx 5-6% dehydrated
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b. approx 6-8% dehydrated
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,c. approx 8-10% dehydrated
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d. approx 12-15% dehydrated - correct answer✔✔approx 5-6% dehydrated
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Which of the following fasting times is least advisable?
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a. dog: 8-12 hrs
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b. horse: 2-4 hrs
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c. cow: 24-48 hrs
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d. small ruminant: 12-18 hrs - correct answer✔✔horse: 2-4 hrs
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Which of the following is not a crystalloid solution?
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a. lactated ringer's solution
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b. normal saline solution
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c. dextran
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d. 5% dextrose - correct answer✔✔dextran
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Using the ASA Physical Status Classification system, a patient that is moderately anemic or
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moderately dehydrated would be classified as: |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




a. class p1
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b. class p2
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c. class p3
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d. class p4
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e. class p5 - correct answer✔✔class p3
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Which of the following signs of disease in a calm anime patient would be most significant in
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terms of the potential to increase the risk of anesthesia?
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a. increased respiratory effort
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b. lethargy
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, c. a body temp of 103.4F
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d. a sinus arrhythmia - correct answer✔✔increased respiratory effort
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Which of the following species or breeds must be watched especially closely during any
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anesthetic procedure to ensure a patent airway? |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




a. brachiocephalic breeds
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b. exotic breeds
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c. cats and horses
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d. sighthounds - correct answer✔✔brachiocephalic breeds
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Which of the following statements regarding IV catheter placement and use in surgery patients
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is incorrect?
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a. choose an administration set with an injection port
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b. give all IV drugs slowly unless told otherwise
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c. always follow IV injections through a catheter with sterile saline flush
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d. choose a catheter that is small in diameter to minimize the risk of bleeding - correct
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answer✔✔choose a catheter that is small in diameter to minimize the risk of bleeding |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\




Which of the following general guidelines about body fluids in a normal adult animal is
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incorrect?

a. about 40% of the body weight is water
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b. about two thirds of the total body water is inside the cells
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c. blood plasma makes up about 5% of the total body weight
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d. dogs have a larger total blood volume than cats - correct answer✔✔about 40% of the body
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weight is water |||\\\ |||\\\




The fluid type most appropriate to replace moderate losses from dehydration would be:
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a. colloids
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