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The basic functional unit of the kidney that is responsible for microscopic filtering, reabsorption, and
secretion is the ___________. - correct answer ✔Nephron
An animal in Chronic Renal Failure will often show which of the following? (Check all that apply) - correct
answer ✔- Weight loss
- Small / irregular kidneys
- Anemia
- Poor body condition
The preferred technique for the collection of urine for culture and sensitivity is: - correct answer
✔Cystocentesis
"FLUTD" is an acronym for a disorder seen in: - correct answer ✔Cats
The technique that allows monitoring of urine output, facilitates contrast radiography, and facilitates
relief of lower urinary tract obstruction is: - correct answer ✔Catheterization
The lower urinary tract is composed of which of the following structures? (Check all that apply) - correct
answer ✔- Bladder
- Urethra
Which of the following conditions is not painful for the animal? - correct answer ✔Incontinence
Pale / White oral mucous membranes may indicate which of the following conditions? (Check all that
apply) - correct answer ✔- Anemia
, - Heart failure
- Shock
Yellow / orange colored oral mucous membranes may indicate which of the following conditions?
(Check all that apply) - correct answer ✔Liver disorders
When performing a physical exam, place the following choices into the correct order they should be
performed. - correct answer ✔1. Examine pt from a distance
2. TPR
3. Examine the body systems
Which of the following are included in the patient's signalment. (Check all that apply) - correct answer
✔- Age
- Breed
- Gender
- Reproductive status (spayed or neutered)
Blue / purple colored oral mucous membranes may indicate which of the following conditions? (Check
all that apply) - correct answer ✔Heart problems
Normal resting pulse / heart rate for dogs is usually within the range of ___________. - correct answer
✔60 - 160/min
When ausculting the heart, which artery should also be palpated at the same time to evaluate the pulse
rate and quality? - correct answer ✔Femoral artery located in the hind leg
Which of the following are evaluated during cardiac auscultation? (Check all that apply) - correct answer
✔- Heart rate