ECC Exam 1 Questions with Verified
Solutions
What is triage? - ANSWER-A system of rapid patient evaluation to prioritize patients in
order of most to least critical
Expeccted heart rate range for a painful cat presenting for emergency examination is: -
ANSWER-180-200 BPM
Which one of the following steps is not typically a part of the triage exam for a dog, but
is appropriate for a triage exam in a cat? - ANSWER-Abdominal palpation
A combination of low PCV and low total protein is most commonly seen with: -
ANSWER-Hemorrhage
An excessively high potassium level (> 8 mEq/l) is a medical emergency because it can
cause: - ANSWER-Cardiac standstill
Tetany (Muscle twitching that can become extreme enough to look like seizures) occurs
with which blood electrolyte abnormality? - ANSWER-Low calcium
Which vessel is best to use when placing a long, sampling catheter via Seldinger
method in a cat? - ANSWER-Jugular vein
Choose the best IV catheter for preoperative, acute volume resuscitation in a Great
Dane that presents for emergency management of gastric dilatation and volvulus
(GDV). - ANSWER-18 gauge, 1 inch cephalic catheter
Which one of the following antibiotic-use recommendations is appropriate for canine or
feline patients with an indwelling urinary catheter in place? - ANSWER-Antibiotics are
not necessary solely because the catheter is in place, but can be given if medically
indicated for the patient
Which one of the following statements best describes an "open" urine collection system
as described in the reading for this course? - ANSWER-A system in which the collection
bag must be disattached from the line when full
Which urinary catheter would be most appropriate to place as an indwelling urinary
catheter in a 30-kg female dog? - ANSWER-10 Fr. Silicone Foley catheter
, Match the fluid product with the correct classification of fluid (Note - fluid classifications
can be used more than once. You must get all choices correct to receive the point for
the question) - ANSWER-7.2% Sodium Chloride - 7Hypertonic Crystalloid
Lactated Ringer's solution - Isotonic crystalloid
0.45% Sodium Chloride - maintenance type or hypotonic crystalloid
Hydroxyethyl starch (Hetastarch) - colloid type fluid
0.9% Sodium Chloride - Isotonic crystalloid
The body is X% water: - ANSWER-60
What is the effect on fluid movement between cells and free fluid (e.g. blood) in the
body after infusing a solution containing sodium in excess of normal body sodium (e.g.
hypertonic solution)? - ANSWER-Water moves out of cells and into free fluid causing
cells to shrink
Choose the correct list of transfusion products to administer oxygen-carrying capacity. -
ANSWER-Whole blood or packed red blood cells
What volume of blood is recommended to take from an adult, canine, 33 kg (70 lb)
healthy dog blood donor to collect for a transfusion? - ANSWER-400-450 mL
You are providing care for a 5-year old F/S Siamese cat with a PCV of 12%. The cat
has pale mucous membranes, and has an elevated heart rate and respiratory rate and
is lethargic. You have no blood-typing kits available, but can order some that will arrive
in 2 days. The blood type of this cat is unknown, but the only donor blood available is
from a type A cat. Which one of the next steps below will be the safest for this patient? -
ANSWER-Perform a major crossmatch to assess for reaction of donor cells to recipient
plasma prior to transfusion
What is the most likely explanation for these findings:
Adult Siamese Cat, PCV = 35%, Total Protein = 9.8 g/dl - ANSWER-Excessive protein
production (FIP)
What is the most likely explanation for these findings:
Adult Dog, PCV = 15%, TP = 6.4 g/dl - ANSWER-Red blood cell destruction (Immune-
mediated hemolytic anemia)
The white blood cell component that provides "memory" to the immune system for a
rapid response to repeat invaders is... - ANSWER-Lymphocyte
Of the 4 following abnormalities on a complete blood count (CBC), which one is not
usually a primary problem that needs to be addressed? - ANSWER-High Platelets
A "stress" response in cats is associated with which one of the following STAT
chemistry test abnormalities? - ANSWER-High glucose
Solutions
What is triage? - ANSWER-A system of rapid patient evaluation to prioritize patients in
order of most to least critical
Expeccted heart rate range for a painful cat presenting for emergency examination is: -
ANSWER-180-200 BPM
Which one of the following steps is not typically a part of the triage exam for a dog, but
is appropriate for a triage exam in a cat? - ANSWER-Abdominal palpation
A combination of low PCV and low total protein is most commonly seen with: -
ANSWER-Hemorrhage
An excessively high potassium level (> 8 mEq/l) is a medical emergency because it can
cause: - ANSWER-Cardiac standstill
Tetany (Muscle twitching that can become extreme enough to look like seizures) occurs
with which blood electrolyte abnormality? - ANSWER-Low calcium
Which vessel is best to use when placing a long, sampling catheter via Seldinger
method in a cat? - ANSWER-Jugular vein
Choose the best IV catheter for preoperative, acute volume resuscitation in a Great
Dane that presents for emergency management of gastric dilatation and volvulus
(GDV). - ANSWER-18 gauge, 1 inch cephalic catheter
Which one of the following antibiotic-use recommendations is appropriate for canine or
feline patients with an indwelling urinary catheter in place? - ANSWER-Antibiotics are
not necessary solely because the catheter is in place, but can be given if medically
indicated for the patient
Which one of the following statements best describes an "open" urine collection system
as described in the reading for this course? - ANSWER-A system in which the collection
bag must be disattached from the line when full
Which urinary catheter would be most appropriate to place as an indwelling urinary
catheter in a 30-kg female dog? - ANSWER-10 Fr. Silicone Foley catheter
, Match the fluid product with the correct classification of fluid (Note - fluid classifications
can be used more than once. You must get all choices correct to receive the point for
the question) - ANSWER-7.2% Sodium Chloride - 7Hypertonic Crystalloid
Lactated Ringer's solution - Isotonic crystalloid
0.45% Sodium Chloride - maintenance type or hypotonic crystalloid
Hydroxyethyl starch (Hetastarch) - colloid type fluid
0.9% Sodium Chloride - Isotonic crystalloid
The body is X% water: - ANSWER-60
What is the effect on fluid movement between cells and free fluid (e.g. blood) in the
body after infusing a solution containing sodium in excess of normal body sodium (e.g.
hypertonic solution)? - ANSWER-Water moves out of cells and into free fluid causing
cells to shrink
Choose the correct list of transfusion products to administer oxygen-carrying capacity. -
ANSWER-Whole blood or packed red blood cells
What volume of blood is recommended to take from an adult, canine, 33 kg (70 lb)
healthy dog blood donor to collect for a transfusion? - ANSWER-400-450 mL
You are providing care for a 5-year old F/S Siamese cat with a PCV of 12%. The cat
has pale mucous membranes, and has an elevated heart rate and respiratory rate and
is lethargic. You have no blood-typing kits available, but can order some that will arrive
in 2 days. The blood type of this cat is unknown, but the only donor blood available is
from a type A cat. Which one of the next steps below will be the safest for this patient? -
ANSWER-Perform a major crossmatch to assess for reaction of donor cells to recipient
plasma prior to transfusion
What is the most likely explanation for these findings:
Adult Siamese Cat, PCV = 35%, Total Protein = 9.8 g/dl - ANSWER-Excessive protein
production (FIP)
What is the most likely explanation for these findings:
Adult Dog, PCV = 15%, TP = 6.4 g/dl - ANSWER-Red blood cell destruction (Immune-
mediated hemolytic anemia)
The white blood cell component that provides "memory" to the immune system for a
rapid response to repeat invaders is... - ANSWER-Lymphocyte
Of the 4 following abnormalities on a complete blood count (CBC), which one is not
usually a primary problem that needs to be addressed? - ANSWER-High Platelets
A "stress" response in cats is associated with which one of the following STAT
chemistry test abnormalities? - ANSWER-High glucose
