Veterinary nursing 3 revision for practical assessment

Which of the following veins are used as a first option for intravenous fluid therapy in the dog?

• Cephalic veins

• Jugular veins

• Vena cava

• Medial saphenous veins

You are presented with a collapsed, dehydrated rabbit, in need of fluid therapy. Through which route/s could you try to administer fluid therapy?

• Oral route

• Intravenous route

• Subcutaneous

Which veins may you use to gain intravenous access for fluid therapy in a rabbit?

• Cephalic vein

• Lateral ear vein

• Lateral saphenous vein

Which vein is most accessible for IV fluid therapy in rabbits?

• Lateral saphenous vein

• Cephalic vein

• Lateral ear vein

Through which route/s would you be most likely to successfully administer fluids to a hamster that is moderately dehydrated but still bright, alert and responsive?

• Orally

• Intraosseously

• Intravenously

• Subcutaneously

How would you monitor a dog during intravenous fluid therapy? Mention at least 7 physical parameters that you would monitor.

Why may one incorporate monitoring of PCV (packed cell volume on haematology blood results) and urine specific gravity in their fluid therapy monitoring protocol?

What nursing considerations would you add to your nursing plan for a dog that is receiving IV fluids and why?

When it comes to history taking, open questions should be asked before closed questions. True or False?

• True

• False

"Was there any blood in the vomit?" is an example of a closed question. True or False?

• True

• False