Veterinary Medical Practices: Vital Signs

Name?

Which of the following is NOT an indicator for lowered vital signs?

• Shock
• Stress
• Anemia
• Cold weather

Which of the following is NOT an indicator for elevated vital signs?

• Exercise
• Stress
• Hot weather
• Shock

What is it called when the temperature of an animal is below normal?

• Shock
• Inspiration
• Hypothermia
• Expiration

Which of the following is defined as the expansion of the chest or thorax?

• Breathing
• Expiration
• Respiration
• Inspiration

Which of the following is defined as the number of inspirations per minute?

• Inspiration
• Depth
• Rate
• Rhythm

What is the average heart rate or pulse for a horse?

• 32 to 42 bpm
• 50 to 42 bpm
• 22 to 32 bpm
• 42 to 52 bpm

Where is the most accurate place to read an animal’s temperature?

• Rectally
• Mouth
• Ear
• Belly

Which of the following is defined as the expulsion of air from the lungs?

• Inspiration
• Expiration
• Respiration
• Breathing

Which of the following refers to the intensity or indication of strain during respiration?

• Rhythm
• Sound
• Depth
• Rate