iCEV Vet Assisting - Vet Med Practices Vitals

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

• A. Exercise

• B. Stress

• C. Hot weather

• D. Shock

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

• A. Shock

• B. Inspiration

• C. Hypothermia

• D. Expiration

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

• A. Inspiration

• B. Expiration

• C. Respiration

• D. Breathing

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

• A. Shock

• B. Stress

• C. Anemia

• D. Cold weather

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

• A. Inspiration

• B. Depth

• C. Rate

• D. Rhythm

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

• A. 32 to 42 bpm

• B. 50 to 42 bpm

• C. 22 to 32 bpm

• D. 42 to 52 bpm

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

• A. Mouth

• B. Ear

• C. Belly

• D. Rectally

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

• A. Inspiration

• B. Expiration

• C. Respiration

• D. Breathing

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

• A. Rhythm

• B. Sound

• C. Depth

• D. Rate

10. What is the average temperature for both cats and dogs?

• A. 98 to 100°F (36.7 to 37.8°C)

• B. 99 to 104°F (37.2 to 40°C)

• C. 97 to 101°F (36.1 to 38.3°C)

• D. 99 to 102°F (37.2 to 38.9°C)