Anesthesia monitoring, patient positioning, and surgical assisting concepts tested on the Veterinary Technician National Exam.
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- What is the normal resting heart rate range for dogs during anesthesia?
- 60-100 beats per minute
- What is the normal resting heart rate range for cats during anesthesia?
- 110-130 beats per minute
- Define tachycardia in a dog during anesthesia.
- Heart rate exceeding 150 beats per minute
- Define bradycardia in a dog during anesthesia.
- Heart rate below 60 beats per minute
- What is normal systolic blood pressure in dogs?
- 100-160 mmHg
- What is normal diastolic blood pressure in dogs?
- 60-90 mmHg
- What is the primary concern when a patient becomes hypotensive during anesthesia?
- Inadequate tissue perfusion and oxygen delivery
- What is normal body temperature for dogs?
- 38.5 to 39.2 degrees Celsius (101 to 102.5 Fahrenheit)
- What is normal body temperature for cats?
- 38.1 to 39.2 degrees Celsius (100.5 to 102.5 Fahrenheit)
- Why is hypothermia a concern during anesthesia?
- Slowed metabolism, prolonged drug recovery, increased risk of arrhythmias, and impaired immune function
- What does a pulse oximeter measure?
- Oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse rate
- What is normal oxygen saturation during anesthesia?
- Greater than or equal to 95 percent
- What does capnography measure?
- End-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) levels and respiratory rate
- What is the normal end-tidal CO2 during anesthesia?
- 35-45 mmHg
- What is hypercapnia?
- Elevated carbon dioxide levels in the blood (ETCO2 above 45 mmHg)