Anesthesia monitoring, patient positioning, and surgical assisting concepts tested on the Veterinary Technician National Exam.
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38 basic cards for Veterinary Technician Veterinary Technology. Set 1 of 10 in Veterinary Technology. It opens with "What is the normal resting heart rate range for dogs during anesthesia?" and "What is the normal resting heart rate range for cats during anesthesia?". More Healthcare and Nursing decks are listed below.
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- What is the normal resting heart rate range for dogs during anesthesia?
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60-100 beats per minute- What is the normal resting heart rate range for cats during anesthesia?
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110-130 beats per minute- Define tachycardia in a dog during anesthesia.
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Heart rate exceeding 150 beats per minute- Define bradycardia in a dog during anesthesia.
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Heart rate below 60 beats per minute- What is normal systolic blood pressure in dogs?
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100-160 mmHg- What is normal diastolic blood pressure in dogs?
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60-90 mmHg- What is the primary concern when a patient becomes hypotensive during anesthesia?
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Inadequate tissue perfusion and oxygen delivery- What is normal body temperature for dogs?
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38.5 to 39.2 degrees Celsius (101 to 102.5 Fahrenheit)- What is normal body temperature for cats?
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38.1 to 39.2 degrees Celsius (100.5 to 102.5 Fahrenheit)- Why is hypothermia a concern during anesthesia?
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Slowed metabolism, prolonged drug recovery, increased risk of arrhythmias, and impaired immune function- What does a pulse oximeter measure?
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Oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse rate- What is normal oxygen saturation during anesthesia?
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Greater than or equal to 95 percent- What does capnography measure?
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End-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) levels and respiratory rate- What is the normal end-tidal CO2 during anesthesia?
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35-45 mmHg- What is hypercapnia?
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Elevated carbon dioxide levels in the blood (ETCO2 above 45 mmHg)
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