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Veterinary Assistant (PhysicalExam/Abbreviations)
Normal heart rate for dogs Correct Ans - 70-160 bpm
Normal respiration rate for cats Correct Ans - 8 - 20 bpm
Normal temperature for dogs and cats Correct Ans - 100 - 102.5
CRT Correct Ans - capillary refill time
BAR Correct Ans - bright, alert, responsive
WNL Correct Ans - within normal limits
physical exam Correct Ans - An observation of each body system to
determine abnormal problems that can cause a health problem. This includes
examining each body system from head to tail. A VA will perform a brief PE,
and the veterinarian will perform a thorough and complete exam on each
patient.
NPO Correct Ans - nothing by mouth
PRN Correct Ans - as needed
PO Correct Ans - by mouth
NSF Correct Ans - no significant findings
Bradycardia Correct Ans - slow heart rate
Tachycardia Correct Ans - fast heart rate
Dyspnea Correct Ans - difficulty breathing
Signalment Correct Ans - a description of the animal with information
about the animal, including the species, breed, age, and sexual status
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