Animal Vital Signs Advance AS
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- Q1
What is the average heart rate or pulse for a cat?
110 to 130 bpm
120 to 140 bpm
120 to 130 bpm
32 to 42 bpm
30s - Q2
Which of the following is NOT an indicator for elevated vital signs?
Exercise
Hot weather
Shock
Stress
30s - Q3
What is it called when the temperature of an animal is below normal?
Expiration
Expiration
Inspiration
Hypothermia
30s - Q4
Which of the following is defined as the expansion of the chest or thorax?
Expiration
Hypothermia
Inspiration
Expiration
30s - Q5
Which of the following is NOT an indicator for lowered vital signs?
Cold weather
Stress
Shock
Anemia
30s - Q6
Which of the following is NOT an indicator for lowered vital signs?
Anemia
Stress
Shock
Cold weather
30s - Q7
Which of the following is defined as the number of inspirations per minute?
Rate
Inspiration
Rhythm
Depth
30s - Q8
What is the average heart rate or pulse for a horse?
22 to 32 bpm
32 to 42 bpm
42 to 52 bpm
50 to 42 bpm
30s - Q9
Where is the most accurate place to read an animal’s temperature?
Mouth
Ear
Rectally
Belly
30s - Q10
Which of the following is defined as the expulsion of air from the lungs?
Inspiration
Expiration
Respiration
Breathing
30s - Q11
Which of the following refers to the intensity or indication of strain during respiration?
Depth
Rate
Rhythm
Sound
30s - Q12
What is the average temperature for both cats and dogs?
99 to 104°F (37.2 to 40°C)
99 to 102°F (37.2 to 38.9°C)
98 to 100°F (36.7 to 37.8°C)
97 to 101°F (36.1 to 38.3°C)
30s - Q13
Which of the following is defined as labored breathing?
Shock
Dyspnea
Hypothermia
Anemia
30s - Q14
What is the average heart rate or pulse for cattle?
80 to 100 bpm
20 to 40 bpm
10 to 30 bpm
40 to 80 bpm
30s - Q15
Which of the following is a true statement about a smaller dog’s resting pulse rate?
It is usually always lower than a large dog
It is usually always higher than a large dog
It is the same as a large dog
It varies from being higher and lower than a large dog
30s