Explain why stab incisions are used frequently during placement of a bovine intravenous catheter

What will be an ideal response?


Cow dermis is very thick, and it is difficult to advance a stylet through the skin without damaging the catheter tip. A small stab incision made with a No. 15 blade, or a 14g needle facilitates passage through the skin.

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A) D.
B) B.
C) E.
D) G.
E) F.

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The ________________________________________ is the lead agency for disease outbreak investigations into such concerns as Ebola virus, hantavirus, Lassa fever, foodborne and waterborne outbreaks, suspected bioterrorism attacks, and rabies

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Why is it important to rinse the animal's mouth before administering general anesthesia?

What will be an ideal response?

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Autoregulation is defined as:

A) reflex bradycardia that occurs secondary to systemic hypertension. B) an increase in mean arterial pressure to maintain cerebral blood flow. C) the forcing of cerebrospinal fluid into the spinal cord as intracranial pressure increases. D) a decrease in cerebral perfusion pressure that reduces intracranial pressure.

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