RVT Journal Quiz: Volume 48 Issue 1 Article 1 - Care of Critically Ill Blocked Cats

RVT Journal Quiz: Volume 48 Issue 1 Article 1 - Care of Critically Ill Blocked Cats

Continuing to learn after achieving RVT status is essential for the individual and the advancement of the profession. Ontario RVTs can earn one (1) Continuing Education (CE) credit by reading the CE articles in the RVT Journal, or watching recorded sessions of OAVT presentations, and submitting the successfully completed corresponding quizzes.

If you obtain a score of 8 out of 10 (80%) or higher, you will receive a confirmation email which OAVT members can use as acceptable proof for their online CE record.

Please note, the Winter 2025 edition of the RVT Journal is incorrectly labeled as being Volume 49, Issue 1. It is Volume 48, Issue 1. This quiz is for the RVT Journal mailed to members on January 10, 2025.

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1. What criteria differentiates a typical critical blocked cat from a stable blocked cat?
2. Which type of azotemia is present in a typical critically blocked cat?
3. The mechanism of depolarization in the myocardium is the activation of voltage-gated sodium channels, which open to allow K+ into the cell.
4. ECG changes can generally start to be seen at blood potassium levels of:
5. 10% Calcium Gluconate can be administered IV slowly to a hyperkalemic patient at a common dose of?
6. What type of Insulin is recommended to administer IV to a hyperkalemic patient in order to shift high levels of potassium intracellularly?
7. Fluid boluses are not indicated until after the patient is unblocked.
8. The method of measuring a patients fluid balance is termed:
9. Regular urinary catheter care consists of:
10. The best time to pull a urinary catheter in a critically ill blocked cat is: