first aid terms

2. substance that relieves pain without affecting consciousness
4. background information of past medical, surgical, nutritional, and behavioral factors that have occurred over the life of an animal
9. measured facts that can be recorded about a patient; vital signs and weight
10. recumbancy animal laying on its chest
14. blood vessel that runs along the back leg
15. blood vessel located on the medial front limb
17. final layer or outer covering of the bandage
18. a deep cut or tear in the skin
20. obtaining information about a client such as the animal’s name, age or date of birth, gender, color, and breed or species
21. check for dehydration; tent the skin over the shoulders and see how long it takes the skin to return to normal status; you may also check the moisture of the eye sockets and gums

1. that prevents seizures
3. layer closest to the skin
5. of an animal at a distance to see what it looks like, acts like, or how it moves naturally; should begin the physical exam
6. A quick, general assessment of the patient to determine how quickly the animal needs to be seen by the DVM
7. to the lungs
8. layer that clings to the primary layer and holds it in place
11. recumbancy animal laying on its side
12. observation of the animal’s behavior and appearance seen by the veterinary staff
13. substance that prevents or controls an allergic reaction
16. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; emergency procedure that combines chest compressions with artificial ventilation
19. substance that inhibits the growth of or kills bacteria
22. recumbancy animal laying on its back,