VTNE Practice Test (A) With Complete Solution Which type of suture material is more likely to "wick" fluid along it therefore, should be be used in a contaminated environment? - Braided polyglactin 910 How many grams of sodium chloride should be dissolved in 1.5L of water to make a 12% solution? - 180g 1500 x 0.12 = 180 In treating hypovolemic shock in the canine, the most important form of therapy is to : Administer IV fluids The lingual surface of the tooth is closest to the: - Tongue The standard culture medium used for bacterial sensitivity testing is: - Mueller-Hinton Endotracheal intubation of the horse is usually performed: - Blindly In radiographic terminology, to which of the following does the term density refer? - The degree of blackness of the radiograph In the anesthetized, healthy patient, which of the following abnormalities is most commonly encountered? A. Respiratory alkalosis B. Metabolic acidosis C. Respiratory acidosis D. Metabolic alkalosis - Respiratory Acidosis The primary function of the segmented neutrophil is: - The phagocytosis of small particles Hypocalcemia is commonly seen in - Lactating animals Bordetella vaccine is given to dogs to prevent: - Tracheobronchitis Which of the following drugs is an analgesic commonly administered via transdermal patch? - Fetanyl Overinflation of an endotracheal tube cuff in the trachea of an anesthetized animal may result in? - Pressure necrosis Which surface of the tooth meets the opposite tooth during mastication? - Occlusal
During surgery, an atraumatic method of hemostasis is: A. wiping with gauze sponges B. Clamping with hemostatic forceps C. Ligation with suture material D. Blotting with gauze sponges - Blotting with gauze sponges A correct statement about vaccines is that they contain: A. Antibodies B. Antigens C. B-lymphocytes D. T-lymphocytes - Antigens A vial of penicillin contains 2,000,000 units of the dry drug. To make the penicillin into a solution that contains 400,000 units per milliliter, how much diluent is needed? - 5 ml 2,000,000/400,000 = 5ml Acepromazine is classified as an: A. Tranquilizer B. Neuroleptanalgesic C. Anticholinergic D. Dissociative - Tranquilizer A palpebral reflex is checked at the - Eyelid The term that is used to describe the removal of the dorsal, bony roof of the spinal canal is: A. Myectomy B. Caudectomy C. Neurectomy D. Laminectomy - Laminectomy Basophilic stippling of RBCs is a characteristic finding in: - Lead poisoning in dogs In an anesthetized patient, hypocarbia (hypocapnia) could be attributed to: A. excess artificial ventilation B. Kinked ET tube C. Exhausted soda lime D. Low RR - Exhausted soda lime Inanimate objects contaminated with pathogens are referred to as - Fomites When an anesthetized patient it=s to be placed on a circular or semiclosed anesthesia circuit, the correct reservoir bag size is determined by using? - 60 ml/kg Which hormone is responsible for the rupture of an ovarian follicle and the release of a mature egg from an ovary? - Luteinizing hormone
In cattle, an increase in fibrinogen relative to the other plasma proteins is most likely to be due to: - Inflammation All of the following drug groups produce analgesia except: A. Phenothiazines B. Alpha-2 agonists C. Barbiturates D. Opioids - Phenothiazines For a midline ovariohysterectomy, the patient is positioned in which type of recumbency? Dorsal Which of the following does not increase radiographic density? A. Increased distance from the target B. Increased developing time C. Increased developing temperature D. Increased kVp - Increased distance from the target Which solution is contraindicated as a surgical prep if electrocautery is being used during the procedure? - Isopropyl alcohol A decrease in RBC size observed during a CBC should be noted as: A. Normocytosis B. Microcytosis C. Hypochromasia D. Macrocytosis - Microcytosis In an anesthetized animal, pale-gray mucous membranes are indicative of: - Poor tissue perfusion Which of the following parasites requires an intermediate host in order to complete the life cycle? A. Heartworm B. Ascarid C. Hookworm D. Coccidia - Heartworm Constant Rate Infusion of an analgesic: A. Provides excellent analgesia in dogs but not cats B. Avoids peaks and valleys normally seen with a bolus injection C. Administered in large amounts over a short period of time D. Rarely requires a loading dose - Avoids peaks and valleys normally seen with a bolus injection
Which of the following is the most likely complication of endotracheal tube cuff overinflation during lengthy anesthesia? A. Air leakage from the cuff B. Cuff rotation within the trachea C. Tissue necrosis D. Cuff wear and tear - Tissue necrosis If anaphylaxis occurs after the administration of any vaccine or drug, which drug will best reveres the effect of shock? A. Antihistamines B. Dexamethasone C. Doxapram D. Epinephrine - Epinephrine Which type of immunoassay typically results in the visible clumping of particles? A. Fluorescent antibody testing B. Polymerase chain reaction C. Agglutination test D. ELISA - Agglutination Butorphanol tartrate has been prescribed for a Pomeranian with a collasped trachea. The client should be cautioned that a common side effect of this drug is: A. hyperventilation B. Tachycardia C. Polydipsia D. Sedation - Sedation The correct names of the 4 heart valves of the heart are: - Mitral, pulmonic, aortic, and tricuspid Which of the following forceps do veterinary surgeons most often use to aid in suturing? A. Kelly B. Babcock C. Halsted D. Adson - Adson Which of the following is a common side effect of glucocorticoid usage: A. Pruritus B. Polyuria C. Inappetence D. Vomiting - Polyuria A radiograph that has been overexposed is - Too dark The neutrophilic segmented neutrophil cell belongs to the: A. Erythrocytic series
B. Plasmacytic series C. Monocytic series D. Granulocytic series - Granulocytic series Cells that line the thoracic, pericardial, and abdominal cavities are known as: - Mesothelial cells Which of the following is the correct dental formula for an 8wk old kitten? A. 2 (I3/3, C1/1, P1/1) B. 2 (I3/3, C1/1, P2/3, M1/1) C. 2 (I3/3, C1/1, P3/3) D. 2 (I3/3, C1/1, P3/2) - D. 2 (I 3/3, C 1/1, P 3/2) The inhalant anesthetic isoflurane: A. is odorless B. is flamable C. Does not vaporize at room temp when stored in an open container D. Is a liquid at room temp when stored in a sealed container - Is a liquid at room temp when stored in a sealed container Onychectomy is correctly defined as the surgical removal of: - Claws Which of the following diseases is caused by a protozoa: A. Lepto B. Pasteurellosis C. Trichomoniasis D. Salmonellosis - Trichomoniasis It is necessary to immunize ferrets against: A. Canine hepatitis B. Feline rhinotracheitis C. Feline panleukopenia D. Canine distemper - Canine distemper When discharging a patient that is wearing a fetanyl patch, instructions to the owners should include: A. Duration of pain control is 24 hrs B. Proper use and disposal of the patch C. Skin irritation from the patch is considered a normal reaction D. Gloves are not necessary when handling the patch - Proper use and disposal of the patch Ivermectin is classified as which type of agent: A. Disinfectant B. Fungicide C. Anthelminitic D. Antibiotic - Anthelminitic
A rising antibody titer in paired serum samples taken 2 weeks apart indicates a: A. Recent infection B. Latent infection C. Lack of infection D. Past infection - Recent infection Which of the following instruments is used for removing subgingival plaque? A. Curette B. Elevator C. Scaler D. Calculus forceps - Curette When a patient shows clinical signs of dyspnea and cyanosis, the technician should check for: A. Ataxia B. Urethral obstruction C. Respiratory obstruction D. Hypothermia - Respiratory obstruction Cattle are commonly vaccinated against which of the following zoonotic diseases, which can be spread by the urine of deer and rats? - Lepto When skeletal muscles are not being used, or when they lose their nerve supply, they tend to: A. Dystrophy B. Hypertrophy C. Atrophy D. Necrose - Atrophy Lipase is a pancreatic enzyme that: A. Activates insulin B. Degrades fat C. Activates proteins D. Degrades carbohydrates - Degrades fat The primary reason that vasoconstrictors are added to local anesthetics is to: A. Decrease the duration of action B. Increase the duration of action C. Increase the area affected by the anesthetic D. Minimize toxicity - Increase the duration of action An effective drug for treating anaphylaxis is: A. Piperazine B. Calcium gluconate C. Epinephrine
D. Procaine - Epinephrine Which of the following is the smallest suture: A. 3-0 B. 5-0 C. #1 D. 0 - 5-0 The most profound adverse effect of the opioid drugs is: A. Respiratory depression B. Decreased BP C. Bowel hypermotility D. Decreased HR - Resp depression After gram staining, any bacterium that looks reddish-pink under the microscope is - GramNegative Metoclopramide belongs to which class of drugs? - Antiemetic What is the advantage of using a narcotic as a premed? A. Decreased respirations B. Increased analgesia C. Increased blood pressure D. Decreased salivation - Increased analgesia When the vet orders radiographs to investigate a suspected fracture of the left olecranon in a canine patient, the technician should radiograph the left: A. Stifle B. Elbow C. Carpus D. Tarsus - Elbow A vial containing 1 gram of medication has to be reconstituted to a 2.5% solution (w/v). What volume of diluent is needed and what concentration will result? - 40ml, resulting in a concentration of 25 mg/ml 1gram = 1000ml 1000ml/ 25 = 40 2.5% = 25 mg/ml The contrast media that are most used in veterinary radiography are iodine, barium, sulfate, and: - Air After parturition, a cow may become partially or totally paralyzed with which of the following types of paralysis? A. Median
B. Obturator C. Perineal D. Femoral - Obturator For a 20kg dog that is 5% dehydrated, how much fluid replacement is required? - 1000ml 20 x 5 x 10 = 1000 If a horse is given 825ml of a 10% solution of guaifenesin, the amount of grams of guaifenesin given is: - 82.5g 825 x 0.10 = 82.5 Adequate tissue perfusion is presumed when an animal exhibits normal: - CRT How long is the gestation period in the mare? - 326-354 days For horses under anethesia in later recumbency, padding and positioning of the front legs and head is important to prevent: A. Granuloma B. Laminitis C. Neuromuscular damage D. Decubital sores - Neuromuscular damage Which of the following is the common name of the first upper premolar tooth in the horse? A. Incisor B. Canine C. Wolf D. Carnassial - Wolf Anemia due to the lack of iron and chronic blood loss are classified as: A. Microcytic, polychromatic B. Macrocytic, hypochromic C. Macrocytic, polychromatic D. Microcytic, hypochromic - Microcytic, hypochromic