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VTNE EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026\2027
Which of the following is least useful when resuscitating a dog
in shock?
A. D5W
B. Hetastarch
C. Hypertonic saline
D. Plasma-Lyte 48 - CORRECT ANSWER D5W
The first drug of choice for a cat that experiences status
epilepticus is:
A. Diazepam
B. Pentobarbital
C. Potassium bromide
D. Propofol - CORRECT ANSWER Diazepam
Tension pneumothorax occurs when pressure in the thoracic
cavity is:
A. Less than atmospheric pressure
B. Equal to atmospheric pressure
C. Greater than atmospheric pressure
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D. Constant as animal breathes in and out - CORRECT
ANSWER Greater than atmospheric pressure
Emesis should not be induced in patients that have ingested:
A. Anticholinergics
B. Hydrocarbons
C. Organophosphates
D. Salicylates - CORRECT ANSWER Hydrocarbons
The mucous membranes of a dog in septic shock are:
A. Cyanotic
B. Hyperemic
C. Icteric
D. Pale - CORRECT ANSWER Hyperemic
The most desirable induction agent for an emergency cesarean
section in a dog is:
A. Etomidate
B. Diazepam
C. Propofol
D. Thiopental - CORRECT ANSWER Propofol
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The underlying disease for most cases of feline aortic
thromboembolism is ___ in origin.
A. Cardiac
B. Hepatic
C. Renal
D. Respiratory - CORRECT ANSWER Cardiac
To reduce intracranial pressure that results from trauma, _____
may be administered every 4 to 8 hours.
A. Atropine
B. Dexamethasone
C. Diazepam
D. Mannitol - CORRECT ANSWER Mannitol
Four patients present at the same time with emergency
conditions. In what order should the patients be triaged?
A. Dyspnea, dystocia, proptosis, laceration
B. Proptosis, dyspnea, dystocia, laceration
C. Laceration, dystocia, dyspnea, proptosis
D. Dystocia, proptosis, laceration, dyspnea - CORRECT
ANSWER Dyspnea, dystocia, proptosis, laceration
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Which of the following conditions heals best through first
intention?
A. Abscess
B. Degloving
C. Simple laceration
D. Puncture wound - CORRECT ANSWER Simple laceration
A patient is experiencing cardiopulmonary arrest. The most
desirable route of drug administration is:
A. Intratracheal
B. Intracardiac
C. Intravenous
D. Intraosseous - CORRECT ANSWER Intravenous
A patient that has been hit by a car and has no palpable pulse
or detectable heartbeat requires chest compressions. These
compressions should be performed at a rate (per minute) of:
A. 60-80 compressions per minute
B. 80-100 compressions per minute
C. 100-120 compressions per minute
D. 120-140 compressions per minute - CORRECT ANSWER
100-120 compressions per minute
VTNE EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026\2027
Which of the following is least useful when resuscitating a dog
in shock?
A. D5W
B. Hetastarch
C. Hypertonic saline
D. Plasma-Lyte 48 - CORRECT ANSWER D5W
The first drug of choice for a cat that experiences status
epilepticus is:
A. Diazepam
B. Pentobarbital
C. Potassium bromide
D. Propofol - CORRECT ANSWER Diazepam
Tension pneumothorax occurs when pressure in the thoracic
cavity is:
A. Less than atmospheric pressure
B. Equal to atmospheric pressure
C. Greater than atmospheric pressure
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D. Constant as animal breathes in and out - CORRECT
ANSWER Greater than atmospheric pressure
Emesis should not be induced in patients that have ingested:
A. Anticholinergics
B. Hydrocarbons
C. Organophosphates
D. Salicylates - CORRECT ANSWER Hydrocarbons
The mucous membranes of a dog in septic shock are:
A. Cyanotic
B. Hyperemic
C. Icteric
D. Pale - CORRECT ANSWER Hyperemic
The most desirable induction agent for an emergency cesarean
section in a dog is:
A. Etomidate
B. Diazepam
C. Propofol
D. Thiopental - CORRECT ANSWER Propofol
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The underlying disease for most cases of feline aortic
thromboembolism is ___ in origin.
A. Cardiac
B. Hepatic
C. Renal
D. Respiratory - CORRECT ANSWER Cardiac
To reduce intracranial pressure that results from trauma, _____
may be administered every 4 to 8 hours.
A. Atropine
B. Dexamethasone
C. Diazepam
D. Mannitol - CORRECT ANSWER Mannitol
Four patients present at the same time with emergency
conditions. In what order should the patients be triaged?
A. Dyspnea, dystocia, proptosis, laceration
B. Proptosis, dyspnea, dystocia, laceration
C. Laceration, dystocia, dyspnea, proptosis
D. Dystocia, proptosis, laceration, dyspnea - CORRECT
ANSWER Dyspnea, dystocia, proptosis, laceration
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Which of the following conditions heals best through first
intention?
A. Abscess
B. Degloving
C. Simple laceration
D. Puncture wound - CORRECT ANSWER Simple laceration
A patient is experiencing cardiopulmonary arrest. The most
desirable route of drug administration is:
A. Intratracheal
B. Intracardiac
C. Intravenous
D. Intraosseous - CORRECT ANSWER Intravenous
A patient that has been hit by a car and has no palpable pulse
or detectable heartbeat requires chest compressions. These
compressions should be performed at a rate (per minute) of:
A. 60-80 compressions per minute
B. 80-100 compressions per minute
C. 100-120 compressions per minute
D. 120-140 compressions per minute - CORRECT ANSWER
100-120 compressions per minute
