Vtne Emergency And Critical Care Exam | All Questions And Correct Answers | Graded A+ | Verified Answers | Newest Exam 2025

VTNE EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE EXAM | ALL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | VERIFIED ANSWERS |
NEWEST EXAM 2025

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

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




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,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



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




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,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



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


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, To minimize hemorrhage to the head of a canine trauma patient, where should pressure be
applied?

A. At the thoracic inlet in both jugular grooves

B. At the thoracic inlet of the left jugular groove

C. To the area adjacent and central to the mandible

D. To the lateral points of the temporomandibular joint - (CORRECT ANSWER)To the area
adjacent and ventral to the mandible



In emergency care cases in which it is not possible to administer large volumes of desired fluids,
it may be beneficial to properly administer:

A. D5W

B. Hypertonic saline

C. Hypotonic saline

D. Isotonic saline - (CORRECT ANSWER)Hypertonic saline



During emergency intubation, cranial nerve ___ may be stimulated, resulting in ______.

A. I; bradycardia

B. IV; tachycardia

C. X; bradycardia

D. XII; tachycardia - (CORRECT ANSWER)X; bradycardia



- (CORRECT ANSWER)Tie the mouth securely closed with your shoelace



A normal central venous pressure (CVP) range is:

A. 0-5 cm H2O



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