SCI 203 VETERINARY TECHNICIAN EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2023 ASSUARED SUCCESS
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 ml, how much diluent is needed?
2 ml
4 ml
5 ml
10 ml Correct Answer: 5 ml
When an anesthetized patient is to be placed on a circular or semiclosed anesthesia circuit, the
correct reservoir bag size is determined by using which of the following?
60 ml/lb/min
60 ml/lb
60 ml/kg
60 ml/kg/min Correct Answer: 60 ml/kg
It is necessary to immunize ferrets against:
feline panleukopenia
feline rhinotracheitis
canine hepatitis
canine distemper Correct Answer: Canine distemper
endotrachel intubation of the horse is usually performed:
blindly
with the aid of a laryngoscopes
by palpation of the larynx
with direct visualization of the larynx Correct Answer: Blindly
In an anesthetized patient, hypocarbia (hypocapnia) could be attributed to:
exhausted soda lime
low respiratory rate
excess artificial ventilation
kinked endotracheal tube Correct Answer: Excess artificial ventilation
Which solution is contraindicated as a surgical prep if electrocautery is being used during the
procedure.
povidone iodine
hexachlorophene
isopropyl alcohol
chlorhexidine Correct Answer: Isopropyl alcohol
, SCI 203 VETERINARY TECHNICIAN EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2023 ASSUARED SUCCESS
Ivermectin is classified as which type of agent?
fungicide
anthelmintic
antibiotic
disinfectant Correct Answer: Anthelmintic
When discharging a patient that is wearing a fentanyl patch, instructions to the owners should
include:
skin irritation from the patch is considered a normal reaction
proper use and disposal of the patch
duration of pain control is 24 hours
gloves are not necessary when handling the patch Correct Answer: Proper use and disposal
of the patch
Acepromazine is classified as a(n):
neuroleptanalgesic
anticholinergic
dissociative
tranquilizer Correct Answer: Tranquilizer
The correct names of the four valves of the heart are:
pulmonic, systolic, atrial, and tricuspid
mitral, pulmonic, aortic, and tricuspid
aortic, diastolic, septal, and mitral
mitral, pulmonic, atrial, and tricuspid Correct Answer: Mitral, pulmonic, aortic, and tricuspid
If anaphylaxis occurs after the administration of any vaccine or drug, which drug will best
reverse the effect of shock?
antihistamines
epinephrine
doxapram
dexamethasone Correct Answer: Epinephrine
In treating hypovolemic shock in the canine, the most important form of therapy is to:
administer IV fluids
inject corticosteroids
keep the patient warm
give analgesics Correct Answer: Administer IV
fluids Which of the following is the smallest suture?
CORRECT ANSWERS 2023 ASSUARED SUCCESS
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 ml, how much diluent is needed?
2 ml
4 ml
5 ml
10 ml Correct Answer: 5 ml
When an anesthetized patient is to be placed on a circular or semiclosed anesthesia circuit, the
correct reservoir bag size is determined by using which of the following?
60 ml/lb/min
60 ml/lb
60 ml/kg
60 ml/kg/min Correct Answer: 60 ml/kg
It is necessary to immunize ferrets against:
feline panleukopenia
feline rhinotracheitis
canine hepatitis
canine distemper Correct Answer: Canine distemper
endotrachel intubation of the horse is usually performed:
blindly
with the aid of a laryngoscopes
by palpation of the larynx
with direct visualization of the larynx Correct Answer: Blindly
In an anesthetized patient, hypocarbia (hypocapnia) could be attributed to:
exhausted soda lime
low respiratory rate
excess artificial ventilation
kinked endotracheal tube Correct Answer: Excess artificial ventilation
Which solution is contraindicated as a surgical prep if electrocautery is being used during the
procedure.
povidone iodine
hexachlorophene
isopropyl alcohol
chlorhexidine Correct Answer: Isopropyl alcohol
, SCI 203 VETERINARY TECHNICIAN EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2023 ASSUARED SUCCESS
Ivermectin is classified as which type of agent?
fungicide
anthelmintic
antibiotic
disinfectant Correct Answer: Anthelmintic
When discharging a patient that is wearing a fentanyl patch, instructions to the owners should
include:
skin irritation from the patch is considered a normal reaction
proper use and disposal of the patch
duration of pain control is 24 hours
gloves are not necessary when handling the patch Correct Answer: Proper use and disposal
of the patch
Acepromazine is classified as a(n):
neuroleptanalgesic
anticholinergic
dissociative
tranquilizer Correct Answer: Tranquilizer
The correct names of the four valves of the heart are:
pulmonic, systolic, atrial, and tricuspid
mitral, pulmonic, aortic, and tricuspid
aortic, diastolic, septal, and mitral
mitral, pulmonic, atrial, and tricuspid Correct Answer: Mitral, pulmonic, aortic, and tricuspid
If anaphylaxis occurs after the administration of any vaccine or drug, which drug will best
reverse the effect of shock?
antihistamines
epinephrine
doxapram
dexamethasone Correct Answer: Epinephrine
In treating hypovolemic shock in the canine, the most important form of therapy is to:
administer IV fluids
inject corticosteroids
keep the patient warm
give analgesics Correct Answer: Administer IV
fluids Which of the following is the smallest suture?