VTNE Practice Test A Questions and Answers

VTNE Practice Test A Questions and Answers 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 - 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 - Answer-60 ml/kg It is necessary to immunize ferrets against: EMILLECT 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR ©2024 EMILLECT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024. Page 2/28 - feline panleukopenia - feline rhinotracheitis - canine hepatitis - canine distemper - 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 - Answer-Blindly In an anesthetized patient, hypocarbia (hypocapnia) could be attributed to: - exhausted soda lime - low respiratory rate - excess artificial ventilation - kinked endotracheal tube - Answer-Excess artificial ventilation Which solution is contraindicated as a surgical prep if electrocautery is being used during the procedure. EMILLECT 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR ©2024 EMILLECT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024. Page 3/28 - povidone iodine - hexachlorophene - isopropyl alcohol - chlorhexidine - Answer-Isopropyl alcohol Ivermectin is classified as which type of agent? - fungicide - anthelmintic - antibiotic - disinfectant - 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 EMILLECT 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR ©2024 EMILLECT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024. Page 4/28 - gloves are not necessary when handling the patch - Answer-Proper use and disposal of the patch Acepromazine is classified as a(n): - neuroleptanalgesic - anticholinergic - dissociative - tranquilizer - 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 - 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 EMILLECT 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR ©2024 EMILLECT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024. Page 5/28 - epinephrine - doxapram - dexamethasone - 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 - Answer-Administer IV fluids Which of the following is the smallest suture? - #1 - 0 - 3-0 - 5-0 - Answer-5-0 When a patient shows clinical signs of dyspnea and cyanosis, the technician should check for: - ataxia - hypothermia EMILLECT 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR ©2024 EMILLECT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024. Page 6/28 - respiratory obstruction - urethral obstruction - Answer-Respiratory obstruction For a 20-kg dog that is 5% dehydrated, how much fluid replacement is required? - 250 ml - 500 ml - 1000 ml - 2000 ml - Answer-1000 ml 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? - 25 mL, resulting in a concentration of 4 mg/L - 40 mL, resulting in a concentration of 2.5 mg/L - 40 mL, resulting in a concentration of 4 mg/mL - 40 mL, resulting in a concentration of 25 mg/mL - Answer-40 ml, resulting in a concentration of 25 mg/ml In the anesthetized, healthy patient, which of the following abnormalities is most commonly encountered? EMILLECT 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR ©2024 EMILLECT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024. Page 7/28 - Respiratory alkalosis - Metabolic acidosis - Metabolic alkalosis - Respiratory acidosis - Answer-Respiratory acidosis The standard culture medium used for bacterial sensitivity testing is: - MacConkey - Hektoen enteric - Sabouraud dextrose - Mueller-Hinton - Answer-Mueller-Hinton The inhalant anesthetic isoflurane: - is a liquid at room temperature when stored in a sealed container - is odorless - is flammable EMILLECT 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR ©2024 EMILLECT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024. Page 8/28 - does not vaporize at room temperature when stored in an open container - Answer-Is a liquid at room temperature when stored in a sealed container For horses under anesthesia in lateral recumbency, padding and positioning of the front legs and head is important to prevent: - decubital sores - granuloma - laminitis - neuromuscular damage - Answer-Neuromuscular damage adequate tissue perfusion is presumed when an animal exhibits normal: - heart rate - body temperature - capillary refill - pupillary size - Answer-Capillary refill Which hormone is responsible for the rupture of a