Practice Test - Vet Med CDE Practice
1. This term refers to a collection of pus (dead white blood cells) that has accumulated
in a cavity formed by the tissue due to an infection or other foreign material. -
ANS-Abscess
2. An immature male of the equine species: - ANS-Colt
3. Poultry rely on a ____________, a strong muscular organ that may contain grit, to
grind their food. - ANS-gizzard
4. Which of these is the scientific name for hookworm? - ANS-Ancylostoma caninum
5. An otherwise healthy veterinary technician, Anna, is bitten by a 2-year-old
mixed-breed dog, "Tow Tow," while restraining him for a pedicure. The bite does not
cause severe tissue damage, but the canine teeth penetrate her skin and she does
bleed. Tow Tow is current on all of his vaccinations including rabies. He lives primarily in
the backyard of his owner's suburban home. What is the best, first action Anna should
take following the bite? - ANS-Wash the wound immediately with soap and water, then
with povidone-iodine, and follow with a thorough irrigation with water, then inform the
veterinarian or office manager.
6. A veterinarian in a critical care unit determines that one calf was given the following
intravenous (IV) solutions in a 24 hour period: 745 milliliters (mL) of 0.9% normal saline,
420 mL of lactated ringers, 1,250 mL of 5% dextrose, and 15 mL of an antibiotic
solution. How many total milliliters of IV solution did the patient receive? - ANS-2430 mL
7. You are doing maintenance on an anesthesia machine. You happen to notice that the
granules in the canister are starting to turn purple. What does this usually indicate? The
granules have lost the ability to absorb carbon dioxide. - ANS-The granules should be
turned over in the canister - they will regain
8. In most species, what are the kidneys shaped like? - ANS-Beans
9. If Sammy had noticed an increased specific gravity, it could indicate all of the
following EXCEPT: - ANS-chronic renal disease
10. For safety, two people are required to lift anything weighing more than _______ lb. -
ANS-40
,11. Your chicken has a heart rate of 275 beats per minute. Is that something to be
worried about? - ANS-No, that is normal.
12. Which of the following bedding materials is most commonly used in the small animal
clinic? - ANS-Newspaper
13. The capillary refill time (CRT) for Buddy is 1 second. In the patient chart, the CVA
records that the CRT for Buddy is: - ANS-Normal
14. Symptoms of distemper include: - ANS-Fever, vomiting, diarrhea, nasal secretions,
and seizures
15. What does IBR stand for? - ANS-Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis
16. A secretary maintains the accounts and writes the paychecks for a veterinary facility.
Eight veterinary technicians earn $13 per hour. If everyone works 40 hours per week,
what is the total amount of money needed for the payroll each week? - ANS-$4160
17. An animal that is comfortable with a halter on its head and that responds to the
commands of the person who is leading it is said to be ____________________. -
ANS-halter broken
18. All telephone calls should be answered by the ________________ ring. - ANS-third
19. To prevent inhaling gas when you are monitoring anesthesia, it is best for you to
stand: - ANS-Away from the patient's head.
20. The only medical term for lying down is: - ANS-Recumbent
21. What time of the day does the doctor typically do surgeries? - ANS-Early Morning
22. Which of the following is NOT a function of the epididymis? - ANS-Site of
decomposition for sperm.
23. Adam has just assisted in restraining a Lhasa Apso for an IM injection. The RVT
that gave the injection must now dispose of the needle and syringe. Where must all
needles and syringes be disposed of? - ANS-A sharps container
24. Which of the following animals is NOT a cecal fermenter? - ANS-Pig
, 25. A kitten is suffering from FCV. Feline calicivirus is caused by: - ANS-RNA Virus
26. What can ONLY a veterinarian do: - ANS-All of these
27. What is the main difference between the testes of mammals and the testes of
poultry? - ANS-The testes of poultry do not descend out of the abdominal cavity.
28. Indicate the tablets/capsules prescribed for the following order: Rx: Cephalexin
capsules 250 mg ----- Sig: 2 caps P.O., STAT; then 1 cap P.O., BID x 14 days - ANS-30
Capsules
29. 0.2 L = ________ ml - ANS-200
30. James accidentally spilled bleach. In order to know the correct clean up procedure
to take, he must check the MSDS. The acronym MSDS stands for: - ANS-Material
Safety Data Sheet
31. The ___________________________ is characterized by having a red and white
face (not less than 2/3 red, exclusive of face and ears), with at least 2 white feet, long
face/snout, and small to medium erect ears. - ANS-Hereford
32. Which of the following is NOT a warning sign that your dog or cat may be inclined to
bite? - ANS-Ears held back, tale wagging quickly
33. A bacteria or virus that causes clinical disease: - ANS-Pathogen
34. A veterinary technician uses 1/2 oz, 3/4 oz, and 5/8 oz of solution to perform three
urinary analysis tests. How much total solution does she use? - ANS-1 7/8 oz
35. Sugar, a small dog, has come into a veterinary clinic with sarcoptic mange. To
prevent the spread of this and other zoonotic diseases, you need to: - ANS-All of these
36. What are the percentages of cells and plasma in blood? - ANS-40% and 60%,
respectively
37. A veterinary technician is counting leukocytes (white blood cells). She counts four
areas on the hemocytometer counting chamber, adds the four numbers together and
then multiplies by 50 to obtain the correct leukocyte count. If the counts are 23, 27, 28
and 34 what is the correct leukocyte count? - ANS-5600 leukocytes
1. This term refers to a collection of pus (dead white blood cells) that has accumulated
in a cavity formed by the tissue due to an infection or other foreign material. -
ANS-Abscess
2. An immature male of the equine species: - ANS-Colt
3. Poultry rely on a ____________, a strong muscular organ that may contain grit, to
grind their food. - ANS-gizzard
4. Which of these is the scientific name for hookworm? - ANS-Ancylostoma caninum
5. An otherwise healthy veterinary technician, Anna, is bitten by a 2-year-old
mixed-breed dog, "Tow Tow," while restraining him for a pedicure. The bite does not
cause severe tissue damage, but the canine teeth penetrate her skin and she does
bleed. Tow Tow is current on all of his vaccinations including rabies. He lives primarily in
the backyard of his owner's suburban home. What is the best, first action Anna should
take following the bite? - ANS-Wash the wound immediately with soap and water, then
with povidone-iodine, and follow with a thorough irrigation with water, then inform the
veterinarian or office manager.
6. A veterinarian in a critical care unit determines that one calf was given the following
intravenous (IV) solutions in a 24 hour period: 745 milliliters (mL) of 0.9% normal saline,
420 mL of lactated ringers, 1,250 mL of 5% dextrose, and 15 mL of an antibiotic
solution. How many total milliliters of IV solution did the patient receive? - ANS-2430 mL
7. You are doing maintenance on an anesthesia machine. You happen to notice that the
granules in the canister are starting to turn purple. What does this usually indicate? The
granules have lost the ability to absorb carbon dioxide. - ANS-The granules should be
turned over in the canister - they will regain
8. In most species, what are the kidneys shaped like? - ANS-Beans
9. If Sammy had noticed an increased specific gravity, it could indicate all of the
following EXCEPT: - ANS-chronic renal disease
10. For safety, two people are required to lift anything weighing more than _______ lb. -
ANS-40
,11. Your chicken has a heart rate of 275 beats per minute. Is that something to be
worried about? - ANS-No, that is normal.
12. Which of the following bedding materials is most commonly used in the small animal
clinic? - ANS-Newspaper
13. The capillary refill time (CRT) for Buddy is 1 second. In the patient chart, the CVA
records that the CRT for Buddy is: - ANS-Normal
14. Symptoms of distemper include: - ANS-Fever, vomiting, diarrhea, nasal secretions,
and seizures
15. What does IBR stand for? - ANS-Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis
16. A secretary maintains the accounts and writes the paychecks for a veterinary facility.
Eight veterinary technicians earn $13 per hour. If everyone works 40 hours per week,
what is the total amount of money needed for the payroll each week? - ANS-$4160
17. An animal that is comfortable with a halter on its head and that responds to the
commands of the person who is leading it is said to be ____________________. -
ANS-halter broken
18. All telephone calls should be answered by the ________________ ring. - ANS-third
19. To prevent inhaling gas when you are monitoring anesthesia, it is best for you to
stand: - ANS-Away from the patient's head.
20. The only medical term for lying down is: - ANS-Recumbent
21. What time of the day does the doctor typically do surgeries? - ANS-Early Morning
22. Which of the following is NOT a function of the epididymis? - ANS-Site of
decomposition for sperm.
23. Adam has just assisted in restraining a Lhasa Apso for an IM injection. The RVT
that gave the injection must now dispose of the needle and syringe. Where must all
needles and syringes be disposed of? - ANS-A sharps container
24. Which of the following animals is NOT a cecal fermenter? - ANS-Pig
, 25. A kitten is suffering from FCV. Feline calicivirus is caused by: - ANS-RNA Virus
26. What can ONLY a veterinarian do: - ANS-All of these
27. What is the main difference between the testes of mammals and the testes of
poultry? - ANS-The testes of poultry do not descend out of the abdominal cavity.
28. Indicate the tablets/capsules prescribed for the following order: Rx: Cephalexin
capsules 250 mg ----- Sig: 2 caps P.O., STAT; then 1 cap P.O., BID x 14 days - ANS-30
Capsules
29. 0.2 L = ________ ml - ANS-200
30. James accidentally spilled bleach. In order to know the correct clean up procedure
to take, he must check the MSDS. The acronym MSDS stands for: - ANS-Material
Safety Data Sheet
31. The ___________________________ is characterized by having a red and white
face (not less than 2/3 red, exclusive of face and ears), with at least 2 white feet, long
face/snout, and small to medium erect ears. - ANS-Hereford
32. Which of the following is NOT a warning sign that your dog or cat may be inclined to
bite? - ANS-Ears held back, tale wagging quickly
33. A bacteria or virus that causes clinical disease: - ANS-Pathogen
34. A veterinary technician uses 1/2 oz, 3/4 oz, and 5/8 oz of solution to perform three
urinary analysis tests. How much total solution does she use? - ANS-1 7/8 oz
35. Sugar, a small dog, has come into a veterinary clinic with sarcoptic mange. To
prevent the spread of this and other zoonotic diseases, you need to: - ANS-All of these
36. What are the percentages of cells and plasma in blood? - ANS-40% and 60%,
respectively
37. A veterinary technician is counting leukocytes (white blood cells). She counts four
areas on the hemocytometer counting chamber, adds the four numbers together and
then multiplies by 50 to obtain the correct leukocyte count. If the counts are 23, 27, 28
and 34 what is the correct leukocyte count? - ANS-5600 leukocytes
