VTNE HESI/VET TECH EXAM |ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Which item is used in conjunction with an inhalant or injectable anesthesia?
a. IV fluids
b. ET tube
c. U cath
d. IVC
CORRECT ANSWER
B. ET tube because for every patient recieving anesthetic agents, whether injected or
inhaled, an ET tube is placed to maintain an open airway, prevent aspiration, and allow
administration of oxygen
Question 2
Prolonged corticosteroid therapy in dogs is known to cause an increase in serum levels of
which enzyme?
a. alkaline phosphatase
b. lipase
c. amylase
d. creatinine kinase
CORRECT ANSWER
a. alkaline phosphatase
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, Corticosteroid therapy is known to cause an increase in alkaline phosphatase activity,
which is an indication of liver damage. Amylase and lipase are pancreatic enzymes, which
are not directed associated with liver toxicity. Creatinine phosphokinase is used as a
marker for muscles damage rather than liver damage
Question 3
Which dosage of carprofen is approved for a cat having surgical pain?
a. 0.05 to 0.10 mg/kg IM
b. 0.2 mg/kg IM
c. 0.1 to 0.3 mg/kg IM
d. 4 mg/kg IM
CORRECT ANSWER
d. 4 mg/kg IM
The only approved dose for cats is 4 mg/kg as a one time injection for surgical pain.
Question 4
A 6 year old MC DSH is admitted to the hospital for treatment of a transverse fracture to
the radius and ulna caused by a fall from a second story window. Which bandage should
the veterinary technician apply until surgical repair is performed?
a. modified robert jones
b. robert jones
c. velpeau
d. ehmer
CORRECT ANSWER
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, b. Robert jones
This bandage is used for temporary stabilization of fractures distal to the elbow and stifle
until surgery can be performed. The MRJ is used for swelling and provides minimal
support for fractured limbs.
Question 5
Which common inhalant anesthetic agent is irritating to mucous membranes and causes
patients to hold their breath?
a. nitrous oxide
b. halothane
c. sevoflurane
d. isoflurane
CORRECT ANSWER
d. isoflurane
Question 6
Which chemical is added to skin and hair samples to dissolve debris when checking for
fungal elements or microscopic mites?
a. physiologic saline
b. potassium hydroxide
c. distilled water
d. hydrogen peroxide
CORRECT ANSWER
b. potassium hydroxide
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, Question 7
In order to successfully float parasite eggs and other fecal debris, the specific gravity of the
flotation should be maintained within what range?
a. 1.500 to 1.525
b. 1.200 to 1.250
c. 1.300 to 1.350
d. 1.400 to 1.425
CORRECT ANSWER
b. 1.200 to 1.250
most parasite eggs have a specific gravity ranging from 1.100 to 1.200 g/mL
Question 8
Which species has a dental pad instead of upper canine teeth?
a. porcine
b. feline
c. equine
d. bovine
CORRECT ANSWER
d. bovine
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AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Which item is used in conjunction with an inhalant or injectable anesthesia?
a. IV fluids
b. ET tube
c. U cath
d. IVC
CORRECT ANSWER
B. ET tube because for every patient recieving anesthetic agents, whether injected or
inhaled, an ET tube is placed to maintain an open airway, prevent aspiration, and allow
administration of oxygen
Question 2
Prolonged corticosteroid therapy in dogs is known to cause an increase in serum levels of
which enzyme?
a. alkaline phosphatase
b. lipase
c. amylase
d. creatinine kinase
CORRECT ANSWER
a. alkaline phosphatase
1
@THE STUDY VAULT
, Corticosteroid therapy is known to cause an increase in alkaline phosphatase activity,
which is an indication of liver damage. Amylase and lipase are pancreatic enzymes, which
are not directed associated with liver toxicity. Creatinine phosphokinase is used as a
marker for muscles damage rather than liver damage
Question 3
Which dosage of carprofen is approved for a cat having surgical pain?
a. 0.05 to 0.10 mg/kg IM
b. 0.2 mg/kg IM
c. 0.1 to 0.3 mg/kg IM
d. 4 mg/kg IM
CORRECT ANSWER
d. 4 mg/kg IM
The only approved dose for cats is 4 mg/kg as a one time injection for surgical pain.
Question 4
A 6 year old MC DSH is admitted to the hospital for treatment of a transverse fracture to
the radius and ulna caused by a fall from a second story window. Which bandage should
the veterinary technician apply until surgical repair is performed?
a. modified robert jones
b. robert jones
c. velpeau
d. ehmer
CORRECT ANSWER
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@THE STUDY VAULT
, b. Robert jones
This bandage is used for temporary stabilization of fractures distal to the elbow and stifle
until surgery can be performed. The MRJ is used for swelling and provides minimal
support for fractured limbs.
Question 5
Which common inhalant anesthetic agent is irritating to mucous membranes and causes
patients to hold their breath?
a. nitrous oxide
b. halothane
c. sevoflurane
d. isoflurane
CORRECT ANSWER
d. isoflurane
Question 6
Which chemical is added to skin and hair samples to dissolve debris when checking for
fungal elements or microscopic mites?
a. physiologic saline
b. potassium hydroxide
c. distilled water
d. hydrogen peroxide
CORRECT ANSWER
b. potassium hydroxide
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, Question 7
In order to successfully float parasite eggs and other fecal debris, the specific gravity of the
flotation should be maintained within what range?
a. 1.500 to 1.525
b. 1.200 to 1.250
c. 1.300 to 1.350
d. 1.400 to 1.425
CORRECT ANSWER
b. 1.200 to 1.250
most parasite eggs have a specific gravity ranging from 1.100 to 1.200 g/mL
Question 8
Which species has a dental pad instead of upper canine teeth?
a. porcine
b. feline
c. equine
d. bovine
CORRECT ANSWER
d. bovine
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