VTNE Practice Exam Questions 2022 with COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

1. What electrolyte change can occur if you leave a blood sample sitting too long with red blood cells (RBCs) in contact with the serum? A - Phosphorus increases B - Bicarbonate decreases C - Potassium decreases D - Sodium increases Correct Answer: A. Phosphorus increases 2. A client brings in her dog who ate a box of rat poison in the last 2 days. What symptoms would be expected? A - Bleeding, weakness B - Seizures, vomiting C - Unconscious, rapid heartrate D - Severe pain, depression Correct Answer: A. Bleeding, weakness 3. Which color is a gram-positive bacteria on the microscopic slide? A - Red B - Blue C - Orange D - Green Correct Answer: B. Blue 4. What lab result would you expect to find in a cat with Diabetes mellitus? A - Increased urine glucose; Decreased blood glucose B - Low urine glucose; Normal blood glucose C - Increased urine glucose, Increased blood glucose D - Urinary infection; Low blood glucose Correct Answer: C. Increased urine glucose, increased blood glucose 5. Which forceps secure drapes to the patient by penetrating the skin? A - Backhaus B - Roeder C - Brown-Adson D - Crile Correct Answer: A. Backhaus 6. A rare Albanian hairy iguana has been prescribed "Iggy-cote" medicated shampoo q.o.d. for dandruff. How often does the iguana get treated? A - Once a day B - Four times a day C - Every other day D - As needed Correct Answer: C. Every other day