VTNE Practice Questions and
Answers (100% Pass)
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
✓ 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
✓ A. Bleeding, weakness
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3. Which color is a gram-positive bacteria on the microscopic slide?
A - Red
B - Blue
C - Orange
D - Green
✓ 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
✓ C. Increased urine glucose, increased blood glucose
5. Which forceps secure drapes to the patient by penetrating the skin?
A - Backhaus
B - Roeder
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C - Brown-Adson
D - Crile
✓ 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
✓ C. Every other day
7. Which two white blood cells are phagocytic (eat foreign cells and material
by engulfing them).
A - B-Lymphocyte, Eosinophil
B - Monocyte, Neutrophil
C - Basophil, Lymphocyte
D - Neutrophil, Thrombocyte
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✓ B. Monocyte, neutrophil
What is a band neutrophil?
A - An old neutrophil
B - Immature neutrophil
C - A depleted neutrophil
D - A toxic neutrophil
E - A neutrophil that plays the drums
✓ B. Immature neutrophil
9. How do you prevent laryngospasm in cats before inducing anesthesia?
A - Pre-medicate with acepromazine
B - 1-2% Lidocaine spray
C - Pre-medicate with atropine or glycopyrrolate
D - Avoid halothane
✓ B - 1-2% Lidocaine spray
10. Which term describes inflammation of the testicle?
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