TEXAS VETERINARY COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
◉ An immature male of the equine species: Answer: Colt
◉ Poultry rely on a ____________, a strong muscular organ that may
contain grit, to grind their food. Answer: gizzard
◉ Which of these is the scientific name for a hookworm? Answer:
Ancylostoma caninum
◉ 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? Answer: 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
◉ 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? Answer: 2430 mL
◉ 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? Answer: The granules have lost the ability to
absorb carbon dioxide.
◉ In most species, what are the kidneys shaped like? Answer: Beans
◉ If Sammy had noticed an increased specific gravity, it could indicate
all of the following EXCEPT: Answer: chronic renal disease
◉ For safety, two people are required to lift anything weighing more
than _______ lb. Answer: 40
,◉ Your chicken has a heart rate of 275 beats per minute. Is that
something to be worried about? Answer: No, that is normal.
◉ Which of the following bedding materials is most commonly used in
the small animal clinic? Answer: Newspaper
◉ The capillary refill time (CRT) for Buddy is 1 second. In the patient
chart, the CVA records that the CRT
for Buddy is: Answer: Normal
◉ Symptoms of distemper include: Answer: Fever, vomiting, diarrhea,
nasal secretions, and seizures
◉ What does IBR stand for? Answer: Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis
◉ 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? Answer: $4160
◉ 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 ____________________. Answer: halter
broken
◉ All telephone calls should be answered by the ________________
ring. Answer: third
◉ To prevent inhaling gas when you are monitoring anesthesia, it is best
for you to stand: Answer: Away from the patients head.
◉ The only medical term for lying down is: Answer: Recumbent
◉ What time of the day does the doctor typically do surgeries? Answer:
Early Morning
◉ Which of the following is NOT a function of the epididymis? Answer:
Site of decomposition for sperm.
◉ 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? Answer: A sharps container
◉ Which of the following animals is NOT a cecal fermenter? Answer:
Pig
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
◉ An immature male of the equine species: Answer: Colt
◉ Poultry rely on a ____________, a strong muscular organ that may
contain grit, to grind their food. Answer: gizzard
◉ Which of these is the scientific name for a hookworm? Answer:
Ancylostoma caninum
◉ 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? Answer: 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
◉ 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? Answer: 2430 mL
◉ 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? Answer: The granules have lost the ability to
absorb carbon dioxide.
◉ In most species, what are the kidneys shaped like? Answer: Beans
◉ If Sammy had noticed an increased specific gravity, it could indicate
all of the following EXCEPT: Answer: chronic renal disease
◉ For safety, two people are required to lift anything weighing more
than _______ lb. Answer: 40
,◉ Your chicken has a heart rate of 275 beats per minute. Is that
something to be worried about? Answer: No, that is normal.
◉ Which of the following bedding materials is most commonly used in
the small animal clinic? Answer: Newspaper
◉ The capillary refill time (CRT) for Buddy is 1 second. In the patient
chart, the CVA records that the CRT
for Buddy is: Answer: Normal
◉ Symptoms of distemper include: Answer: Fever, vomiting, diarrhea,
nasal secretions, and seizures
◉ What does IBR stand for? Answer: Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis
◉ 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? Answer: $4160
◉ 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 ____________________. Answer: halter
broken
◉ All telephone calls should be answered by the ________________
ring. Answer: third
◉ To prevent inhaling gas when you are monitoring anesthesia, it is best
for you to stand: Answer: Away from the patients head.
◉ The only medical term for lying down is: Answer: Recumbent
◉ What time of the day does the doctor typically do surgeries? Answer:
Early Morning
◉ Which of the following is NOT a function of the epididymis? Answer:
Site of decomposition for sperm.
◉ 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? Answer: A sharps container
◉ Which of the following animals is NOT a cecal fermenter? Answer:
Pig
