VTNE-HESI Exam

The Triadan numbering system is commonly used in human and veterinary dentistry to specify a tooth. What is the correct number of the permanent right maxillary canine tooth of a dog or cat? - Answer- 104 Which of the following pieces of information should the technician be most aware of prior to inducing a patient for anesthesia? - Answer- When the Patient ate last What is the term given to the end of the spinal cord? - Answer- Cauda equina An 11-year old male German shepherd dog with previously diagnosed dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) presents to your clinic following a dog fight. The dog is significantly aggressive and resistant to handling. What medication should NOT be used to sedate this patient? - Answer- Dexmedetomidine A red blood cell fragment, as might be seen from shearing of the cell by trauma in the animal with disseminated intravascular coagulopathy, is known as what? - Answer- Schistoctye A 2-year old bulldog presents with respiratory distress, specifically on inhalation, and stertor. What, of the following, would be the most common cause of respiratory distress in this patient? - Answer- Brachycephalic syndrome A dog presents with Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV), and you have tried multiple times to pass an orogastric tube to no avail. If this is not working what else can be done? - Answer- Trocharize the stomach on the right side Which material is used to record impressions or imprints of the teeth for orthodontic evaluation? - Answer- Alginate A patient under general anesthesia has become hypoxic. You suspect that the endotracheal tube might be in too far. How can you be sure? - Answer- Take an endotracheal tube with a similar outside diameter, line up the measurement numbers on the proximal end of the tube, and then lay it against the outside of the patient approximately following the route of the trachea The veterinarian you work for is referring a Cocker Spaniel for an ear canal ablation procedure. What will this procedure entail? - Answer- Surgical excision and closure of the external ear canal A dog has snail bait poisoning (metaldehyde) and presents with seizures. His temperature is 109F, and you begin cooling techniques while the veterinarian treats the seizures. At what temperature should you stop trying to cool him? - Answer- 103F