VTNE-Review Questions

VTNE-Review Questions Which of the following is least useful when resuscitating a dog in shock? A. D5W B. Hetastarch C. Hypertonic saline D. Plasma-Lyte 48 A. D5W The first drug of choice for a cat that experiences status epileptics is? A. Diazepam B. Pentobarbital C. Potassium bromide D. Propofol A. Diazepam Tension pneumothorax occurs when pressure in the thoracic cavity is? A. Less than atmospheric pressure B. Equal to atmospheric pressure C. Greater than atmospheric pressure D. Constant as animal breathes in and out C. Greater than atmospheric pressure Emesis should not be induced in patients that have ingested? A. Anticholinergics B. Hydrocarbons C. Organophosphates D. Salicylates B. Hydrocarbons The mucous membranes of a dog in septic shock are? A. Cyanotic B. Hyperemic C. Icteric D. Pale B. Hyperemic The most desirable induction agent for an emergency cesarean section in a dog is: A. Etomidate B. Diazepam C. Propofol D. Thiopental C. Propofol The underlying disease for most cases of feline aortic thromboembolism is ____ in origin. A. Cardiac B. Hepatic C. Renal D. Respiratory A. Cardiac To reduce intracranial pressure that results from trauma, _______ may be administered every 4 to 8 hours. A. Atropine B. Dexamethasone C. Diazepam D. Mannitol D. Mannitol Four patients present at the same time with emergency conditions. In which order should the patients be triaged? A. Dyspnea, dystocia, proptosis, laceration B. Proptosis, dyspnea, dystocia, laceration C. Laceration, dystocia, dyspnea, proptosis D. Dystocia, proptosis, laceration, dyspnea A. Dyspnea, dystocia, proptosis, laceration. Which of the following conditions heals best through first intention? A. Abscess B. Degloving C. Simple laceration D. Puncture wound C. Simple laceration A patient is experiencing cardiopulmonary arrest. The most desirable route of drug administration is: A. Intratracheal B. Intracardiac C. Intravenous D. Intraosseous C. Intravenous A patient that has been hit by a car and has no palpable pulse or detectable heartbeat requires chest compressions. These compressions should be performed at a rate (per minute) of : A. 60-80 compressions per minute B. 80-100 compressions per minute C. 100-120 compressions per minute D. 120-140 compressions per minute C. 100-120 compressions per minute To minimize hemorrhage to the head of a canine trauma patient, where should pressure be applied? A. At the thoracic inlet in both jugular grooves B. At the thoracic inlet of the left jugular groove C. To the area adjacent and ventral to the mandible D. To the lateral points of the temporomandibular joint C. to the area adjacent and ventral to the mandible In emergency care cases in which it is not possible to administer large volumes of desired fluids, it may be beneficial to properly administer: A. D5W B. Hypertonic saline C. Hypotonic saline D. Isotonic saline B. Hypertonic saline During emergency intubation, the cranial nerve _____ may be stimulated, resulting in ______. A. I; bradycardia B. IV; tachycardia C. X; bradycardia D. XII; tachycardia C. X; bradycardia A man phones the veterinary practice to say that he has just hit a dog with his car and it is now lying on the side of the road. It appears to be breathing with minimal distress; however, there is blood coming from both nostrils and there is a small river of dark blood coming from a laceration on the lateral side of its hind leg. The dog can raise its head and is attempting to stand. In advising the man, your recommendation is to do all of the following except: A. Be award for any signs of aggression B. Tie the mouth securely closed with your shoelace C. Transport the dog on a board lying on its side D. Apply direct pressure to the wound B. Tie the mouth securely closed with your shoelace A normal central venous pressure (CVP) range is: A. 0-5 cm H20 B. 5-10 cm H20 C. 10-15 cm H20 D. 15-20 cm H20 A. 0-5 cm H20 When monitoring patients on fluids and/or patients that undergo diuresis, urine output is an important consideration. The normal urine production for a healthy dog or cat is approximately: A. 0-1 mL/kg/hr B. 1-2 mL/kg/hr C. 2-3 mL/kg/hr D. 3-4 mL/kg/hr B. 1-2 mL/kg/hr Multiple parameters are measured to determine a category of shock that an animal might be experiencing. The central venous pressure is high in which of the following types of shock? A. Cardiogenic B. Distributive C. Hypocolemic D. Septic A. Cardiogenic Hypoglycemia is most common in patients that experience: A. Anaphylactic shock B. Cardiogenic shock C. Neurogenic shock D. Septic shock D. Septic shock A patient has increased muscular tone in the thoracic limbs and flaccid paralysis in the pelvic limbs when lying on his side. He is able to ambulate when placed on his feet and has a normal mentation. What posture do these clinical signs indicate? A. Decerebellate B. Decerebrate C. Opisthotonus D. Schiff-Sherrington D. Schiff-Sherrington The Schiff-Sherrington posture is indicative of injury to which part of the spine? A. Cranial-C6 B. C6-T2 C. T1-T3 D. T3-L3 D. T3-L3 NSAIDs are also referred to as: A. Anti-prostaglandins B. Neoprostaglandins C. Pro-prostaglandins D. Prostaglandins A. Anti-prostaglandins Which of the following is a colloid solution? A. Hetastarch B. Lactated Ringer's C. Normosol-R D. Plasma-Lyte 148 A. Hetastarch Defibrillation is the passing of an electrical current through the heart to: A. Cause the already depolarized cardiac cells to repolarize in a uniform manner B. Cause the cardiac cells to depolarize and then repolarize in a uniform manner C. Prevent the cardiac cells from depolarizing, thus maintaining rhythm D. Prevent any contractile activity of the cardiac cells temporarily B. Cause the cardiac cells to depolarize and the repolarize in a uniform manner Which of the following is least likely to be seen in a patient suffering from shock? A. Hyperthermia B. Hypotension C. Tachycardia D. Tachypnea A. Hyperthermia Gastric dilatation/volvulus (GDV) is a life-threatening emergency. Which of the following veins becomes obstructed as a result of GDV? A. Femoral vein B. Gastroduodenal vein C. Portal vein D. Renal vein C. Portal vein The unit of measurement for insulin is: A. Milliliters B. Microliters C. Milligrams D. International units D. International units Dystocia in the dog or cat may be defined as active straining without delivery of a fetus for more than _______ minutes. A. 20 minutes B. 30 minutes C. 40 minutes D. 60 minutes D. 60 minutes When approaching an animal that requires emergency treatment, which direction should one approach the patient? A. Caudal B. Lateral C. Rostral D. Let the animal try to come to you C. Rostral