HESI Practice test: Animal Care &
Nursing
A 4-year-old German Shepard presents with severe bloating and gagging. An examination
reveals some retching and a constricted abdomen. How should the veterinary technician
manage this patient?
A) Weigh the patient and inform his owners it may be an hour before a veterinarian
examination
B) Weigh the patient and then immediately alert the doctor
C) Reassure the owners that their dog is fine and then inform the doctor of the patient's
condition
D) Inform the doctor that the patient appears to be stable - ANS-B) Weigh the patient and
notify the doctor right away A client refuses vaccinations for her 14-week-old male puppy for
fear of a possible adverse reaction. How should the technician address the client's
concerns?
A) Explain that other vaccines are not required, but that the rabies vaccine is strongly
recommended. B) Explain that she can decline treatment and that all vaccines are optional.
C) Tell the client that a rabies vaccine is required by law and explain the importance of other
vaccinations
D) Tell the client that vaccinations are not required as long as the puppy stays at home or in
the yard - ANS-C) Tell the client that a rabies vaccine is required by law and explain the
importance of other vaccinations
A veterinary technician is charged with educating pet owners regarding zoonotic disease
during a free rabies clinic. Which are common zoonotic diseases that should be mentioned
in this discussion?
A) Kennel cough, feline herpes, and demodex
B) Parvovirus, flea allergies, and feline aids
C) Rabies, sarcoptic mange, and leptospirosis
D) Heartworm, distemper, demodex - ANS-C) Rabies, sarcoptic mange, and leptospirosis
A veterinary technician is readying and setting out equipment and supplies before an equine
hysteroscopic insemination. Which endoscope is preferred?
A) A 1.6-m flexible endoscope cold sterilized with glutaraldehyde
B) A 1.5-m or longer flexible endoscope cold sterilized with ethylene oxide
C) A 4-mm diameter or less flexible endoscope sterilized with ethylene oxide
D) A 1-m long and - ANS-A) A 1.6-m flexible endoscope cold sterilized with glutaraldehyde
A veterinary technician performs the hourly treatments for a 2-year-old cat, who had a
foreign body removed from the intestines. The technician notes an increased respiratory
rate, moaning, and the patient is hunched over during the incision site check. What
information should the technician report to the doctor?
A) The patient became stressed when the cage door was opened
B) The patient had too much pain medication and seems sedate
C) The patient is dehydrated and needs intravenous fluids
, D) The patient seems to be in pain and may need more medication - ANS-D) The patient
seems to be in pain and may need more medication
AN 8-month-old kitten is being discharged after an onychectomy. Which type of material
should the owner be instructed to place in the patient's litter box?
A) Foam packing peanuts
B) Pellets
C) Sand
D) Clay - ANS-B) Pellets
Within the first 24 hours after giving birth, which source provides antibodies to newborns? A)
Active immunity
B) Adjuvents
C) Colostrum
D) Vaccinations - ANS-C) Colostrum
How deep should the incision be made when inserting a catheter for diagnostic peritoneal
lavage for suspected peritonitis?
A) Abdominal fascial
B) Subcutaneous
C) Cutaneous
D) Epidermal - ANS-A) Abdominal fascial
How many years should a veterinary practice store records before shredding?
A) 6
B) 8
C) 3
D) 4 - ANS-B) 8
In assessing a horse's CRT, which is the expected, normal time for the original gum color to
return to the blanched spot?
A) 3.5 to 4.5 seconds
B) 5.5 to 8 seconds
C) 1 to 2.5 seconds
D) 2.5 to 3.5 seconds - ANS-C) 1 to 2.5 seconds
In order to prevent parvovirus in new puppies, the puppies should be vaccinated every 3-4
weeks starting at ages 6-8 weeks until how old?
A) 20 weeks
B) 14 weeks
C) For 26 weeks D) 16 weeks - ANS-D) 16 weeks
The spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi causes which disease?
A) Distemper
B) Lyme
C) Leptospirosis
D) Rickettsiae - ANS-B) Lyme
The veterinarian has instruction the veterinary technician to administer doxorubicin to a
6-year-old Golden retriever. The technician places a 22-gauge intravenous catheter on the
first attempt and administers the drug. About 24 hours later, the patient returns to the
hospital for redness and swelling in the leg where the drug was given. What most likely
caused this reaction?
A) A dose that was too strong was given. B) An intramuscular route was used
C) A perivascular route was used
D) An intravenous route was used - ANS-C) A perivascular route was used
Nursing
A 4-year-old German Shepard presents with severe bloating and gagging. An examination
reveals some retching and a constricted abdomen. How should the veterinary technician
manage this patient?
A) Weigh the patient and inform his owners it may be an hour before a veterinarian
examination
B) Weigh the patient and then immediately alert the doctor
C) Reassure the owners that their dog is fine and then inform the doctor of the patient's
condition
D) Inform the doctor that the patient appears to be stable - ANS-B) Weigh the patient and
notify the doctor right away A client refuses vaccinations for her 14-week-old male puppy for
fear of a possible adverse reaction. How should the technician address the client's
concerns?
A) Explain that other vaccines are not required, but that the rabies vaccine is strongly
recommended. B) Explain that she can decline treatment and that all vaccines are optional.
C) Tell the client that a rabies vaccine is required by law and explain the importance of other
vaccinations
D) Tell the client that vaccinations are not required as long as the puppy stays at home or in
the yard - ANS-C) Tell the client that a rabies vaccine is required by law and explain the
importance of other vaccinations
A veterinary technician is charged with educating pet owners regarding zoonotic disease
during a free rabies clinic. Which are common zoonotic diseases that should be mentioned
in this discussion?
A) Kennel cough, feline herpes, and demodex
B) Parvovirus, flea allergies, and feline aids
C) Rabies, sarcoptic mange, and leptospirosis
D) Heartworm, distemper, demodex - ANS-C) Rabies, sarcoptic mange, and leptospirosis
A veterinary technician is readying and setting out equipment and supplies before an equine
hysteroscopic insemination. Which endoscope is preferred?
A) A 1.6-m flexible endoscope cold sterilized with glutaraldehyde
B) A 1.5-m or longer flexible endoscope cold sterilized with ethylene oxide
C) A 4-mm diameter or less flexible endoscope sterilized with ethylene oxide
D) A 1-m long and - ANS-A) A 1.6-m flexible endoscope cold sterilized with glutaraldehyde
A veterinary technician performs the hourly treatments for a 2-year-old cat, who had a
foreign body removed from the intestines. The technician notes an increased respiratory
rate, moaning, and the patient is hunched over during the incision site check. What
information should the technician report to the doctor?
A) The patient became stressed when the cage door was opened
B) The patient had too much pain medication and seems sedate
C) The patient is dehydrated and needs intravenous fluids
, D) The patient seems to be in pain and may need more medication - ANS-D) The patient
seems to be in pain and may need more medication
AN 8-month-old kitten is being discharged after an onychectomy. Which type of material
should the owner be instructed to place in the patient's litter box?
A) Foam packing peanuts
B) Pellets
C) Sand
D) Clay - ANS-B) Pellets
Within the first 24 hours after giving birth, which source provides antibodies to newborns? A)
Active immunity
B) Adjuvents
C) Colostrum
D) Vaccinations - ANS-C) Colostrum
How deep should the incision be made when inserting a catheter for diagnostic peritoneal
lavage for suspected peritonitis?
A) Abdominal fascial
B) Subcutaneous
C) Cutaneous
D) Epidermal - ANS-A) Abdominal fascial
How many years should a veterinary practice store records before shredding?
A) 6
B) 8
C) 3
D) 4 - ANS-B) 8
In assessing a horse's CRT, which is the expected, normal time for the original gum color to
return to the blanched spot?
A) 3.5 to 4.5 seconds
B) 5.5 to 8 seconds
C) 1 to 2.5 seconds
D) 2.5 to 3.5 seconds - ANS-C) 1 to 2.5 seconds
In order to prevent parvovirus in new puppies, the puppies should be vaccinated every 3-4
weeks starting at ages 6-8 weeks until how old?
A) 20 weeks
B) 14 weeks
C) For 26 weeks D) 16 weeks - ANS-D) 16 weeks
The spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi causes which disease?
A) Distemper
B) Lyme
C) Leptospirosis
D) Rickettsiae - ANS-B) Lyme
The veterinarian has instruction the veterinary technician to administer doxorubicin to a
6-year-old Golden retriever. The technician places a 22-gauge intravenous catheter on the
first attempt and administers the drug. About 24 hours later, the patient returns to the
hospital for redness and swelling in the leg where the drug was given. What most likely
caused this reaction?
A) A dose that was too strong was given. B) An intramuscular route was used
C) A perivascular route was used
D) An intravenous route was used - ANS-C) A perivascular route was used
