Hesi S & C
A 1 yr old, intact female dog is admitted to the hospital for a spay surgery. The only
abnormailty detected during the physical exam is mild dehydration. Which ASA physical
status classification is correct for this patient?
A. P4
B. P2
C. P1
D. P3 - ANS-P2
A 10-month-old dog is hospitalized for vomiting. Physical exam findings revel a capillary
refill time of 3 seconds and dry mucous membranes. A check of skin turgor indicates some
inelasticity. What level of dehydration is most cosistent with these findings? - ANS-11%
A 16-year-old indoor cat with a history of hyperthyroidism presents with rear limb paralysis
and pain, cold rear get (delta t> 4 degrees), panting, and tachycardia (>230 bpm). which is
the most likely physical or diagnostic exam finding for this patient? - ANS-absent femoral
pulses
A 3-week-old kitten presents in status epilepticus, then quickly goes limp. He has a heart
beat and is breathing, but his mucous membranes are pale, and he is salivating. His
temperature is 97.8 degrees F. The veterinary technician is able to place a 24 g IV catheter.
Which diagnostic is indicated right away, and which treatment is most appropriate pending
the results of the diagnostic test? - ANS-blood glucose level; solu-delta-cortef given @
1ml/lb/hr
A Doberman with von Willebrand's disease who is three years old is admitted with a
diagnosis of rodenticde toxicity. The doctor instructs the veterinary technician to administer a
blood transfusion. Which type of product should be administered to this patient? -
ANS-Cryoprecipitate
A 3.5kg male, neutered cat presents after dropping from atop a 5-story building. the patient
is pale with a rapid heart rate and a slightly increased respiratory rate, but auscultation
reveals no heart or lungs abnormalities. a radiograph of the chest and abdomen reveals a
diaphragmatic hernia, but no sign of fluid in either cavity. the doctor orders a shock dose of
fluids. which of the fluids and rates below best match the needs of this cat? -
ANS-hetastarch @ 3ml/hr and normal saline @ 70ml/hr *wrong
A 6 year old intact female dachshund presents febrile, anorexic, vomiting, polyuric, &
polydipsic. the last heat cycle was 1 month prior to presentation. there is no vaginal
discharge. these signs are most consistent with which condition? - ANS-pyelonephritis
*wrong
A 6-year-old outside cat from the western United States presents with swollen lymph nodes
and pneumonia. The veterinarian diagnoses the cat with plague. How should the technician
describe the etiology and transmission of the disease? - ANS-It is caused by Yersinia pestis
and is carried by rodent fleas; it can be transmitted to humans by aerosol
A 7 year old intact female golden retriever presents with polyuria, polydipsia, and vomiting.
the last estrus was 6 weeks prior to presentation. upon abdominal radiography, two large,
fluid filled tubular structures are seen by the veterinarian. which hormone will be elevated?
A. Glucagon
, B. erroneous parathyroid hormone C. Cortisol
D. Progesterone - ANS-progesterone
A bulldog presents with acute frostbite on his paws. Which treatment is most effective for
the immediate, acute phase of frostbite? - ANS-Immerse affected areas in warm water
(102F-104F)
A canine patient is exhibiting the following clinical signs under anesthesia: pupil central and
dilated, irregular breathing pattern, heart rate below 60 bpm, systolic blood pressure
55mmHg. these clinical signs are consistent with which stage of anesthesia?
A. Stage II
B. Stage IV
C. Stage III, Plane III
D. Stage III, Plane I - ANS-Stage III
A canine patient is standing with head lowered to shoulder level and tail positioned
downward, avoiding eye contact and maintaining a level stare. What typical pattern of
aggression is this dog exhibiting? - ANS-Fear-induced
(fear/anxiety/uncertainty)
A canine patient presents with a stick penetrating the right side of the thorax. While waiting
in the triage area, the client removes the stick from the patient's chest. The patient
immediately goes into respiratory failure. which is the most likely cause for the patient's rapid
deterioration? - ANS-punctured lung *wrong
A cat has an odontoclastic resorptive lesion on the right carnassial tooth. What is the
correct designation of the affected tooth according to the Triadan system? - ANS-108
A cat presents with a urine output greater than 2ml/kg/hr for the last 2 days. based on
physical findings, the veterinarian suspects a recent urinary obstruction. which initial
assessment(s) might help provide evidence this patient has postobstructive diuresis? -
ANS-IV fluid therapy///Cystocentesis
A cat with hyperthyroidism and moderate to significant w weight loss is prepped for surgery.
she is given the tranquilizer acetylpromazine before anesthesia induction. which condition
should the anesthetists be especially diligent to recognize during surgery? -
ANS-hypothermia
A client has an issue with one male cat in a 5 cat household urinating on the living room rug.
the cat is within normal limits on physical exam and urinalysis. which scenario is likely to
inflict enough stress to cause feline housesoiling? - ANS-there are 3 litter boxes in the house
all located in the same room
A client of a local animal clinic asks the veterinary technician if a relative who is visiting from
out of town can pick up Lasix for her dog. What element is required in order for the
veterinarian to legally dispense the medication to this unaffiliated person? - ANS-V C P R
A dog exhibits behavioral changes including a persistent statue like posture and a fixed
stare since sustaining injuries during a recent attack by another dog. which is the most likely
explanation for this behavior? - ANS-fear of something in the peripheral visual field
A dog has a 55mm 3 erthyematous nodule on the nictitans OS. The lesion is pruritic and
has a serosanguinous discharge. How should the veterinary technician describe this lesion
for the client? - ANS-A small, red nodule on the left third eyelid that causes itching and a
reddish-colored discharge
A dog presents with a fracture of the right scapula. The owner declines surgical fixation.
which bandaging technique should the veterinary technician employ to immobilize the
scapula? - ANS-Velpeau sling
A 1 yr old, intact female dog is admitted to the hospital for a spay surgery. The only
abnormailty detected during the physical exam is mild dehydration. Which ASA physical
status classification is correct for this patient?
A. P4
B. P2
C. P1
D. P3 - ANS-P2
A 10-month-old dog is hospitalized for vomiting. Physical exam findings revel a capillary
refill time of 3 seconds and dry mucous membranes. A check of skin turgor indicates some
inelasticity. What level of dehydration is most cosistent with these findings? - ANS-11%
A 16-year-old indoor cat with a history of hyperthyroidism presents with rear limb paralysis
and pain, cold rear get (delta t> 4 degrees), panting, and tachycardia (>230 bpm). which is
the most likely physical or diagnostic exam finding for this patient? - ANS-absent femoral
pulses
A 3-week-old kitten presents in status epilepticus, then quickly goes limp. He has a heart
beat and is breathing, but his mucous membranes are pale, and he is salivating. His
temperature is 97.8 degrees F. The veterinary technician is able to place a 24 g IV catheter.
Which diagnostic is indicated right away, and which treatment is most appropriate pending
the results of the diagnostic test? - ANS-blood glucose level; solu-delta-cortef given @
1ml/lb/hr
A Doberman with von Willebrand's disease who is three years old is admitted with a
diagnosis of rodenticde toxicity. The doctor instructs the veterinary technician to administer a
blood transfusion. Which type of product should be administered to this patient? -
ANS-Cryoprecipitate
A 3.5kg male, neutered cat presents after dropping from atop a 5-story building. the patient
is pale with a rapid heart rate and a slightly increased respiratory rate, but auscultation
reveals no heart or lungs abnormalities. a radiograph of the chest and abdomen reveals a
diaphragmatic hernia, but no sign of fluid in either cavity. the doctor orders a shock dose of
fluids. which of the fluids and rates below best match the needs of this cat? -
ANS-hetastarch @ 3ml/hr and normal saline @ 70ml/hr *wrong
A 6 year old intact female dachshund presents febrile, anorexic, vomiting, polyuric, &
polydipsic. the last heat cycle was 1 month prior to presentation. there is no vaginal
discharge. these signs are most consistent with which condition? - ANS-pyelonephritis
*wrong
A 6-year-old outside cat from the western United States presents with swollen lymph nodes
and pneumonia. The veterinarian diagnoses the cat with plague. How should the technician
describe the etiology and transmission of the disease? - ANS-It is caused by Yersinia pestis
and is carried by rodent fleas; it can be transmitted to humans by aerosol
A 7 year old intact female golden retriever presents with polyuria, polydipsia, and vomiting.
the last estrus was 6 weeks prior to presentation. upon abdominal radiography, two large,
fluid filled tubular structures are seen by the veterinarian. which hormone will be elevated?
A. Glucagon
, B. erroneous parathyroid hormone C. Cortisol
D. Progesterone - ANS-progesterone
A bulldog presents with acute frostbite on his paws. Which treatment is most effective for
the immediate, acute phase of frostbite? - ANS-Immerse affected areas in warm water
(102F-104F)
A canine patient is exhibiting the following clinical signs under anesthesia: pupil central and
dilated, irregular breathing pattern, heart rate below 60 bpm, systolic blood pressure
55mmHg. these clinical signs are consistent with which stage of anesthesia?
A. Stage II
B. Stage IV
C. Stage III, Plane III
D. Stage III, Plane I - ANS-Stage III
A canine patient is standing with head lowered to shoulder level and tail positioned
downward, avoiding eye contact and maintaining a level stare. What typical pattern of
aggression is this dog exhibiting? - ANS-Fear-induced
(fear/anxiety/uncertainty)
A canine patient presents with a stick penetrating the right side of the thorax. While waiting
in the triage area, the client removes the stick from the patient's chest. The patient
immediately goes into respiratory failure. which is the most likely cause for the patient's rapid
deterioration? - ANS-punctured lung *wrong
A cat has an odontoclastic resorptive lesion on the right carnassial tooth. What is the
correct designation of the affected tooth according to the Triadan system? - ANS-108
A cat presents with a urine output greater than 2ml/kg/hr for the last 2 days. based on
physical findings, the veterinarian suspects a recent urinary obstruction. which initial
assessment(s) might help provide evidence this patient has postobstructive diuresis? -
ANS-IV fluid therapy///Cystocentesis
A cat with hyperthyroidism and moderate to significant w weight loss is prepped for surgery.
she is given the tranquilizer acetylpromazine before anesthesia induction. which condition
should the anesthetists be especially diligent to recognize during surgery? -
ANS-hypothermia
A client has an issue with one male cat in a 5 cat household urinating on the living room rug.
the cat is within normal limits on physical exam and urinalysis. which scenario is likely to
inflict enough stress to cause feline housesoiling? - ANS-there are 3 litter boxes in the house
all located in the same room
A client of a local animal clinic asks the veterinary technician if a relative who is visiting from
out of town can pick up Lasix for her dog. What element is required in order for the
veterinarian to legally dispense the medication to this unaffiliated person? - ANS-V C P R
A dog exhibits behavioral changes including a persistent statue like posture and a fixed
stare since sustaining injuries during a recent attack by another dog. which is the most likely
explanation for this behavior? - ANS-fear of something in the peripheral visual field
A dog has a 55mm 3 erthyematous nodule on the nictitans OS. The lesion is pruritic and
has a serosanguinous discharge. How should the veterinary technician describe this lesion
for the client? - ANS-A small, red nodule on the left third eyelid that causes itching and a
reddish-colored discharge
A dog presents with a fracture of the right scapula. The owner declines surgical fixation.
which bandaging technique should the veterinary technician employ to immobilize the
scapula? - ANS-Velpeau sling
