Emergency and Critical Care Review Questions and
answers 2025
Which of the following is least useful when resuscitating a dog in shock? - correct answersD5W
The first drug of choice for a cat that experiences status epilepticus is - correct
answersDiazepam
Tension pneumothorax occurs when pressure in the thoracic cavity is - correct answersGreater
than the atmospheric pressure
Emesis should not be induced in patients that have ingested - correct answersHydrocarbons
The mucous membranes of a dog in septic shock are - correct answersHyperemic
The most desirable induction agent for an emergency cesarean section in a dog is: - correct
answersPropofol
The underlying disease for most cases of feline aortic thromboembolism is ______ in origin -
correct answersCardiac
To reduce intracranial pressure that results from trauma, __________ may be administered
every 4 to 8 hours - correct answersMannitol
Four patients present at the same time with emergency conditions. In which order should the
patients be triaged? - correct answersDyspnea, dystocia, proptosis, laceration
, Which of the following conditions heals best through first intention? - correct answersSimple
laceration
A patient is experiencing cardiopulmonary arrest. The most desirable route of drug
administration is - correct answersIntravenous
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 - correct
answers100-120 compressions per minute
To minimize hemorrhage to the head of a canine trauma patient, where should pressure be
applied? - correct answersTo 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 - correct answersHypertonic saline
During emergency intubation, the cranial nerve _______ may be stimulated, resulting in
________________. - correct answersX; 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 - correct
answersTie the mouth securely closed with your shoelace
A normal central venous pressure (CVP) range is - correct answers0-5 cm H2O
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
- correct answers1-2 ml/kg/hr
answers 2025
Which of the following is least useful when resuscitating a dog in shock? - correct answersD5W
The first drug of choice for a cat that experiences status epilepticus is - correct
answersDiazepam
Tension pneumothorax occurs when pressure in the thoracic cavity is - correct answersGreater
than the atmospheric pressure
Emesis should not be induced in patients that have ingested - correct answersHydrocarbons
The mucous membranes of a dog in septic shock are - correct answersHyperemic
The most desirable induction agent for an emergency cesarean section in a dog is: - correct
answersPropofol
The underlying disease for most cases of feline aortic thromboembolism is ______ in origin -
correct answersCardiac
To reduce intracranial pressure that results from trauma, __________ may be administered
every 4 to 8 hours - correct answersMannitol
Four patients present at the same time with emergency conditions. In which order should the
patients be triaged? - correct answersDyspnea, dystocia, proptosis, laceration
, Which of the following conditions heals best through first intention? - correct answersSimple
laceration
A patient is experiencing cardiopulmonary arrest. The most desirable route of drug
administration is - correct answersIntravenous
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 - correct
answers100-120 compressions per minute
To minimize hemorrhage to the head of a canine trauma patient, where should pressure be
applied? - correct answersTo 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 - correct answersHypertonic saline
During emergency intubation, the cranial nerve _______ may be stimulated, resulting in
________________. - correct answersX; 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 - correct
answersTie the mouth securely closed with your shoelace
A normal central venous pressure (CVP) range is - correct answers0-5 cm H2O
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
- correct answers1-2 ml/kg/hr
