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Vet 292
Animal Care and Nursing
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Inflammation, infection, sepsis, neoplasia, and reaction to transfusion of blood products are common causes of | Pyrexia |
| Which of the following endocrine diseases results in weight gain, bradycardia, exercise intolerance, and lethargy in a dog | Hypothyroidism |
| A patient with an increased pack cell volume (PCV) and an elevated total solids (TS) is probably suffering from | Dehydration |
| The transparent covering of the front of the eye is called the | Cornea |
| When setting up an IV fluid line to be used without an infusion pump, the drip chamber should be | Filled to the halfway line on the chamber |
| Stomatitis is defined as | Inflammation of the mouth's soft tissue |
| The first drug of choice for a cat that experiences status epilepticus is | Diazepam |
| Which of the following is considered a zoonotic disease | Leptospirosis |
| An allergic response that is frequently life-threatening is the result of | Anaphylaxis |
| Which of the following is not included in the veterinary technician practice model | Technician prescription |
| 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 | 1-2 mL/kg/h |
| Many hospitalized veterinary patients receive fluid therapy. The veterinary technician is responsible for many aspects of fluid therapy. Which of the following is the responsibility of the veterinarian and not the technician | Ordering the fluid type |
| Which of the following is a type of pain that can be beneficial in that it can allow the animal to avoid damaging stimuli | Physiologic pain |
| Jaundice might develop as a disease progresses in which of the following organs | Liver |
| The forceful expulsion of stomach contents that requires abdominal contractions is | Vomiting |
| Tension pneumothorax occurs when pressure in the thoracic cavity is | Greater than atmospheric pressure |
| When obtaining a patient history it is important to | Ask open-ended questions |
| The normal heart rate for a feline patient is | 140-220 bpm |
| Taking a complete and accurate patient history | Is an important task that may be performed by veterinary technicians |
| Blood levels of total bilirubin are used primarily to evaluate function of the | Liver |
| What is the most appropriate action when a catheter is determined to be leaking subcutaneously | Remove the catheter |
| Liquid preparations for oral administration may be purchased in several different forms. Which of the following is generally mixed with water and requires shaking well before administration | Suspension |
| Which of the following are reasons for cautious drug dosing in neonates | Neonates have reduced liver function |
| When a female dog is bred, the amount of food (calories) she is fed should be increased | 5 or 6 weeks after breeding |
| Which of the following conditions will heal best through first intention | Simple laceration |
| Which of the following endocrine diseases results in hyponatremia and hyperkalemia in a dog | Hypoadrenocorticism |
| Frozen fresh plasma (FFP) must be separated and frozen within hours to maintain all coagulation factors in normal concentrations | 8 |
| Serum centrifuged in a microhematocrit tube characterized as turbid and white in color is called | Lipemia |
| With significant dehydration in an otherwise healthy patient, which of the following is likely to be seen on a urinalysis and CBC | Increased urine UG and increased PCV |
| Which of the following is the most important first step when a dyspneic patient presents to the veterinary hospital | Stabilize the patient before performing any diagnostic testing |
| Which is least likely to be a clinical sign of a patient experiencing allergies | Loss of appetite |
| Which type of anemia is associated with icterus | Hemolytic |
| Macrominerals are minerals that occur in appreciable amounts in the body and account for most of the body's mineral content. Microminerals, often referred to as trace minerals, include a larger number of minerals that are present in the body in very small | Zinc |
| If the patient is vomiting fresh or digested blood, this is termed | Hematemesis |
| Which of the following choices characterizes the mucous membrane color and capillary refill time in a patient in hypovolemic shock | Pale, prolonged |
| When performing a TPR on a patient, you should | Always auscultate the heart while palpating the pulse |
| The normal respiratory rate for a canine patient is | 16-32 bpm |
| Which of the following is a precaution that should be taken before restraining a cat | Make sure all doors, windows, and cabinets are closed |
| Which of the following individuals should not participate in the restraining of patients | Patient owners |
| Which of the following is a common cause of bradycardia | Hypovolemia |
| When the medical history of a patient with diarrhea is obtained, it is important to question the owner regarding the duration, severity, frequency, amount, and quality. This information can assist in localizing diarrhea as involving the small or large bow | Normal frequency of bowel movements |
| Diarrhea is a common clinical sign of a variety of diseases. Which of the following diseases is zoonotic | Campylobacteriosis |
| During emergency intubation, the cranial nerve may be stimulated, resulting in | X Bradycardia |
| Which of these common radiology terms refers to a negatively charged electrode that produces electrons in the x-ray tube | Cathode |
| Which of the following conditions is a common sign of heart failure | Tachypnea |
| The stomach is located in the left cranial abdomen. When food is ingested, it mixes with gastric juices and is then propelled to which part of the small intestine | Duodenum |
| 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 of | 100-120 compressions per minute |
| How soon should a kitten receive colostrum to obtain passive immunity | 16 hours |
| Fresh frozen plasma can be stored up to and still contain clotting factors | 12 months |
| Arterial blood is most commonly used to analyze | Blood gases |
| A nervous dog should be taken out of its cage by | Luring the animal out with quiet, gentle urging, standing clear of the door |
| Deficiencies in iron may result in anemia. Which of these minerals may also cause anemia if it is deficient in a dog's or a cat's diet | Copper |
| Consumption of colostrum after being born is important to a neonate's health because | Passive acquirement of immunoglobulins strengthens the immune system |
| The normal heart rate for a canine patient is | 60-160 bpm |
| Cats exposed to feline leukemia virus typically respond in any of the following ways except | Becoming infected, becoming ill within 3 days, and dying within a week |
| The gastrointestinal tracts of newborn puppies and kittens are uniquely suited to digest and absorb the milk produced by their mothers. The primary sources of energy in this milk is | Fat and lactose |
| The normal temperature range for a feline patient is | 100.0-102.2°F |
| Four patients present at the same time with emergency conditions. In which order should the patients be triaged | Dyspnea, dystocia, proptosis, laceration |
| Which of the following is the correct progression of wound healing | Inflammatory phase, proliferative phase, maturation phase |
| The normal respiratory rate for an equine patient is | 6-16 bpm |
| The term that best describes a dog with an abnormally short mandible is | Brachygnathism |
| Hypoglycemia is most common in patients that experience | Septic shock |
| What is the most appropriate action when a catheter infection is detected | Remove the catheter |
| The normal temperature for an equine patient ranges from | 99-101.5°F |
| Which of the following results in infertility and neonatal mortality in rabbits | Vitamin A deficiency |
| With the exception of cats, most animals have a total blood volume equivalent to of their body weight | 7% |
| When restraining a cat to draw blood from the medial saphenous vein, the patient is restrained in | Lateral recumbency |
| Certain medications applied topically to the skin have systemic and local effects. Many drugs commonly administered by the oral route, such as prednisone or methimazole, can be formulated into an ointment for this type of application. Other medications, s | Transdermal |
| Which of the following describes a canine patient experiencing a fever | 103.9°F when presenting with septic peritonitis |
| A urolith is a pathologic stone formed from mineral salts found in the urinary tract. Which of the following is not a factor in the formation of uroliths | Urine protein |
| Which of the following is an example of a standardized method in assessing the effectiveness of analgesia in a patient | Colorado Pain Score |
| Pemphigus is a group of autoimmune disorders that affects the | Skin and oral mucosa |
| Which of the following is an appropriate method for restraining an animal that does not respond well to gentle words and handling | Use chemical agents for restraint |
| Signs of immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (ITP) include all of the following conditions except | Thrombocytosis |
| Halitosis is an indication of a problem with which of the following body systems | Digestive |
| A device used to help make the vein of the limb stand out is | Tourniquet |
| On auscultation of the ventral side of the abdomen, which of the following is a normal finding | Borborygmus |
| What does the presence of petechiae and ecchymoses indicate in a patient | Coagulation disorder |
| Which of the following is defined as the assessment of the patient through listening to sounds through a stethoscope | Auscultation |
| A bulldog would be described as having which type of head shape | Brachycephalic |
| A domestic cat has a high dietary protein requirement. A diet containing animal tissue is required to meet this need. In addition, this species requires all of the following except | Ascorbic acid |
| What does redness, swelling, and purulent discharges from an IV catheter site indicate | Catheter site infection |
| Clients may not want to ask the veterinarian to repeat what he or she has said, especially if the client does not understand a lot of specialized terminology that the vet has used. The veterinary technician should | Explain the veterinarian's words using laymen's terms |
| Which of the following is a true effect of pain | It suppresses the immune system, leading to an increased chance of infection |
| Various factors influence a pet's total daily energy expenditure. Which of the following is affected by gender, reproductive status, and age | Basal metabolic rate |
| The normal temperature range for a canine patient is | 100.0-102.2°F |
| Current recommendations for feeding critically ill patients are to begin feeding equal to the patient's estimated | Resting energy requirement (RER) |
| Ketonuria is most commonly associated with what condition | Diabetes mellitus |
| Which of the following is commonly seen in rabbits, in which the intestinal flora is disrupted | Dysbiosis |
| How do transfusion reactions in cats differ from transfusion reactions in dogs | Transfusions are more acute in cats |
| Which of the following is a postpartum complication caused by hypocalcemia | Eclampsia |
| The normal respiratory rate for a feline patient is | 20-42 bpm |
| In a patient, what does an elevated total protein measurement accompanied by elevated packed cell volume probably indicate | Dehydration |
| Serum centrifuged in a microhematocrit tube characterized by varying degrees of redness is probably a result o | Hemolysis |
| What is the underlying cause of icterus | Hyperbilirubinemia |
| When filling a prescription or administering medication to a patient, the technician must be familiar with medical abbreviations. Which of the following abbreviations indicates that a medication is to be applied to the right ear | AD |
| The most desirable induction agent for an emergency cesarean section in a dog is | Propofol |
| Which blood pressure measuring device obtains automated readings through sensing pressure oscillations on a cuff | Oscillometric device |
| Coagulation tests are useful for diagnosing | Rodenticide poisoning |
| Taste receptor cells are located at the tip of each taste bud. Taste receptors in dogs and cats are similar; however, there are also interesting differences. For which of the following do dogs show a preference that cats do not | Sweet |
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