VTNE Prep - Mixed Questions #2

What is the fluid deficit for a 10lb cat with 12% dehydration? A) 545mL B) 1200mL C) 120mL D) 60mL

A) 545mL 10lb = 4.54kg 4.54 x 0.12 x 1000 = 545mL

A complete radiographic series in the turtle and tortoise include which of the following view? A) cranial-caudal, dorsoventral, and lateral B) cranial-caudal, ventrodorsal, and lateral C) ventrodorsal and lateral D) dorsoventral and lateral

A) cranial-caudal, dorsoventral, and lateral A complete radiographic series requires 3 views. Never put a turtle/tortoise on its back because they have a coelomic cavity & lack a diaphragm. If placed on their backs they cannot breath.

A benign tumor that is composed of newly formed blood vessels is known as: A) hemangioma B) hepatoma C) hamartoma D) hepatocellular carcinoma

A) hemangioma Tumor of blood vessels (hem/o = blood, angi/o = vessel) Hamartoma is a benign tumor made of an abnormal mixture of normal tissues & cells from the area in which it grows

Which of the following causes a black irregular border on one end of the film? A) light exposure while still in the box in advance of exposure B) exposure to radiation while still in storage C) expired film D) rough handling of the film while still in storage

A) light exposure while still in the box in advance of exposure

When obtaining a ventrodorsal x-ray of the thorax, what is the cranial landmark? A) the manubrium B) the base of the skull C) the ilium wings D) halfway between the xiphoid and the last rib

A) the manubrium Caudal landmark is L1 - palpate 13th rib & follow up to attachment at vertebrae

How should see-through peel-packs be placed in an autoclave for sterilization? A) vertically B) diagonally C) upside down D) horizontal

A) vertical Do not stack horizontal - steam cannot penetrate thru the plastic.

The volume of an injection for a small iguana is 0.005mL. This amount is too small to measure accurately. What dilution would allow you to give a volume of 0.05mL? A) 1:100 B) 1:10 C) 1:1000 D) 1:50

B) 1:10 0.05mL /10 = 0.005mL

A visiting relief veterinarian whom you are assisting in surgery asks you to provide a non absorbable suture that is less than 2-0 in size. Which of the following would meet the request? A) 3-0 chromic gut B) 4-0 silk C) 0 polydioxanone D) 00 Dermalon nylon

B) 4-0 silk Chromic gut is absorbable. Polydioxanone is synthetic absorbable & monofilament. Nylon is synthetic non absorbable, but 00 is the same as 2-0.

What is the term used to express when an animal is trying to breath against the set respiratory rhythm and volume being delivered by the mechanical ventilator? A) pulling B) bucking C) checking D) pushing

B) bucking

A bacterial genus can be described as: A) composed of classes B) composed of one or more species C) belonging to a species D) composed of families

B) composed of one or more species

Two tooth buds that grow together to form one larger tooth is referred to as A) gemini B) fusion C) oligodontia D) polydontia

B) fusion Gemini is one tooth bud that grows apart to form 2 separate teeth

The veterinarian has directed you to give a whole blood transfusion to a 0.3kg kitten with severe anemia from flea infestation. You are unable to insert an intravenous or intraosseous catheter. Which of the following would be the most effective alternative route for administration? A) intramuscular injection B) intraperitoneal injection C) per os D) subcutaneous injection

B) intraperitoneal injection IP will be much slower, but it is an alternative route. Blood can only be given IV, IO, or IP - no other routes.

In what organ are most drugs metabolized? A) skin B) liver C) intestines D) eye

B) liver

Eosinophilia is commonly seen with a: A) viral infection B) parasitic infection C) bacterial infection D) hormonal disorder

B) parasitic infection

An excessive number of WBCs in the urine is reported as: A) proteinuria B) pyuria C) hematuria D) dysuria

B) pyuria Pyuria is purulent material (or WBCs) present in the urine. Hematuria is RBCs present in the urine. Proteinuria is protein in the urine. Dysuria is painful urination.

In what way is a surgeon's knot different than a square knot? A) a surgeon's knot has one throw on the first pass and two throws on the second pass; a square knot has two throws on each pass B) a surgeon's knot has two throws on the first pass and one throw on the second pass; a square knot has one pass on each throw C) a surgeon's knot has two throws on the first pass and one throw on the second pass; a square knot has one throw on each pass D) a surgeon's knot has one throw on each pass; a square knot has two throws on each pass

C) a surgeon's knot has two throws on the first pass and one throw on the second pass; a square knot has one throw on each pass

Which of the following image receptors is used in dental imaging? A) phosphor plates B) film C) both a and b D) neither a nor b

C) both a and b Phosphor plates are commonly used with dental radiography.

A pseudopocket can be defined as: A) deep pocket B) shallow pocket C) false pocket D) missing a pocket

C) false pocket

Which of the following would be considered a complication of recovery for a patient that had a foreign body removed from the trachea? A) severe pain B) aspiration C) hypovolemic shock D) airway obstruction resulting from swelling

D) airway obstruction resulting from swelling The swelling occurs after the FB is removed

Most abnormal dental conditions experienced by lagomorphs and rodents are a result of: A) environment B) husbandry C) diet D) all of the above

D) all of the above

Which of these common radiology terms refers to a negatively charged electrode that produces electrons in the x-ray tube? A) artifact B) anode C) collimator D) cathode

D) cathode

For which of the following would a brachial plexus block provide analgesia? A) thorax B) proximal to the elbow C) forefeet D) distal to the elbow

D) distal to the elbow Brachial plexus blocks 5 nerves: axillary, musculocutaneous, median, radial, ulnar

A client calls the veterinary practice indicating that her cat drank ethylene glycol 6 hours earlier. Everyone is at lunch, and you immediately page the veterinarian; however, the client wants to make her cat vomit to rid it of the toxin. What should you tell the client? A) use 3% hydrogen peroxide at 1tbl per 20lb B) use dry mustard powder placed in the mouth C) use table salt placed on the back of the tongue D) do not induce vomiting and bring in the cat immediately

D) do not induce vomiting and bring in the cat immediately