VTNE Practice Test A Questions With
Well Elaborated Solutions
When a patient shows clinical signs of dyspnea and cyanosis, the technician should
check for:
- ataxia
- hypothermia
- respiratory obstruction
- urethral obstruction - ANSWER -Respiratory obstruction
For a 20-kg dog that is 5% dehydrated, how much fluid replacement is required?
- 250 ml
- 500 ml
- 1000 ml
- 2000 ml - ANSWER -1000 ml
A vial containing 1 gram of medication has to be reconstituted to a 2.5% solution
(w/v). What volume of diluent is needed and what concentration will result?
- 25 mL, resulting in a concentration of 4 mg/L
- 40 mL, resulting in a concentration of 2.5 mg/L
- 40 mL, resulting in a concentration of 4 mg/mL
- 40 mL, resulting in a concentration of 25 mg/mL - ANSWER -40 ml, resulting in
a concentration of 25 mg/ml
In the anesthetized, healthy patient, which of the following abnormalities is most
commonly encountered?
- Respiratory alkalosis
- Metabolic acidosis
- Metabolic alkalosis
- Respiratory acidosis - ANSWER -Respiratory acidosis
The standard culture medium used for bacterial sensitivity testing is:
- MacConkey
- Hektoen enteric
, - Sabouraud dextrose
- Mueller-Hinton - ANSWER -Mueller-Hinton
The inhalant anesthetic isoflurane:
- is a liquid at room temperature when stored in a sealed container
- is odorless
- is flammable
- does not vaporize at room temperature when stored in an open container -
ANSWER -Is a liquid at room temperature when stored in a sealed container
For horses under anesthesia in lateral recumbency, padding and positioning of the
front legs and head is important to prevent:
- decubital sores
- granuloma
- laminitis
- neuromuscular damage - ANSWER -Neuromuscular damage
adequate tissue perfusion is presumed when an animal exhibits normal:
- heart rate
- body temperature
- capillary refill
- pupillary size - ANSWER -Capillary refill
Which hormone is responsible for the rupture of an ovarian follicle and the release
of a mature egg from an ovary?
- Luteinizing hormone
- Estrogen
- Follicle stimulating hormone
- Progesterone - ANSWER -Luteinizing hormone
The most profound adverse effect of the opioid drugs is:
- respiratory depression
- decreased heart rate
- bowel hypermotility
- decreased blood pressure - ANSWER -Respiratory depression
Well Elaborated Solutions
When a patient shows clinical signs of dyspnea and cyanosis, the technician should
check for:
- ataxia
- hypothermia
- respiratory obstruction
- urethral obstruction - ANSWER -Respiratory obstruction
For a 20-kg dog that is 5% dehydrated, how much fluid replacement is required?
- 250 ml
- 500 ml
- 1000 ml
- 2000 ml - ANSWER -1000 ml
A vial containing 1 gram of medication has to be reconstituted to a 2.5% solution
(w/v). What volume of diluent is needed and what concentration will result?
- 25 mL, resulting in a concentration of 4 mg/L
- 40 mL, resulting in a concentration of 2.5 mg/L
- 40 mL, resulting in a concentration of 4 mg/mL
- 40 mL, resulting in a concentration of 25 mg/mL - ANSWER -40 ml, resulting in
a concentration of 25 mg/ml
In the anesthetized, healthy patient, which of the following abnormalities is most
commonly encountered?
- Respiratory alkalosis
- Metabolic acidosis
- Metabolic alkalosis
- Respiratory acidosis - ANSWER -Respiratory acidosis
The standard culture medium used for bacterial sensitivity testing is:
- MacConkey
- Hektoen enteric
, - Sabouraud dextrose
- Mueller-Hinton - ANSWER -Mueller-Hinton
The inhalant anesthetic isoflurane:
- is a liquid at room temperature when stored in a sealed container
- is odorless
- is flammable
- does not vaporize at room temperature when stored in an open container -
ANSWER -Is a liquid at room temperature when stored in a sealed container
For horses under anesthesia in lateral recumbency, padding and positioning of the
front legs and head is important to prevent:
- decubital sores
- granuloma
- laminitis
- neuromuscular damage - ANSWER -Neuromuscular damage
adequate tissue perfusion is presumed when an animal exhibits normal:
- heart rate
- body temperature
- capillary refill
- pupillary size - ANSWER -Capillary refill
Which hormone is responsible for the rupture of an ovarian follicle and the release
of a mature egg from an ovary?
- Luteinizing hormone
- Estrogen
- Follicle stimulating hormone
- Progesterone - ANSWER -Luteinizing hormone
The most profound adverse effect of the opioid drugs is:
- respiratory depression
- decreased heart rate
- bowel hypermotility
- decreased blood pressure - ANSWER -Respiratory depression
