2024 VTNE Practice Exam A PSI complete
questions and answers
A vial of penicillin contains 2,000,000 units of the dry drug. To make the penicillin into a
solution that contains 400,000 units per milliliter, how much diluent is needed? -
ANSWER-5mL
When an anesthetized patient is to be placed on a circular or semi closed anesthesia
circuit, the correct reservoir bag size is determined by using which of the following? -
ANSWER-60 mL/kg
It is necessary to immunize ferrets against: - ANSWER-canine distemper
Endotracheal intubation of the horse is usually performed: - ANSWER-blindly
In an anesthetized patient, hypocarbia (hypocapnia) could be attributed to: -
ANSWER-excess artificial ventilation
Which solution is contraindicated as a surgical prep if electrocautery is being used
during the procedure? - ANSWER-Isopropyl alcohol
Ivermectin is classified as which type of agent? - ANSWER-Anthelmintic
When discharging a patient that is wearing a fentanyl patch, instructions to the owners
should include: - ANSWER-proper use and disposal of the patch
Acepromazine is classified as a/an: - ANSWER-tranquilizer
The correct names of the four valves of the heart are: - ANSWER-mitral, pulmonic,
aortic, and tricuspid
If anaphylaxis occurs after the administration of any vaccine or drug, which drug will
best reverse the effect of shock? - ANSWER-Epinephrine
In treating hypovolemic shock in the canine, the most important form of therapy is to: -
ANSWER-administer IV fluids.
, Which of the following is the smallest suture? - ANSWER-5-0
When a patient shows clinical signs of dyspnea and cyanosis, the technician should
check for: - ANSWER-respiratory obstruction.
For a 20-kg dog that is 5% dehydrated, how much fluid replacement is required? -
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? - 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? - ANSWER-Respiratory acidosis
The standard culture medium used for bacterial sensitivity testing is: -
ANSWER-Mueller-Hinton
The inhalant anesthetic isoflurane: - 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: - ANSWER-neuromuscular damage.
Adequate tissue perfusion is presumed when an animal exhibits normal: -
ANSWER-capillary refill.
Which hormone is responsible for the rupture of an ovarian follicle and the release of a
mature egg from an ovary? - ANSWER-Luteinizing hormone
The most profound adverse effect of the opioid drugs is: - ANSWER-respiratory
depression.
How long is the gestation period in the mare? - ANSWER-326 - 354 days
Inanimate objects contaminated with pathogens are referred to as: - ANSWER-fomites
Which of the following parasites requires an intermediate host in order to complete the
life cycle? - ANSWER-Heartworm
questions and answers
A vial of penicillin contains 2,000,000 units of the dry drug. To make the penicillin into a
solution that contains 400,000 units per milliliter, how much diluent is needed? -
ANSWER-5mL
When an anesthetized patient is to be placed on a circular or semi closed anesthesia
circuit, the correct reservoir bag size is determined by using which of the following? -
ANSWER-60 mL/kg
It is necessary to immunize ferrets against: - ANSWER-canine distemper
Endotracheal intubation of the horse is usually performed: - ANSWER-blindly
In an anesthetized patient, hypocarbia (hypocapnia) could be attributed to: -
ANSWER-excess artificial ventilation
Which solution is contraindicated as a surgical prep if electrocautery is being used
during the procedure? - ANSWER-Isopropyl alcohol
Ivermectin is classified as which type of agent? - ANSWER-Anthelmintic
When discharging a patient that is wearing a fentanyl patch, instructions to the owners
should include: - ANSWER-proper use and disposal of the patch
Acepromazine is classified as a/an: - ANSWER-tranquilizer
The correct names of the four valves of the heart are: - ANSWER-mitral, pulmonic,
aortic, and tricuspid
If anaphylaxis occurs after the administration of any vaccine or drug, which drug will
best reverse the effect of shock? - ANSWER-Epinephrine
In treating hypovolemic shock in the canine, the most important form of therapy is to: -
ANSWER-administer IV fluids.
, Which of the following is the smallest suture? - ANSWER-5-0
When a patient shows clinical signs of dyspnea and cyanosis, the technician should
check for: - ANSWER-respiratory obstruction.
For a 20-kg dog that is 5% dehydrated, how much fluid replacement is required? -
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? - 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? - ANSWER-Respiratory acidosis
The standard culture medium used for bacterial sensitivity testing is: -
ANSWER-Mueller-Hinton
The inhalant anesthetic isoflurane: - 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: - ANSWER-neuromuscular damage.
Adequate tissue perfusion is presumed when an animal exhibits normal: -
ANSWER-capillary refill.
Which hormone is responsible for the rupture of an ovarian follicle and the release of a
mature egg from an ovary? - ANSWER-Luteinizing hormone
The most profound adverse effect of the opioid drugs is: - ANSWER-respiratory
depression.
How long is the gestation period in the mare? - ANSWER-326 - 354 days
Inanimate objects contaminated with pathogens are referred to as: - ANSWER-fomites
Which of the following parasites requires an intermediate host in order to complete the
life cycle? - ANSWER-Heartworm
