VETT 134 Exam 1 Questions and Answers Latest Update 2025-2026 Already Passed
True or false: the veterinary anesthetist/technician must approach each and every anesthetic procedure
with a genuine willingness to take personal responsibility for the well being of a patient - Answers true
according to the Thomas and lerche text, activated charcoal scavenging filters should be changed at
least after every _______ hours of use - Answers 12
during the use of nitrous oxide as an anesthetic agent, which type of leak test(s) should be performed -
Answers low-pressure and high-pressure tests
a drug induced sleep from which the patient is not easily aroused and that is most often associated with
the administration of narcotics - Answers narcosis
how often should a test for low-pressure leaks be conducted - Answers each day the machine is used
an activated charcoal canister is least effective at removing which of the following anesthetics - Answers
nitrous oxide
the primary function of an anesthetic scavenging system is to - Answers collect waste gas from the
machine and conduct it to a disposal point outside the building
which of the following is believed to be the least toxic inhalation agent - Answers isoflurane
long-term toxicity of inhalation anesthetics is thought to be caused by the release of toxic metabolites
during the breakdown of these drugs within the body - Answers true
short term problems related to the inhalation of WAGs include symptoms of fatigue, headache, and
irritability, are due to - Answers the effect of anesthetic molecules on the brain neurons
the safety precautions for the prevention of exposure to any injectable agent should include the use of
personal protective equipment if there is a risk of spillage or eye splash, the careful loading of syringes,
and the proper disposal of syringes and needles - Answers true
general anesthesia - Answers reversible state of unconsciousness, immobility, muscle relaxation, and
loss of sensation throughout the entire body produced by the administration of one or more anesthetic
agents
the most appropriate type of anesthetic gas evacuation system for a surgical suite 80 feet away from an
outside wall is - Answers active scavenging system
the potential for patient harm during the administration of anesthetics is no higher than any of the other
normal procedures that we perform on or with patients - Answers false
in the United States, NIOSH recommends that the levels of waste anesthetic gasses for anesthetics such
as isoflurane, halothane, or methoxyflurane should not exceed _____ ppm - Answers 2.0
, which of the following can be used to effectively monitor waste anesthetic gas levels - Answers passive
dosimeter badge
in regard to the control of WAGS, a scavenging system - Answers captures waste anesthetic gases by
attaching to a machine and discharging them outside the clinic
which of the following general anesthetics are liquids at room temperature - Answers isoflurane and
sevoflurane
which of the following statements about anesthesia is true - Answers there is always a risk to patient
safety when anesthetics are administered
hypnosis means - Answers a drug-induced sheeplike state that impairs the ability of the patient to
respond appropriately to stimuli
the scrub area in a hospital can also be used for sterile gowning and gloving - Answers true
which of the following anesthesia monitoring devices is used primarily to measure the percentage of
available hemoglobin that is saturated with oxygen - Answers pulse oximeter
which of the following is the smallest suture size
no.3
no.4
11-0
4-0
9-0 - Answers 11-0
which of the following scalpel blades is most likely to onto a number 3 scalpel handle - Answers 17
why is it important to confirm that the pop-off valve is completely open after the anesthesia machine
and circuit are checked for leaks - Answers when the patient is connected to the anesthesia machine
with the pop-off valve closed, the patient will not able to exhale
which of the following needle points is most likely to penetrate tissue without leaving small cuts and
thus is most appropriate to use for cutting tough fibrous tissue - Answers taperpoint
according to the tear text a 27kg patient would need what size rebreathing bag - Answers 2.0L
which valve allows for room air to enter the anesthetic system if negative pressure is detected in the
system - Answers negative pressure relief valve
True or false: the veterinary anesthetist/technician must approach each and every anesthetic procedure
with a genuine willingness to take personal responsibility for the well being of a patient - Answers true
according to the Thomas and lerche text, activated charcoal scavenging filters should be changed at
least after every _______ hours of use - Answers 12
during the use of nitrous oxide as an anesthetic agent, which type of leak test(s) should be performed -
Answers low-pressure and high-pressure tests
a drug induced sleep from which the patient is not easily aroused and that is most often associated with
the administration of narcotics - Answers narcosis
how often should a test for low-pressure leaks be conducted - Answers each day the machine is used
an activated charcoal canister is least effective at removing which of the following anesthetics - Answers
nitrous oxide
the primary function of an anesthetic scavenging system is to - Answers collect waste gas from the
machine and conduct it to a disposal point outside the building
which of the following is believed to be the least toxic inhalation agent - Answers isoflurane
long-term toxicity of inhalation anesthetics is thought to be caused by the release of toxic metabolites
during the breakdown of these drugs within the body - Answers true
short term problems related to the inhalation of WAGs include symptoms of fatigue, headache, and
irritability, are due to - Answers the effect of anesthetic molecules on the brain neurons
the safety precautions for the prevention of exposure to any injectable agent should include the use of
personal protective equipment if there is a risk of spillage or eye splash, the careful loading of syringes,
and the proper disposal of syringes and needles - Answers true
general anesthesia - Answers reversible state of unconsciousness, immobility, muscle relaxation, and
loss of sensation throughout the entire body produced by the administration of one or more anesthetic
agents
the most appropriate type of anesthetic gas evacuation system for a surgical suite 80 feet away from an
outside wall is - Answers active scavenging system
the potential for patient harm during the administration of anesthetics is no higher than any of the other
normal procedures that we perform on or with patients - Answers false
in the United States, NIOSH recommends that the levels of waste anesthetic gasses for anesthetics such
as isoflurane, halothane, or methoxyflurane should not exceed _____ ppm - Answers 2.0
, which of the following can be used to effectively monitor waste anesthetic gas levels - Answers passive
dosimeter badge
in regard to the control of WAGS, a scavenging system - Answers captures waste anesthetic gases by
attaching to a machine and discharging them outside the clinic
which of the following general anesthetics are liquids at room temperature - Answers isoflurane and
sevoflurane
which of the following statements about anesthesia is true - Answers there is always a risk to patient
safety when anesthetics are administered
hypnosis means - Answers a drug-induced sheeplike state that impairs the ability of the patient to
respond appropriately to stimuli
the scrub area in a hospital can also be used for sterile gowning and gloving - Answers true
which of the following anesthesia monitoring devices is used primarily to measure the percentage of
available hemoglobin that is saturated with oxygen - Answers pulse oximeter
which of the following is the smallest suture size
no.3
no.4
11-0
4-0
9-0 - Answers 11-0
which of the following scalpel blades is most likely to onto a number 3 scalpel handle - Answers 17
why is it important to confirm that the pop-off valve is completely open after the anesthesia machine
and circuit are checked for leaks - Answers when the patient is connected to the anesthesia machine
with the pop-off valve closed, the patient will not able to exhale
which of the following needle points is most likely to penetrate tissue without leaving small cuts and
thus is most appropriate to use for cutting tough fibrous tissue - Answers taperpoint
according to the tear text a 27kg patient would need what size rebreathing bag - Answers 2.0L
which valve allows for room air to enter the anesthetic system if negative pressure is detected in the
system - Answers negative pressure relief valve
