VTNE EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE EXAM | ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+ |
VERIFIED ANSWERS | NEWEST EXAM 2025
Which of the following is least useful when resuscitating a dog in shock?
A. D5W
B. Hetastarch
C. Hypertonic saline
D. Plasma-Lyte 48 - ...(ANSWERS)....D5W
The first drug of choice for a cat that experiences status epilepticus is:
A. Diazepam
B. Pentobarbital
C. Potassium bromide
D. Propofol - ...(ANSWERS)....Diazepam
Tension pneumothorax occurs when pressure in the thoracic cavity is:
A. Less than atmospheric pressure
B. Equal to atmospheric pressure
C. Greater than atmospheric pressure
D. Constant as animal breathes in and out - ...(ANSWERS)....Greater than
atmospheric pressure
Emesis should not be induced in patients that have ingested:
,A. Anticholinergics
B. Hydrocarbons
C. Organophosphates
D. Salicylates - ...(ANSWERS)....Hydrocarbons
The mucous membranes of a dog in septic shock are:
A. Cyanotic
B. Hyperemic
C. Icteric
D. Pale - ...(ANSWERS)....Hyperemic
The most desirable induction agent for an emergency cesarean section in a dog is:
A. Etomidate
B. Diazepam
C. Propofol
D. Thiopental - ...(ANSWERS)....Propofol
The underlying disease for most cases of feline aortic thromboembolism is ___ in
origin.
A. Cardiac
B. Hepatic
C. Renal
,D. Respiratory - ...(ANSWERS)....Cardiac
To reduce intracranial pressure that results from trauma, _____ may be
administered every 4 to 8 hours.
A. Atropine
B. Dexamethasone
C. Diazepam
D. Mannitol - ...(ANSWERS)....Mannitol
Four patients present at the same time with emergency conditions. In what order
should the patients be triaged?
A. Dyspnea, dystocia, proptosis, laceration
B. Proptosis, dyspnea, dystocia, laceration
C. Laceration, dystocia, dyspnea, proptosis
D. Dystocia, proptosis, laceration, dyspnea - ...(ANSWERS)....Dyspnea, dystocia,
proptosis, laceration
Which of the following conditions heals best through first intention?
A. Abscess
B. Degloving
C. Simple laceration
D. Puncture wound - ...(ANSWERS)....Simple laceration
, A patient is experiencing cardiopulmonary arrest. The most desirable route of
drug administration is:
A. Intratracheal
B. Intracardiac
C. Intravenous
D. Intraosseous - ...(ANSWERS)....Intravenous
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 (per minute) of:
A. 60-80 compressions per minute
B. 80-100 compressions per minute
C. 100-120 compressions per minute
D. 120-140 compressions per minute - ...(ANSWERS)....100-120 compressions per
minute
To minimize hemorrhage to the head of a canine trauma patient, where should
pressure be applied?
A. At the thoracic inlet in both jugular grooves
B. At the thoracic inlet of the left jugular groove
C. To the area adjacent and central to the mandible
D. To the lateral points of the temporomandibular joint - ...(ANSWERS)....To the
area adjacent and ventral to the mandible
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | GRADED A+ |
VERIFIED ANSWERS | NEWEST EXAM 2025
Which of the following is least useful when resuscitating a dog in shock?
A. D5W
B. Hetastarch
C. Hypertonic saline
D. Plasma-Lyte 48 - ...(ANSWERS)....D5W
The first drug of choice for a cat that experiences status epilepticus is:
A. Diazepam
B. Pentobarbital
C. Potassium bromide
D. Propofol - ...(ANSWERS)....Diazepam
Tension pneumothorax occurs when pressure in the thoracic cavity is:
A. Less than atmospheric pressure
B. Equal to atmospheric pressure
C. Greater than atmospheric pressure
D. Constant as animal breathes in and out - ...(ANSWERS)....Greater than
atmospheric pressure
Emesis should not be induced in patients that have ingested:
,A. Anticholinergics
B. Hydrocarbons
C. Organophosphates
D. Salicylates - ...(ANSWERS)....Hydrocarbons
The mucous membranes of a dog in septic shock are:
A. Cyanotic
B. Hyperemic
C. Icteric
D. Pale - ...(ANSWERS)....Hyperemic
The most desirable induction agent for an emergency cesarean section in a dog is:
A. Etomidate
B. Diazepam
C. Propofol
D. Thiopental - ...(ANSWERS)....Propofol
The underlying disease for most cases of feline aortic thromboembolism is ___ in
origin.
A. Cardiac
B. Hepatic
C. Renal
,D. Respiratory - ...(ANSWERS)....Cardiac
To reduce intracranial pressure that results from trauma, _____ may be
administered every 4 to 8 hours.
A. Atropine
B. Dexamethasone
C. Diazepam
D. Mannitol - ...(ANSWERS)....Mannitol
Four patients present at the same time with emergency conditions. In what order
should the patients be triaged?
A. Dyspnea, dystocia, proptosis, laceration
B. Proptosis, dyspnea, dystocia, laceration
C. Laceration, dystocia, dyspnea, proptosis
D. Dystocia, proptosis, laceration, dyspnea - ...(ANSWERS)....Dyspnea, dystocia,
proptosis, laceration
Which of the following conditions heals best through first intention?
A. Abscess
B. Degloving
C. Simple laceration
D. Puncture wound - ...(ANSWERS)....Simple laceration
, A patient is experiencing cardiopulmonary arrest. The most desirable route of
drug administration is:
A. Intratracheal
B. Intracardiac
C. Intravenous
D. Intraosseous - ...(ANSWERS)....Intravenous
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 (per minute) of:
A. 60-80 compressions per minute
B. 80-100 compressions per minute
C. 100-120 compressions per minute
D. 120-140 compressions per minute - ...(ANSWERS)....100-120 compressions per
minute
To minimize hemorrhage to the head of a canine trauma patient, where should
pressure be applied?
A. At the thoracic inlet in both jugular grooves
B. At the thoracic inlet of the left jugular groove
C. To the area adjacent and central to the mandible
D. To the lateral points of the temporomandibular joint - ...(ANSWERS)....To the
area adjacent and ventral to the mandible
