HESI Final Study Set
Which structure is best seen using an open mouth, end-on radiographic view?
A. Nasal turbinates.
B. Pinnae.
C. Zygomatic arch.
D. Tympanic bullae.
Tympanic bullae.
Which dosage of carprofen is approved for a cat having surgical pain?
A. 4 mg/kg IM.
B. 0.2mg/kg IM.
C. 0.1 to 0.3mg/kg IM.
D. 0.05 to 0.10mg/kg IM.
4 mg/kg IM.
At what level should the x-ray beam be centered for a radiographic exam of the cervical
spine?
A. C3 to C4.
B. C5 to C6.
C. C1 to C2.
D. C7 to T1.
C3 to C4.
A surgeon plans to administer two incompatible drugs (diazepam and hydromorphone) during
surgery. What supplies should be used to ensure safe and effective delivery of these
medications?
A. IV catheter.
B. Venipuncture set.
C. IM syringe and needle.
D. Perivascular syringe and needle.
IV catheter.
Which cytology smear technique is recommended for preparation of highly viscous samples?
A. Starfish.
B. Compression.
C. Line.
D. Squash.
Starfish.
The veterinarian orders 4.5 ml of a drug with a concentration of 5 mg/ml to be given q.i.d.
Based on this information, what is the correct dosage?
A. Give 0.9 ml every other day.
B. Give 0.9 ml four times per day.
C. Give 4.5 ml every other day.
,
,D. Give 4.5 ml four times per day.
Give 4.5 ml four times per day.
Which two fat-soluble vitamins can cause toxicity if given in excess?
A. K and E.
B. D and E.
C. A and K.
D. A and D
A and D.
Which anesthetic reacts with CO2absorbents as it degrades, producing both heat and
nephrotoxic compound A?
A. Isoflurane.
B. Desflurane.
C. Sevoflurane. (Right)
D. Sodasorb LF.
Sevoflurane.
During which step of automatic film processing are the unexposed silver halide crystals
removed from the film base?
A. Developing.
B. Fixing.
C. Washing.
D. Drying.
Fixing.
What is the minimum effective pressure required when sterilizing instruments in a table-top
gravity air-displacement sterilizer?
A. 5 psi.
B. 10 psi.
C. 15 psi.
D. 25 psi.
15 psi.
A 1-year-old Boxer is scheduled for surgery to remove a corn cob that was ingested and now
has caused an intestinal obstruction. Which medication will cause an adverse reaction in this
particular case?
A. Isoflurane.
B. Nitrous oxide.
C. Sevoflurane.
D. Propofol.
Nitrous oxide.
Which agent is classified as an opioid mixed agonist-antagonist that provides sedation,
analgesic, and antitussive effects?
A. Fentanyl.
,
Which structure is best seen using an open mouth, end-on radiographic view?
A. Nasal turbinates.
B. Pinnae.
C. Zygomatic arch.
D. Tympanic bullae.
Tympanic bullae.
Which dosage of carprofen is approved for a cat having surgical pain?
A. 4 mg/kg IM.
B. 0.2mg/kg IM.
C. 0.1 to 0.3mg/kg IM.
D. 0.05 to 0.10mg/kg IM.
4 mg/kg IM.
At what level should the x-ray beam be centered for a radiographic exam of the cervical
spine?
A. C3 to C4.
B. C5 to C6.
C. C1 to C2.
D. C7 to T1.
C3 to C4.
A surgeon plans to administer two incompatible drugs (diazepam and hydromorphone) during
surgery. What supplies should be used to ensure safe and effective delivery of these
medications?
A. IV catheter.
B. Venipuncture set.
C. IM syringe and needle.
D. Perivascular syringe and needle.
IV catheter.
Which cytology smear technique is recommended for preparation of highly viscous samples?
A. Starfish.
B. Compression.
C. Line.
D. Squash.
Starfish.
The veterinarian orders 4.5 ml of a drug with a concentration of 5 mg/ml to be given q.i.d.
Based on this information, what is the correct dosage?
A. Give 0.9 ml every other day.
B. Give 0.9 ml four times per day.
C. Give 4.5 ml every other day.
,
,D. Give 4.5 ml four times per day.
Give 4.5 ml four times per day.
Which two fat-soluble vitamins can cause toxicity if given in excess?
A. K and E.
B. D and E.
C. A and K.
D. A and D
A and D.
Which anesthetic reacts with CO2absorbents as it degrades, producing both heat and
nephrotoxic compound A?
A. Isoflurane.
B. Desflurane.
C. Sevoflurane. (Right)
D. Sodasorb LF.
Sevoflurane.
During which step of automatic film processing are the unexposed silver halide crystals
removed from the film base?
A. Developing.
B. Fixing.
C. Washing.
D. Drying.
Fixing.
What is the minimum effective pressure required when sterilizing instruments in a table-top
gravity air-displacement sterilizer?
A. 5 psi.
B. 10 psi.
C. 15 psi.
D. 25 psi.
15 psi.
A 1-year-old Boxer is scheduled for surgery to remove a corn cob that was ingested and now
has caused an intestinal obstruction. Which medication will cause an adverse reaction in this
particular case?
A. Isoflurane.
B. Nitrous oxide.
C. Sevoflurane.
D. Propofol.
Nitrous oxide.
Which agent is classified as an opioid mixed agonist-antagonist that provides sedation,
analgesic, and antitussive effects?
A. Fentanyl.
,
