PENN FOSTER: INTRODUCTION TO
VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY EXAM
QUESTIONS, UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS, GRADED A+
te, temperature, weight, laboratory data, and anything else that can be
precisely calibrated
A stack of information has fallen out of a patient's medical record. As you
return it to the file, using the standard chronological organization, you
know to place the notes from September 11, 1996 . . . . . - CORRECT
ANSWER -below the notes from October 27, 1997
The veterinary medical record is . . . . - CORRECT ANSWER -the
property of the veterinarian practice or hospital
What is a sentence example of what you would expect to find in the
assessment section of the SOAP format? - CORRECT ANSWER -
"This could be caused by a virus or a bacterial infection"
True or False? The veterinarian performs most veterinary client
education. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
What is true of veterinary client education? - CORRECT ANSWER -
It's crucial for an animal to receive proper postoperative care
,A veterinary technician who chooses a topic and requests trainign to
learn how to educate clients about it is . . . . . - CORRECT ANSWER
-becoming a more valuable employee
When does the client education process occur? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Throughout the animal's examination and treatment
A large St. Bernard enters the veterinarian's office for a routine physical
examination. You, as the veterinary technician, must greet the animal
and take it to the exam room. As you approach the animal, what is the
first step you should take to gain its confidence? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Crouch down to its level, and extend the back of your hand
for the dog to sniff.
When taking a cat's pulse, you determine that its heart beats 37 times in
15 seconds. What is the correct heart rate? - CORRECT ANSWER -
148 beats per minute (37 beats x 4 = 148 beats per minute)
To restrain cattle one at a time for examination of the head, you would
use a . . . . - CORRECT ANSWER -squeeze chute
The subjective information entered into the animal's medical chart using
the SOAP format could include what information? - CORRECT
ANSWER -The reason the animal is being presented to the veterinary
clinic and observations of the animal and its condition that can't be
quantified. Example: loose stool
An instrument used to inspect the ear canal of an animal for signs of
disease of foregn objectsis known as a/an . . . . . - CORRECT
ANSWER -otoscope
, A Rottweiler is brought into the veterinarian's office for a routine physical
examination. The veterinarian is running behind and asks you to perform
the physical examination while he's with another patient. Your
examination progresses to auscultation of the heart. What are the four
parameters you need to pay attention to during this portion of the exam?
- CORRECT ANSWER -Heart sounds, heart rhythm, heart rate, and
pulse deficits
What is an example of a nonleading question that's most appropriate
during the history-taking part of the physical examination? - CORRECT
ANSWER -When does Sophie's lameness seem to get better?
Part of a veterinary technician's client education responsibilities may
include . . . - CORRECT ANSWER -explaining the benefits of a
nutritional regimen
What is animal that can be streched for restraint in the same manner
aas a cat? - CORRECT ANSWER -A ferret
An African Grey is presented for his annual avian physical examination.
You know that this animal has traveled over 20 miles to the office. When
observing the bird in his carrier, you note that he's standing on the floor
of his cage which means the bird may be exhibiting signs of . . . -
CORRECT ANSWER -stress
To note any additional problems an animal may have, you should
conduct a(n) _____ when interviewing a client. - CORRECT
ANSWER -body systems review
What activities describe Auscultation? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Listening for sounds produced within the body
VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY EXAM
QUESTIONS, UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS, GRADED A+
te, temperature, weight, laboratory data, and anything else that can be
precisely calibrated
A stack of information has fallen out of a patient's medical record. As you
return it to the file, using the standard chronological organization, you
know to place the notes from September 11, 1996 . . . . . - CORRECT
ANSWER -below the notes from October 27, 1997
The veterinary medical record is . . . . - CORRECT ANSWER -the
property of the veterinarian practice or hospital
What is a sentence example of what you would expect to find in the
assessment section of the SOAP format? - CORRECT ANSWER -
"This could be caused by a virus or a bacterial infection"
True or False? The veterinarian performs most veterinary client
education. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
What is true of veterinary client education? - CORRECT ANSWER -
It's crucial for an animal to receive proper postoperative care
,A veterinary technician who chooses a topic and requests trainign to
learn how to educate clients about it is . . . . . - CORRECT ANSWER
-becoming a more valuable employee
When does the client education process occur? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Throughout the animal's examination and treatment
A large St. Bernard enters the veterinarian's office for a routine physical
examination. You, as the veterinary technician, must greet the animal
and take it to the exam room. As you approach the animal, what is the
first step you should take to gain its confidence? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Crouch down to its level, and extend the back of your hand
for the dog to sniff.
When taking a cat's pulse, you determine that its heart beats 37 times in
15 seconds. What is the correct heart rate? - CORRECT ANSWER -
148 beats per minute (37 beats x 4 = 148 beats per minute)
To restrain cattle one at a time for examination of the head, you would
use a . . . . - CORRECT ANSWER -squeeze chute
The subjective information entered into the animal's medical chart using
the SOAP format could include what information? - CORRECT
ANSWER -The reason the animal is being presented to the veterinary
clinic and observations of the animal and its condition that can't be
quantified. Example: loose stool
An instrument used to inspect the ear canal of an animal for signs of
disease of foregn objectsis known as a/an . . . . . - CORRECT
ANSWER -otoscope
, A Rottweiler is brought into the veterinarian's office for a routine physical
examination. The veterinarian is running behind and asks you to perform
the physical examination while he's with another patient. Your
examination progresses to auscultation of the heart. What are the four
parameters you need to pay attention to during this portion of the exam?
- CORRECT ANSWER -Heart sounds, heart rhythm, heart rate, and
pulse deficits
What is an example of a nonleading question that's most appropriate
during the history-taking part of the physical examination? - CORRECT
ANSWER -When does Sophie's lameness seem to get better?
Part of a veterinary technician's client education responsibilities may
include . . . - CORRECT ANSWER -explaining the benefits of a
nutritional regimen
What is animal that can be streched for restraint in the same manner
aas a cat? - CORRECT ANSWER -A ferret
An African Grey is presented for his annual avian physical examination.
You know that this animal has traveled over 20 miles to the office. When
observing the bird in his carrier, you note that he's standing on the floor
of his cage which means the bird may be exhibiting signs of . . . -
CORRECT ANSWER -stress
To note any additional problems an animal may have, you should
conduct a(n) _____ when interviewing a client. - CORRECT
ANSWER -body systems review
What activities describe Auscultation? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Listening for sounds produced within the body
