AAVSB EXAM 1 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS (2026/2027)
1. Q: In an emergency clinic with limited staff, which patient should be
triaged first: a rabbit with dyspnea, a dog with a bleeding paw, a dog
with a hock dislocation, or an inappetant cat? ANSWER The rabbit
with dyspnea (Respiratory distress is always the highest priority).
2. Q: Which monitoring device displays both heart rate and electrical
rhythm? ANSWER Electrocardiograph (ECG/EKG).
3. Q: What is the disinfectant agent of choice for suspected viral
enteritis (e.g., Parvovirus)? ANSWER Sodium hypochlorite (Bleach).
4. Q: Which drug is injected sublingually to stimulate breathing in
neonates after a C-section? ANSWER Doxapram.
5. Q: Which ion is primarily responsible for maintaining the osmotic
pressure of body fluids? ANSWER Sodium.
6. Q: How is dystocia caused by uterine inertia commonly treated?
ANSWER Oxytocin.
7. Q: If a patient has a WBC of 10,000/µL with 30% monocytes, what is
the absolute monocyte count? ANSWER 3,000 cells/µL.
8. Q: What is a major characteristic of dissociative anesthesia (e.g.,
Ketamine)? ANSWER Poor visceral analgesia.
9. Q: Provide the following common measurement conversions:
ANSWER * 1 fl oz = 30 mL
o 1 tablespoon = 15 mL
o 1 teaspoon = 5 mL
o 1 inch = 2.54 cm
, 10.Q: Which part of the mature tooth is continuously deposited
throughout life by odontoblasts? ANSWER Dentin.
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11.Q: Why should anesthetized patients be periodically ventilated
(sighed)? ANSWER To control the development of hypocapnia and
dyspnea (and prevent atelectasis).
12.Q: Which of the following absorbs the fewest x-rays: bone, fat, air, or
metal? ANSWER Air.
ANSWERS (2026/2027)
1. Q: In an emergency clinic with limited staff, which patient should be
triaged first: a rabbit with dyspnea, a dog with a bleeding paw, a dog
with a hock dislocation, or an inappetant cat? ANSWER The rabbit
with dyspnea (Respiratory distress is always the highest priority).
2. Q: Which monitoring device displays both heart rate and electrical
rhythm? ANSWER Electrocardiograph (ECG/EKG).
3. Q: What is the disinfectant agent of choice for suspected viral
enteritis (e.g., Parvovirus)? ANSWER Sodium hypochlorite (Bleach).
4. Q: Which drug is injected sublingually to stimulate breathing in
neonates after a C-section? ANSWER Doxapram.
5. Q: Which ion is primarily responsible for maintaining the osmotic
pressure of body fluids? ANSWER Sodium.
6. Q: How is dystocia caused by uterine inertia commonly treated?
ANSWER Oxytocin.
7. Q: If a patient has a WBC of 10,000/µL with 30% monocytes, what is
the absolute monocyte count? ANSWER 3,000 cells/µL.
8. Q: What is a major characteristic of dissociative anesthesia (e.g.,
Ketamine)? ANSWER Poor visceral analgesia.
9. Q: Provide the following common measurement conversions:
ANSWER * 1 fl oz = 30 mL
o 1 tablespoon = 15 mL
o 1 teaspoon = 5 mL
o 1 inch = 2.54 cm
, 10.Q: Which part of the mature tooth is continuously deposited
throughout life by odontoblasts? ANSWER Dentin.
Getty Images
Explore
11.Q: Why should anesthetized patients be periodically ventilated
(sighed)? ANSWER To control the development of hypocapnia and
dyspnea (and prevent atelectasis).
12.Q: Which of the following absorbs the fewest x-rays: bone, fat, air, or
metal? ANSWER Air.
