THE VETERINARY TECHNICIAN NATIONAL
EXAMINATION (VTNE) COMPUTER-BASED
EXAM THAT IS DESIGNED TO EVALUATE THE
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF ENTRY-LEVEL
Question: 1
Which of the following terms is used to describe a condition that is long-lasting and usually develops
over time?
A. Terminal
B. Transient
C. Chronic
D. Acute
Answer: C
Explanation:
Chronic conditions are long-lasting and usually develop over time.
Acute conditions have a rapid onset and/or last for only a short period of time.
Terminal conditions cannot be cured and will result in death.
Transient conditions last for a short period of time and do not necessarily need treatment.
Reference:
Joanna M. Bassert, VMD. McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians, 9th Edition. Pg 638.
Question: 2
What is the term used to describe a patient's condition involving painful and paradoxical breathing?
A. Dysphoria
B. Hyperventilation
C. Flail chest
D. Hypoventilation
Answer: C
Explanation:
Flail chest is when a section of the ribs becomes unattached to the chest wall, and involves painful and
paradoxical breathing. Paradoxical breathing is a result of the flail segment moving in the opposite
direction of the rest of the chest wall due to pressure variances inside the chest. Taking a normal breath
becomes very painful for patients experiencing paradoxical breathing.
Hyperventilation is associated with rapid or deep breathing.
Hypoventilation is associated with slow or shallow breathing.
Dysphoria is abnormal mentation, typically associated with anesthetic recovery.
Reference:
Joanna M. Bassert, VMD. McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians, 9th Edition. Pg 842.
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EXAMINATION (VTNE) COMPUTER-BASED
EXAM THAT IS DESIGNED TO EVALUATE THE
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF ENTRY-LEVEL
Question: 1
Which of the following terms is used to describe a condition that is long-lasting and usually develops
over time?
A. Terminal
B. Transient
C. Chronic
D. Acute
Answer: C
Explanation:
Chronic conditions are long-lasting and usually develop over time.
Acute conditions have a rapid onset and/or last for only a short period of time.
Terminal conditions cannot be cured and will result in death.
Transient conditions last for a short period of time and do not necessarily need treatment.
Reference:
Joanna M. Bassert, VMD. McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians, 9th Edition. Pg 638.
Question: 2
What is the term used to describe a patient's condition involving painful and paradoxical breathing?
A. Dysphoria
B. Hyperventilation
C. Flail chest
D. Hypoventilation
Answer: C
Explanation:
Flail chest is when a section of the ribs becomes unattached to the chest wall, and involves painful and
paradoxical breathing. Paradoxical breathing is a result of the flail segment moving in the opposite
direction of the rest of the chest wall due to pressure variances inside the chest. Taking a normal breath
becomes very painful for patients experiencing paradoxical breathing.
Hyperventilation is associated with rapid or deep breathing.
Hypoventilation is associated with slow or shallow breathing.
Dysphoria is abnormal mentation, typically associated with anesthetic recovery.
Reference:
Joanna M. Bassert, VMD. McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians, 9th Edition. Pg 842.
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