FREE VTNE Animal Care & Nursing Questions and Answers

Question 1

A 5-year-old female spayed mixed-breed dog presents for routine dental prophylaxis.
Prior to the procedure, the veterinary technician notes pale mucous membranes and a prolonged capillary refill time (CRT) of 3 seconds.
The patient's heart rate is 140 bpm.
Which of the following is the most appropriate initial action for the veterinary technician to take?

Accepted Answer

Notify the veterinarian immediately about the findings.

Answer

Administer IV fluids as prescribed by the veterinarian.

Answer

Proceed with dental scaling while monitoring closely.

Answer

Administer a pre-anesthetic sedative and reassess.

Question 2

Which of the following is the most accurate method for assessing hydration status in a feline patient?

Accepted Answer

Body weight changes over 24-48 hours.

Answer

Skin turgor over the dorsal neck.

Answer

Capillary refill time (CRT).

Answer

Mucous membrane color and moisture.

Question 3

When performing a blood transfusion in a canine patient, which of the following is a critical monitoring parameter during the initial 15-30 minutes of the transfusion?

Accepted Answer

Temperature, pulse, and respiration (TPR).

Answer

Urine output.

Answer

Blood glucose levels.

Answer

Coagulation times (PT/aPTT).

Question 4

A veterinary technician is preparing a urine sample for sediment analysis. Which of the following steps should be performed immediately prior to centrifugation?

Accepted Answer

Mix the sample thoroughly by gentle inversion.

Answer

Add a drop of stain to the sample.

Answer

Warm the sample to room temperature if refrigerated.

Answer

Measure the urine specific gravity.

Question 5

A hospitalized canine patient receiving IV fluids suddenly develops pitting edema in the subcutaneous tissues, particularly around the ventral abdomen and limbs. The patient's respiratory rate has also increased. What is the most likely cause of these clinical signs?

Accepted Answer

Overhydration.

Answer

Hypovolemic shock.

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Hypokalemia.

Answer

Acute renal failure.

Question 6

Which restraint technique is generally considered most appropriate for administering ophthalmic medication to a fractious cat?

Accepted Answer

Towel wrap (burrito wrap).

Answer

Headlock with minimal body restraint.

Answer

Lateral recumbency with a muzzle.

Answer

Standing restraint with two people.