FREE VTNE Emergency and Critical Care Questions and Answers

Question 1

A 10-year-old male cat is presented to the emergency clinic for straining to urinate with no urine production for the past 12 hours.
Upon examination, he is bradycardic (110 bpm), and his bladder is large and firm.
Which of the following is the most immediate life-threatening concern for this patient?

Accepted Answer

Life-threatening hyperkalemia

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Post-renal azotemia

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Severe bladder pain

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Potential for bladder rupture

Question 2

According to the most recent RECOVER guidelines for veterinary CPR, what is the recommended rate and depth for chest compressions in most dogs and cats?

Accepted Answer

100-120 compressions per minute, compressing the chest by 1/3 to 1/2 its width.

Answer

80-100 compressions per minute, compressing the chest by 1/4 to 1/3 its width.

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120-150 compressions per minute, compressing the chest by 1/2 to 2/3 its width.

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60-80 compressions per minute, compressing the chest by at least 1/2 its width.

Question 3

A dog is presented after being hit by a car. The technician notes a heart rate of 160 bpm, pale mucous membranes, and a capillary refill time of 3 seconds. Which stage of shock is this patient most likely exhibiting?

Accepted Answer

Decompensated shock

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Compensatory shock

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Septic shock

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Cardiogenic shock

Question 4

A 4-year-old dog presents with acute onset of weakness, ataxia, and vomiting after the owner says he ate a pack of sugar-free gum. The most immediate life-threatening metabolic disturbance to monitor for is:

Accepted Answer

Profound hypoglycemia

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Hypernatremia

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Acute liver failure

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Metabolic acidosis

Question 5

A cat presents in severe respiratory distress. Radiographs confirm a large volume of pleural effusion. What is the primary therapeutic goal of performing an immediate thoracocentesis?

Accepted Answer

To allow for lung re-expansion and improve ventilation.

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To obtain a fluid sample for cytology and culture.

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To administer intrapleural antibiotics.

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To measure intrapleural pressure.

Question 6

Which of the following clinical findings is most consistent with the early, compensatory stage of shock in a dog?

Accepted Answer

Tachycardia with bounding pulses

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Weak or absent peripheral pulses

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Bradycardia

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Prolonged capillary refill time (>2 seconds)