VTNE Medical Nursing 2

Question 1

Which oxygen delivery method provides the highest inspired oxygen concentration for a dyspneic patient?

Accepted Answer

Non-rebreather mask with reservoir bag

Answer

Flow-by oxygen

Answer

Nasal cannula

Answer

Oxygen cage

Question 2

A cat receiving a blood transfusion suddenly develops facial swelling and vomiting. The immediate action should be:

Accepted Answer

Stop the transfusion immediately

Answer

Slow the transfusion rate by 50%

Answer

Continue monitoring without intervention

Answer

Administer diphenhydramine and continue

Question 3

A dog's packed cell volume (PCV) is 18%. This result indicates:

Accepted Answer

Anemia

Answer

Polycythemia

Answer

Normal PCV

Answer

Dehydration artifact

Question 4

The preferred position for a patient in respiratory distress to maximize lung expansion is:

Accepted Answer

Sternal recumbency

Answer

Dorsal recumbency

Answer

Left lateral recumbency

Answer

Trendelenburg position

Question 5

A 20 kg dog is assessed to be 10% dehydrated. What is the calculated fluid deficit that should be replaced?

Accepted Answer

2,000 mL

Answer

200 mL

Answer

20 mL

Answer

500 mL

Question 6

A male cat is straining repeatedly at the litter box but producing only a few drops of bloody urine. This presentation is most suspicious for:

Accepted Answer

Urethral obstruction

Answer

Polyuria from chronic kidney disease

Answer

Feline idiopathic cystitis without obstruction

Answer

Urinary incontinence

Question 7

The preferred peripheral venipuncture site for IV catheter placement in dogs is the:

Accepted Answer

Cephalic vein

Answer

Jugular vein

Answer

Lateral saphenous vein

Answer

Femoral vein