VTA 160 Final A

Which patient is experiencing a Priority I emergency?

Which of these urinary catheters is the smallest (in diameter)?

Where should a clinician’s dosimeter badge be worn?

Phosphate enemas such as Fleet enemas can be toxic to which animals? 

Pyrexia usually occurs in: 

What would be improper first aid for a pet experiencing heat stress or heat stroke?

 Which of the following would be an ideal primary bandage layer?

A dog in dorsal recumbency would provide which radiographic view? 

Which of these is a proper example of a patient signalment? 

a canine patient needs a 500 mL bolus of SQ fluids. Other than a bag of fluids, what other supplies are needed

What is the function of a dosimeter badge?

Which of the following would be a normal temperature for a cat?

If the veterinarian is standing on a horse’s right side, where should the restrainer stand?

Physical examination of the mouth would be documented under which body system in the medical record?

Which of the following is TRUE about muzzles?

What information needs to be on a hospitalized patient’s ID band/collar?

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding IM injections in dogs and cats?

How should exposed tissues from traumatic injuries be handled before veterinary care can be reached?

Which of the following choices characterizes the skin turgor in a dehydrated dog or cat?

The veterinarian asks for a lateral view of a dog’s right elbow. In what position should the dog be placed for the radio

kVp settings that are too low will result in:

What is the purpose of the secondary layer of a bandage?

The kVp setting of the x-ray machine controls:

Which of the following animals would be the best choice for placing in a top kennel? 

What mucous membrane color indicates hypoxia?

Which injection route is administered with a small gauge needle at a very narrow angle, directly into the skin? 

Normal capillary refill time is: 

For administration of fluids, which blood vessel is the MOST common:

In the process of treating a suspected ear infection, which step should happen LAST?

Which is a proper example of how to ask an open-ended question when obtaining a patient history from an owner? 

If a technician wants to draw blood from a left medial saphenous vein, in what position should the animal be restrained?

Which heart arrhythmia may be normal in healthy dogs?

Which of the following would be considered an abnormal respiration rate?

Processing of traditional film radiographs requires all of the following EXCEPT

What is the most common reason some pets act aggressively in the veterinary hospital? 

. Patients that are unable to move or stand should be re-positioned how often?

breathing rapidly, acting restless, and developed a cough. These could all be signs of what complication?

What can (and should) be immediately provided for animals in respiratory distress?

Which of the following vital signs is abnormal in BOTH dogs and cats?

Scruffing should NEVER be performed on which animals?

When restraining animals for veterinary care: 

If an owner suspects their pet has ingested something toxic, what should they bring with them to the veterinary hospital

What is the restrainer’s responsibility immediately following a blood draw

Which of the following needle sizes is the largest (in diameter)? 

Hospitalized patients with urinary catheters should:

What radiographic setting controls the number of x-rays produced by the machine?

A drain that would be used as a prophylaxis against anticipated air or fluid collection following a surgical Procedure:

When performing CPR on a dog or cat, a cycle of chest compressions should be administered:

Auscultation is used to assess the ____________ system

Which of the following methods would most likely help a fractious cat calm down?

Which of the following tasks is a veterinary assistant allowed to do?

What is the lightest weight of an animal that still requires a second person to assist with lifting?

When attempting to restrain an unknown dog, the veterinary assistant should first try the simplest method of: 

What restraint position is ideal for performing an anal gland expression?

Which animal can be safely picked up by the base of its tail? 

Which of the following lists of equipment would be the minimum necessary for a routine physical exam? 

When charting a medical record, in what portion of the record is the TPR logged?

Which part of the x-ray machine controls the size of the area that will be radiographed? 

A dog or cat that is < 5% dehydrated will exhibit which of the following

 If a nail is trimmed too short and begins to bleed, what is most ideal to use to stop the bleeding?

 When listening to a patient’s heart, you count 26 heartbeats in 15 seconds. What is the heart rate?

What is the first thing that should be addressed when writing a patient history?

The main purpose of collimation is to:

Placement of an intravenous catheter in a cephalic or saphenous vein requires:

The part of the x-ray machine that houses the anode and cathode and generates the x-rays is called the

A cat is taking one breath every 3 seconds. What is its respiration rate?

.A canine patient has a heart rate that speeds up on inspiration and slows down on expiration. What is the term for 

Which of these pieces of information is legally required to be imprinted on every radiograph?

All of the following are attributes of an ideal isolation ward EXCEPT:

The purpose of the physical examination is to evaluate the animal’s current state of