HESI Review - Comprehensive One

Question 1

In which Breed of canine is fasting propr to surgery contraindicated?

Accepted Answer

Chihuahua

Question 2

Where is the best site for taking the pulse of a dog

Accepted Answer

Femoral artery

Question 3

What is the proper length of time neonatal patienst should be fasted prior to surgery?

Accepted Answer

0 hours

Question 4

The Oxygen carrying capacity of the blood can be assessed through which preanesthetic screening test?

Accepted Answer

Hemoglobin

Question 5

Vet prescribes an anesthetic combination of Rompun, Acepromazine and Torbugesic, but you don't hav Rompun. What generic?

Accepted Answer

Xylazine

Question 6

Which essential amino acid must be added to all feline food

Accepted Answer

Tuarine

Question 7

Traditional film screen at 16 mAs & SID of 100 cm, what mAs is required to produce same density at new distance of 50 cm

Accepted Answer

4 mAs

Question 8

WHich type of parasite is most commonly detected by leaning the ear with a cotton swab?

Accepted Answer

Otodectes cynotis

Question 9

What is the minimum required lead equivalent for protective aprons?

Accepted Answer

0.25 mm

Question 10

Notification is needed when E Cylinder reaches half capactity. What PSI will the pressure gauge read if it is half full?

Accepted Answer

1100

Question 11

WHich species is intubated by digtial palation

Accepted Answer

Cattle

Question 12

In which anatomical location is Diotophyma renale most commonly found in canines?

Accepted Answer

Right Kidney

Question 13

Which is an example of a violation of laboratory safety procedures?

Accepted Answer

Break beaker w/ toxic sub, clean spill & glass before returning to work

Question 14

6 Yr Old Thouroughbred - Fractured Stifle - How many hours does this horse need to fast before procedure?

Accepted Answer

6 hours

Question 15

Which is a disadvantage of using nonrebreathing system for anesthesia, as opposed to a rebreathing system?

Accepted Answer

Gas, moisture, and body heat are not as well conserved

Question 16

Between which two vertebrae is the epidural needle placed for a Great Dane undergoing a tail amputation procedure

Accepted Answer

L7 and S1

Question 17

Which cigar-shaped mite is commonly found within the hair follicles of dogs, as well as some cats?

Accepted Answer

Demodex

Question 18

Which class of drugs will exhibit parasympathomimetic effect on GI motility

Accepted Answer

Cholinergics

Question 19

Which inhalant anethetic agent was once very popular in Vet medicine but is no longer available in the US?

Accepted Answer

Halothane

Question 20

Which heat source is the best choice for a 6 mo old yorkie with postoperative temp of 99 deg F?

Accepted Answer

Circulating Blanket

Question 21

WHich position of restraint is preferred when performing venipuncture on a cat using the left femoral vein?

Accepted Answer

Left Lateral

Question 22

How deep should incision be made when inserting a catheter for diagnostic peritoneal lavage for suspected peritonitis

Accepted Answer

Abdominal Fascial

Question 23

WHich part of the equine mouth plays a prehensile role?

Accepted Answer

Lips

Question 24

Which drug schedule contains the most addictive controlled drugs?

Accepted Answer

I

Question 25

Which opoid is an agonist and also an antagonist

Accepted Answer

Butophanol

Question 26

WHich size scalpel blade is commonly used for small animal surgery

Accepted Answer

15

Question 27

Which is the most important safety procedure to implement when using ultrasonic scaling?

Accepted Answer

Intubate the p and maintain adequate cuff inflation

Question 28

ASA Score, a P with incapaciting systemic disease that is a constant threat to life belongs in which catagory.

Accepted Answer

Class IV

Question 29

What size rebreathing bag should be selected for a 10 kg canine

Accepted Answer

2 L

Question 30

Horses become infected with equine protozoal myeloencephalitis by ingesting feed & H20 contaminated with sporocysts From

Accepted Answer

Opposum

Question 31

WHich body part usually requires the reflectance, or reflective, probe sensor when performing pulse oximetry?

Accepted Answer

Rectum

Question 32

Which acts as a storage site for drugs

Accepted Answer

Kidney

Question 33

While performing surgery for a Foreign body, what forceps are needed to clamp off intestines?

Accepted Answer

Doyen

Question 34

When acquiring a lateral view of a small animal abdomen, what are the recommended borders of collimation?

Accepted Answer

The caudal aspect of T1 cranially and the greater trochanter cuadally

Question 35

P in lateral for dental, which additional precaution will provide the most protection from aspiration pneumona?

Accepted Answer

Packing the oropharynx with a laparotomy sponge

Question 36

Which instruction should a Vet Tech give to the owner of a diebetic dog to ensure that insulin quality is maintained?

Accepted Answer

Roll the bottle gently before drawing the insulin into the syringe

Question 37

After a urine sample is dilute with 1:2 distilled water, the refractometer shows 1.030. What is the actual SG?

Accepted Answer

1.060

Question 38

Carbon monoxide poisoning can result in which type of shock

Accepted Answer

Hypoxic

Question 39

WHich Fluids used to expand vacular volume in a crit care p who is exhibiting symptoms of shock?

Accepted Answer

Hydroxyethyl Starch

Question 40

Which anesthetic agent should be avoided in an animal with a body condition score of 5

Accepted Answer

Thiopental

Question 41

Which surgery is most likely to result in severe pain for the patient

Accepted Answer

Surgical Fracture Repair

Question 42

Which agent causes miosis?

Accepted Answer

Phenothiaines

Question 43

Which agent found in some flea and tick preventatives is toxic to cats?

Accepted Answer

Permethrin

Question 44

Which is the first step in treating equine frostbite?

Accepted Answer

Thaw area rapidy at 41-44 C

Question 45

HOw many years should a vet practice store records before shredding?

Accepted Answer

8

Question 46

Which items must be included in the radiography log book

Accepted Answer

Owners name, patients measurements, technical factors

Question 47

Which drug is contraindicated for cats due to its toxic effects?

Accepted Answer

Acetominophen

Question 48

How often should physiologic parameters be assessed during anesthetic procedures?

Accepted Answer

Every 5 minutes

Question 49

Fecal Culture has been ordered for an American Bulldog w/ colitis. Which media should be selected to perform this test.

Accepted Answer

MacConkey

Question 50

Which technique is best when lifting heavy patients or objects?

Accepted Answer

Bend with the knees and lift with the legs

Question 51

When giving intramuscular injections in the pelvic limb, which nerve should be avoided

Accepted Answer

Sciatic

Question 52

WHich type of drug can convert from a liquid to a gas and be eliminated in the blood

Accepted Answer

Inhalant

Question 53

Which is a common complicatoin when intubating felines?

Accepted Answer

Larynogospams

Question 54

What should the Vet Tech include in the dental history?

Accepted Answer

Toys the pet uses

Question 55

Which agents is considered an anticholingeric?

Accepted Answer

Atropine

Question 56

Which agent is both a muscle relaxant and sedative for large animals

Accepted Answer

Gauifenesin

Question 57

Which immunoglobulin is present in the greatest concentation in the bloodstream

Accepted Answer

IgG

Question 58

Which surgical procedure is most likely to require preop antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Aural Hematoma Repair

Question 59

WHich kind of pain is demonstrated in a dog flinching because of a burr stuck in its paw?

Accepted Answer

Nociceptive

Question 60

Dental - O is concerned that anesthesia may negatively affect pet, which suffers from epilepsy. Which should be used

Accepted Answer

Diazepam

Question 61

Which finding indicates a hemostatic effect of pain

Accepted Answer

Hypercoagulability

Question 62

Which cytology smear technique is recommended for preparation of highliy visous samples

Accepted Answer

Starfish

Question 63

The Term "Buccal" refers to which part of the mouth

Accepted Answer

Cheek

Question 64

Iguana presents w/ maxillary abcess. Bacterial culture for the exudative pyogranulamatous discharchge. Collection Device

Accepted Answer

Rayon Swab

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