Duplicate of VTA 160 Final A

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

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

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

Which patient is experiencing a Priority I emergency?

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

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

The main purpose of collimation is to:

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

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

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

The kVp setting of the x-ray machine controls:

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

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

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

Which of the following is TRUE about muzzles?

Scruffing should NEVER be performed on which animals?

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

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

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

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

Where should a clinician’s dosimeter badge be worn?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When restraining animals for veterinary care: 

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

Auscultation is used to assess the ____________ system

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

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

What mucous membrane color indicates hypoxia?

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

Hospitalized patients with urinary catheters should:

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

A dog in dorsal recumbency would provide which radiographic view? 

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

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

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

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

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

Processing of traditional film radiographs requires all of the following EXCEPT

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

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

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

kVp settings that are too low will result in:

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

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

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

Pyrexia usually occurs in: 

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

Which heart arrhythmia may be normal in healthy dogs?

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

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

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

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

Normal capillary refill time is: 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the function of a dosimeter badge?

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