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VT Student Nursing Final Review W23
VT Student Nursing Final Review W23
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1
What are the contraindications for a jugular blood draw?
Head trauma
Diarrhea
If the patient needs fluids
Bleeding disorder
2
What is false regarding SQ injections?
obesity can cause slower absorption because fat has a poor vascular supply
most hypertonic solutions and are given SQ
Less painful than IM injection
Slower absorption than IV
3
Where do Demodectic mites live?
In the hair follicles & sebaceous glands
In the skin pores
Only in the sebaceous glands
In the ears
4
Where on a patient are Sarcoptic mite lesions often found?
Ears
Ventral Abdomen
All of the areas listed
Lateral Elbow
5
What could you find in ear cytology?
Bacteria
All that are listed
WBCs
Yeast
6
Prescriptions are instructions from a DVM to a vet tech or other staff (auxiliary).
True
False
7
Which of the following is NOT a canine core vaccine?
Parvovirus
Adenovirus
Bordetella
Distemper
8
What is the fluid maintence rate calculation for a dog?
80 x BW^0.75
100 x BW^0.75
132 x BW ^0.75
130 x BW^0.25
9
A fiberglass cast must extend just below one joint above the fracture, and one joint below the fracture
False
True
10
What is Panleukopenia caused by?
Rabdovirus
Parvovirus
Coronavirus
Paramyxovirus
11
How long do you wait before giving a patient ointment after giving eye drops?
1 hour
10 mins
30 mins
You don't have to wait
12
When using the topical Nitroglycerine paste you should
choose a hairless area / shave the fur
apply to the skin in a thick layer
allow the patient to lick the topical
rub it in well
13
An initial flash of blood in the catheter needle hub means that you can advance the catheter off the needle right away.
True
False
14
What is venipuncture used for?
Placing an IV catheter
Blood collection
Used for all that are listed
Giving IV medication
15
When asking a question to the talkative owner you should...
Refocus the client to the information you are tying to gain
Use simpler terms but don’t speak down to them
Stress the importance of the information
Use a bit of medical jargon
16
What type of debridement is primary closure?
Biological
Mechanical
En Bloc Excision
Surgical
17
When administering intranasal drops how should the head be positioned?
Any position works
pointed up
pointed down
neutral position
18
Why do cats show aggression toward people?
redirected aggression (startled, presence of another cat)
Any of the situations listed
play aggression
Medical conditions (if sudden onset)
19
What is the purpose of an Intradermal injection?
Administer vaccines to patients
Just because you felt like it
See how much the skin protrudes with fluid
Various types of allergy testing
20
What is a kcal?
a special type of energy
basic unit of energy
how animals are fed
A Calorie
21
What is the preferred needle size for a cat venipuncture?
25G
18G
20G
22G
22
Plasma-Lyte B is an isotonic crystalloid solution
False
True
23
Where should you aim your needle when performing a cystocentesis?
Trigone
Urethra
Apex
Ureter
24
when doing a venipuncture how much restraint should you have?
none
moderate
firm
mild
25
Behaviour issues leading to relinquishing a pet can develop because:
Owners have unrealistic expectations of their pet.
Destruction of the Human/Animal bond
All that are listed
Difficulty in recognizing/understanding normal behaviours or visual cues.
26
Which of the following is not an appropriate position for administering medication PO?
Sternal recumbency
Sitting
Standing
Lateral recumbency
27
Simon the Devon Rex Cat weighs 7 lbs. How much is this in kilograms?
3.2 kg
3.9 kg
21 kg
15.4 kg
28
Which stage of the canine estrous cycle is the 'breeding stage'?
Diestrus
Estrus
Anestrus
Proestrus
29
You need to take in account the owner you are speaking with in order to obtain accurate patient history
False
True
30
At what age do puppies and kittens first see the veterinarian?
12 weeks
4 weeks old
between 6 and 8 weeks
between 6 and 8 weeks
31
Which of the following is not a tooth type?
Canine
Occlusion
Molar
Incisor
32
MOST vaccines are administered by which injection route?
PO
IM
ID
SQ
33
Conditioners are applied and are left on for an amount of time, then rinsed, while Medicated dips are not washed off
False
True
34
Which of the following is not considered to be a contraindication for administering oral medication?
Patient presents to hospital after having multiple episodes of diarrhea
Patient has recently undergone surgery to remove a foreign body surgery
Patient is neurologically inappropriate with a dull mentation
Patient presents to hospital for vomiting and regurgitation
35
If blood stops flowing during your blood collection, you should do which of the following?
Any of the options listed
Don't re-direct the needle and keep pulling back for a flash
Remove the needle immediately and try again
Rotate the needle as the bevel may be against the vessel wall
36
Which of the following is not a general system symptom to check by?
Willingness to sit still
Appetite
Energy Level
Biting
37
Which of the following is the right way to ask questions to obtain important patient history?
"What type of activities do they participate in?"
"How long have they been in pain?"
"When would you say they satrted limping?
38
What is the purpose of the tertiary layer for bandaging?
protective layer
padding layer
contact layer
39
What position should the patient's head be in when administering a liquid oral medication?
Nose pointed toward the ceiling
In a neutral position
It doesn't matter what position the head is in
Nose pointed down
40
What is the best method listed to greet a dog for the first time?
Make very loud noises to distract them from you
Bend over the dog, reach over their head so they think you are the boss
Crouch down to their level, offer treats, let them approach you
Use forceful restraint to get them to be near you
41
When administrating a tablet orally you should place the tablet..
On the tip of the tongue.
Inside the fold of the lips.
Doesn't matter as long as it is in the mouth.
As far back on the tongue as possible.
42
A plug or t-port will allow for repeated injections in the catheter
True
False
43
Desirable locations for canine venipuncture are all of these except for:
Lateral saphenous
Jugular
Cephalic
Medial saphenous
44
What are the three treatments for fear response:
Systemic desensitization, Counter conditioning, response blocking/flooding
Desensitization, blocking, Postive reinforcements
Treats, Conditiioning, Yelling
45
Which of the following
DOES NOT
provide energy in a diet?
vitamins and minerals
carbohydrates
fats
proteins
46
Which of the following is an instruction to NOT send home with the owner on a information sheet:
Restrict chewing at the bandage, use a e-collar if necesary
If the bandage has a foul smell, wash it with soap and water
Do not get the bandage wet, no swimming or bathing allowed
Restrict exercise to ensure the bandage stays in place
47
What size needle and syringe size is best for Femoral/Medial Saphenous blood draw?
22-gauge needle+ 3 cc syringe
25-gauge needle+ 6 cc syringe
20-gauge needle + 1 cc syringe
25-gauge needle + 12 cc syringe
48
What are the different splinting materials?
Plastic, Fabric, Cardboard
Wood, and Aluminum
Plastic, Aluminum, Fiberglass
Fiberglass and Fabric
49
What is the first step for drawing up medication into a syringe from a liquid medication bottle?
Insert needle bevel into fluid
Inject air into bottle
Clean the rubber stopper on the bottle with 70% alcohol
Draw air into the syringe
50
When do canines reach social maturity?
1 year old
6 months old
18 months old
2-3 weeks old
51
With which venipuncture site can you bend the needle to allow for better blood draw?
Lateral saphenous
Jugular
Cephalic
Medial saphenous
52
What is the preferred method to collect a urine sample for C&S?
Cystocentesis
Manual expression
Catheterization
Free catch
53
What shouldn't you do when applying ocular medication to a patient?
Warm drops with the palm of your hand before instilling
Instil drops then wait 10 minutes before applying ointment
Approach the patient from behind
Apply drops and ointment simultaneously
54
When preforming a vaginal cytology the swab is inserted ventrally to avoid the clitoral fossa and urethral opening.
True
False
55
What fluid type is NaCl (saline)?
Colloid
Crystalloid
56
Malnutrion is an example of which factor that impaires healing?
Diet factor
Wound factor
Treatment factor
Patient factor
57
Why should we not administer irritating or hypertonic solutions to patients via SQ injection?
Causes peripheral vasoconstriction
Causes tissue sloughing
Can cause overhydration
Can cause hemorrhaging
58
In the "assessment" part of a physical exam, What are we assessing?
We are assessing all that are listed
Animal pain level
Comfort of animal
progess or worsening signs
59
What is the Master problem list?
List of current problems and their status
List of the major medical disorder in a patient’s lifetime
List of past prescriptions
60
Which of the following is a contraindication of a cystocentesis procedure?
Small patient
Shaved abdomen
Empty bladder
Suspected urinary tract infection
61
Which of the following is not a method of collecting a skin cytology:
Swab technique
Pluck and place
Tape impressions
Direct impression smear
62
Which is the correct angle for a subcutaneous injection?
25 degrees
90 degrees
25 degrees
10-15 degrees
63
What does SOAP stand for?
Subjective Objective Assignment Plan
Subjective Obsessive Alert Progress
Subjective Objective Asessment Plan
Subject Object Assessment Plan
64
What are the different phases of wound healing?
healing phase, hurting phase, protect phase
Inflammatory phase, proliferative phase, maturation phase
What phases?
Granulation phase, epithelialization phase, lag phase
65
Which of the following vaccines can be administered intranasally?
Bordetella
FVRCP
DA2PP
Rabies
66
How should an animals head be positioned when administering a pill or capsule?
patient laid on the table
head tilted up
head tilted sideways
natural position
67
When Performing an ear flush, what should you do first?
Examine the ear using an otoscope
Cleanse the folds with a cotton tipped applicator.
Examine the ear using an ophthalmoscope
Rinse the ear with warm water
68
What is NOT required on a drug label?
DVM name
Dose
Drug name
Patient weight
69
What do you use to perform a skin scraping?
Scalpel blade and castor oil
Scalpel blade and water
Scalpel blade and mineral oil
Scalpel blade and alcohol
70
Ovariohysterectomy refers to:
Surgical removal of uterus
Surgical removal of both testicles
Surgical removal of uterus and ovaries
Surgical removal of both ovaries
71
Which animals typically have higher DERs?
young and intact animals
young and neutered/spayed animals
adults and intact animals
adults and neutered/spayed animals
72
A 10 lb cat needs an injection of Cerenia. The dosing of Cerenia is 0.1ml/kg. How many mls will you draw up?
0.5 mls
0.45ml
0.43ml
0.40ml
73
How do you desensitize an animal correctly?
Expose them to the stimulus and expect them not to be afraid of it
Always avoid stimuli that triggers an emotional response for that animal
Gradually expose the animal to the stimulus starting at a low level
Expose them to the stimulus mutiple times at a high level
74
Which of the following is not an example of how to help promote swallowing of a tablet orally?
Tilting the head down towards the ground.
apping/ blowing on patients nose.
Rubbing the throat
Flushing with water.
75
When giving Oral Medication, what are the things to consider?
All that is listed
Patient must be able to swallow
Absorption into the bloodstream may take a while
GI tract must be functioning normally
76
Why is it important to wear gloves when giving specific tropical medications?
You could contaminate and inactivate the medication with your skin.
Gloves are not mandatory for tropical medication application.
Your skin could possibly absorb the medication.
77
When auscultating the lung fields, how many quadrants should be listened to on each side?
4
9
8
6
78
Which is the longest phase of the canine estrous cycle?
Anestrus
Diestrus
Proestrus
Estrus
79
Which one of these is NOT a complication of IV Catheters?
Catheter obstruction
Infection
Taped catheter hub
Circulatory overload
80
When would we choose to use a topical (cutaneous) medication?
When the technician feels that this is the easiest way for themsleves
When we want the medication to be absorbed rapidly with immediate effect
When the effects of the medication are needed locally
When we want the medication to be absorbed systemically
81
Why are free catch and manual expression least preferred for sample collection?
It injures the patient
They have the potential to pick up "hitchhikers"
They ARE the most preferred way of collection
It's gross
82
Collecting patient history an essential step towards diagnosis
True
False
83
What is the RER of a 50lb dog?
729
1327
450
832
84
mas are administered to treat or aid in the following EXCEPT:
Constipation
Foreign object obstruction
Pre-colonoscopy procedures
Poisoning
85
What does Classical conditioning consist of?
counter conditioning
involuntary and reflexive learning
continuous vs intermittent reinforcement
trial and error learning
86
Types of topical medications and routes are:
Enemas mostly
Shampoos, cutaneous, transdermal, antiparasitic, dips
Pills, powders, liquids, gels
Not very effective
87
Why would we choose to use a transdermal medication over an oral medication?
All of the answers are correct
When slow and steady absorption is desirable
The patient is fractious and difficult to pill
To avoid liver metabolism
88
Whcih of the following is not a reason for using alcohol before venipuncture?
Sterilizes skin
Removes Contaminants
Causes vasodilation
Flattens fur
89
In order to confirm placement for a Central Catheter, an x-ray is required
False
True
90
A veterinary technician should first use an otoscope to visualize the ______________ prior to cleaning the ear.
Tapetum lucidum
Tympanic membrane
Cochlea
Tympanic bulla
91
When doing an IM injection you inject at a 90 degree angle.
False
True
92
All factors listed are patient history essentials EXCEPT
Patient Food Preference
Patient Species
Patient Reproductive Status
Patient Age
93
How do you convert a patient's weight from kg to lbs?
multiply it by 2.2
multiply it by 22
divide it by 2.2
divide it by 22
94
When collecting urine by preforming a cystocentesis, you notice blood to follow into the syringe. What would you do?
release the negative pressure, withdraw then repeat with new equipment
Inject the material back into the patient's body.
slightly re adjust the needle to find the bladder
proceed to aspirate for the sample
95
Another name for a peripheral catheter is:
PRN
Over the Needle
Butterfly needle
Central Venous Catheter
96
To check the patency of the placement of the catheter in the vein you need to..
Flush the catheter with distilled water
Insert syringe and pull back to check for blood
Flush the catheter with sterile saline
Check for blood around the insertion point
97
Where would you give the DHPP vaccine on a dog?
left hind leg
right hind leg
right front leg
left front leg
