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WorksheetsAnimal Care & Nursing Part II
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 50mins
Taking a complete and accurate patient history:
is an important task that may be performed by veterinary technicians
should only be performed by a veterinarian
is only necessary if the patient has never been to the hospital
is not necessary for wellness exams in health patients
Which of the following is the most commonly seen cardiovascular disease in the dog?
boxer right ventricular cardiomyopathy
dilated cardiomyopathy
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
ventricular septal defect
Which of the following endocrine diseases results in weight loss and a ravenous appetite in cats?
hyperadrenocorticism
hypoadrenocorticism
hyperthyroidism
hypothyroidism
Weak, moderate, strong, bounding, or tall are terms often used to describe the patient's:
attitude
respiration quality
pulse quality
blood pressure
The most common presenting sign in a patient with undiagnosed severe hypertension is:
anoxia
cardiomyopathy
blindness
hypothyroidism
The loss of body water that has a solute concentration equal to that which remains in the compartment is called:
isotonic dehydration
hypovolemia
hypotonic dehydration
hypertonic dehydration
Which of the following is the largest unit of measure?
microgram
milligram
gram
kilogram
Which of the following is the series of joint, segment, and whole-body movements used for locomotion?
gait
gallop
stance
stride
Which of the following is the correct progression of wound healing?
inflammatory phase, proliferative phase, maturation phase
inflammatory phase, proliferative phase, granulation phase, maturation phase
proliferative phase, inflammatory phase, maturation phase
proliferative phase, franulation phase, inflammatory phase, maturation phase
A common clinical sign of saddle thrombus in the cat is:
acute onset of front leg pain and paresis
acute onset of rear leg pain and paresis
bright red footpads
bounding pulses in the rear limbs
When performing an electrocardiogram (ECG) with a dog in right lateral recumbency, the green electrode is attached to the:
right forelimb
left forelimb
right hind limb
left hind limb
Which of the following is least useful when resuscitating a dog in shock?
D5W
Hetastarch
Hypertonic saline
Plasma-Lyte 48
The first drug of choise for a cat that experiences status epilepticus is:
diazepam
pentobarbital
potassium bromid
propofol
Orogastric intubation is sometimes necessary for a variety of reasons. The length of the tube is measured from the nose to which of the following?
thoracic inlet
8th rib
13th rib
medial canthus
Which of the following conditions will heal best through first intention?
abscess
degloving
simple laceration
puncture wound
A patient has been hit by a car and has no palpable pulse or detectable heartbeat requires chest compressions. These compressions should be perfromed at a rate of:
60-80 compressions per minute
80-100 compressions per minute
100-120 compressions per minute
120-140 compressions per minute
For what purpose is an esophageal stethoscope most useful?
assessing megaesophagus
detecting ileus
monitoring anesthetized patients
routine physical exam
A decrease in albumin may occur in cases experiencing:
chronic liver disease
carnivorous diet
gastroenteritis
vegetarian diet
Which blood pressure measuring device obtains automated readings through sensing pressure oscillations on a cuff?
doppler ultrasound
direct blood pressure
oscillometric device
stethoscope
Current recommendations for feeding critically ill patients are to begin feeding equal to the patient's estimated:
resting energy requirement (RER)
resting energy requirement (RER) x 2
resting energy requirement (RER) x 4
daily energy requirement (DER) x 4
Arterial blood is most commonly used to analyze:
hematology
blood gases
blood chemistry
organ function tests
The letters "DEA" precede canine blood types. What do these letters stand for?
Detectable erythrocyte antibody
Detectable erythrocyte antigen
Dog erythrocyte antibody
Dog erythrocyte antigen
When setting up an IV fluid line to be used without an infusion pump, the drip chamber should be:
filled completely to the top
filled to the halfway line on the chamber
left empty
allowed to fill by gravity
How many drops per minute is equivalent to 20mL/hr using a 60 drops/mL drip set?
10
20
60
120
Which of the following signs would a regurgitating patient show?
forceful contraction of the abdomen and diaphragm
restlessness
salivation
undigested food in the expelled substance
Which of the following is true of artificial warming devices?
warm water blankets are the most effective in preventing hypothermia
commercial warming devices do not require insulation because they are tested to be safe
can solely provide sufficient heat support to prevent hypothermia
should be directed at warming the core as opposed to the periphery
Which of the following techniques is used to increase blood flow to improve drainage and healing to an area?
cold compress
coupage
passive range of motion
warm compress
A chest tube is placed when an animal has:
subcutaneous emphysema
pulmonary edema
ascites
pneumothorax
Anterior draw movement detects a problem with the:
elbow
stifle
hip
hock
All of the following are risk factors for developing osteoarthritis in dogs, except:
trauma
obesity
large/giant breeds
spaying or neutering
You must give a dog 250mg of a medication that comes in tablets labeled 100mg each. How many tablets will you give?
1.5
2
2.75
2.5
A dog weighs 88 lbs. What is this dog's weight in kilograms?
20 kg
24 kg
40 kg
44 kg
Which of the following is a common venipuncture site for a reptile?
basilic vein
caudal tail vein
cephalic vein
jugular vein
The veterinary technician can use both subjective and objective observations to determine the patient's state. All of the following are examples of objective observations, except:
body temperature
capillary refill time
demeanor
heart rate
Pica is a term used to describe:
a partial reduction in appetite
ingestion of an animal's own feces
cravings for eating unusual food or objects
loss of desire to eat
Which type of visit is not considered an outpatient service?
examination
vaccination
lab work
surgery
Coupage is contraindicated in patients that have:
proptosed eye
fractured ribs
pulmonary disease
fractured femur
The current recommended location for administering a rabies vaccine to a cat is:
between the shoulder blades
the right shoulder
the right rear leg
the left rear leg
In general, how many days should be allowed for diet changes in cats and dogs?
5 to 7 days
1 to 3 days
48 to 72 hours
28 days
Corticosteroids are used for which of the following?
decreasing appetite
stimulating tear production
increasing appetite
improving hair coat
If the client wants to feed a preservative-free food to a pet, which food should you recommend?
canned food
dry food
semimoist food
a combination of dry and semimoist food
Which government agency is responsible for inspecting the ingredients used in pet foods?
USDA
FDA
AAFCO
FTC
Which of the following toxic plants would have an effect on the cardiovascular system?
oleander
marijuana
morning glory
tobacco
When charting a medical record, in what portion of the record is the TPR logged?
subjective
objective
assessment
plan
If a patient presents with a heart murmur that can be heard with a stethoscope bell slightly off the thoracic wall, which grade would the heart murmur receive?
I/VI
IV/VI
VI/VI
murmurs are not graded
Which of the following are used to immobilize a patient with chemical restraint?
muzzle
towel
drugs
sandbags
All of the following are signs of anxiety in a dog, except:
ears stand tall
an averted gaze
raised hair along the back
tail straight out
What device is used to restrain cattle?
nose ring
nose lead
chute
halter
Which of the following needle sizes has the largest inside diameter?
16 gauge
18 gauge
20 gauge
22 gauge
Which of the following is an alkalizing agent that may be added to intravenous fluids to correct metabolic acidosis?
calcium chloride
calcium gluconate
potassium chloride
sodium bicarbonate
