Question 1

Which of the following is a complication associated from IPPV (Intermittent Positive-Pressure Ventilation)?

Accepted Answer

A) Patient becoming too deep 
B) Respiratory Alkalosis 
C) Barotrauma 
D) Impaired cardiovascular function 
E) All of the above 
A) Patient becoming too deep 
B) Respiratory Alkalosis 
C) Barotrauma 
D) Impaired cardiovascular function 
E) All of the above

Question 2

Technician Sally's surgical patient is suddenly experiencing a period of acute bradycardia. Which differential(s) does Sally need to work through to determine the cause of this condition?

Accepted Answer

A) Hypertension 
B) Hypothermia 
C) Vagally stimulated reflexes 
D) Hypoxemia 
E) All of the above 
A) Hypertension 
B) Hypothermia 
C) Vagally stimulated reflexes 
D) Hypoxemia 
E) All of the above

Question 3

What piece of equipment is often used as a safety precaution in patients undergoing anesthesia, even if not receiving inhaled anesthetics agents?

Accepted Answer

A) Anesthetic chamber 
B) Laryngoscope 
C) Mask 
D) Endotracheal tube 
A) Anesthetic chamber 
B) Laryngoscope 
C) Mask 
D) Endotracheal tube

Question 4

What risk is inherent in horses that should be relayed to the client before any general anesthetic procedure is performed?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased chance of sudden cardiac death 
B) High incidence of allergic reaction to anesthetic agents 
C) Increased chance of complications during anesthetic recovery 
D) Double the likelihood of aggression as in small animals 
A) Increased chance of sudden cardiac death 
B) High incidence of allergic reaction to anesthetic agents 
C) Increased chance of complications during anesthetic recovery 
D) Double the likelihood of aggression as in small animals

Question 5

Technician Sally is about to recover a patient that she fears will go into respiratory arrest following extubation. What should she have immediately available should this occur?

Accepted Answer

A) Laryngoscope 
B) ET tube 
C) Induction agent 
D) All of the above 
A) Laryngoscope 
B) ET tube 
C) Induction agent 
D) All of the above

Question 6

Which is a common anticholinergic commonly administered to a patient as part of an anesthetic plan?

Accepted Answer

A) Glycopyrrolate 
B) Ketamine 
C) Propofol 
D) Xylazine 
A) Glycopyrrolate 
B) Ketamine 
C) Propofol 
D) Xylazine

Question 7

During anesthetic recovery, which of the following positions is preferred for brachycephalic breeds?

Accepted Answer

A) Sternal recumbency 
B) Lateral recumbency 
C) Dorsal ventral recumbency 
D) Dorsal recumbency 
A) Sternal recumbency 
B) Lateral recumbency 
C) Dorsal ventral recumbency 
D) Dorsal recumbency

Question 8

Which of the following is considered an emergency when experienced during anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

A) Nystagmus 
B) Weak corneal reflex 
C) Abdominal breathing 
D) Hypothermia 
A) Nystagmus 
B) Weak corneal reflex 
C) Abdominal breathing 
D) Hypothermia

Question 9

Soda lime is a chemical carbon dioxide absorbent used to absorb expired carbon dioxide as a patient exhales under anesthesia. The absorbent granules experience a pH change as they absorb carbon dioxide. How often should soda lime be changed?

Accepted Answer

A) Only when the color changes to purple or pink and stays that color 
B) Every 24 to 48 hours of use 
C) Once a month 
D) Every 6 to 8 hours of use 
A) Only when the color changes to purple or pink and stays that color 
B) Every 24 to 48 hours of use 
C) Once a month 
D) Every 6 to 8 hours of use

Question 10

Technician Sally has a greyhound for a surgical patient today. Which condition should she be aware of when anesthetizing this patient?

Accepted Answer

A) Von Willebrand's disease 
B) Malignant hyperthermia 
C) Sight hound myelopathy 
D) Speed Racer malabsorption 
A) Von Willebrand's disease 
B) Malignant hyperthermia 
C) Sight hound myelopathy 
D) Speed Racer malabsorption

Question 11

When determining what size endotracheal tube a patient will need, what is a general rule that can be used to determine the correct size?

Accepted Answer

A) A tube that, with the cuff deflated, is larger than the trachea's internal diameter 
B) A tube that, with the cuff inflated, is the same size as the trachea 
C) A tube that is just smaller than the trachea's internal diameter 
D) A tube that is just larger than the trachea's internal diameter 
A) A tube that, with the cuff deflated, is larger than the trachea's internal diameter 
B) A tube that, with the cuff inflated, is the same size as the trachea 
C) A tube that is just smaller than the trachea's internal diameter 
D) A tube that is just larger than the trachea's internal diameter

Question 12

What is the first step involved with intubating a small animal?

Accepted Answer

A) Place the patient in sternal recumbency 
B) Place the patient in lateral recumbency 
C) Extend the neck and raise the head 
D) Use laryngoscope to visualize the glottis 
A) Place the patient in sternal recumbency 
B) Place the patient in lateral recumbency 
C) Extend the neck and raise the head 
D) Use laryngoscope to visualize the glottis

Question 13

Which is a commonly used phenothiazine that provides a calming effect, is used as an antiemetic, and can cause marked hypotension?

Accepted Answer

A) Diazepam 
B) Ketamine 
C) Acepromazine 
D) Propofol 
A) Diazepam 
B) Ketamine 
C) Acepromazine 
D) Propofol

Question 14

What situation will result in difficulty in keeping the patient anesthetized because there is inadequate flow of the inhalant agents to maintain the anesthetic state?

Accepted Answer

A) A disconnected or misplaced endotracheal tube 
B) Cardiorespiratory failure 
C) Excessive pressure on the diaphragm 
D) Improper placement of patient on surgical table 
A) A disconnected or misplaced endotracheal tube 
B) Cardiorespiratory failure 
C) Excessive pressure on the diaphragm 
D) Improper placement of patient on surgical table

Question 15

Which local anesthetic is chosen for its long duration of action, less motor dysfunction, and should never be given intravenously due to the risk of seizures and cardiac arrest?

Accepted Answer

A) Lidocaine 
B) Cetacaine 
C) Bupivacaine 
D) Procaine 
A) Lidocaine 
B) Cetacaine 
C) Bupivacaine 
D) Procaine

Question 16

Which is an acceptable way to determine blood pressure through noninvasive blood pressure measurement (NIBP)?

Accepted Answer

A) The placement of an arterial catheter and use of a transducer 
B) The use of a Doppler unit over a peripheral artery 
C) Palpation of arterial pulses digitally 
D) The use of a blood pressure cuff and oscillometric monitor 
E) B and D 
A) The placement of an arterial catheter and use of a transducer 
B) The use of a Doppler unit over a peripheral artery 
C) Palpation of arterial pulses digitally 
D) The use of a blood pressure cuff and oscillometric monitor 
E) B and D

Question 17

What type of monitoring is performed by a capnograph?

Accepted Answer

A) Measures oxygen levels in inspired and expired air 
B) Measures carbon dioxide levels in inspired and expired air 
C) Measures acidity in the moist expired air 
D) Measures heart rate and blood pressure simultaneously 
A) Measures oxygen levels in inspired and expired air 
B) Measures carbon dioxide levels in inspired and expired air 
C) Measures acidity in the moist expired air 
D) Measures heart rate and blood pressure simultaneously

Question 18

What is the risk of using manual or mechanical ventilation in a hypotensive patient?

Accepted Answer

A) Anesthetic overdose 
B) Respiratory alkalosis 
C) Rise in blood pressure 
D) Drop in blood pressure 
A) Anesthetic overdose 
B) Respiratory alkalosis 
C) Rise in blood pressure 
D) Drop in blood pressure

Question 19

Why is it especially important to ensure proper fasting when anesthetizing ruminants?

Accepted Answer

A) Ruminants are prone to bloating during anesthesia 
B) Ruminants are more skittish and difficult to properly anesthetize 
C) Ruminants are more sensitive to gas inhalants used for anesthesia 
D) Ruminants are more likely to vomit from anesthetic agents 
A) Ruminants are prone to bloating during anesthesia 
B) Ruminants are more skittish and difficult to properly anesthetize 
C) Ruminants are more sensitive to gas inhalants used for anesthesia 
D) Ruminants are more likely to vomit from anesthetic agents

Question 20

When preparing a small animal for anesthesia, what is an appropriate first step for the technician to take?

Accepted Answer

A) Intubate the patient when the veterinarian indicates readiness for procedure 
B) Administer thiopental sodium at least 15 minutes prior to induction 
C) Administer acepromazine at least 15 minutes prior to induction 
D) Connect the endotracheal tube to the rebreathing machine 
A) Intubate the patient when the veterinarian indicates readiness for procedure 
B) Administer thiopental sodium at least 15 minutes prior to induction 
C) Administer acepromazine at least 15 minutes prior to induction 
D) Connect the endotracheal tube to the rebreathing machine

Which of the following is a complication associated from IPPV (Intermittent Positive-Pressure Ventilation)?

Technician Sally's surgical patient is suddenly experiencing a period of acute bradycardia. Which differential(s) does Sally need to work through to determine the cause of this condition?

What piece of equipment is often used as a safety precaution in patients undergoing anesthesia, even if not receiving inhaled anesthetics agents?

What risk is inherent in horses that should be relayed to the client before any general anesthetic procedure is performed?

Technician Sally is about to recover a patient that she fears will go into respiratory arrest following extubation. What should she have immediately available should this occur?

Which is a common anticholinergic commonly administered to a patient as part of an anesthetic plan?

During anesthetic recovery, which of the following positions is preferred for brachycephalic breeds?

Which of the following is considered an emergency when experienced during anesthesia?

Soda lime is a chemical carbon dioxide absorbent used to absorb expired carbon dioxide as a patient exhales under anesthesia. The absorbent granules experience a pH change as they absorb carbon dioxide. How often should soda lime be changed?

Technician Sally has a greyhound for a surgical patient today. Which condition should she be aware of when anesthetizing this patient?

When determining what size endotracheal tube a patient will need, what is a general rule that can be used to determine the correct size?

What is the first step involved with intubating a small animal?

Which is a commonly used phenothiazine that provides a calming effect, is used as an antiemetic, and can cause marked hypotension?

What situation will result in difficulty in keeping the patient anesthetized because there is inadequate flow of the inhalant agents to maintain the anesthetic state?

Which local anesthetic is chosen for its long duration of action, less motor dysfunction, and should never be given intravenously due to the risk of seizures and cardiac arrest?

Which is an acceptable way to determine blood pressure through noninvasive blood pressure measurement (NIBP)?

What type of monitoring is performed by a capnograph?

What is the risk of using manual or mechanical ventilation in a hypotensive patient?

Why is it especially important to ensure proper fasting when anesthetizing ruminants?

When preparing a small animal for anesthesia, what is an appropriate first step for the technician to take?

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Which of the following is a complication associated from IPPV (Intermittent Positive-Pressure Ventilation)?

Technician Sally's surgical patient is suddenly experiencing a period of acute bradycardia. Which differential(s) does Sally need to work through to determine the cause of this condition?

What piece of equipment is often used as a safety precaution in patients undergoing anesthesia, even if not receiving inhaled anesthetics agents?

What risk is inherent in horses that should be relayed to the client before any general anesthetic procedure is performed?

Technician Sally is about to recover a patient that she fears will go into respiratory arrest following extubation. What should she have immediately available should this occur?

Which is a common anticholinergic commonly administered to a patient as part of an anesthetic plan?

During anesthetic recovery, which of the following positions is preferred for brachycephalic breeds?

Which of the following is considered an emergency when experienced during anesthesia?

Soda lime is a chemical carbon dioxide absorbent used to absorb expired carbon dioxide as a patient exhales under anesthesia. The absorbent granules experience a pH change as they absorb carbon dioxide. How often should soda lime be changed?

Technician Sally has a greyhound for a surgical patient today. Which condition should she be aware of when anesthetizing this patient?

When determining what size endotracheal tube a patient will need, what is a general rule that can be used to determine the correct size?

What is the first step involved with intubating a small animal?

Which is a commonly used phenothiazine that provides a calming effect, is used as an antiemetic, and can cause marked hypotension?

What situation will result in difficulty in keeping the patient anesthetized because there is inadequate flow of the inhalant agents to maintain the anesthetic state?

Which local anesthetic is chosen for its long duration of action, less motor dysfunction, and should never be given intravenously due to the risk of seizures and cardiac arrest?

Which is an acceptable way to determine blood pressure through noninvasive blood pressure measurement (NIBP)?

What type of monitoring is performed by a capnograph?

What is the risk of using manual or mechanical ventilation in a hypotensive patient?

Why is it especially important to ensure proper fasting when anesthetizing ruminants?

When preparing a small animal for anesthesia, what is an appropriate first step for the technician to take?

Animal Care

Dentistry

Imaging

Lab Procedures

Pharmacology

Surgical

CVPM

Analgesia

Critical Care

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