Question 1

The product of the tidal volume and the respiratory rate is .

Accepted Answer

A) Minute ventilation 
B) Minute volume 
C) Minute capacity 
D) A and B 
A) Minute ventilation 
B) Minute volume 
C) Minute capacity 
D) A and B

Question 2

What tool is used to help in the intubation process for visualizing proper anatomic placement?

Accepted Answer

A) Endotracheal tube 
B) Endotracheal cuff 
C) Scavenging system 
D) Laryngoscope 
A) Endotracheal tube 
B) Endotracheal cuff 
C) Scavenging system 
D) Laryngoscope

Question 3

Which of the following actions will occur as the dose of an alpha-2 analgesic drug is increased?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased analgesic benefit; the degree of sedation increases 
B) Decrease analgesic benefit; increase potential side effects 
C) Increase analgesic benefit; decrease of potential side effects 
D) No additional analgesic benefit; the degree of sedation increases 
A) Increased analgesic benefit; the degree of sedation increases 
B) Decrease analgesic benefit; increase potential side effects 
C) Increase analgesic benefit; decrease of potential side effects 
D) No additional analgesic benefit; the degree of sedation increases

Question 4

If a technician were asked to anesthetize a 6kg canine patient, which breathing circuit should be used?

Accepted Answer

A) Rebreathing circuit 
B) Nonrebreathing circuit 
C) Partial rebreathing system 
D) Circle system 
A) Rebreathing circuit 
B) Nonrebreathing circuit 
C) Partial rebreathing system 
D) Circle system

Question 5

Hyperventilation causes a due to carbon dioxide in the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) Respiratory acidosis; decreased 
B) Respiratory acidosis; increased 
C) Respiratory alkalosis; increased 
D) Respiratory alkalosis; decreased 
A) Respiratory acidosis; decreased 
B) Respiratory acidosis; increased 
C) Respiratory alkalosis; increased 
D) Respiratory alkalosis; decreased

Question 6

The continuous measurement of carbon dioxide concentrations in exhaled breath is .

Accepted Answer

A) Capnography 
B) Capnometry 
C) Sniff test 
D) Capnoximetry 
A) Capnography 
B) Capnometry 
C) Sniff test 
D) Capnoximetry

Question 7

What fasting recommendations are given for withholding food from cattle prior to undergoing anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

A) 2-4 hours 
B) 8-12 hours 
C) 12-18 hours 
D) 24-48 hours 
A) 2-4 hours 
B) 8-12 hours 
C) 12-18 hours 
D) 24-48 hours

Question 8

What is the definition of Paco2?

Accepted Answer

A) Pac Man the sequel 
B) Pre-arterial carbon dioxide 
C) Post-arterial carbon dioxide 
D) Partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the arterial blood 
A) Pac Man the sequel 
B) Pre-arterial carbon dioxide 
C) Post-arterial carbon dioxide 
D) Partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the arterial blood

Question 9

Which inhalant anesthetic would be the correct choice for masking down or using an induction chamber?

Accepted Answer

A) Halothane 
B) Isoflurane 
C) Sevoflurane 
D) All of the above 
A) Halothane 
B) Isoflurane 
C) Sevoflurane 
D) All of the above

Question 10

What is the term for placing an arterial catheter and connecting it to a transducer and monitor to measure blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A) Arterial Blood Pressure 
B) Catheter Blood Pressure 
C) Invasive Blood Pressure 
D) None of the above 
A) Arterial Blood Pressure 
B) Catheter Blood Pressure 
C) Invasive Blood Pressure 
D) None of the above

Question 11

Which of the following patients would require a modified anesthetic protocol in order to also adequately consider the patient's primary condition?

Accepted Answer

A) Patient undergoing castration 
B) Patient undergoing an OHE due to pyometra 
C) Patient with mild dehydration 
D) Patient with obesity 
A) Patient undergoing castration 
B) Patient undergoing an OHE due to pyometra 
C) Patient with mild dehydration 
D) Patient with obesity

Question 12

Which inhalant anesthetic reacts with soda lime to produce Compound A, a nephrotoxic product?

Accepted Answer

A) Halothane 
B) Sevoflurane 
C) Isoflurane 
D) All of the above 
A) Halothane 
B) Sevoflurane 
C) Isoflurane 
D) All of the above

Question 13

Which dissociative is an anesthetic and analgesic depending on dose, provides excellent somatic analgesia, and is contraindicated in patients with a history of seizures or for procedures that may induce seizures?

Accepted Answer

A) Midazolam 
B) Ketamine 
C) Acepromazine 
D) Xylazine 
A) Midazolam 
B) Ketamine 
C) Acepromazine 
D) Xylazine

Question 14

Which of the following is not a significant concern the technician should communicate clearly to the veterinarian immediately prior to preparing the patient for an anesthetic procedure?

Accepted Answer

A) Owner's concern about cost of the procedure 
B) Presence of dehydration in the patient 
C) Conditions that could increase the likelihood of complications 
D) Overall condition of the patient 
A) Owner's concern about cost of the procedure 
B) Presence of dehydration in the patient 
C) Conditions that could increase the likelihood of complications 
D) Overall condition of the patient

Question 15

What is the difference between VOC (Vaporizers out of circle) and VIC (Vaporizers in circle) systems?

Accepted Answer

A) VOC has precision-type vaporizers. 
B) VIC systems use the animal's breathing to move oxygen through the vaporizer. 
C) VIC systems have more difficulty in maintaining proper surgical plane of anesthesia. 
D) All of the above 
A) VOC has precision-type vaporizers. 
B) VIC systems use the animal's breathing to move oxygen through the vaporizer. 
C) VIC systems have more difficulty in maintaining proper surgical plane of anesthesia. 
D) All of the above

Question 16

What actions should the technician immediately take if the reservoir bag is underinflated?

Accepted Answer

A) Switch to oxygen administration by mask 
B) Increase oxygen flow to fill bag to 1/2 or 3/4 full 
C) Change the granules in the breathing circuit 
D) Open the pop-off valve 
A) Switch to oxygen administration by mask 
B) Increase oxygen flow to fill bag to 1/2 or 3/4 full 
C) Change the granules in the breathing circuit 
D) Open the pop-off valve

Question 17

What type of anesthetic block is used for numbing the maxilla, upper teeth, nose, and upper lip?

Accepted Answer

A) Maxillary Block 
B) Mandibular Block 
C) Zygomatic Arch Block 
D) Dental Block 
A) Maxillary Block 
B) Mandibular Block 
C) Zygomatic Arch Block 
D) Dental Block

Question 18

When monitoring oxygen saturation in an anesthetized patient, at what point does the level of saturation warrant corrective action?

Accepted Answer

A) 97% oxygenation 
B) 95% oxygenation 
C) 90-95% oxygenation 
D) Anything less than 85% oxygenation 
A) 97% oxygenation 
B) 95% oxygenation 
C) 90-95% oxygenation 
D) Anything less than 85% oxygenation

Question 19

Which is a pre- and post-anesthetic concern when anesthetizing brachycephalic patients?

Accepted Answer

A) Elongated soft palate 
B) Laryngeal function 
C) Respiratory distress 
D) All of the above 
A) Elongated soft palate 
B) Laryngeal function 
C) Respiratory distress 
D) All of the above

Question 20

Technician Sally's flowmeter has a ball shaped indicator. She wants to administer 2L/min oxygen to her patient. Where should Sally adjust the amount of oxygen flow on her indicator?

Accepted Answer

A) At the top of the ball 
B) At the bottom of the ball 
C) It doesn't matter, all anesthesia machines flow oxygen at 2L/min 
D) At the middle of the ball 
A) At the top of the ball 
B) At the bottom of the ball 
C) It doesn't matter, all anesthesia machines flow oxygen at 2L/min 
D) At the middle of the ball

The product of the tidal volume and the respiratory rate is .

What tool is used to help in the intubation process for visualizing proper anatomic placement?

Which of the following actions will occur as the dose of an alpha-2 analgesic drug is increased?

If a technician were asked to anesthetize a 6kg canine patient, which breathing circuit should be used?

Hyperventilation causes a due to carbon dioxide in the blood.

The continuous measurement of carbon dioxide concentrations in exhaled breath is .

What fasting recommendations are given for withholding food from cattle prior to undergoing anesthesia?

What is the definition of Paco₂?

Which inhalant anesthetic would be the correct choice for masking down or using an induction chamber?

What is the term for placing an arterial catheter and connecting it to a transducer and monitor to measure blood pressure?

Which of the following patients would require a modified anesthetic protocol in order to also adequately consider the patient's primary condition?

Which inhalant anesthetic reacts with soda lime to produce Compound A, a nephrotoxic product?

Which dissociative is an anesthetic and analgesic depending on dose, provides excellent somatic analgesia, and is contraindicated in patients with a history of seizures or for procedures that may induce seizures?

Which of the following is not a significant concern the technician should communicate clearly to the veterinarian immediately prior to preparing the patient for an anesthetic procedure?

What is the difference between VOC (Vaporizers out of circle) and VIC (Vaporizers in circle) systems?

What actions should the technician immediately take if the reservoir bag is underinflated?

What type of anesthetic block is used for numbing the maxilla, upper teeth, nose, and upper lip?

When monitoring oxygen saturation in an anesthetized patient, at what point does the level of saturation warrant corrective action?

Which is a pre- and post-anesthetic concern when anesthetizing brachycephalic patients?

Technician Sally's flowmeter has a ball shaped indicator. She wants to administer 2L/min oxygen to her patient. Where should Sally adjust the amount of oxygen flow on her indicator?

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The product of the tidal volume and the respiratory rate is .

What tool is used to help in the intubation process for visualizing proper anatomic placement?

Which of the following actions will occur as the dose of an alpha-2 analgesic drug is increased?

If a technician were asked to anesthetize a 6kg canine patient, which breathing circuit should be used?

Hyperventilation causes a due to carbon dioxide in the blood.

The continuous measurement of carbon dioxide concentrations in exhaled breath is .

What fasting recommendations are given for withholding food from cattle prior to undergoing anesthesia?

What is the definition of Paco2?

Which inhalant anesthetic would be the correct choice for masking down or using an induction chamber?

What is the term for placing an arterial catheter and connecting it to a transducer and monitor to measure blood pressure?

Which of the following patients would require a modified anesthetic protocol in order to also adequately consider the patient's primary condition?

Which inhalant anesthetic reacts with soda lime to produce Compound A, a nephrotoxic product?

Which dissociative is an anesthetic and analgesic depending on dose, provides excellent somatic analgesia, and is contraindicated in patients with a history of seizures or for procedures that may induce seizures?

Which of the following is not a significant concern the technician should communicate clearly to the veterinarian immediately prior to preparing the patient for an anesthetic procedure?

What is the difference between VOC (Vaporizers out of circle) and VIC (Vaporizers in circle) systems?

What actions should the technician immediately take if the reservoir bag is underinflated?

What type of anesthetic block is used for numbing the maxilla, upper teeth, nose, and upper lip?

When monitoring oxygen saturation in an anesthetized patient, at what point does the level of saturation warrant corrective action?

Which is a pre- and post-anesthetic concern when anesthetizing brachycephalic patients?

Technician Sally's flowmeter has a ball shaped indicator. She wants to administer 2L/min oxygen to her patient. Where should Sally adjust the amount of oxygen flow on her indicator?

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What is the definition of Paco₂?