Question 1

When evaluating respiratory status during an emergency, what respiratory status is indicated by tachypnea interspersed with apnea?

Accepted Answer

A) Cheyne-Stokes 
B) Pneumothorax 
C) Miosis 
D) Nystagmus 
A) Cheyne-Stokes 
B) Pneumothorax 
C) Miosis 
D) Nystagmus A

Question 2

If a technician is examining an emergency patient and notices petechiae in the inguinal area and on the mucous membranes, what blood disorder may be present?

Accepted Answer

A) Disseminated intravascular coagulation 
B) Paradoxical leukemia 
C) Hepatitis 
D) Ecchymoses 
A) Disseminated intravascular coagulation 
B) Paradoxical leukemia 
C) Hepatitis 
D) Ecchymoses A

Question 3

What is indicated by the patient posturing in a bowed down position, with the forelimbs crouched down and the hind quarter elevated?

Accepted Answer

A) Dizziness 
B) Head trauma 
C) Abdominal pain 
D) Weakness in the forelimbs 
A) Dizziness 
B) Head trauma 
C) Abdominal pain 
D) Weakness in the forelimbs C

Question 4

What emergent condition should be suspected in an intact female dog with fever, lethargy, vaginal discharge, and inappetence or vomiting?

Accepted Answer

A) Late term pregnancy 
B) Pyometra 
C) Parvo virus 
D) Corona virus 
A) Late term pregnancy 
B) Pyometra 
C) Parvo virus 
D) Corona virus

Question 5

Anxiousness, flaring nostrils, abnormal posture with extended head and neck, and reluctance to move are signs of what dangerous condition in a horse?

Accepted Answer

A) Colic 
B) Gastroenteritis 
C) Encephalitis 
D) Respiratory distress 
A) Colic 
B) Gastroenteritis 
C) Encephalitis 
D) Respiratory distress

Question 6

Cats with which blood type have naturally high levels of antibodies against blood type A, which can result in fatal allergic reactions if transfused with this mismatched type?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) AB 
D) ABO 
A) A 
B) B 
C) AB 
D) ABO

Question 7

For which of the following toxicants is the induction of vomiting not recommended?

Accepted Answer

A) Chocolate 
B) Acetaminophen 
C) Ethylene glycol 
D) Cationic detergents 
A) Chocolate 
B) Acetaminophen 
C) Ethylene glycol 
D) Cationic detergents

Question 8

What is a sign of paradoxical respiration?

Accepted Answer

A) Abducted elbows and lifted head 
B) Chest wall and abdominal wall moving asynchronously 
C) Extended neck and open mouth 
D) Short breaths with several seconds of pause in between each breath 
A) Abducted elbows and lifted head 
B) Chest wall and abdominal wall moving asynchronously 
C) Extended neck and open mouth 
D) Short breaths with several seconds of pause in between each breath

Question 9

When treating a dog that has just undergone pelvic surgery, what type of immobilization is used?

Accepted Answer

A) Velpeau's sling 
B) A compression bandage 
C) Ehmer sling 
D) 90-90 Flexion sling 
A) Velpeau's sling 
B) A compression bandage 
C) Ehmer sling 
D) 90-90 Flexion sling

Question 10

What is the highest treatment priority when treating shock?

Accepted Answer

A) Stopping bleeding, whether internal or external 
B) Maintaining body temperature by external heating source 
C) Preventing circulatory collapse using fluid therapy 
D) Administering antibiotics to prevent secondary infection 
A) Stopping bleeding, whether internal or external 
B) Maintaining body temperature by external heating source 
C) Preventing circulatory collapse using fluid therapy 
D) Administering antibiotics to prevent secondary infection

Question 11

Technician Marcus has a patient with poor blood flow and impaired oxygen delivery to tissues. What does Marcus suspect might be causing these signs?

Accepted Answer

A) Cancer 
B) Cardiovascular failure 
C) Dehydration 
D) Shock 
A) Cancer 
B) Cardiovascular failure 
C) Dehydration 
D) Shock

Question 12

If a 20kg dog presents with 7% dehydration and fluid therapy is ordered, what amount of fluids should be given?

Accepted Answer

A) 0)4L 
B) 1)4L 
C) 2)0L 
D) 3)2L 
A) 0)4L 
B) 1)4L 
C) 2)0L 
D) 3)2L

Question 13

Which of the following does not represent appropriate supplies to have on hand in preparation for emergency situations?

Accepted Answer

A) Endotracheal tubes 
B) Laryngoscope 
C) Drugs predrawn into labeled syringes 
D) Electrocardiographic monitor 
A) Endotracheal tubes 
B) Laryngoscope 
C) Drugs predrawn into labeled syringes 
D) Electrocardiographic monitor

Question 14

If an animal is presenting for surgery and is graded as critical, what does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

A) The animal's prognosis is favorable, but guarded. 
B) The animal is not expected to survive more than 24 hours, with or without surgery. 
C) The animal is debilitated, but surgical intervention can improve the prognosis. 
D) That while medical treatment may improve the animal's condition, surgery is preferred. 
A) The animal's prognosis is favorable, but guarded. 
B) The animal is not expected to survive more than 24 hours, with or without surgery. 
C) The animal is debilitated, but surgical intervention can improve the prognosis. 
D) That while medical treatment may improve the animal's condition, surgery is preferred.

Question 15

Which of the following is not a primary bandage layer?

Accepted Answer

A) Adherent 
B) Hypertonic 
C) Nonadherent semiocclusive 
D) Nonocclusive elastic 
A) Adherent 
B) Hypertonic 
C) Nonadherent semiocclusive 
D) Nonocclusive elastic

Question 16

Technician Marcus is performing cardiopulmonary cerebrovascular resuscitation on a patient. He has already ascertained that there is no airway blockage, but the patient is not breathing. What is the next step in order to successfully maintain life?

Accepted Answer

A) Begin compressions 
B) Listen for breath sounds 
C) Begin assisted ventilation 
D) Administer 5mg epinephrine 
A) Begin compressions 
B) Listen for breath sounds 
C) Begin assisted ventilation 
D) Administer 5mg epinephrine

Question 17

During emergencies, a technician should be able to evaluate specific patient parameters in order to determine if a condition is immediately life threatening. What parameters are evaluated in order to make this determination?

Accepted Answer

A) Capillary refill time and mucus membrane color 
B) Pulse rate and character 
C) Respiratory rate and character 
D) All of the above 
A) Capillary refill time and mucus membrane color 
B) Pulse rate and character 
C) Respiratory rate and character 
D) All of the above

Question 18

During CPCR of a small dog, what is the name of the model thought to explain the pumping action of blood through the heart?

Accepted Answer

A) Thoracic pump 
B) Cardiac pump 
C) Cardiovascular pump 
D) Effusion pump 
A) Thoracic pump 
B) Cardiac pump 
C) Cardiovascular pump 
D) Effusion pump

Question 19

When a cat presents with a puncture wound showing significant contamination and dead space within the wound, what type of treatment should be instituted following the initial exploration, debridement, and lavage?

Accepted Answer

A) Open wound drain 
B) Closed suction wound drain 
C) Application of hobbles 
D) Hydrophilic primary bandaging 
A) Open wound drain 
B) Closed suction wound drain 
C) Application of hobbles 
D) Hydrophilic primary bandaging

Question 20

Which condition is indicated by brown mucous membrane color?

Accepted Answer

A) Hepatic dysfunction 
B) Hyperemia 
C) Nystagmus 
D) Methemoglobinemia 
A) Hepatic dysfunction 
B) Hyperemia 
C) Nystagmus 
D) Methemoglobinemia

When evaluating respiratory status during an emergency, what respiratory status is indicated by tachypnea interspersed with apnea?

If a technician is examining an emergency patient and notices petechiae in the inguinal area and on the mucous membranes, what blood disorder may be present?

What is indicated by the patient posturing in a bowed down position, with the forelimbs crouched down and the hind quarter elevated?

What emergent condition should be suspected in an intact female dog with fever, lethargy, vaginal discharge, and inappetence or vomiting?

Anxiousness, flaring nostrils, abnormal posture with extended head and neck, and reluctance to move are signs of what dangerous condition in a horse?

Cats with which blood type have naturally high levels of antibodies against blood type A, which can result in fatal allergic reactions if transfused with this mismatched type?

For which of the following toxicants is the induction of vomiting not recommended?

What is a sign of paradoxical respiration?

When treating a dog that has just undergone pelvic surgery, what type of immobilization is used?

What is the highest treatment priority when treating shock?

Technician Marcus has a patient with poor blood flow and impaired oxygen delivery to tissues. What does Marcus suspect might be causing these signs?

If a 20kg dog presents with 7% dehydration and fluid therapy is ordered, what amount of fluids should be given?

Which of the following does not represent appropriate supplies to have on hand in preparation for emergency situations?

If an animal is presenting for surgery and is graded as critical, what does this indicate?

Which of the following is not a primary bandage layer?

Technician Marcus is performing cardiopulmonary cerebrovascular resuscitation on a patient. He has already ascertained that there is no airway blockage, but the patient is not breathing. What is the next step in order to successfully maintain life?

During emergencies, a technician should be able to evaluate specific patient parameters in order to determine if a condition is immediately life threatening. What parameters are evaluated in order to make this determination?

During CPCR of a small dog, what is the name of the model thought to explain the pumping action of blood through the heart?

When a cat presents with a puncture wound showing significant contamination and dead space within the wound, what type of treatment should be instituted following the initial exploration, debridement, and lavage?

Which condition is indicated by brown mucous membrane color?

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Exam 10: Critical Care

When evaluating respiratory status during an emergency, what respiratory status is indicated by tachypnea interspersed with apnea?

If a technician is examining an emergency patient and notices petechiae in the inguinal area and on the mucous membranes, what blood disorder may be present?

What is indicated by the patient posturing in a bowed down position, with the forelimbs crouched down and the hind quarter elevated?

What emergent condition should be suspected in an intact female dog with fever, lethargy, vaginal discharge, and inappetence or vomiting?

Anxiousness, flaring nostrils, abnormal posture with extended head and neck, and reluctance to move are signs of what dangerous condition in a horse?

Cats with which blood type have naturally high levels of antibodies against blood type A, which can result in fatal allergic reactions if transfused with this mismatched type?

For which of the following toxicants is the induction of vomiting not recommended?

What is a sign of paradoxical respiration?

When treating a dog that has just undergone pelvic surgery, what type of immobilization is used?

What is the highest treatment priority when treating shock?

Technician Marcus has a patient with poor blood flow and impaired oxygen delivery to tissues. What does Marcus suspect might be causing these signs?

If a 20kg dog presents with 7% dehydration and fluid therapy is ordered, what amount of fluids should be given?

Which of the following does not represent appropriate supplies to have on hand in preparation for emergency situations?

If an animal is presenting for surgery and is graded as critical, what does this indicate?

Which of the following is not a primary bandage layer?

Technician Marcus is performing cardiopulmonary cerebrovascular resuscitation on a patient. He has already ascertained that there is no airway blockage, but the patient is not breathing. What is the next step in order to successfully maintain life?

During emergencies, a technician should be able to evaluate specific patient parameters in order to determine if a condition is immediately life threatening. What parameters are evaluated in order to make this determination?

During CPCR of a small dog, what is the name of the model thought to explain the pumping action of blood through the heart?

When a cat presents with a puncture wound showing significant contamination and dead space within the wound, what type of treatment should be instituted following the initial exploration, debridement, and lavage?

Which condition is indicated by brown mucous membrane color?

Anesthesia

Animal Care

Dentistry

Imaging

Lab Procedures

Pharmacology

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Analgesia

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