2024 VTNE Review Questions

2024 VTNE Review Questions Latest Questions With Complete Grade A Answers

• Which of the following is least useful when resuscitating a dog in shock?

A. D5W

• Hetastarch
• Hypertonic saline
• Plasma-Lyte 48

Answer: A. D5W

• The first drug of choice for a cat that experiences status epileptics is?

• Diazepam
• Pentobarbital
• Potassium bromide
• Propofol

Answer: A. Diazepam

• Tension pneumothorax occurs when pressure in the thoracic cavity is?

• Less than atmospheric pressure
• Equal to atmospheric pressure
• Greater than atmospheric pressure
• Constant as animal breathes in and out

Answer: C. Greater than atmospheric pressure

• Emesis should not be induced in patients that have ingested?

• Anticholinergics
• Hydrocarbons
• Organophosphates
• Salicylates

Answer: B. Hydrocarbons

• The mucous membranes of a dog in septic shock are?

• Cyanotic
• Hyperemic
• Icteric
• Pale 1 / 3

Answer: B. Hyperemic

• The most desirable induction agent for an emergency cesarean section in a dog is:

• Etomidate
• Diazepam
• Propofol
• Thiopental

Answer: C. Propofol

• The underlying disease for most cases of feline aortic thromboembolism is

in origin.

• Cardiac
• Hepatic
• Renal
• Respiratory

Answer: A. Cardiac

• To reduce intracranial pressure that results from trauma,

may be administered every 4 to 8 hours.

• Atropine
• Dexamethasone
• Diazepam
• Mannitol

Answer: D. Mannitol

• Four patients present at the same time with emergency conditions. In which order should the

patients be triaged?

• Dyspnea, dystocia, proptosis, laceration
• Proptosis, dyspnea, dystocia, laceration
• Laceration, dystocia, dyspnea, proptosis
• Dystocia, proptosis, laceration, dyspnea

Answer: A. Dyspnea, dystocia, proptosis, laceration.

• Which of the following conditions heals best through first intention?

• Abscess
• Degloving
• Simple laceration 2 / 3

• Puncture wound

Answer: C. Simple laceration

• A patient is experiencing cardiopulmonary arrest. The most desirable route of drug

administration is:

• Intratracheal
• Intracardiac
• Intravenous
• Intraosseous

Answer: C. Intravenous

• A patient that has been hit by a car and has no palpable pulse or detectable heartbeat requires

chest compressions. These compressions should be per- formed at a rate (per minute) of :

• 60-80 compressions per minute
• 80-100 compressions per minute
• 100-120 compressions per minute
• 120-140 compressions per minute

Answer: C. 100-120 compressions per minute

• To minimize hemorrhage to the head of a canine trauma patient, where should

pressure be applied?

• At the thoracic inlet in both jugular grooves
• At the thoracic inlet of the left jugular groove
• To the area adjacent and ventral to the mandible
• To the lateral points of the temporomandibular joint

Answer: C. to the area adjacent and ventral to the mandible

• In emergency care cases in which it is not possible to administer large volumes of

desired fluids, it may be beneficial to properly administer:

A. D5W

• Hypertonic saline
• Hypotonic saline
• Isotonic saline

Answer: B. Hypertonic saline

• During emergency intubation, the cranial nerve may be

stimulated, resulting in .

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