AAVSB practice test #2

Question 1

the probing of which tooth would most likely confirm an oronasal fistula?

Answer 1

maxillary canine

Question 2

when given IM to a canine, the duration of buprenorphine compared to morphine is
a. approximately the same
b. shorter
c. longer
d. variable by breed

Answer 2

longer

Question 3

what is the minimum dietary calcium-to-phosphorus ratio for a growing puppy?

Answer 3

1.1 : 1

Question 4

deciduous incisors in the feline erupt at what age?

Answer 4

2-3 weeks

Question 5

in a patient being treated for hyperadrenocorticism the vet tech should counsel the client that the pet should be evaluated immediately if the pet has what side effects?

Answer 5

vomiting and diarrhea

Question 6

the energy requirements for a lactating bitch will peak approximately at weeks

Answer 6

4 and 5

Question 7

what is the predominate blood cell type on the differential of a normal rabbit is what?

Answer 7

lymphocyte

Question 8

what is the maximum safe pressure manometer reading for positive-pressure ventilation in large animals?

Answer 8

40 cmH2O

Question 9

which of the following is an absorbable synthetic suture material appropriate for use in closing the linea alba?
a. polyglactin (Vicryl)
b. nylon (ethilon)
c. polyester (dacron)
d. polypropylene (prolene)

Answer 9

polyglactin

Question 10

the most clinically relevant leukocyte monitored in patients undergoing chemotherapy is what?

Answer 10

neutrophil

Question 11

corrected WBC count formula

Answer 11

WBC x 100 / 100 + nRBCs

Question 12

absolute WBC count formula

Answer 12

specific type of WBC count in decimal x WBC count

Question 13

what is the appropriate time and speed for centrifugation of a urine sample for sediment examination?

Answer 13

5 minutes at 1500 RPM

Question 14

which of the following is a nematode that causes a mild chronic cough in cats?
a. Aelurostrongylus abstrusus
b. trichuris vulpis
c. paragonimus kellicoti
d. baylisascaris procyonis

Answer 14

aelurostrongylus abstrusus

Question 15

a horse with colic should not be given flunixin meglumine prior to a physical exam because why?

Answer 15

it will decrease the degree of pain experienced by the horse

Question 16

excessive dead space in a long ETT will

Answer 16

increase ETCO2 concentration

Question 17

where should the measurement be taken for a canine lateral abdominal radiograph?

Answer 17

caudal aspect of the 13th rib

Question 18

where should a nasal oxygen catheter be placed in a dog?

Answer 18

in the ventral meatus

Question 19

which of the following can cause an inaccurate reading on an SpO2 monitor?
a. expired soda lime
b. patient positioning
c. bradycardia
d. pigmented mm

Answer 19

pigmented mm

Question 20

which of the following factors can prevent a pulse oximeter from providing an accurate reading?
a. hypercapnia
b. hypocapnia
c. hypotension
d. hypertension

Answer 20

hypotension

Question 21

which method is the most appropriate for fecal testing when Alaria species is suspected?

Answer 21

sedimentation

Question 22

which equine tooth is most commonly removed?

Answer 22

1st upper premolar

Question 23

which metal is a common cause of toxicity in avians?

Answer 23

zinc

Question 24

any animal receiving a loop diuretic requires regular monitoring of blood levels of what?

Answer 24

potassium

Question 25

which type of forceps has longitudinal grooves along the jaw?

Answer 25

carmalt

Question 26

which is a possible cause of an elevated ETCO2 for a dog on a rebreathing system? a. oxygen flow rate is too high b. unidirectional expiratory valve is stuck open c. the ETT is endobronchial d. the circle tubing has a hole

Answer 26

the unidirectional expiratory valve is stuck open

Question 27

which species requires a preformed source of vitamin A in the diet?

Answer 27

feline

Question 28

what is the expected effect on mm color if a dog receives dexmedetomidine?

Answer 28

blanching

Question 29

which disease is a vesicular disease that must be reported to government officials? a. newcastle disease b. contagious ecthyma c. rabies d. foot and mouth

Answer 29

foot and mouth disease

Question 30

tachycardia with bounding pulses, lethargy, and pale mm is suggestive of what condition?

Answer 30

anemia

Question 31

which type of insulin has the shortest duration of effect? a. NPH b. lente c. regular d. PZI

Answer 31

regular