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Question 1

patients with burns will likely have scars the rest of their life

Answer 1

true

Question 2

skin staples provide a wound with a sturdy closure to help promote wound healing

Answer 2

false

Question 3

during a procedure to fix a diaphragmatic hernia, the patient must be manually ventilated, or placed on a vent

Answer 3

true

Question 4

modified transudate material is the most common form of pleural effusion observed in our veterinary patients

Answer 4

true

Question 5

the electrodes on many ECG machines are color coded. the ___ lead is placed on the right forelimb

Answer 5

white

Question 6

when faced with an airway obstruction, animals that are air hungry may act

Answer 6

unusually aggressive or delirious

Question 7

which of the following systems is not evaluated during the initial in hospital triage exam

Answer 7

musculoskeletal

Question 8

which of the following triage levels should be seen first

Answer 8

1

Question 9

which of the following is the most common type of shock observed in our veterinary patients

Answer 9

hypovolemic

Question 10

when performing cpr on dogs and cats it is important to

Answer 10

allow full recoil of the chest wall between compressions

Question 11

the MM of a dog in septic shock are

Answer 11

hyperemic

Question 12

four patients present to your clinic at the same time with emergency conditions. in which order should they be triaged

Answer 12

dyspnea, dystocia, proptosis, laceration

Question 13

a pt is experiencing cardiopulmonary arrest. the most desirable route of drug administration is

Answer 13

IV

Question 14

Which of the following routes of injectable drug administration is not recommended in dehydrated patients, especially in an emergency situation

Answer 14

SQ

Question 15

Which of the following is a vasopressor that can be used during CPCR

Answer 15

epi / vasopressin

Question 16

The first drug of choice for a cat that experiences status epilepticus is:

Answer 16

diazepam

Question 17

Which of the following is least likely to be seen in a patient suffering from shock

Answer 17

hyperthermia

Question 18

The rapid IV administration of large amounts of potassium can result in:

Answer 18

cardiac arrest

Question 19

The mucous membranes of patients in hemorrhagic shock are:

Answer 19

pale or white

Question 20

According to the principles of triage, which patient should be seen first

Answer 20

dog in respiratory distress

Question 21

According to the principles of triage, which patient should be seen first

Answer 21

dog with acute gastric dialation/volvulus

Question 22

Which would be considered the least important physical measure evaluated during triage of a patient

Answer 22

weight

Question 23

Crackles heard on thoracic auscultation would indicate

Answer 23

pulmonary edema

Question 24

A client describes his male cat as lethargic and constipated; he has observed the cat straining in the litter box. You suspect that the cat is actually suffering from:

Answer 24

urethral obstruction

Question 25

Signs of cardiopulmonary arrest include all of the following, except: alertness dilated pupils agonal breathing no femoral pulses

Answer 25

alertness

Question 26

A client calls the hospital and indicates that a car has just hit his cat. The recommendation that should be made include:

Answer 26

immediately bring the cat into the clinic to be examined by a vet

Question 27

Which of these items would be least useful on a crash cart used for emergency situations?

Answer 27

otoscope

Question 28

Which of the following topical medications should be avoided when treating a corneal ulcer

Answer 28

steroids

Question 29

Which is not an immediate consideration in CPCR?

Answer 29

analgesia

Question 30

A client calls and says that his Rottweiler has been shot in the abdomen with a BB gun, but he appears perfectly fine. What should be recommended?

Answer 30

see a DVM immediately

Question 31

A client calls the hospital to say that his Pekingese has suffered an eye proptosis. Your advice to the client should include all of the following, except:

Answer 31

apply pressure to the globe to replace it in the socket

Question 32

During triage, which of the following should be seen first? Cat in respiratory distress Dog with a penetrating wound to the abdomen Dog with GDV Cat with an intestinal foreign body

Answer 32

cat in respiratory distress

Question 33

What is the preferred route of fluid administration in critically ill animals?

Answer 33

IV

Question 34

What is not usually a sign of acute GDV?

Answer 34

profuse diarrhea

Question 35

Allergic reactions are commonly seen in emergency medicine. All of the following medications may be given to an animal suffering from an allergic reaction, except:

Answer 35

dexmedetomidine

Question 36

Which of the following conditions are you more likely to see after an animal experiences a sever blunt trauma, such as being hit by a car?

Answer 36

diaphragmatic hernia

Question 37

For which of the following types of pleural effusion would you (most likely) not perform a thoracentesis?

Answer 37

hemothorax

Question 38

Which of the following changes on a chemistry panel would you expect to see in a FLUTD patient that has a urinary obstruction?

Answer 38

hyperkalemia

Question 39

How should a patient with a potential spinal injury be transported?

Answer 39

lying flat on a board

Question 40

CPCR

Answer 40

cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation

Question 41

during CPCR, if a patient is to be placed in lateral recumbancy, should they be in left or right lateral recumbancy

Answer 41

right