Nursing VTNE Review

owner’s presenting complaint and description of history should be taken

Which of the following points are true in gathering patient data during the nursing process?

transdermal

Certain medications applied topically to the skin have systemic and local effects. Many drugs commonly administered by the oral route, such as prednisone or methimazole, can be formulated into an ointment for this type of application. Other medications, such as nitroglycerin, are manufactured as a cream to be applied directly to the skin. Which of the following terms indicated this route of medication application?

dyspnea, dystocia, proptosis, laceration

Four patients present at the same time with emergency conditions. In which order should the patients be triaged?

intravenous

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

Dysbiosis

Which of the following is commonly seen in rabbits, in which intestinal flora is disrupted?

dilated cardiomyopathy

Which of the following is the most commonly seen cardiovascular disease in the dog?

digestive

Halitosis is an indication of a problem with which of the following body systems?

might be an indicator of possible heart or blood pressure issues

The pulse pressure or quality of the pulse:

hyperthyroidism

Which of the following endocrine diseases results in weight loss and a ravenous appetite in cats?

pulse quality

Weak, moderate, strong, bounding, or tall are terms often used to describe the patient’s:

hypothyroidism

Which of the following endocrine diseases results in weight gain, bradycardia, exercise intolerance, and lethargy in a dog?

low blood oxygen levels

Hypoxemia is defined as:

99-101.5 F

The normal temperature for an equine patient ranges from:

is an important task that may be performed by veterinary technicians:

Taking a complete and accurate patient history:

patient owners

Which of the following individuals should not participate in the restraining of patients?

tachypnea

Which of the following conditions is a common sign of heart failure?

make sure all doors, windows, and cabinets are closed

Which of the following is a precaution that should be undertaken before restraining a cat?

regurgitation

Which of the following is the passive expulsion of material from the mouth, pharynx, or esophagus?

luring the animal out with quiet, gentle urging, standing clear of the door

A nervous dog should be taken out of its cage by:

60-160 bpm

The normal heart rate for a canine patient ranges from:

5 or 6 weeks after breeding

When a female dog is bred, the amount of food (calories) she is fed should be increased:

28-44 bpm

The normal pulse for an equine patient ranges from:

isotonic dehydration

The loss of body water that has a solute concentration equal to that which remain in the compartment is called:

6-16 bpm

The normal respiratory rate for an equine patient ranges from:

hemolysis

Serum centrifuged in a microhematocrit tube characterized by varying degrees of redness is likely a result of:

gait

Which of the following is the series of the joint, segment, and whole-body movements used for locomotion?

suspension

Liquid preparations for oral administration may be purchased in several forms. Which of the following is generally mixed with water and requires shaking well before administration?

inflammatory phase, proliferative phase, maturation phase

Which of the following is the correct progression of wound healing?

16 gauge

Which of the following needle sizes has the largest inside diameter?

passive range of motion

Which of the following is the act of manually providing movement of joints without muscle contraction in a repetitive manner?

120-160 mmHg

The normal systolic blood pressure for a feline patient ranges from:

mEq

When filling a prescription or administering medication to a patient, the technician must be familiar with medical abbreviations. Which of the following abbreviations indicates milliequivalent?

130-160 mm Hg

The normal systolic blood pressure for a canine patient ranges from:

Cerebrum

Which area of the brain is responsible for higher functions such as learning, memory, and interpretation of sensory input (e.g., vision and pain recognition)?

4-6 months

At what age do the permanent canine and premolar teeth in dogs generally erupt?

OU

To fill prescriptions or administer a medication, technicians must be familiar with medical abbreviations. Which of the following abbreviations indicates a medication that is to be applied to both eyes?

nursing process

What is the name of the cycle of collecting subjective and objective data, identifying and prioritizing patient problems to be addressed, developing a nursing plan, implementing interventions, and assessing the treatment’s effectiveness?

Hetastarch

Colloid solutions are used for expansion of the patient’s plasma volume. Which of these fluid types is a colloid?

azotemia

Which of the following is defined as an increase in serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen level?

right hindlimb

When preforming an electrocardiogram (ECG) with a dog in right lateral recumbency, the green electrode is attached to the:

passive aquirement of immunoglobulins strengthens the immune system

Consumption of colostrum after being born is important to a neonate’s health, because:

inflammation of the mouth’s soft tissues

Stomatitis is defined as:

liver

Jaundice might develop as diseases progress in which of the following organs?

D5W

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

explain the veterinarian’s words using laymen terms

Clients may not want to ask the veterinarian to repeat when he or she said, especially if the client does not understand a lot of specialized terminology that the vet has used. The veterinary technician should:

diazepam

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

Colorado Pain Score

Which of the following is an example of a standardized method in assessing the effectiveness of analgesia in a patient?

AB

Which of the following is a true feline blood type?

greater than atmospheric pressure

Tension pneumothorax occurs when pressure in the thoracic cavity is:

Campylobacteriosis

Diarrhea is common clinical sign of a variety of diseases. Which of the following disease is zoonotic?