AERC PreTest

A dog presents with pericardial effusion. Where should a you shave the patient for a pericardiocentesis?

Right side from the 3rd to the 7th ribs

The ECG electrode that should be placed on the right rear limb is

green

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

D5W

A dog has a lacerated paw pad. The client has placed a small bandage over the wound, but blood is soaking through. The appropriate treatment is to:

Apply another bandage over the client's original bandage

What should the oxygen rate be when delivering oxygen via a nasal catheter?

2 to 5 L/min

An owner calls the veterinary practice and states their dog cut its paw at the barn several days previously. The dog seemed to be fine and the cut was healing, but it started acting strangely yesterday. This morning they found the dog lying on its side with its head and neck extended backward. It was salivating heavily, and when the owner tried to open its mouth, they were unable to because the dog's jaw was so stiff. Which of the following conditions might the history and clinical signs indicate?

Tetanus

The ECG electrode that should be placed on the right forelimb is the

White

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

Hyperthermia

How many days after a tick attaches itself to a dog will one see neurological signs associated with tick paralysis?

7 days

When passing a nasogastric tube, where should the tube be measured?

From the nares to the last rib

Tissue perfusion can be assessed by all of the following except:

Rectal temperature

Which patient will experience more damage from an electrical shock?

a wet dog

Which of the following is the easiest method for monitoring fluid therapy?

weight

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

Intravenous

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

propofol

Which of the following options takes the lowest priority when preparing to treat a critical patient?

heating pad

Which of the following is the most common sign of a blood transfusion reaction?

fever

The bandage layer that comes in contact with the wound is the:

primary layer

The difference between the systolic and diastolic blood pressures is called:

Pulse pressure

A normal sinus arrhythmia occurs when heart rate:

decreases with expiration

Baytril is the trade name for

Enrofloxacin

What is the name of the drug used to reverse the alpha-2 agonist dexmedetomidine?

Atipamezole

Fluid-therapy solutions administered subcutaneously are:

Isotonic

When performing a thoracentesis, the needle should be placed:

Cranial to the rib with the bevel up

A Doppler is used to measure:

Blood Pressure

The circulating blood volume as a proportion of total body weight (ml/kg) is the lowest in a

cat

In geriatric patients, drug doses are generally

decreased

Gastric dilatation/volvulus (GDV) is a life-threatening emergency. Which of the following veins becomes obstructed as a result of GDV?

Portal vein

Which toxicity will cause salivation, lacrimation, urination, and defecation?

Organophosphates

The most common artery to use when assessing the pulse of a dog or cat is the:

Femoral

Which is the correct order of changes in mentation from best to worst?

Quiet, obtunded, stuporous, comatose

Abdominal distention, nonproductive vomiting, and muddy mucous membranes are signs of which disease process?

Gastric dilation and volvulus

When monitoring patients on fluids and/or patients that undergo diuresis, urine output is an important consideration. The normal urine production for a healthy dog or cat is approximately:

1-2 mL/kg/h

Initial treatment for a cat with an open pneumothorax may include all of the following, except:

Radiographic examination

Which of the following tests can be used to diagnosis panleukopenia in a cat?

Canine Parvovirus snap test

Dystocia in dogs or cats may be defined as active straining without delivery of a fetus for more than _________ minutes.

60

Central venous pressure monitoring provides information about the patient's

hydration status

At what point should a veterinary technician become concerned that the mean arterial pressure of a patient is becoming too low and that perfusion to the brain, heart, and kidneys will be compromised if it continues to fall?

60 mmHg

Fluids administered subcutaneously are usually absorbed in approximately

6 to 8 hours

A client calls the hospital because she has noticed a barbed fishhook embedded in her dog's lower lip. The client should be advised to:

Bring the animal to see the veterinarian as soon as possible

When preparing a patient for a temporary tracheostomy, where should the patient be shaved and scrubbed?

Mandible to manubrium

Which of the following medications requires a filter when being administered?

mannitol :

Which of the following is not performed when treating acute gastric dilatation/volvulus?

Induction of emesis

Which statement concerning a dog having a seizure is most correct?

prevent the dog from injuring itself

What does SaO2 (pulse oximetry) indicate about a patient?

percentage of hemoglobin that is saturated with oxygen

A pet needs a medication at a dose of 100 mg/kg, and the medication is available in a 100-mg/mL solution. The pet weighs 25 lb. How many mL will be administered?

11ml

When advising a client to move an injured animal, all of the following scenarios are appropriate except:

give a baby aspirin to reduce pain before moving the animal

Which of the following options is not a goal of oxygen therapy?

to improve mentation

Canine blood-typing cards are used to detect

DEA 1.1

An 18-gauge needle would be most appropriate for administering SQ fluids to which patient?

Lab

When a critical patient arrives at the veterinary practice, which body system should be evaluated first?

Respiratory

Which is the most important measure that can be taken to control nosocomial infections?

handwashing

Which of the following blood tests can be diagnostic for anticoagulant rodenticide ingestion?

Prothrombin time (PT)

What controlled substance rating indicates a drug with the greatest potential for abuse?

c-II

To place a nasal oxygenation catheter in a dog, a veterinary technician would measure to the:

Pharynx

All of the following are noninvasive ways of monitoring a critically ill patient except:

Blood pressure using an arterial catheter

A fellow veterinary technician is triaging a patient and notes the mucous membranes look brown in color. What might be the cause?

Methemoglobinemia

What electrolyte imbalance is most likely to be found in a cat with total urethral obstruction?

Hyperkalemia

Oxygen can be administered to a patient via any of the following routes except:

Which of the following bacteria is responsible for kennel cough?

Bordetella bronchiseptica

How should a patient be positioned for a temporary tracheostomy?

Dorsally with the legs pulled caudally

A patient arrives at the emergency department with a presenting complaint of vomiting and diarrhea. The patient received chemotherapy a week earlier and was doing well until today. When obtaining the patient's vital signs you note the dog has a temperature of 104.0F. The veterinarian asks you to draw blood and run a complete blood count. What do you expect the results to show?

Neutropenia

You are instructing a client to apply an emergency muzzle to their injured dog. Which of these is the least appropriate material for the muzzle?

Metal chain dog leash

A client calls the hospital and says that their puppy has walked through motor oil and is licking its paws. What should be recommended?

Do not induce emesis and immediately bring the pet to the clinic for examination and treatment

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

Diazepam

Nutritional support can be administered in several ways. What is the preferred method?

Enteral nutrition

When obtaining an ECG, how should the patient be positioned?

right lateral "

Which of the following is least likely to be available for at-home induction of emesis?

Apomorphine

An abnormal increase in the depth and rate of respirations is called:

Hypernea

The Schiff-Sherrington posture is indicative of injury to which part of the spine?

T3-L3

The oncology department brings a dog to the emergency department after vincristine (a vinca alkaloid) extravasation. Which of the following procedures is not recommended?

Administration of the remainder of the medication

2% lidocaine is prescribed for a 13-lb beagle at a dose of 2 mg/kg IV. How many mL will you deliver?

0.6ml

Using your triage skills, in which order should the following patients be seen?

1. Dog just hit by car and has light pink mucous membranes 2. Puppy that has been vomiting and having bloody diarrhea for 3 days and has pale mucus membranes 3. Cat having asthma attack 4. Cat had a fight with raccoon yesterday and just came home; it has a small visible laceration only

3, 2, 1, 4

Which blood value will be elevated when a patient experiences decreased perfusion?

Lactate

The ECG electrode that should be placed on the left forelimb is the

Black

Oxygen can be administered to a patient via any of the following routes except:

What is the most common cause of hypercalcemia in dogs?

Onions and other members of the Allium family can be harmful to all animals.  Pieces of onion, onion powder, or even cooked onion can cause damage to ____________________ which could result in anemia. 

Hypercalcemia is a medical emergency because of its effect on which organ?

The difference between the systolic and diastolic blood pressures is called:

While monitoring a patient you note the ECG suddenly flatlines. You immediately: