VTNE Animal Care and Nursing Study Guide Exam Questions And Guaranteed Correct Answers/2024.

When selecting a catheter for IV placement and fluid administration you might base your catheter selection on the A. animal's size. B. animal's weight. C. health of the animal. D. available vessels. E. All of the above - correct answer All of the above A venous catheter that is too rigid or stiff could cause A. catheteritis. B. vasculitis. C. phlebitis D. arthritis. - correct answer Phlebitis Inflammation of the vein - correct answer Phlebitis Name the technique used to strike the animal's chest to loosen bronchial secretions and improve drainage. A. Coupage B. Mechanical ventilation C. Nebulization D. Positive pressure ventilation - correct answer Coupage For subcutaneous administration of fluids, the fluids are preferred to be A. hypertonic. B. Isotonic C. hypotonic. D. supertonic. - correct answer Isotonic The normal temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate of a dog is A. 102 degrees Fahrenheit, 90bpm, 20rpm. B. 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit, 180bpm, 25rpm. C. 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit, 90bpm, 20rpm. D. 100 degrees Fahrenheit, 180bpm, 25rpm. - correct answer 100.5 degrees, 90 bpm, 20 rpm When administering a subcutaneous medication you should always aspirate gently prior to giving the medication. If you are in the appropriate location, you should aspirate A. Air B. blood. C. fat. D. negative pressure. - correct answer Negative pressure In general, how many milliliters (mL) of fluid can safely be given to a 10 lb. dog in one location? A. 50 mL. B. 70 mL C. 75 mL. D. 80 mL. - correct answer 50 mL A nasogastric tube can remain in place for A. 2 days. B. 4 days. C. 1 week. D. 1 month. - correct answer 1 week Which of the following is not a reason why parenteral injection is the preferred route of drug administration in small animals? A. Decreased gastrointestinal problems B. Increased chance of successful treatment C. More choices of injectable meds D. More accurate dose delivery - correct answer More choices of injectable meds What is TPN? A. Total parenteral nutrition B. Total pediatric nutrition C. The perfect nutrition D. The pediatric nutrition - correct answer Total parenteral nutrition A patient is recovering from severe acute gastroenteritis. the vet issued feeding recommendations for you to pass onto the client. These recommendations include feeding how many meals per day? A. One B. Two servings C. Two small servings D. Small frequent servings - correct answer Small frequent servings The best way to improve voluntary feed intake of an ill, hospitalized patient is to A. give vitamin supplements. B. improve palatability. C. feed stimulants. D. give drugs to treat the primary condition. - correct answer Give drugs to treat the primary condition Considering the acute gastroenteritis that occurs in a puppy recovering from Parvo, which of the following KNFs (Key Nutritional Factors) is most important? A. Low soluble fiber B. High soluble fiber C. Low insoluble fiber D. High insoluble fiber - correct answer Low insoluble fiber DER represents the amount of energy required A. per pound of body weight. B. by a pet at rest with no activity. C. during a peak lactation. D. on a daily basis considering weight and activity. - correct answer On a daily basis Deafness, weight loss, and large coarse skin lesi