AAVSB VTNE Actual Free Exam Questions & Community Discussion

A cat with chronic renal failure has been admitted for 72 hours of IV fluid diuresis. The orders for the 6 lb cat are to receive 150 mL/kg/day.
What rate should the fluid pump be set to for administration?

Which route of administration describes the application to surfaces of the skin?

Radiographic contrast media are used to improve visualization of specific anatomical structures on radiographs. Which of the following choices is used as a negative contrast agent?

What is a common side effect of corticosteroid administration?

You are reviewing with the client the veterinarian's recommendations for a patient for hydrotherapy after an injury to the forelimbs, specifically swimming vs. underwater treadmill, though you suggest both are viable options. Your client asks why this wasn't recommended in the past when her dog injured her hind leg.
What would be an appropriate response?

Which of the following correctly describes the paralleling technique of dental radiography?

Morphine administration can result in unwanted side effects, including all of the following, with the exception of:

What procedure is commonly used for severe cases of ocular squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) in cattle?

You are admitting a rabbit for a sedated oral exam and possible dental work under anesthesi a. You obtain intake information and ask the owner when the rabbit last ate. She presents to the hospital at 11 a.m. and states the last meal (a variety of fruits and vegetables) was at bedtime, about midnight. However, she had been munching on timothy hay until right before she got in the carrier for the ride to the vet, about 45 minutes ago.
By the time you get the patient admitted, set up for surgery, premedicated, and are ready to go, will this be sufficient fasting time for this species? What is the appropriate fasting time for the species?

Your surgeon will perform a fracture repair on a 5-YO thoroughbred stallion. The vet is considering placing screws in a lag fashion due to the fracture presentation.
In addition to standard equipment for fracture repair, what additional instrument/piece of equipment should you ensure is at the ready?

What is the fluid therapy rate for a dog weighing 12 kg, estimated to be 10% dehydrated, whose fluid deficit is to be delivered over 8 hours?

When assessing an anesthetized patient, what is an indicator of perfusion?

Which of the following options is not a potential deleterious effect of pain?

Various sizes of nasogastric tubes are used in equine patients during colic episodes. It is imperative that the veterinary technician knows the appropriate tube size for the horse being treated.
If a yearling is being treated, what size of nasogastric tube is required?

Activated clotting time (ACT) is a coagulation test that can be performed in-house with a special collection tube containing which substance?