AAVSB VTNE Actual Free Exam Questions & Community Discussion

Diagnostic quality radiographs typically require orthogonal views. Which of the following pairs describes orthogonal views?

What is a common side effect of middle or inner ear infections?

An alpaca presents to the hospital for a tibia-fibula fracture repair. You have evaluated this animal before and know that she is a bit flighty and a bit of a wimp when it comes to pain. You want to ensure that she has appropriate pain management once her epidural block wears off.
Which of the following would be your first choice for post-op pain management?

A 75-kg dog with hypovolemic shock secondary to trauma has an order to receive a 4 mL/kg bolus of 7.5% hypertonic saline. What is the volume to be administered?

A long-time large animal client (horses and cattle) recently adopted a pregnant alpaca from a rescue for their daughter with autism. She is enthralled with the animal and has come out of her shell and made great strides. They knew the animal was pregnant, but other than that, they know very little about what to expect. They want to gain insight and information on how the unpacking process (birthing process) unfolds and what they need to do. You discuss gestation length signs of impending delivery, emphasizing monitoring from afar. You discuss signs of problems and the importance of colostrum ingestion. The owner states that they were told when they adopted her two weeks ago that she was in the final stage of pregnancy and guessed her to be due in the next two to three months. The veterinarian plans to evaluate the fetus ultrasonographically. Hopefully, you can establish a more definitive conception date to better prepare the owner for when to expect delivery.
What is the gestational length of an alpaca?

Where is the parietal pleura found?

A 4-year-old DSH indoor/outdoor cat was brought in after unexpectedly being found deceased at home. They have five indoor/outdoor cats, and this is the third to have passed in the past three months. They are convinced that a neighbor is purposely poisoning neighborhood cats, and they are requesting a necropsy. You asked if there were any indications of illness and if he showed any clinical signs before death. Initially, the owners replied with an emphatic no. Still, their six-year-old son stated that he thought the cat was sleepier than usual and hadn't wanted to go outside the past few days. They report that his breathing and appetite were normal. The owner asks about the necropsy and what happens from here. You explain the process and that the veterinarian will call with any findings and may request additional testing, such as cultures or histopathology, depending on the findings. The owners agree to the necropsy fee and understand further fees/testing may be required, which they can authorize over the phone. They request private cremation and a paw print after the necropsy. In this patient, the owners want to identify the cause of death and suspect a toxicity or something malicious on the part of the neighbor. Necropsies may also be performed for other reasons.
All of the following are indications for necropsy, except:

Which of the following statements regarding swine anesthesia is not true?

Luteinizing hormone (LH) is a pituitary hormone of the anterior lobe. Which of the following correctly identifies the target and actions of LH?

Which of the following is most commonly used for anesthesia in avian patients?

Which of the following would be added to the intravenous fluids of a juvenile patient with hypoglycemia?

Which of the following is a lower respiratory disease?

You perform a urine-specific gravity test on a patient with azotemi
a. You have a concern because you find the concentration is 1.010. We define this by what term, and does this represent a specific gravity that is higher, equal to, or less than plasma?

If a patient's anesthetic depth seems too light, all of the following could help explain this, except:

What is the most commonly used scalpel blade in small animal surgery?