Which of the following steps is not considered important in the patient preparation for a successful anesthetic procedure?

One of the key elements to a successful anesthetic procedure is:

The minimum database consists of the following:

Which of the following is not a reason to schedule a preanesthetic appointment prior to a surgical event?

When collecting information from a client regarding a patient’s history, it is best to ask:

While obtaining a patient history, the technician asks a client “Does your pet drink a normal amount of water?” What type of question is this?

“How much water does your pet drink per day?” would be an example of which type of question?

“Your dog doesn’t eat much food, does he?” This is an example of which type of question?

In gathering information for a patient history, which of the following would be the best way to phrase a question about the amount of water consumed daily by a pet?

A patient presents with vomiting. The technician must collect which of the four points to aid the doctor in diagnosing a problem?

A devastating error such as performing surgery on the wrong limb can be avoided by simply doing which of the following?

A complete signalment includes:

Which of the following species are more sensitive to opioids?

The use of which type of the following agents should be avoided in ruminants, as it (they) can make their salvia thick and ropy causing possible airway obstructions?

Which of the following species can have rougher recoveries from inhalant anesthetics than other species?

Ruminants are more sensitive to which of the following drugs, requiring only one-tenth of the dose of horses?

Which of the following drugs can cats tolerate better than dogs without the addition of other agents?

Which of the following species are more prone to bloat while under anesthesia?

Which of the following species are more prone to hypoxemia due to an increased mechanical dead space in the anesthesia system?

Which of the following breeds of dog is resistant to acepromazine?

Which of the following breeds of dog is more difficult to intubate and demands close supervision to ensure a patent airway before, during, and after any anesthetic procedure?

Greyhounds are more sensitive to which class of drugs because of the slow metabolism of these agents and the lack of body fat compared to other breeds?

Which of the following breeds of horse would be more at risk for complications during recovery and are more sensitive to sedatives?

Neonates or pediatric patients require special consideration when deciding what drugs to use because:

Which of the following drugs can prolong the action of propofol and ketamine and lead to significantly prolonged recovery?

It is illegal in most jurisdictions to perform surgery or anesthesia on an animal without:

A patient evaluation for the purposes of maximizing the quality of care and influencing patient management is referred to as a:

A patient evaluation for the purposes of diagnosis and treatment planning is referred to as a:

Which finding on a physical examination could be an indicator of a clotting disorder that will increase the risk of life-threatening complications?

Which finding on a physical examination could put a patient at increased risk of anesthetic complications including hypotension, poor tissue perfusion, and kidney damage?

Which finding on a physical examination indicates decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood and a predisposition to hypoxemia?

In which of the following species is it acceptable to estimate weight based on the measurement of the girth and length of the animal prior to administering anesthesia?

When measuring the girth and length of a horse to estimate weight, which of the following landmarks should be used?

Which body condition score could predict that anesthetic procedures may be more complicated due to compromised lung function and decreased functional lung volume?

Which body condition score could predict that anesthetic procedures may be more complicated due to the animal being more sensitive to the effects of anesthetics and more prone to hypothermia?

How should anesthetics be dosed in obese patients?

Which indicator of dehydration is the most accurate indicator of hydration?

A patient with a mildly decreased level of consciousness that can be easily aroused is said to be:

A patient that displays a deceased level of consciousness that cannot be fully aroused is said to be:

Which of the following should be considered when selecting an anesthetic agent as the condition may change the animal’s response to the agent?

A normal sinus rhythm or a sinus arrhythmia is normal in:

Which heart rhythm is created when the heart rate cyclically increases during inspiration and decreases during expiration?

Which appearance of the mucous membranes indicates reduced oxygen saturation, which is a medical emergency?

A patient that inhales and immediately exhales with a short break in between cycles has:

An elevation in which of the following laboratory blood tests would alert the anesthetist to the possibility of a dehydrated patient and a concern for decreased blood volume, which could adversely affect cardiac output, blood pressure, and tissue perfusion?

While all patients should be screened for a coagulation problem, which of the following breeds may be commonly affected?

A geriatric dental patient showing minor dehydration would be classified as a physical status of:

A complication of regurgitation in an anesthetized patient that is serious and can result in pneumonia, permanent disability or respiratory arrest, and death is:

You have been asked to place an intravenous catheter for an orthopedic surgery. What is the most important consideration applicable to the placement of this catheter?

Which of the following body fluid solutes is(are) responsible for providing osmotic pressure and is(are) essential for physiologic processes such as blood clotting, heart, and neuromuscular functions?

A constant state within the body created and maintained by normal physiologic processes is:

The plasma concentrations of which of the following solutes must be kept in a very narrow range in order to maintain normal muscle and heart functions?

Patients that begin having profound hemorrhages during surgery require:

What type of fluids should be used in routine surgeries on healthy patients as well as on sick patients with normal PVC levels?

The recommended IV administration rate for cats is:

The acceptable crystalloid IV infusion rates for a cat in shock would be:

The doctor orders IV fluids for a 65-pound dog at a rate of 10 mL/kg/hr for an orthopedic surgery. What is the infusion rate in mL/hr using a 15 ggt/mL set?