VTNE Communication and Veterinary Professional Support Services Practice Questions
Domain 10 of the VTNE · 7 of the 150 scored questions (5%)
170 questions across all ten domains in 3 hours, with a score for communication so you know where you stand.
Free communication drillDuring CPR on a dog, the veterinarian calls out, "Epinephrine, 0.01 milligrams per kilogram, IV." Which response by the technician reflects closed-loop communication?
Communication and Veterinary Professional Support Services on the VTNE
Communication and Veterinary Professional Support Services is 7 of the 150 scored questions, the smallest domain. It covers the conversations around patient care: educating clients, communicating professionally with the team, taking a history, keeping records, and supporting clients through euthanasia.
- Share of the exam
- 7 of 150 scored questions (5%) on every exam form
- Task statements
- 4 (10A, 10B, 10C, 10D)
- Our drill
- 10 questions from 24 communication questions, untimed, an explanation after every answer; one free attempt, unlimited with a pass
What communication questions test
- Client education: vaccines, parasite prevention, zoonoses, nutrition, dental home care, medications and post-operative care (task 10A)
- Professional communication with clients and the veterinary team, and the Veterinary Technician Code of Ethics (task 10B and knowledge area 46)
- Taking a history: signalment, medical history and the primary complaint, and keeping the medical record (task 10C and knowledge area 48)
- Euthanasia: consent, aftercare options and supporting grieving clients, following the AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals (task 10D)
- Signs of suspected animal abuse and crisis intervention (knowledge areas 49 and 50)
Sit the full exam under the real clock
170 questions across all ten domains in 3 hours, with a score for communication so you know where you stand.
Free communication drillHow to study it
- Learn the parts of a complete history and the order you take them in; signalment comes first.
- For client-education questions, pick the answer that is accurate, specific and within the technician’s role.
- Read the AVMA euthanasia guidelines’ sections on client communication and aftercare.
- These seven questions are usually decided by professionalism: the best answer is honest, respectful and documented.
Common questions
Where does communication appear in the VTNE content outline?
As domain 10 in the content outline the AAVSB Board approved in March 2023, with four task statements and 7 of the 150 scored items.
Does the VTNE test euthanasia?
Yes. Task 10D is providing assistance with the euthanasia process, including consent, aftercare and grief management, and AAVSB’s reference list includes the AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals (2020 edition).
170 questions across all ten domains in 3 hours, with a score for communication so you know where you stand.
Free communication drillThe other VTNE domains
Sources
Original practice questions for exam preparation, written to the VTNE content outline approved by the AAVSB Board of Directors in March 2023. Independent practice, not affiliated with or endorsed by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB). VTNE is a registered trademark of AAVSB.