Ch 1,3,5,7
A local backyard poultry breeder asks vou for a fowl pox vaccine for his flock. Since fowl pox comes as a dry powder, you know that it must be reconstituted with a diluent like sterile water. Once the solution is mixed, how long does the vaccine last until you must dispose of it?
1 hour
How many quarts of water do animals require for each solid pound of feed eaten
1.5 quarts
Old McDonald calls you out to his cattle ranch to vaccinate his prize bull, Big Mac. Which gauge needle would you most commonly use?
16G
In what year did Henry Burgh establish the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
1866
While vaccinating a bull out at Old McDonald's farm, he mentions that his favorite stallion, McFlurry, is also in need of his vaccines. What gauge needle do you need to switch to before vaccinating a horse?
18G
1 kilogram (kg) is equal to ____ pounds (Ibs).
2.2 lbs
How many amino acids are used to build proteins
20
Floofy, a one-year old Poodle, comes into the vet clinic for his booster shots. What gauge needle would most likely be used?
20G
Which of the following needles would have the smallest diameter?
24G
What percent of protein do adult cats require?
32%
When giving an animal artificial respiration, you must lay the animal on its side, pressing straight down on the thorax with the palm of the hand and releasing the pressure quickly. How often should this cycle be repeated until the animal is breathing normally?
4 - 5 seconds
Temperature and humidity are among two of the most important variables of the confined animal's environment. What is the optimal temperature range?
64-84 F
Of the approximately 61,000 veterinarians in private practice in the US, what percentage are companion animal?
77%
What vitamins are classified as fat-soluble
A,D,E,K
What does AAFCO stand for?
Association of American Feed Control Officials
Blood from an artery will be?
Bright red and emerge in spurts
Chemical disinfectants are subdivided into four types based on their electronegatives state. Which of the four types is the most effective against Gram-positive bacterial strains?
Catonics
Which method of disinfection has the broadest applicability and efficacy overall?
Chemical
Adequate bedding material is an important factor when housing animals. How often should you change bedding material?
Daily
Laminitis is most commonly found in horses that?
Eat excessive amounts of feed or excessively rich feed
Fattening of animals results from excess supply of ?
Energy
What is the limiting nutrient related to reproduction?
Energy
Which class of nutrients provides twice as much energy as carbohydrates?
Fats and oils
_______ is the initial care or treatment of sick or injured animals before the complete medical evaluation and treatment.
First Aid
Dogs and cats can survive without carbohydrates if their diets supply enough fat and protein to fulfill their body's requirements for?
Glucose
Which of the following is NOT on of the four general groups of public veterinary practices?
Industrial
Is a micro mineral
Iron
A client brings his racehorse into the clinic to be examined after noticing that he is running significantly slower than normal. What is the first step the veterinarian will perform?
Lead the animal around to check its gait and posture
Which two essential fatty acids do dogs require?
Linoleic and gamma linoenic
What are known as building blocks for fats?
Lipids
What factors should be considered when determining whether to apply a bandage to a wound?
Location of the wound, Temperature and humidity, Severity or size of the wound
___________ is NOT considered therapeutic exercises.
Massage therapy
Which of the following routes of administration would be considered enteral?
Oral or Per OS
Which class of chemical disinfectants is used as a general disinfectant and is characterized by coal tar fractions?
Phenolics
What are the types of effective forms of restraint?
Physical Restraint, Chemical Restraint, Psychological Restraint
Pathogens can be influenced by both environmental factors and environmental conditions. Which of the following is classified as an environmental condition?
Population density
Which of the following jobs is only preformed by a veterinarian?
Provide a diagnosis and prognosis, Prescribe medications, Preform surgery
What animal requires 15-19% of protein in their diet?
Rabbit
The primary function of vitamins is to ?
Regulate the body's metabolic process
Which of the following is NOT listed as a physiological response to pain?
Restlessness
Why is it so important for a veterinary assistant to know how to preform microscopic examinations?
So that the veterinary assistant can focus in on any abnormalities before the veterinarian views it to help make a final diagnosis
What vitamin deficiency causes blindness, poor reproductive preformance and heart muscle deterioation
Taurine
Why is it important to get a accurate weight and check all vital signs during an examination?
To know what dosage of medication to give ; to rule out fever due to illness, infection, and disease; to check for any respiratory, circulatory disease.
What is the order in which pain is recognized by the body?
Transduction-Transmission-Modulation-Projection-Perception
What is NOT a function of macro-minerals ?
Transporting molecules
Physical examination of small animals includes?
Using the stethoscope to determine intestinal motility; Palpating bones and muscles to check for lameness; Examining gums to check for anemia
Pain that is dull or hard to localize, and originates from receptors in the heart, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, uterus, or bladder is known as what type of pain?
Visceral
Which of the following is NOT a clinical sign of colic in horses?
Vomiting
2.2 pounds is the equivalent of a. 1 kilogram b. 20 ounces c. 100 grams d. 100 milliliters
a.
A highly effective disinfectant process, but not as easily available, safe for small quantity, or casual needs is a description of __________. a. Ionizing radiation b. Infrared radiation c. Microwave radiation d. Ultraviolet radiation
a.
A narrow range of effective application and less effective as a micro biocidal agent than gamma radiation, primarily used as a sterilizing method for water and air is a description of __________. a. Ultraviolet radiation b. Filtration radiation c. Ionizing radiation d. Infrared radiation.
a.
Crude fiber is a(n) __________ carbohydrate or cellulose found in high fiber plants. a. Indigestible b. Digestible c. Inedible d. Edible
a.
Dogs and cats do not require vitamin _________ in their diets since they can make it from other minerals. a. C b. A c. B d. D
a.
Lactose and sucrose can cause __________ in adult dogs and cats a. Diarrhea b. Hair loss c. Blindness d. Deafness
a.
Large animal usually do not have their __________ during a physical examination unless there is a specific problem. a. Ears examined b. Pulse rate taken c. Temperature taken d. Respiration rate checked
a.
Nociceptors respond to __________ stimuli a. Noxious b. Obnoxious c. Innoxious d. Nauseous
a.
Subconjuctival means to inject under the lining of the __________. a. Eyelid b. Mouth c. Nose d. Abdomen
a.
Veterinarians employed by agricultural and pharmaceutical companies to develop and perform trials on animal health products or to evaluate the nutritional value and safety of animal food and animal feeds are known as a. Industry veterinary practice b. Voluntary veterinary practice c. Public veterinary practice d. Private veterinary practice
a.
Which group was founded in 1883 and focused its efforts toward the care of homeless and abused animals, the sterilization of companion animals, and the prevention of animal cruelty. a. Humane Society for the Promotion of Animal Welfare b. The Anti-Cruelty Society c. American Humane Association d. Animal Welfare Institute
a.
Which of the following is defined as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage? a. Pain b. Injury c. Ailment d. Disease
a.
Which of the following is not a reason for cleaning hands when handling medications or administering medications to animals? a. Prevent the human scent from making the animal nervous b. Ensure that the medication is not contaminated c. Prevent exposure to medications that may be harmful to humans d. Avoid cross-contamination and spread of diseases/infections
a.
_________ nutrients must be supplied from food because they cannot be synthesized by the body? a. Essential b. Nonessential c. Non-beneficial d. Beneficial
a.
__________ are objects such as needles, towels, gloves and leashes that can act as a transporter of a disease agent. a. Vehicles b. Tackles c. Transits d. Variables
a.
Injections between the layers of skins is called a. Subcutaneous b. Intradermal c. Intraruminal d. Intramuscular
b .
All animal facilities should be designed with air systems that establish __________ airflow to eliminate recirculating flow patterns. a. Three-way b. One-way c. Four-way d. Two-way
b.
An accurate __________ of an animal is required as part of a thorough physical examination because it is significant in assessing the body's condition and required to determine the proper dosing of medications. a. Pulse b. Weight c. Temperature d. Respiratory rate
b.
Approximately, how much water does an animal require for each pound of solid feed consumed? a. 1 quart b. 1.5 quarts c. .5 quarts d. 1.25 quarts
b.
Described as dull or hard to localize pain that originates from receptors in the heart, lungs, kidneys, liver gastrointestinal tract, uterus, or bladder: a. Somatic b. Visceral c. Literal d. Sporadic
b.
Drugs, chemicals, biologicals and feed additives must be stored properly or they can deteriorate and become useless or __________. a. Toxic b. Volatile c. Distasteful d. Smelly
b.
How many different kinds of amino acids do animals use to build proteins? a. 15 b. 20 c. 25 d. 10
b.
If a horse comes into the clinic lame, a veterinarian may want to perform _________ first to help determine the cause of lameness. a. Nerve blocks b. Flexion tests c. X-rays d. Lab tests
b.
Osseointegration is know as a. Ambulation carts for non-ambulatory animals b. Orthopedic devices use to protect an injured limb c. Surgical implantation of internal devices d. External devices used to replace missing limbs.
b.
The development of disease requires three factors, and each have an influence in determining the occurrence and distribution of disease in a population. Which one of the following is not one of those factors? a. Method of restraint b. Time contraints c. Physical condition d. Tolerance limits
b.
The multiple causality concept known as the "__________" describes the three factors necessary for the occurrence of a disease condition in an individual or a population. a. Circle of causation b. Web of causation c. Network of causation d. Threads of causation
b.
There is a wide spectrum of classes for chemical disinfectants based on five characteristics. Which one of the following is not one of those five characteristics? a. Chemical state b. Odor c. Bactericidal activity d. pH
b.
Which clinical rehabilitation serves utilizes pulsed, low-frequency currents to help relieve acute and chronic pain and help prevent muscle atrophy from orthopedic and neurological diseases? a. Focused shockwave therapy b. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy c. Therapeutic ultrasound d. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
b.
Which of the following is the correct formula often used for calculating the maintenance energy requirement for cats? a. 2.5[(30xBW)+50] b. (30xBW)+70 c. 1.5[(30xBW)+70] d. (70xBW)+30
b.
Why do pharmaceutical companies distribute certain products in dark, non-transparent containers? a. To disguise the consistency of the product. b. To allow the product to remain stable for a longer period of time c. To make the product label easier to read d. To make it hard to see how much product is left in the container.
b.
__________ routes for drug administration include routes by mouth or directly into the stomach a. Gestural b. Enteral c. Parenteral d. Ephemeral
b.
Always check the expiration date published on the label before administering any medication or product. If it is expired, __________. a. Offer or sell the product at a reduced price b. Put the product in a freezer to save in case of a shortage c. Dispose of the product properly d. Donate the medication or product to a low-cost veterinary clinic.
c.
Guinea pigs should be fed a commercial pelleted guinea pig food that contains __________ protein, 4% fat, and 16% fiber. a. 3-5% b. 9-11% c. 18-20% d. 28-30%
c.
Increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, increased respiratory rate, shallow breathing and pale mucous membranes are all __________ changes that could indicate a physiological response to pain. a. Integumentary b. Endocrinology c. Cardiopulmonary d. Neurological
c.
Osseointegration is the a. process by which new bone formation is induced b. temporary attachment of an artificial limb c. surgical implantation of internal devices d. non-surgical implantation of internal devices
c.
To help accommodate normal sleep cycles of animals in long-term holding areas: a. Install speakers and play white noise b. Introduce species specific blindfolds c. Install automatic timed lighting controls d. Use daily sedatives
c.
Unique to __________, ingestion of cecotrophs produced at night are high in protein, minerals and vitamin B. a. Ferrets b. Gerbils c. Rabbits d. Hamsters
c.
Which of the following is an example of therapeutic exercises a. Massage therapy b. Cold pack therapy c. Acupuncture d. Underwater treadmill
d .
A pound is __________. a. .05 b. .75 c. .65 d. .45
d.
All of the following increase water requirements for animals except a. High temperatures b. Lactation c. Exertion d. Cold temperatures
d.
Blood from a vein will be __________. a. Dark red and emerge in spurts b. Dark red and will flow steadily c. Bright red and will flow steadily d. Bright red and emerge in spurts
d.
During digestion, __________ are broken down to form amino acids for use by animals for normal body functions. a. Carbohydrates b. Minerals c. Vitamins d. Proteins
d.
In a wound bandage, the top bandage should be make of a. Gauze pad b. Cotton padding c. Disposable diaper d. Elastic wrap
d.
Pregnant/Lactating dogs may require up to __________times the maintenance energy requirement to meet their needs. a. Four b. Two c. Five d. Three
d.
Starvation occurs much faster in cats than dogs, and cats that have not eaten in __________ will begin to exhibit liver failure due to the loss of protein. a. 5 days b. 24 hours c. 1 to 2 days d. 3 to 4 days
d.
The perception of painful sensation is a. Nonobjective b. Naturopathic c. Neuropathic d. Nociceptive
d.
What is the recommended number of staff personnel involved in cleaning and decontamination, that should be trained and continuously evaluated in the methods and procedures for the safe application of disinfectants and for maintenance of quality assurance standards, for a disease-free facility? a. Half of all b. One c. Two d. All
d.
Which of the following in not true of dietary fat? a. Lend palatability to food b. Gives desirable texture to food c. Provides essential fatty acids that are important building blocks of fats d. Provides half the energy of carbohydrates or protein.
d.
__________ can be a problem for indoor cats that are inactive or bored and can lead to more serious health conditions. a. Anxiety b. Chattering c. Kneading d. Obesity
d.
__________can be effective against non-spore forming bacteria and fungi, but is mostly limited in positive effects as a disinfectant. a. Chlorhexidine b. Hydrogen peroxide c. Alcohol d. Mercury
d.
_______ refers to the destruction of pathogenic microorganisms on inanimate objects ?
disinfection
How often should a tourniquet be loosened?
every 10-15 min
