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What is an induction agent? Steroid Antibiotic Anesthetic Anti-inflammatory

Anesthetic

Which of the following pheromones helps regulate population density? Epideictic pheromones Aggregation pheromones Territorial pheromones Sex pheromones

Epideictic pheromones

What could be the cause for swollen lymph nodes on an animal? Mange Parasites Infection or systemic disease Fleas or ticks

Infection or systemic disease

Where is the femoral pulse located? Inside the front legs Inside the hind legs On the neck Under the belly

Inside the hind legs

Which of the following is a true statement about a smaller dog's resting pulse rate? It is usually always lower than a large dog It is the same as a large dog It is usually always higher than a large dog It varies from being higher and lower than a large dog

It is usually always higher than a large dog

In the late nineteenth century, who experimented on dogs to evaluate their "conditioned" responses, like salivation? Ivan Pavlov Rudolf Jaenisch Claude Bernard Louis Pasteur

Ivan Pavlov

Which of the following is used on small animals to decrease anxiety on a slippery table and help restrain an animal's legs? Towel Slip lead Muzzle Net

Towel

Dr. Smith needs to calculate how much to charge a client for his services. He charges $100 for a spay surgery, $5 for each hour the animal is in the clinic and $50 for medication used. If a client brings in their dog to be spayed, has them stay for 5 1/2 hours and is charged for medication, what will Dr. Smith need to charge the client? $200.00 $150.50 $177.50 $127.00

$177.50

According to Katie Salas, CVT, how long should you leave the microscope cover slip on top of the fecal flotation before examining it under the microscope? 20 to 30 minutes 10 to 15 minutes 10 to 30 minutes 45 minutes

10 to 15 minutes

What is the average respiration rate, in breaths per minute, for cattle? 10 to 40 10 to 30 15 to 40 15 to 30

10 to 30

How long does the average red blood cell live? 50 days 200 days 100 days 25 days

100 days

What is the average heart rate or pulse for a cat? 120 to 130 bpm 120 to 140 bpm 110 to 130 bpm 32 to 42 bpm

120 to 140 bpm

Your veterinarian prescribes a dose of medication which is 10 mL for every 100 lbs. This means a 100 lb. animal will receive 10 mL. What would the correct dosage be for an animal weighing 150 lbs.?

15 mL

In which year was the Endangered Species Act signed into law? 1937 1983 1973 1990

1973

The drug concentration of a medication is 10 milligrams per 5 milliliters. Based on the weight of the animal, the veterinarian determined he should receive a concentration of 5 milligrams. How many milliliters of medication should you give the animal? 2 mL 2.5 mL 5 mL 5.5 mL

2.5 mL

In order to simulate the conditions of the body, how long must a culture plate be placed in a heated incubator? 12 hours 10 hours 48 hours 24 hours

24 hours

What is the average heart rate or pulse for a horse? 32 to 42 bpm 50 to 42 bpm 22 to 32 bpm 42 to 52 bpm

32 to 42 bpm

What is the normal packed cell volume (PCV) percentage for dogs? 29 to 50 percent 30 to 40 percent 40 to 59 percent 50 to 69 percent

40 to 59 percent

What is the average heart rate or pulse for cattle? 20 to 40 bpm 40 to 80 bpm 10 to 30 bpm 80 to 100 bpm

40 to 80 bpm

If your veterinarian knows the weight of the animal and you are told to give 100 mg of a medication. The concentration on the bottle is 200 mg for every 10 mL. How many mL should you give?

5 mL

According to Jenna Barber, DVM, how long does Swann Animal Clinic leave their patients attached to the oxygen machine after a surgical procedure? 30 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes 5 minutes

5 minutes

If the dosage for a certain vaccination calls for 5 cc per animal and you are vaccinating 10 animals, how many milliliters of the vaccine will you use? 40 mL 50 mL 60 mL 70 mL

50 mL

Your veterinarian prescribes a dose of medication which is 5 ml/20 lbs. This means a 20 lb. animal will receive 5 mL, but how many mL would a 25 lb. animal receive? 10 mL 5.25 mL 2.5 mL 6.25 mL

6.25 mL

Devin is taking inventory of office supplies so he knows what he should order. He discovers he has 3 ink cartridges and 6 boxes of paper, but he needs to have 10 ink cartridges and 25 boxes of paper in stock. How many of each does he need to order? 4 ink cartridges and 22 boxes of paper 7 ink cartridges and 19 boxes of paper 9 ink cartridges and 15 boxes of paper 6 ink cartridges and 10 boxes of paper

7 ink cartridges and 19 boxes of paper

What is the average temperature for both cats and dogs? 98 to 100°F (36.7 to 37.8°C) 99 to 104°F (37.2 to 40°C) 97 to 101°F (36.1 to 38.3°C) 99 to 102°F (37.2 to 38.9°C)

99 to 102°F (37.2 to 38.9°C)

Which of the following administers licenses and registration to research facilities? PHSP APHIS IACUC FDA

APHIS

When completing mathematical calculations, which of the following should be completed last? Roots and exponents Multiplication and division Calculations inside parentheses Addition and subtraction

Addition and subtraction

According to the presentation, which of the following is the first step to pre-surgical care? Insert an IV catheter Insert an endotracheal tube Administer an induction agent Administer pre-medication

Administer pre-medication

What is the most common reason for tartar on a small animal's teeth? Poor appetite Bad owners Age Illness

Age

Which of the following animal behavior categories may result in an animal growling, showing the teeth and pinning the ears? Painful Timid Aggressive Happy

Aggressive

Which of the following pheromones is excreted from the stinger of a worker bee which signals other bees to the threat, explaining why once one bee has stung, others move in? Trail pheromones Aggregation pheromones Alarm pheromones Territorial pheromones

Alarm pheromones

Accessory structures of the skin include which of the following? Sweat glands Scales Feathers All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following are parts of the small intestine? Duodenum Jejunum Ileum All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following is a type of muscle tissue? Skeletal Cardiac Smooth All of the above

All of the above

Keratin is found in which of the following locations? Feathers All of the answer choices Hair Hooves

All of the answer choices

Which of the following is NOT an example of common practices for law enforcement in regards to animals? Prohibiting the running at large of animals, specifically cats and dogs Limiting the number of animals a resident may own Allowing the ownership of poisonous or dangerous animals Controlling animal noise such as barking dogs

Allowing the ownership of poisonous or dangerous animals

Which of the following identifies the minimum standards required to enter the veterinarian profession and to remain in practice? American Veterinarian Medical Association American Association of Veterinary State Boards Veterinarian Practice Association Veterinarian Certificate Association

American Association of Veterinary State Boards

Which act requires minimum standards of treatment and care for animals? Animal Care Act Animal Rights Act Animal Health Act Animal Welfare Act

Animal Welfare Act

Which of the following was signed into effect in 1966 seeking to regulate who may possess or sell certain animals and to regulate animal living conditions? Animal Welfare Act Lacey Act Endangered Species Act Rights Act

Animal Welfare Act

Which of the following regulates vaccines? Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Association of Veterinary Assistants American Veterinary Center Center of Veterinary Rules

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Which of the following was discovered after testing on cats and prevents the clotting of blood? Antibiotics Antiblood Anticoagulants Anesthesia

Anticoagulants

How should a small animal be handled while performing a physical exam or other procedures? Apply firm pressure to the legs of the animal Apply firm, gentle pressure around the animal's body while controlling the head Apply firm pressure to the head of the animal Apply firm pressure to the animal on a short leash

Apply firm, gentle pressure around the animal's body while controlling the head

How long does it take for a bull to be castrated using the banding method? Approximately a week Approximately two weeks Approximately one month Approximately five days

Approximately two weeks

Who was the first to divide organisms into two groups- plants and animals? Charles Darwin Aristotle Louis Pasteur Claude Bernard

Aristotle

Which of the following processes involves collecting sperm cells from a male animal and manually depositing them into the reproductive tract of a female? In vitro fertilization Semen collection Embryo transfer Artificial insemination

Artificial insemination

Where is the most common place to put a tag which identifies an animal? Nares Vibrissae Skin Auricle

Auricle

Once instruments are scrubbed, rinsed, dried and wrapped, the surgery pack is placed in which of the following to complete the sterilization process? Radiograph Autoclave Centrifuge Endoscope

Autoclave

Which of the following is a strong, heated container used to decontaminate veterinary tools? Auto washer Autoclave Auto wave Auto decontaminator

Autoclave

Which of the following is the last step in the cleaning and sterilizing process of surgical instruments? Scrubbing Drying Autoclaving Soaking

Autoclaving

Antibiotics are used to treat which of the following? Viruses Bacteria Allergies Yeasts

Bacteria

A very strong ammonia smell to an animal's urine could indicate which of the following? Bleeding in the urinary tract Bacterial infection in the urinary tract Dehydration Intestinal parasites

Bacterial infection in the urinary tract

Which of the following is the part of the syringe which holds the medicine? Barrel Tube Plunger Needle

Barrel

Where are the popliteal lymph nodes located? Behind the front legs On the neck Under the jaw Behind the hind legs

Behind the hind legs

Where are the submandibular lymph nodes located? Hind legs Chest Beneath the jaw Under the belly

Beneath the jaw

For dogs, where is a microchip inserted? Behind the ear On the hip Between the shoulder blades On the neck

Between the shoulder blades

Which process is also known as drug metabolism? Drug distribution Elimination Biotransformation Drug absorption

Biotransformation

Who regulates the wholesale and pharmacy distribution of veterinary drugs? Veterinarians Center of Veterinary Medicine Board of Pharmacy United States Department of Agriculture

Board of Pharmacy

Which agency protects the health and safety of the public and animals through the regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine? American Association of Veterinary State Boards American Veterinary Medical Association Board of Pharmacy Board of Veterinary Medicine

Board of Veterinary Medicine

What part of the body produces platelets? Kidneys Spleen Liver Bone marrow

Bone marrow

Which of the following provides support for muscles and other tissues in the body? Organs Ligaments Bones Nerves

Bones

Which of the following was NOT included in the core vaccines given to cats? Rabies Calicivirus Rhinotracheitis Bordetella

Bordetella

The skin is the ________ organ of the body. Largest Heaviest Lightest Both A and B

Both A and B

The trachea divides into two branches called the _________. Sulci Bronchi Chordae tendineae Cusps

Bronchi

Which of the following was NOT included in the core vaccines given to horses? Rhino/flu Tetanus Distemper Brucellosis

Brucellosis

The cartilaginous rings which make up the trachea are _________. O-shaped U-shaped C-shaped All of the above

C-shaped

Which instrument is a drain used to release fluid or gas which has built up in an animal? Catheter Scalpel Cannula Syringe

Cannula

Identify the waste gas removed from the blood during expiration. Oxygen Carbon dioxide Water All of the above

Carbon dioxide

Which of the following is an emergency procedure used to keep the heart pumping and oxygen flowing? Treatment of shock Hydrotherapy Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Control of bleeding

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Which of the following terms is the Latin word for tail? Distal Cauda Venter Proximus

Cauda

In cattle, which of the following is the best location to obtain a small blood sample? Medial tail vein Cephalic tail vein Saphenous tail vein Caudal tail vein

Caudal tail vein

Which piece of equipment is used for the separation of fluids by spinning the vessel holding the material at a high speed? Autoclave Ultrasound Centrifuge X-ray

Centrifuge

An IV catheter is placed in which of the following veins before surgery? Caudal Jugular Cephalic Saphenous

Cephalic

According to Jenna Barber, DVM, the Swann Animal Clinic uses which of the following to scrub an animal before surgery? Bleach Clorox® and bleach Lubricant Chlorhexidine and alcohol

Chlorhexidine and alcohol

Which of the following is used to keep cattle contained while performing physical exams or other procedures? Chute Stock Stall Panel

Chute

Which of the following is defined as the first milk produced by the mother after giving birth? Dystocia Colostrum Recumbent Lactose

Colostrum

Which of the following small animal restraints requires extensive experience to correctly handle aggressive dogs? Slip lead Net Towel Control pole

Control pole

What must a veterinarian do in order to correctly identify a pulse rate? Count the number of beats in 15 seconds and then multiply by four Count the number of beats in 30 seconds and then multiply by four Count the number of beats in 25 seconds and then multiply by two Count the number of beats in 15 seconds and then multiply by six

Count the number of beats in 15 seconds and then multiply by four

Which of the following refers to the region of the body towards the head? Proximal Dorsal Cranial Distal

Cranial

What test should be used to specifically identify the strain of bacteria or pathogen affecting the animal? Urinary test Culture test Fecal flotation test Complete blood count test

Culture test

Which is NOT an example of a type of drug? Therapeutic Curing Preventative Diagnostic

Curing

Who enforces the Controlled Substances Act of 1970? DEA FDA USDA OSHA

DEA

Which of the following is defined as the removal of dead tissue? Debridement Enema Prophylaxis Trimming

Debridement

Which of the following is a condition caused by the excessive loss of water from the body? Dehydration Hypoglycemia Hypoexemia Hypothermia

Dehydration

The number on the bottom of a fraction is known as which of the following? Denominator Numerator Factor Product

Denominator

Which of the following refers to the intensity or indication of strain during respiration? Rhythm Sound Depth Rate

Depth

Hair grows from the ________. Epidermis Dermis Sweat glands All of the above

Dermis

Which part of the skin houses the hair follicles? Dermis Epidermis Keratin Caudal

Dermis

If an animal has been diagnosed with polycythemia, which of the following symptoms typically occurs? Diarrhea Flaky skin Leukemia Anemia

Diarrhea

Pharmacology is a part of medicine which does NOT focus on which of the following? Uses Effects Modes of actions Diseases

Diseases

According to Jenna Barber, DVM, where should feline vaccines be injected? Dorsal area Cranial area Caudal area Distal area

Distal area

Surgical procedures were often first studied on which animal? Dog Cat Non-human primate Pig

Dog

What is the name of the highest point on most four legged animals? Cranial Distal Caudal Dorsal

Dorsal

During a spay surgery, the female is placed in which of the following positions? Lateral recumbency Dorsal recumbency Ventral recumbency Sternal recumbency

Dorsal recumbency

Which of the following is NOT a sign of a healthy animal? Dull coat Clear eyes Healthy mouth Normal vital signs

Dull coat

Which of the following is defined as labored breathing? Dyspnea Anemia Hypothermia Shock

Dyspnea

Where is a tattoo placed on cattle? Hip Upper lip Ear Neck

Ear

For horses, which of the following is NOT used as a form of identification? Lip tattooing Hot iron branding Freeze branding Ear notching

Ear notching

Which of the following is the most common method used for identification in swine? Hot iron branding Ear notching Microchipping Freeze branding

Ear notching

For sheep and goats, which of the following is the most common method used for identification? Freeze branding Microchipping Ear notching Ear tagging

Ear tagging

Which instrument records the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time by placing electrodes on a patient's body? Endoscope Ultrasound Electrocardiograph Radiograph

Electrocardiograph

Which of the following equipment does NOT allow for a visual examination of body parts? Ultrasound Radiograph Electrocardiograph Endoscopy

Electrocardiograph

Which of the following uses a device with a light attached to look inside a body cavity or organ? Endoscope Ultrasound Radiograph Electrocardiogram

Endoscope

Which of the following is a procedure used by veterinarians to administer certain medications or to remove toxins by flushing the lower intestinal tract? Dental prophylaxis Enema Expressing anal glands Radiology

Enema

Which of the following are proteins produced by living organisms and which function as catalysts? Enzymes Gile Salts Electrolytes Neurons

Enzymes

Which of the following hormones is released when dogs fight or feel threatened? Estrogen Progesterone Testosterone Epinephrine

Epinephrine

Which of the following is defined as the expulsion of air from the lungs? Inspiration Expiration Respiration Breathing

Expiration

Long bones are found in the wrist and ankle regions. TRUE FALSE

FALSE

The small intestine is also known as the colon. TRUE FALSE

FALSE

The Center for Veterinary Medicine is a part of which of the following administrations? USDA EPA FDA AVMA

FDA

Who enforces the Animal Drug Use Clarification Act of 1994? FDA USDA OHSA AVMA

FDA

Who regulates prescription drugs? FDA USDA CVM AVMA

FDA

Which of the following tests may determine if an animal is infected with internal parasites? Urinalysis Fecal flotation Blood test Sensitivity test

Fecal flotation

According to the presentation, solving math problems requires how many steps? Three Four Five Six

Five

The Controlled Substances Act of 1970 categorizes drugs into how many different schedules or classifications? Six Five Eight Seven

Five

Which of the following is the most common method used to examine a fecal sample? Flotation Gross examination Direct smear Centrifugation

Flotation

Which of the following is administered to animals during surgery to help maintain blood pressure and compensate for blood loss? Vaccinations Antibiotics Fluids Anesthetic

Fluids

Listening for gut motility and function is extremely important when examining a horse. How many quadrants must the veterinarian listen to in order to examine both high and low portions of the gut? Four Two Six Three

Four

Which of the following controls walking? Genetics Hormones Pheromones Environment

Genetics

Which human disease is related to the simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV), which effects non-human primates? Hepatitis Diabetes HIV Respiratory disease

HIV

What is the most common anatomical order when performing a physical exam on any type of animal? Top to bottom Back to front Bottom to top Head to tail

Head to tail

Which of the following is NOT a common parasite found when performing a fecal flotation on a small animal? Roundworm Hookworm Heartworm Coccidia

Heartworm

Which of the following stomachs is found in horses, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters? Ruminant Monogastric Avian Hindgut-fermenter

Hindgut-fermenter

Which of the following represents the distribution of data? Bar graph Histogram Line graph Table

Histogram

Which external component can be used for defense? Dewclaw Horns Bone Hair

Horns

What is it called when the temperature of an animal is below normal? Shock Inspiration Hypothermia Expiration

Hypothermia

After surgery, a patient's temperature may lower. Which of the following terms is used to define low temperature? Hyperthermic Hypothermic Hypotemp Hypertemp

Hypothermic

Which of the following is caused by the body losing a severe amount of blood or fluids? Hypothermic shock Hyperthermic shock Hypovolemic shock Cardiogenic shock

Hypovolemic shock

Which of the following is defined as the physical blockage of the respiratory tract? Hypothermia Hypovolemic Hypoxemia Hyperthermia

Hypoxemia

Which of the following explains the reason for rapid learning which occurs during a brief receptive period, often right after birth or hatching? Habituation Imprinting Reasoning Conditioning

Imprinting

What is the process called when an active drug turns into an inactive metabolite? Activation Inactivation Modification Intoxication

Inactivation

Which of the following is defined as the expansion of the chest or thorax? Inspiration Expiration Respiration Breathing

Inspiration

Which of the following tells a newly hatched herring gull to peck a small red spot on its mother's beak in order to be fed? Genetics Instinct Pheromones Habituation

Instinct

Which of the following methods is used to inject a drug directly into the vein of an animal? Intravenous (IV) Intramuscular (IM) Subcutaneous (SQ) Submuscular (SM)

Intravenous (IV)

What is it called when drugs are administered through the veins of an animal? Intravenous injection Intramuscular injection Parenteral injection Subcutaneous injection

Intravenous injection

Which of the following accurately defines quantitative? Relating to occupations or careers Involving numbers or based on quantity Characterizing qualities or attributes Associated with technology and scientific discovery

Involving numbers or based on quantity

There are many injectable routes for medication, an intra-articular route is injected into what part of an animal? Heart Artery Joint Bone

Joint

Where is the best location to obtain a large blood sample from a horse? Cephalic Jugular Saphenous Caudal

Jugular

Which act prohibits the illegal trade of any fish or wild animals which were taken, possessed, transported or sold in violation of any law, treaty or regulation of the United States? The 28 Hour Law Endangered Species Act Lacey Act Public Health Service Policy

Lacey Act

In order for the veterinarian to perform chest compressions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation, a dog should be positioned in which of the following positions? Dorsal recumbency Lateral recumbency Medial recumbency Ventral recumbency

Lateral recumbency

Which of the following diseases is NOT detected by the 4Dx SNAP® test? Heartworm disease Lyme disease Blood parasites Leukemia

Leukemia

Which of the following terms is defined as tying up or closing off, sometimes with a suture? Dissect Excise Inversion Ligate

Ligate

Dr. Kennedy has been collecting data over time to show how much medicine their clinic orders every month. Which graphical representation should be used to help Dr. Kennedy predict how much medicine they will order in the following months? Bar graph Pie chart Histogram Line graph

Line graph

In swine, what does ear notching help identify? Age and litter number Litter and individual number Age and teeth Individual number and number of offspring

Litter and individual number

Which of the following types of white blood cells are NOT formed in bone marrow? Neutrophils Lymphocytes Monocytes Sasophils

Lymphocytes

When performing a physical exam on a horse, how does the veterinarian check for dehydration? Giving the horse water Checking the gums Making a skin tent Listening to the throat

Making a skin tent

Which animal rights activist protested animal cruelty and research in "A Dog's Tale"? Fred Meyers Mark Twain Peter Singers Ingrid Newkirk

Mark Twain

According to Jenna Barber, DVM, which vein can be utilized when drawing blood from a cat but NOT from a dog? Jugular Cephalic Medial saphenous Medial cephalic

Medial saphenous

What is produced by the skin for protection against harmful ultraviolet light? Keratin Melanin Sweat Oil

Melanin

Which of the following is NOT a layer of the skin? Mesodermis Hypodermis Dermis Epidermis

Mesodermis

Which of the following tests might be used to gain more information as to the severity of an infection within the animal? Urinalysis 4Dx SNAP® Microfilaria smear Fecal flotation

Microfilaria smear

Tendons attach _______ to _______. Muscle/muscle Bone/bone Muscle/bone Red fibers/white fibers

Muscle/bone

Which of the following is NOT an animal rights group? People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Local animal rights group Mercy for Animals National Animal Interest Alliance

National Animal Interest Alliance

According to Steve Kennedy, DVM, where are subcutaneous injections performed on cattle? Shoulder Hip Tail Neck

Neck

Which of the following restraints is used for fractious cats or wild animals? Slip lead Muzzle Net Control pole

Net

Which system is in charge of transmitting signals to the body and operates basic functions like breathing and digestion? Cardiovascular system Digestive system Neurologic system Endocrine system

Neurologic system

The wall separating the left side of the heart from the right side is the _____. Sulcus Bronchus Atrium None of the above

None of the above

Which structures prevent heart valves from being forced backward into the wrong chamber? Sulci Bronchi Cusps None of the above

None of the above

Which agency requires appropriate warning or identification signs within a veterinarian office? USDA OSHA AVMA FDA

OSHA

Which of the following administrations requires a summary of occupational injuries, illnesses, and records? FDA USDA OSHA EPA

OSHA

Which of the following takes place when one animal watches the actions of another and learns from those actions? Habituation Conditioning Observation Playing

Observation

Horses should always be approached in which of the following ways? On their left side On their right side Directly behind them Directly in front of them

On their left side

According to Jenna Barber, DVM, how often should dogs be tested for heartworm disease? Once a year Once every two years Once every six months Once every five years

Once a year

When should the IV catheter be removed after surgery? Immediately after surgery Once the endotracheal tube is removed Once the patient is able to sit up in the recovery cage Once the patient is placed into a recovery cage

Once the patient is able to sit up in the recovery cage

When should the endotracheal tube be removed after surgery? Immediately after taking the patient off oxygen Once the patient is stimulated and able to completely swallow Once the patient's eyes are open After detaching the pulse oximeter

Once the patient is stimulated and able to completely swallow

Which of the following tests is used to determine the percentage of red blood cells within a volume of blood? Packed cell volume (PCV) Complete blood count (CBC) White blood cell test Platelet test

Packed cell volume (PCV)

During a small animal examination, how does the veterinarian feel for enlargement of the internal organs and/or masses and fluid within the animal? Performing an orthopedic exam Listening to the lungs Checking the skin Palpating the belly

Palpating the belly

Which structure holds the chordae tendineae to the interior walls of the heart? Sulci Bronchi Papillary muscles None of the above

Papillary muscles

Which of the following is any disease causing agent such as a virus or bacteria? Neuron Ion Pathogen Lymph

Pathogen

What does PETA stand for? People, Ethics & Trust with Animals Pets & Ethical Treatment Association People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals People for the Ethical Training of Animals

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals

Who suggested primates were capable of human emotions? Rudolf Jaenisch Peter Singer Louis Pasteur Charles Darwin

Peter Singer

Who wrote against animal experimentation with his book Animal Liberation? Peter Singer Ivan Pavlov Charles Darwin Aristotle

Peter Singer

Which process is known as "cell eating"? Pinocytosis Phagocytosis Modification Intoxication

Phagocytosis

Which of the following is an everyday practice in all aspects of veterinary medicine and is used to help determine how a patient feels? Ultrasound Radiology Physical monitoring Vaccination administration

Physical monitoring

What should be the normal color of an animal's gums and mucous membranes? Pink Blue Red Dark red

Pink

The liquid portion of blood which plays an important role in transportation throughout the body is known as which of the following? Plasma Red blood cells White blood cells Platelets

Plasma

Which of the following is the part of the syringe which allows the applicator to push the medication through the syringe? Barrel Tube Plunger Needle

Plunger

Which of the following causes females to become more agitated and aggressive towards other animals and humans? Epinephrine Amino acids Pregnancy Testosterone

Pregnancy

Which of the following is a protective tubular sheath of skin covering the penis? Scrotum Prepuce Epididymides Prostrate

Prepuce

Which of the following terms means "near the center of the body"? Proximal Caudal Ventral Saggital

Proximal

Which of the following is NOT a federal law, but organizations must comply with it in order to receive funding from PHSP member agencies? Public Health Service Policy Laboratory Welfare Animal Act The 28 Hour Law Animal Control

Public Health Service Policy

Blood leaving the right ventricle enters the _________. Superior vena cava Inferior vena cava Pulmonary artery Pulmonary vein

Pulmonary artery

After an animal is anesthetized, which of the following is attached to the animal to measure his heart rate and respiration? Endotracheal tube Pulse oximeter Reservoir bag IV catheter

Pulse oximeter

Which of the following is one of the first tools used when diagnosing a problem due to illness or injury in an animal? Radiograph Ultrasound Electrocardiograph Endoscope

Radiograph

Which of the following is a procedure routinely used to provide valuable information about an animal's bones, gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract, heart and genitourinary system? Dental prophylaxis Endoscopy Ultrasound Radiology

Radiology

Which of the following is defined as the number of inspirations per minute? Inspiration Depth Rate Rhythm

Rate

Where is the most accurate place to read an animal's temperature? Mouth Ear Belly Rectally

Rectally

Where is the temperature taken in cattle? Mouth Ear Rectally Under skin

Rectally

Which of the following carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body using a special protein called hemoglobin? White blood cells Red blood cells Plasma Platelets

Red blood cells

Which of the following is also referred to as erythrocytes? Red blood cells White blood cells Platelets Plasma

Red blood cells

The SA node is located in the _________. Right ventricle Right atrium Left ventricle Left atrium

Right atrium

Which of the following gives a word meaning? Combining form Suffix Prefix Root word

Root word

Which of the following is not a type of bone in dogs and cats? Short Long Round Irregular

Round

Where are fleas and ticks most commonly found on a small animal? Belly Neck Back Rump and neck

Rump and neck

According to Jenna Barber, DVM, after receiving a vaccination, what may develop on a cat's body? Sores Sarcoma Sarcoid Mange

Sarcoma

Which type of animal can breed on their own but have undergone physiological or behavioral changes due to captivity? Tamed wild animals Undomesticated animals Semi-domesticated animals Domesticated animals

Semi-domesticated animals

In order to determine which organisms are most likely the source of a bacterial infection and to determine the most appropriate method of treatment, a veterinarian might perform which of the following tests? Culture test Flotation test Sensitivity test Urinalysis test

Sensitivity test

Which of the following is NOT an indicator for elevated vital signs? Exercise Stress Hot weather Shock

Shock

Muscle contraction results in muscle fiber becoming _______. Shorter Longer Smooth None of the above

Shorter

Which type of muscle is termed as "voluntary?" Skeletal Cardiac Smooth All of the above

Skeletal

Which of the following is determined by the percentage of sperm which are normal in shape and size? Sperm motility Sperm morphology Sperm count Sperm concentration

Sperm morphology

Which of the following is defined as the percentage of sperm which are progressively motile? Sperm motility Sperm concentration Sperm count Sperm morphology

Sperm motility

Which of the following terms is defined as any process which eliminates or kills bacteria and other living microorganism? Inversion Washing Sterilization Cleaning

Sterilization

Which of the following is NOT an indicator for lowered vital signs? Shock Stress Anemia Cold weather

Stress

Needle length is based on the type of injection being administered. Generally, shorter needles are used for which type of injection? Subcutaneous (SQ) Intravenous (IV) Intramuscular (IM) Intravenous and Subcutaneous (IV) (SQ)

Subcutaneous (SQ)

Which of the following methods is used to inject a drug into the tissue layer between the skin and the muscle? Intravenous (IV) Intramuscular (IM) Subcutaneous (SQ) Submuscular (SM)

Subcutaneous (SQ)

Which of the following causes animals to communicate through the ground or other foundation? Substratum Acoustic Habituation Chemoreception

Substratum

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the beliefs and actions of animal rights groups? Use violence to portray their message Animals have the right to live their own lives Humans do not have the right to use animals Support regulations of animal recreational sports

Support regulations of animal recreational sports

Which of the following prefixes means "above"? Sub Supra Peri Post

Supra

Arteries carry blood away from the heart. TRUE FALSE

TRUE

Smooth muscles are involuntary. TRUE FALSE

TRUE

The atria are the top two chambers of the heart. TRUE FALSE

TRUE

Which of the following hormones stimulates the development of the male sex organs and sperm? Estrogen Testosterone Progesterone Epinephrine

Testosterone

According to the presentation, what does the orange USDA metal tag indicate on cattle? The animal has been vaccinated for brucellosis The animal has been vaccinated for rabies The animal is owned by the USDA The animal is registered through the USDA

The animal has been vaccinated for brucellosis

Which of the following statements is true when the results show three or more dots in the window of the 4Dx SNAP® reader? The dog has tested positive for more than one disease or parasite The dog has tested negative for more than one disease or parasite The test was not performed correctly The dog has tested positive for only one disease or parasite

The dog has tested positive for more than one disease or parasite

Which of the following statements is true when referring to the diameter of a needle? The lower the gauge of the needle, the smaller the diameter of the needle The lower the gauge of the needle, the larger the diameter of the needle The higher the gauge of the needle, the larger the diameter of the needle There is no correlation between needle gauge and diameter size

The lower the gauge of needle, the larger the diameter of the needle

What helps the body create Vitamin D? Sweat Oil The sun Keratin

The sun

What does the dark blue-green dot, which appears in the upper-left corner of the 4Dx SNAP® test window, confirm? The test was run correctly The test was run incorrectly The animal is positive for a disease The animal does not have a disease

The test was run correctly

What structure helps to prevent food from entering the sinus cavity during swallowing? The uvula and/or epiglottis The soft palate, The bronchi The chordae tendineae

The uvula and/or epiglottis

What is it called when the drug concentration in the body produces the desired effect in the animal with no signs of toxicity? Therapeutic range Tolerance Dosage regimen Dosage interval

Therapeutic range

After an injury, what happens to platelets? They decrease They increase They stay the same They die

They increase

Which instrument is used for grasping, compressing, cutting and pulling tissues? Clamping forceps Thumb forceps Needle holders Catheter

Thumb forceps

According the presentation, which of the following is NOT a reason for conducting laboratory tests? To test the accuracy of equipment in the facility To determine the presence of illness or disease in an animal To monitor a sick animal's response to treatment To determine the risk of complications prior to surgery

To test the accuracy of equipment in the facility

Which type of drug administration is the slowest at absorbing? Oral Parenteral Topical Inhalation

Topical

According to Steve Kennedy, DVM, where is the most common location for an intramuscular injection (IM) on horses and cattle? Triangle area in the shoulder muscle Triangle area in the neck muscle Triangle area in the hindquarter muscle Triangle area underneath the neck

Triangle area in the neck muscle

Injections are most commonly given with a syringe, which of the following is NOT one of the three main parts of a syringe? Barrel Tube Plunger Needle

Tube

Which of the following control mechanisms is placed on a horse's nose and is used as a distraction for the animal? Halter Rope Slip lead Twitch

Twitch

The left lung is composed of how many lobes? One Two Three Four

Two

The capillary refill time on a healthy animal should be which of the following? Less than five seconds Two seconds or less Ten seconds No more than four seconds

Two seconds or less

Which of the following is used to help determine pregnancy in an animal? Radiology Embryo transfer Endoscopy Ultrasound

Ultrasound

What anatomical parts are removed from a female dog or cat during a spay surgery? Testes Scrotum Uterus and ovaries Vagina

Uterus and ovaries

Which instrument listed below cuts material, other than tissue, which may dull a blade? Dissecting scissors Utility scissors Surgical scissors Suture scissors

Utility scissors

"I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity, and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics." Where is this quote from? Veterinary Ethical Values A famous veterinarian Veterinarian's Oath Principles of Veterinary Ethics

Veterinarian's Oath

Which of the following is NOT an anatomical location term? Caudal Cranial Ventral Vibrissae

Vibrissae

Which of the following was NOT included in the core vaccines given to dogs? Rabies Distemper West Nile Parvovirus

West Nile

What is a castrated male sheep called? Gelding Wether Ram Buck

Wether

What does a fecal flotation help veterinarians determine? Whether or not the animal has blood parasites Whether or not the animal has kidney disease Whether or not the animal has intestinal parasites Whether or not the animal has a bladder infection

Whether or not the animal has intestinal parasites

Which of the following terms is also know as vibrissae? Skin Tail Whiskers Nails

Whiskers

Which of the following has the major role of defending the body from organisms such as bacteria, viruses and fungi? Red blood cells Hemoglobin Plasma White blood cells

White blood cells

Which of the following is also referred to as leukocytes? Plasma Red blood cells White blood cells Erythrocytes

White blood cells

According to the program, which animal has a higher percentage of slow-twitch muscle fibers? Racing quarter horses Chickens Working draft horses None of the above

Working draft horses

Which of the following is the transplantation of living tissue from one species to another? Radiograph Xenograft CAT scan Skin graft

Xenograft

Which of the following is defined as a disease which can be transmitted to humans from animals? Zoonotic Bacterial Parasitic Viral

Zoonotic


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