Multiple Choice 211-285

You are feeding your dog Woof-Woof Dog Food. It costs $14.95 for a 35-pound bag, you are feeding your dog 3.5 cups of food per day, and each cup weighs 3.5 ounces. What is the cost per pound?

$0.43 per pound

A veterinarian is paid $53,291 per year. After a raise, her yearly salary increases to $56,509. What was the amount of her raise?

$3218

Max needs 30 mg. of Gentocin IV. Gentocin comes in two different concentrations; 50 mg/ml or 100 mg/ml. Using 50 mg/ml, how many ml would you draw up? AND Using 100 mg/ml, how many ml would you draw up?

0.6 ml and 0.3 ml

Sue is taking the temperature and pulse of Max, a medium sized dog. What should she expect the temperature and pulse rate to be?

102 degrees Fahrenheit and 70-120 beats/min

Fenbendazole (10% suspension) is an anti parasitic drug used in the treatment of whipworms, roundworms, hookworms, and some species of tapeworms. For dogs the dosage is 50 mg/kg P.O. for 3 days. How many mls would you give a dog that weighs 50 lbs?

11.4 mls

A technician is using a microscope to examine a specimen. If the eyepiece on the microscope has a power of 15x (x means times; a power of 15x magnifies an object 15 times) and the objective has a power of 100x, what is the total number of times she is magnifying the specimen? Hint: to find total magnification on a microscope, multiply the power of the eyepiece times the power of the objective

1500x

An animal shelter worker is preparing formula for orphaned puppies. There are 9 puppies and each needs 2 ounces of formula. How many ounces of formula must be prepared?

18 oz

A vet tech is in charge of the construction of a new X-ray development unit. She knows that to prevent radiation the walls must be at least 2 5/8 inches (") thick if gypsum sheet rock is used or 1/16" thick if sheets of lead are embedded in the wall to prevent the passage of radiation. What is the difference of thickness in the two walls?

2 9/16 inches

The order is 0.5 mg of Centrine, and 0.2 mg tablets are on hand. How many tablets will be administered?

2.5 tables

Which of the following needles would most commonly be used for canine vaccinations?

21 gauge

Determine the number of pounds in 10.5 kilograms.

23.1

An animal health technician is stocking a cabinet with flea control products. He stocks three cases of spray containing 24 cans per case, 13 cases of shampoo with 12 bottles per case, 5 boxes of foam with 10 cans per case, and 6 cases of powder with 8 boxes per case. Three days later he calculates that 35 cans of spray, 18 bottles of shampoo, 5 cans of foam and 21 bottles of powder have been sold. How many total items of flea killing preparations are left in the cabinet?

247 preparations

1/4 of a L is equivalent to:

250 ml

Kyra, a 7-year-old, F/S mixed breed dog (107 lb) is presented to the clinic with signs of increases vocalization and urine leaking. She does not appear to be PU/PD (increased urination/increased drinking) or having accidents due to lack of training. She usually leaks urine after she has lain down (herbed is damp). The U/A (urinalysis) is WNL as the PE. Scout radiographs of the urinary bladder are unremarkable. Based on her history and pattern of urine leaking, the vet determines that she might have estrogen responsiveness incontinence. She is prescribed DE (diethylstilbestrol) at a dosage of 1 mg po sid for 3 days, followed by maintenance therapy of 1 mg po per week. DES comes in 1-mg and 5-mg tablets. How many tablets does this dog receive for the first three days?

3

A veterinary tech gives a dog 1/2 oz of cough medicine at 6 PM and 1/4 oz of cough medicine at 10 PM. What is the total amount of cough medicine received?

3/4 oz

A microbiologist notes that the average length of a bacterium is 1/1000 micrometer (mcm). Viruses range in size from 1/2500 to 1500 mcm. How much longer is a bacterium than the smallest virus in mcm?

3/5000 mcm

The average pulse (beats/min) and respiration (breaths/min) for a horse is

30-60, 8-16

A veterinary technician inventories the number of medication containers. She finds there are 1,137 safety-lock containers, 963 easy-open containers, 413 15mL bottles, 1,265 30mL bottles, and 258 ointment containers. What is the total number of medication containers?

4036 containers

Goats have _____ chromosomes.

60

Proper protective equipment (PPE) sometimes includes a dosimeter. This is

A device that measures the amount of radiation someone is exposed to when preforming radiology

Fran is doing research on pathogens. A pathogen is:

A microorganism that produces disease.

What does Brucellosis cause?

Abortions typically in the second half of pregnancy.

The function of the cecum is to:

Aide in the digestion of fibrous materials.

Which of the following are the "ABC's" of cardiopulmonary resuscitation?

Airway, Breathing, Compression

When treating or assisting a doctor with an animal's abscess wound, it is important to:

All of these

The _______________ is white in color and has large, drooping ears that cover most of its face.

American Landrace

The Snap Canine Heartworm Test tests the blood for:

Antigen produced by female heartworms

Anthrax is a ________ disease of livestock.

Bacterial

Which of the following is a zoonotic disease?

Both of these

The term that means of, or relating to dogs:

Canine

A newborn chicken:

Chick

Which organization governs the use, storage and disposal of controlled substances?

DEA

Which of the following hormones are the primary hormones produced by the ovaries?

Estrogen and progesterone

The term that means of, or relating to poultry:

Galline

Immunity is defined as:

Having resistance to a disease due to the formation of antibodies.

What is the name of the set of guidelines to protect employees?

Hazard Communication Standard

Which of the following parasites is considered an endoparasite?

Hookworms

The feline's first line of defense is:

Its claws

Chipped bones, bowed tenons and other soft tissue injuries can cause what condition in horses?

Lameness

All of the following are examples of safety equipment, except ________>

Lead Shoes

What is the vector for heartworms?

Mosquito

When evaluating the integumentary system of Rowdy, a Palomino, the CVA would evaluate all of the following areas EXCEPT:

Mucous membranes

An animal has a superficial wound. Superficial means:

Near the surface, also called external.

A sheep has a temperature of 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit. This is:

Normal

Which of the following is NOT one of the nutrients that should be included in pet food?

Oils

Cole has been asked to clean the front waiting area of the clinic. With regard to the types of sanitation, which of these best describes "cleaning"?

Physically removing all visible signs of dirt and organic matter such as feces, hair, etc.

After autoclaving a surgical pack, you notice that the autoclave tape looks the same as it did when you placed it in the autoclave. What should you do now?

Place the pack to the side and do not allow it to be used because the sterility of the pack is questionable

What are the anatomical differences between the oviducts of most mammals and the oviducts of poultry?

Poultry have one oviduct

Aseptic technique is:

Precautions taken to prevent contamination of a surgical wound.

What is spermatogenesis?

Process by which sperm are produced by the male

Lauren is bandaging Bruce, a four year old horse. Leg bandages on horses are started on the _______ part of the leg and wrapped toward the back.

Proximal

A sexually mature male of the ovine species:

Ram

An orchiectomy:

Removal of the testes.

When sanitizing, filtration is best described as:

Removing particles from the air using a physical barrier.

An example of a fungus is:

Ringworm

Which type of mite can cause a zoonotic disease?

Sarcoptic

Carbohydrates contain or include:

Simple Sugars

Feline viral Rhinotracheitis symptoms include:

Sneezing, discharge from nose and eyes

A mature female of the porcine species that has produced young:

Sow

Most surgical instruments are manufactured from ____________.

Stainless Steel

What is a freemartin?

Sterile female calf born twin to a male calf.

The veterinarian is explaining to Sally's owner how she will be spayed. Spay is defined as:

The common term for removal of female reproductive organs

The veterinarian is describing to Spike's owner how he will be neutered. Neuter is defined as:

The common term for removal of male reproductive organs

The abomasum is:

The fourth compartment of the ruminant stomach.

Nebulized is defined as:

Turned into a fine mist

If you are bitten, scratched or cut when working with animals, you should:

Wash thoroughly with water and a disinfecting soap, then notify your supervisor

Annie is helping to examine a patient. She is instructed to take the temperature, pulse, and respiration, which is a crucial part of a physical exam. Which of the following factors does not affect TPR?

breed

The veterinarian requests 600 cc of a solution. The instrument used to measure only has marks for mls. You know the correct equivalent of 600 cc in mls because:

cc and mls are equivalent.

Both sheep and goats have __________ hooves.

cloven

Identification tags are usually places in the ____________ of cattle

ears

What are the two factors that determine or influence an animal's disposition?

genetic make-up and environmental situation

What is a method of prevention for anal sac swelling?

have veterinarian check anal glands

Whipworm eggs that look like a/an __________ under a microscope.

oval

The amount of food provided to livestock in a 24-hour period is its:

ration

A set of signs that occur together is called a/an:

syndrome