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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
