2013 Vet Science Mcqs Test

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1. ONLY a veterinarian:
Prescribe medications
Perform surgery
Provide a diagnosis and a prognosis
All of the above
A.
B.
C.
D.
2. The capillary refill time (CRT) for Buddy is 1 second. In the patient chart, the CVA
records that the CRT for Buddy is:
Abnormally low
Normal
Abnormally high
Not enough information to record
A.
B.
C.
D.
3. When evaluating the integumentary system of Rowdy, a Palomino, the CVA would
evaluate all of the following areas EXCEPT:
Skin and hide
Mucous membranes
Hooves
Hair
A.
B.
C.
D.
4. When an animal is presented with an abnormality cranial to a certain body structure,
the word cranial means:
Toward the head
Toward the tail
Toward the nose
Closest to the midline
A.
B.
C.
D.
5. The felines first line of defense is:
Its teeth
Its claws
Its tail
Its hind legs
A.
B.
C.
D.
6. You are restraining a Basenji dog for cephalic venipuncture. When the person
performing the injection has placed the needle and is ready to inject the drug, he says
to you, Okay. He is most likely asking you to:
Verbally indicate that he has made contact with the vein
Lift the thumb that is occluding the vein
Release the animal from restraint
Roll the vein in the opposite direction
A.
B.
C.
D.
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7. Use the following scenario to answer the next two questions. An otherwise healthy
veterinary technician, Anna, is bitten by a 2-year-old mixed-breed dog, "Tow Tow,"
while restraining him for a pedicure. The bite does not cause severe tissue damage,
but the canine teeth penetrate her skin and she does bleed. Tow Tow is current on all
of his vaccinations including rabies. He lives primarily in the backyard of his owner's
suburban home. What is the best, first action Anna should take following the bite?
Ignore the bite until she has time to wash it, even though this may not be for a few
hours. Once there is time, also inform the veterinarian or office manager.
Wash the wound immediately with soap and water, then with povidone-iodine, and
follow with a thorough irrigation with water, then inform the veterinarian or office
manager.
Wait until she gets home and clean the wound, without notifying the veterinarian
because she fears she will be reprimanded.
Tell a coworker about it, but take no more action regarding the incident.
A.
B.
C.
D.
8. Anemia is:
The study of parasites.
A single celled animal.
A decrease in the number of red blood cells.
A disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans.
A.
B.
C.
D.
9. Pericardium is:
The muscular layer of the heart wall.
The fibrous sac that encloses the heart.

A thin layer that lines the surface of the heart.
A thin layer that lines the inside of the heart.
A.
B.
C.
D.
10. A compound fracture is one in which:
The break is along the axis of a bone.
The bone shatters in the many pieces.
The break is on one side of the bone.
The bone breaks through the skin.
A.
B.
C.
D.
11. An orchiectomy :
Removal of the ovaries and uterus.
Removal of the testes.
An incision into the thorax.
Removal of a tumor.
A.
B.
C.
D.
12. Microfilaria are:
The larval stage of the heartworm.
The segment of the tapeworm containing the male and female reproductive organs.
Microscopic single celled organisms.
None of the above.
A.
B.
C.
D.
13. The abomasum is:
The first compartment of the ruminant stomach.
The second compartment of the ruminant stomach.
The third compartment of the ruminant stomach.
The fourth compartment of the ruminant stomach.
A.
B.
C.
D.
14. The function of the cecum is to:
Produce bile.
Aide in the digestion of fibrous materials.
Produce insulin.
None of the above.
A.
B.
C.
D.
15. Carbohydrates contain or include:
Amino Acids
Simple Sugars
Lipids
None of the above
A.
B.
C.
D.
16. Which organization governs the use, storage and disposal of controlled substances?
EPA
DEA
OSHA
None of the above
A.
B.
C.
D.
17. Which zoonotic disease is fatal in humans?
Corona
Rabies
Parvovirus
Scabies
A.
B.
C.
D.
18. Diseases that can be transmitted to humans are known as:
Contagious
Benign
Malignant
Zoonotic
A.
B.
C.
D.
19. Which of the following diseases is not a disease that affects dogs?
Rabies
Distemper
Black Leg
Hepatitis
A.
B.
C.
D.
20. Which of the following substances is not considered a bio-hazardous substance?
Scalpel blade
Syringe
Microscope Slide
Needle
A.
B.
C.
D.
21. Which of the following bedding materials is most commonly used in the small animal
clinic?
Pine Shavings
Newspaper
Blankets and Towels
Straw
A.
B.
C.
D.
22. Which of the following needles has the smallest bore?
16 gauge
20 gauge
21 gauge
25 gauge
A.
B.
C.
D.
23. Which of the following needles would most commonly be used for canine
vaccinations?
16 gauge
20 gauge
21 gauge
25 gauge
A.
B.
C.
D.
24. Which of the following acronyms is used when administering medication twice a
day?
TID
QID
BID
SID
A.
B.
C.
D.
25. Which of the following animals would be classified as a Hound Breed?
Chihuahua
Dachshund
Cocker Spaniel
French Bulldog
A.
B.
C.
D.
26. Which of the following cattle breeds would be considered a dairy breed?
Shorthorn
Polled Hereford
Brown Swiss
Gelbvieh
A.
B.
C.
D.
27. Which of the following hazards is associated with radiography?
Hearing Loss
Burns or scalds
Cancer
None of the above.
A.
B.
C.
D.
28. Determine the number of pounds in 10.5 kilograms.
25.5
24.6
21.9
23.1
A.
B.
C.
D.

29. Which of the following parasites is considered an endoparasite?
Fleas
Ticks
Hookworms
Mites
A.
B.
C.
D.
30. Dystocia can be defined as:
The carrying of an embryo or fetus.
The process of giving birth.
Abnormal or difficult birth.
A birth in which the offspring enters the birth canal hind end first.
A.
B.
C.
D.
31. Referring to the lower or bottom view:
Dorsal
Ventral
Cranial
Anterior
A.
B.
C.
D.
32. Which of the following breeds of sheep is considered a fine wool breed?
Southdown
Suffolk
Hampshire
Rambouillet
A.
B.
C.
D.
33. 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 (her bed 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 DES (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?
5432
A.
B.
C.
D.
34. Indicate the tablets/capsules prescribed for the following order: Rx: Metronidazole
tablets 250 mg Sig: 1 tablet, P.O., BID x 10 days
10 tablets
20 tablets
30 tablets
40 tablets
A.
B.
C.
D.
35. You regularly order six 10-ml vials per month of a drug that has a concentration of
50
mg/ml. Now that same drug is only available in 20-ml vials of 10 mg/ml. How many
vials should you order this month?
25 vials
20 vials
15 vials
10 vials
A.
B.
C.
D.
36. The order is for 500 mg of amoxicillin, and tablets on hand are 250 mg. How many
tablets will be administered?
1 tablet
2 tablets
5 tablets
6 tablets
A.
B.
C.
D.
37. Indicate the minimum amount of tablets/capsules prescribed for the following order:
Rx:
Ascriptin tablets Sig: 1 tab P.O., BID x 14 days then 1 tab BID prn
28 tablets
24 tablets
20 tablets
16 tablets
A.
B.
C.
D.
38. A 13-year old M/N domestic short hair (DSH) named Buttons has a bite wound in the
right side of the mandible. The owner does not know when the cat got the bite wound
because Buttons is an outside cat. He has not been eating or drinking the past few
days, is lethargic, and on PE has a T= 103.5>, HR = 180 bpm, and RR = 45
breaths/min. Other than the mandibular wound, he is healthy. He is current on
vaccinations. The decision is made to sedate Buttons so that the wound can be
clipped, cleaned, and debrided. You must calculate the dose of injectable anesthetic
for Buttons, who weighs 12.5 lb. The dosage of Ketamine is 22 mg/kg IM. The
concentration listed on the vial of ketamine is 100 mg/ml.
The animal's weight in kg is?
2.4 kg
5.7 kg
7.1 kg
9.9 kg
A.
B.
C.
D.
39. The order is 0.5 mg of Centrine, and 0.2 mg tablets are on hand. How many tablets
will
be administered?
1.0 tablets
1.5 tablets
2.0 tablets
2.5 tablets
A.
B.
C.
D.
40. A cat in end-stage renal disease is receiving epoetin (2000 u/ml). The dose is 100
u/kg.
Your patient weighs 5.5 lb. How many units will you deliver?
250
500
750
1000
A.
B.
C.
D.
41. Translate the following into percents: 1:100
.05%
.5%
1%
1.5%
A.
B.
C.
D.
42. 1000 mg = _____ g
.001
.01
1
10
A.
B.
C.
D.
43. How many mgs of a drug should be given to a patient weighing 22 lb if the dose is
0.2
mg/kg?
2 mg
2.2 mg
22 mg
22.2 mg
A.
B.
C.
D.
44. Indicate the tablets/capsules prescribed for the following order: Rx: Cephalexin
capsules 250 mg Sig: 2 caps P.O., STAT; then 1 cap P.O., BID x 14 days
30 capsules
40 capsules
50 capsules
60 capsules
A.
B.
C.
D.
45. The veterinarian orders 4.4 mg/kg of carprofen for pain control divided into two
equal
daily doses for a 50-lb dog. On hand are 100-mg scored tablets. How many tablets
is/are administered each morning and afternoon?

5 tablets in the morning and 2 in the afternoon
1 tablet in the morning and afternoon
.5 tablets in the morning and 1 in the afternoon
.5 tablets in the morning and afternoon
A.
B.
C.
D.
46. The level of fluid in the liter bags reads at the 700 mark. How much fluid has been
given?
700 L
700 ml
300 L
300 ml
A.
B.
C.
D.
47. Fenbendazole (10% suspension) is an antiparasitic drug used in the treatment of
whipworms, roundworms, hookworms, and some species of tapeworms. For dogs the
dosage is 50 mg/kg for 3 days.
How many mls would you give a dog that weights 50 lbs?
9.5 mls
11.4 mls
12.1 mls
14.3 mls
A.
B.
C.
D.
48. 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 (her bed 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 DES (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 mg does this dog receive for 3 weeks of
treatment?
3579
A.
B.
C.
D.
49. Max needs 30 mg. 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
6 ml and 3 ml
0.3 ml and 0.6 ml
3 ml and 6 ml
A.
B.
C.
D.
50. 0.2 L = ________ ml
2
20
200
2000
A.
B.
C.
D.
51. To prevent inhaling gas when you are monitoring anesthesia, it is best for you to
stand
:
Close to the patients head.
Away from the patients head.
Anywhere in the room.
Outside of the room.
A.
B.
C.
D.
52. When treating or assisting a doctor with an animals abscess wound, it is important
to:
Wear disposable gloves.
Disinfect the treatment counter thoroughly.
Wash and disinfect all instruments used.
All of the above.
A.
B.
C.
D.
53. If you are bitten, scratched or cut when working around animals, you should:
Wash thoroughly with water and a disinfecting soap, then notify your supervisor.
Quickly rinse out the area.
Just wipe the blood off and bandage if needed.
None of the above.
A.
B.
C.
D.
54. Rabies is transmitted through:
Blood from the affected animal
Urine from the affected animal
Feces from the affected animal
Saliva from the affected animal
A.
B.
C.
D.
55. Lyme disease is caused by a:
Bacteria
Virus
Parasite
Fungus
A.
B.
C.
D.
56. One of the fastest means of getting drugs in to the bloodstream is:
Orally
Intranasally
Topically
Intravenously
A.
B.
C.
D.
57. Nebulized is defined as:
Turned into a liquid
Turned into a fine mist
Turned into molecules
Turned into oxygen
A.
B.
C.
D.
58. The Snap Canine Heartworm Test tests the blood for:
Adult heartworms
Antigen produced by female heartworms
Microfilaria
Female heartworms only
A.
B.
C.
D.
59. When in the heart, heartworms congregate in the:
Right ventricle
Right atrium
Left ventricle
Left atrium
A.
B.
C.
D.
60. The amount of fecal matter needed for a canine or feline fecal analysis is
approximately:
The size of a baseball
The size of a golf ball
The size of a grapefruit
The size of a grape
A.
B.
C.
D.
61. Which internal parasite is the most common in puppies and kittens?
Roundworm
Hookworm
Whipworm
Giardia
A.
B.
C.
D.
62. The roundworm is often described as looking like:
Rice
Spaghetti
Flakes
Leech
A.
B.
C.
D.
63. Whipworm eggs look like a/an _________________ under a microscope.
Circle
Oval
Rectangle
Cone
A.
B.
C.
D.
64. What type of mite can cause a zoonotic disease?
Demodectic
Otodectes
Sarcoptic
All of the above
A.
B.
C.
D.
65. What is the vector for heartworms?
Tick
Lice
Flea
Mosquito
A.
B.
C.
D.
66. Ideally, a horse should be bedded on
Newspaper
Straw
Walnut shavings
Wood shavings
A.
B.
C.
D.
67. Which of the following disinfectants is toxic to cats?
Phenols
Bleach
Quats
None of the above
A.
B.
C.
D.

68. What is the common percentage of Brahman and British breeds in American cattle?
3/5, 2/5 cross
3/7, 4/7 cross
1/3, 2/3 cross
3/8, 5/8 cross
A.
B.
C.
D.
69. Which of the following breeds of dairy cattle produce the most milk?
Jersey
Guernsey
Holstein
Brown Swiss
A.
B.
C.
D.
70. The breed of swine that is characterized by being solid black with a white belt at the
shoulder and small erect ears is:
Duroc
Spots
Hereford
Hampshire
A.
B.
C.
D.
71. The __________________________ is white in color and has large drooping ears
that
cover most of its face.
Yorkshire
Chester White
American Landrace
Hereford
A.
B.
C.
D.
72. Which breed of swine is characterized by being black in color with four white feet
and/or legs, short wrinkled snout, and medium erect ears?
Spots
Berkshire
Hereford
Hampshire
A.
B.
C.
D.
73. The ___________________________ is characterized by a red with white face (not
less than 2/3 red, exclusive of face and ears), with at least 2 white feet, long
face/snout, and small to medium erect ears.
American Landrace
Hereford
Berkshire
Duroc
A.
B.
C.
D.
74. An eight month old Chihuahua was stung by a wasp and had a fluctuation in its
heart
rate. What term describes its fluctuating heart rate?
Arrhythmia
Auscultation
Bradycardia
Tachypnea
A.
B.
C.
D.
75. 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?
age
size
environmental temperature
breed
A.
B.
C.
D.
76. Which of the following answers best completes this statement?
Temperature, pulse and respiration rates tend to _________ as size of the animal
____________.
increase, decreases
decreases, decreases
shallow, decreases
decreases slowly, decreases rapidly
A.
B.
C.
D.
77. Sue is taking the temperature and pulse of Max, a medium sized dog. What should
she
expect the temperature and pulse rate to be? :
100F and 100-145 beats/min.
A.
B.
C.
D.
78. Lauren is taking a patient history from Ms. Harper about her horse. Which is the
most
appropriate question for her to ask?
Is your horse drinking a lot of water and eating okay?
How much water is it drinking and how much is it eating?
Is your horse able to exercise daily?
Is you horse drinking more water now than compared to a few months ago?
A.
B.
C.
D.
79. A vet diagnosed Bills goat with dyspnea. What does this mean?
The lamb has normal breathing.
The lamb has abnormal heart sounds.
The lamb has difficulty breathing.
The lamb has bluish discoloring of its skin.
A.
B.
C.
D.
80. Jane is taking a dogs pulse. What is the name of the artery where she will do this?
Femoral artery
Brachiocephalic artery
Facial artery
Carotid Artery
A.
B.
C.
D.

81. During an exam, Julie must take vital signs from an animal. Which of the following
steps is the most correct procedure for her to take the rectal temperature?
Shake down thermometer, lubricate with petroleum jelly, gently insert and hold for 1
minute, remove and rotate to read.
Shake down thermometer, lubricate with petroleum jelly, gently insert and hold for 3
minutes, remove and rotate to read.
Wipe thermometer with alcohol, shake down thermometer, lubricate with petroleum
jelly, gently insert and hold for 1 minute, remove and rotate to read.
Wipe thermometer with alcohol, shake down thermometer, lubricate with petroleum
jelly, gently insert and hold for 3 minutes, remove and rotate to read.
A.
B.
C.
D.
82. The average pulse (beats/min) and respiration (breaths/min) for a horse is
40-60, 12-20
60-70, 10-30
30-60, 8-16
60-90, 12-20
A.
B.
C.
D.
83. A stethoscope is a common piece of equipment used for clinical exams. The
stethoscope is used to listen to the heart, lungs, and ___________________.
murmurs
gastrointestinal sounds
pre-natal sounds
water on the lungs
A.
B.
C.
D.
84. The veterinarian is describing to Spikes owner how hell be neutered. Neuter is
defined
as:
Having resistance to a disease
The common term for removal of male reproductive organs
Proteins produced by lymph system
Swelling and inflammation
A.
B.
C.
D.
85. The veterinarian is explaining to Sallys owner how she will be spayed. Spay is
defined
as:
Substance that induces an immune response
The common term for removal of female reproductive organs
Allergic response
A.
B.
C.
D.
86. If an animal was suffering from anaphylactic shock, it would be
An exaggerated allergic response
Proteins produced by lymph system
Minerals in the blood stream
Slippery white film
A.
B.
C.
D.
87. An animal is being given a vaccine. Vaccine is defined as
A suspension of killed or modified microorganisms that stimulate an immune
response when introduced into the body
More susceptible to disease
Having no resistance to disease
A.
B.
C.
D.
88. An animal is vaccinated for rabies. Rabies is caused by:
A rhabidovirus
Parvo virus
Bacteria
Fungus
A.
B.
C.
D.
89. 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.
Vertical
Horizontal
Lateral
Proximal
A.
B.
C.
D.
90. The bellyband should _______ slightly as it is wrapped.
Overlap
Space out
Cut off circulation
Never touch
A.
B.
C.
D.
91. Immunity is defined as:
Having resistance to a disease due to the formation of antibodies.
Slow and painful abscess
Rhabidovirus
Not being able to tolerate disease
A.
B.
C.
D.
92. A kitten is suffering from FCV. Feline calicivirus is caused by:
RNA virus
Fungus
Bacteria
Does not exist
A.
B.
C.
D.
93. Feline viral rhinotracheitis symptoms include:
Sneezing, discharge from nose and eyes
Anorexia
Aggression
Licking of wound
A.
B.
C.
D.
94. Leptospirosis is caused by:
Leptospira bacteria
DNA virus
Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria
None of the above

A.
B.
C.
D.

95. Symptoms of distemper include:
Lameness
Swollen joints
Aggression
Fever, vomiting, diarrhea, nasal secretions, and seizures
A.
B.
C.
D.
96. Frank, a 60lb bulldog, needs to get 60 mg of Prednisone once every other day for
10
days. How many total milligrams of Prednisone does Frank need for 10 days?
450 mg
300 mg
900 mg
100 mg
A.
B.
C.
D.
97. Linda is going to perform a laboratory test. Where is it possible that she will be doing
this?
Veterinary hospitals
Research facilities
Zoos
All of the above
A.
B.
C.
D.
98. In preparation for her CVA test, Mary is studying systems of the body. Which of
these
is NOT included in the circulatory system?
Heart
Lymphatics
Blood Vessels
Blood
A.
B.
C.
D.
99. If an animal has problems in the right side of the heart, what other problem will likely
occur?
Ascites
Lung congestion
Nerve Degeneration
Osteoporosis
A.
B.
C.
D.
100. Luke, a border collie, has a problem in the left side of the heart. What other
problem
will likely occur?
Ascites
Lung congestion
Nerve Degeneration
Osteoporosis
A.
B.
C.
D.
101. Mary is also studying the physiology of the body systems. Which of these is NOT a
function of the circulatory system?
Respiration for the body
Urination of waste products
Transportation of nutrients, blood cells, gases, etc.
Protection of the body
A.
B.
C.
D.
102. Which of these is the correct flow of blood through the heart?
Right Atrium, Right Ventricle, Pulmonary Arteries, Lungs, Pulmonary Veins, Left
Atrium, Left Ventricle, Aorta
Left Atrium, Left Ventricle, Pulmonary Arteries, Lungs, Pulmonary Veins, Right
Atrium, Right Ventricle, Aorta
Right Atrium, Right Ventricle, Pulmonary Veins, Lungs, Pulmonary Arteries, Left
Atrium, Left Ventricle, Aorta
Left Atrium, Left Ventricle, Pulmonary Veins, Lungs, Pulmonary Arteries, Right
Atrium, Right Ventricle, Aorta
A.
B.
C.
D.
103. What are the percentages of cells and plasma in blood?
40% and 60%, respectively
A.
B.
C.
D.
104. Which of these is NOT part of the process of filtration of the blood through the
urinary
system?
Nephrons
Medulla
Vena Cava
Kidney
A.
B.
C.
D.
105. While Linda was running a laboratory test, she evaluated total plasma protein, and
noticed an elevated total plasma protein. This is a sign of
inflammation
infection
dehydration
all of the above
A.
B.
C.
D.
106. In most species, what are the kidneys shaped like?
Pears
Circles
Clovers
Beans
A.
B.
C.
D.
107. Sammy is trying to run a urinalysis. He first has to obtain urine from the dog. How
can
he obtain urine from an animal?
Free Catch
Cystocentesis
Catheterization
All of the above
A.
B.
C.
D.
108. Sammy is trying to determine the specific gravity of urine. What tools can be used
to
accomplish this?
Refractometer
Urinometer
Reagent Strips
All of the above
A.
B.
C.
D.
109. Sammy found a decreased specific gravity in the urine. This could indicate all of
the
following EXCEPT:
increased water intake
shock
chronic renal disease
other diseases
A.
B.
C.
D.
110. If Sammy had noticed an increased specific gravity, it could indicate all of the
following
EXCEPT:
chronic renal disease
dehydration
decreased water intake
acute renal disease
A.
B.
C.
D.
111. Which of these is a chemical that Sammy would NOT have evaluated in urine?
Ketones
Glucose
Blood
Saline
A.
B.
C.
D.
112. Which of these cells would Sammy NOT expect to see in an examination of urine
sediment?
Red blood cells
Viral cells
White blood cells
Epithelial cells
A.
B.
C.
D.
113. Read the following paragraph. Then answer the questions below.
I live in a rural farming community where everyone owns some breed of dog. A few
houses down from mine lives an Australian Cattle Dog (
k.a. Blue Heeler) named Rigo. She is quite accustomed to guarding her territory
against rodents, skunks, coyotes, and rabbits. Rigo was found with a half-eaten
rabbit a few months ago and then gave birth to a litter of eight puppies a few weeks
later. When they were old enough for their first set of vaccinations the veterinarian
found that all the puppies were infested with hookworms. The veterinarian
prescribed medication for all patients, including Rigo, and told my neighbor that they
should be rechecked at their next visit.
Rigos hookworm infection could have been caused by which of the following?
a. Direct ingested larvae from the environment or contracted larvae through the
skin
Indirect the rabbit could have been infected
Rigo does not have a hookworm infestation
Both a and b
A.
B.
C.
D.
114. If the rabbit was infected with hookworms what would be the term for this type of
host?
Paratenic
Pest
Atypical
Infectious
A.
B.
C.
D.
115. Which of these is the scientific name for hookworm?

Ancylostoma caninum
Dipylidium caninum
Toxocara canis
None of the above
A.
B.
C.
D.
116. James accidentally spilled bleach. In order to know the correct clean up procedure
to
take, he must check the MSDS. The acronym MSDS stands for:
Material Safety from Disease Sheet
Material Safety Data Sheet
Mechanical Safety Destruction Sheets
Mechanical Safety Data Sheet
A.
B.
C.
D.
117. A member of OSHA is doing a walkthrough of a veterinary clinic. The Occupational
Safety and Health Administration is housed in
The Department of Health
The Department of Finance
The Department of Security
The Department of Labor
A.
B.
C.
D.
118. Adam has just assisted in restraining a Lhasa Apso for am IM injection. The RVT
that
gave the injection must now dispose of the needle and syringe. Where must all
needles and syringes be disposed of?
A bottle
A dumpster
A trashcan
A sharps container
A.
B.
C.
D.
119. When dealing with radioactive equipment, you should always wear:
lead gloves
lead apron
a dosimeter
all of the above

A.
B.
C.
D.
120. If working in a veterinary clinic, you understand that the guidelines set forth by the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration are based on the principle of
The Right to Know
The Basis of Knowledge
The Determination of Knowledge
The Right of the Knowledge of the Law
A.
B.
C.
D.
121. People who work with animals on a daily basis are ____________ faced with
potentially dangerous situations.
Never
Sometimes
Always
Rarely
A.
B.
C.
D.
122. Which of the following is NOT a hazard that you would face while working in a
veterinary clinic?
Physical hazards
Chemical hazards
Biological hazards
Psychological hazards
A.
B.
C.
D.
123. Which of these is NOT a disease-causing agent for zoonotic diseases?
Fungi
Biologics
Viruses
Parasites
A.
B.
C.
D.
124. Ben may have been exposed to a bacterial zoonotic disease. Which of the
following is
NOT a zoonotic disease caused by bacteria?
Toxoplasmosis
Leptospirosis
Anthrax
Tuberculosis
A.
B.
C.
D.
125. Which drug schedule has no current accepted medical use?
Schedule I
Schedule II
Schedule III
Schedule IV
A.
B.
C.
D.
126. 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.
Destroying most microorganisms on nonliving things by physical or chemical
means.
Destroying all microorganisms and viruses on an object using chemicals and/or
heat.
Solutions that destroy microorganisms or inhibit their growth on living tissue.
A.
B.
C.
D.
127. When sanitizing, filtration is best described as:
Using a chemical with a mop or sponge.
Soaking items in a chemical disinfectant until they are used.
Incinerating an object or exposing them to a flame.
Removing particles from the air using a physical barrier.
A.
B.
C.
D.
128. Dana has been asked to dispense a schedule drug as a pain killer for an animal
that
has had a hip replacement. According to the Controlled Substance Act, she must:
understand the schedules that drugs are placed in and why.
have an authorized person unlock the locked cabinet where the drugs are stored.
ensure that the name and amount of drug used is recorded in the daily log.
All of the above.
A.
B.
C.
D.
129. Sugar, a small dog, has come into a veterinary clinic with sarcoptic mange. To
prevent
the spread of this and other zoonotic diseases, you need to:
dispose of waste in a proper manner
isolate infected animals
wash hands often
all of the above
A.
B.
C.
D.
130. Evan is creating a poster over biohazards for his Veterinary Technology class.
Which
of these is NOT an example of a biohazard and therefore should not be included in his
poster?
Needles
Materials soaked with bodily fluids
Bandage material
None of the above
A.
B.
C.
D.
131. Fran is doing research on pathogens. A pathogen is:
A microorganism that produces disease.
Disease that can be transmitted between animals and humans.
Precautions taken to prevent contamination of a surgical wound.
Refers to the back.
A.
B.
C.
D.
132. A veterinarian has diagnosed an animal with typhus, which is a zoonotic disease.
Zoonotic means:
Disease that can be transmitted between animals and humans.
Refers to the back.
A device that measures the level of radiation someone is exposed to when

performing radiology.
A.
B.
C.
D.
133. Proper PPE sometimes includes a dosimeter. This is:
A device that measures the amount of radiation someone is exposed to when
performing radiology.
Lead gloves
A device that keeps animals from biting you.
Something that covers your face while working with animals.
A.
B.
C.
D.
134. Aseptic technique is
Cleaning surfaces with bleach
Swabbing for a bacteria culture
A chemical agent that kills of prevents to growth of microorganisms
A.
B.
C.
D.
135. While cleaning an exam room, Abby uses a disinfectant. This is:
A chemical agent that kills, or inhibits the growth of microorganisms on inanimate
objects.
a washcloth and hot water
something that contaminates surfaces
a chemical agent that allows that growth of microorganisms on inanimate objects
A.
B.
C.
D.
136. An animal has a superficial wound. Superficial means:
Near the surface, also called external.
deep laceration
a wound that is on the extremities of an animal
on an organ.
A.
B.
C.
D.
137. Most surgical instruments are manufactured from __________________________.

Aluminum
Copper
Lead
Stainless steel
A.
B.
C.
D.
138. The operating room should be cleaned _____________________.
Daily
Weekly
Bi-weekly
Monthly
A.
B.
C.
D.
139. Which of the following would be considered a brachycephalic breed?
Labrador Retriever
Dachshund
Shih Tzu
Border Collie
A.
B.
C.
D.
140. When a patient is having an ovariohysterectomy performed, the patient is placed in
____________ recumbency.
Lateral
Dorsal
Ventral
Sternal
A.
B.
C.
D.
141. 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 with the others there is no reason to be concerned about the
sterility of the instruments.
Open the pack to check the instruments for sterility. If they look clean, they can be
used.
Just hide the pack so you do not get in trouble for it not being sterilized.
Place the pack to the side and do not allow it to be used because the sterility of the
pack is questionable.
A.
B.
C.
D.
142. A person who cares for equine feet including trimming and shoeing is called a/an
equestrian
farrier
hobble
quittor
A.
B.
C.
D.
143. The amount of food provided to livestock in a 24-hour period is its
graze
ration
roughage
silage
A.
B.
C.
D.
144. Examination by tapping the surface to determine density of a body area is called
palpation
ausculatation
percussion
tapping
A.
B.
C.
D.
145. The percentage of RBCs in blood is called a
hematocrit
PCV
crit
all of the above
A.
B.
C.
D.
146. A machine that spins samples very rapidly to separate elements based on weight is
a
counter
centrifuge
refractometer
cannula
A.
B.
C.
D.
147. A set of signs that occur together is called a/an:
sign
symptom
endemic
syndrome
A.
B.
C.
D.
148. The study of disease causes is
etiology
toxicology
biology
pathology
A.
B.
C.
D.
149. You are doing maintenance on the anesthesia machine. You happen to notice that
the
granules in the canister are starting to turn purple. What does this usually indicate?
The granules are more than 90 days old.
The granules have lost the ability to absorb anesthetic gases.
The granules should be turned over in the canister they will regain
The granules have lost the ability to absorb carbon dioxide.
A.
B.
C.
D.
150. A normal capillary refill time (CRT) is:
5+ seconds
4-5 seconds
3-4 seconds
1-2 seconds
A.
B.
C.
D.

151. Six 12 ounce puppies need deworming medication. If the dose is 1ml/lb, how many
total ml do you need in order to deworm all of the puppies?
4.5 mls
5.7 mls
6.9 mls
7.8 mls
A.
B.
C.
D.
152. 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.
A cc is twice the amount of a ml
A ml is twice the amount of a cc
A ml is half the amount of a cc
A.
B.
C.
D.
153. Six blood pressure readings are 115, 120, 123, 121, 121, and 112 mm Hg. What is
the
average value?
104
113
119
124
A.
B.
C.
D.
154. of a L is equivalent to:
250 ml
500 ml
750 ml
1000 ml
A.
B.
C.
D.
155. What are the two factors that determine or influence an animals disposition?
genetic make-up and environmental situation
environmental situation and nutrition
nutrition and housing
housing and genetic make-up

A.
B.
C.
D.
156. If you had a horse that had a 102.4F, would you be concerned?
No, it is completely normal.
Yes, it is above normal.
No, it is a little below normal.
Yes, it is extremely below normal.
A.
B.
C.
D.
157. Your chicken has a heart rate of 275 beats per minute. Is that something to be
worried
about?
Yes, that is above normal.
Yes, that is below normal.
No, that is normal.
No, that is below normal.
A.
B.
C.
D.
158. Which of the following hormones is the most primary hormone produced by the
testes?
Estrogen
Testosterone
Progesterone
Oxytocin
A.
B.
C.
D.
159. Which of the following is not a primary action of testosterone?
Anabolic growth
Promotes spermatogenesis
Promotes secretions from accessory glands
None of these
A.
B.
C.
D.
160. What are the anatomical differences between the oviducts of most mammals and
the
oviducts of poultry?
Mammals have one oviduct.
Mammals do not have oviducts.
Poultry do not have oviducts.
Poultry have one oviduct.
A.
B.
C.
D.
161. What is the main difference between the testes of mammals and the testes of
poultry?
Mammals have one testicle.
The testes of poultry do not descend out of the abdominal cavity.
Poultry have one testicle.
The testes of mammals do not descend out of the abdominal cavity.
A.
B.
C.
D.
162. What is the purpose of the infundibulum?
To transport the egg from the ovary to the oviduct.
To expel the fetus.
To contract during labor.
To give nourishment to the fetus.
A.
B.
C.
D.
163. Which of the following hormones are the primary hormones produced by the
ovaries?
Estrogen and testosterone.
Testosterone and oxytocin.
Testosterone and progesterone.
Estrogen and progesterone.
A.
B.
C.
D.
164. What are the primary functions of the hormones that the ovaries produce?
Sexual behavior and maintenance of pregnancy.
To give a deeper voice and more defined muscles.
To maintain weight and pregnancy.
To give secondary male characteristics and maintain weight gain.
A.
B.
C.
D.
165. Which of the following is not a function of the cervix?
Connects the vagina to the uterus.
Serves as a passageway for semen during copulation.
Serves as a barrier for pathogens and prevents foreign material from entering the
uterus.
None of the above.
A.
B.
C.
D.
166. Which of the following is NOT a function of the uterus?
Provides nourishment for the fetus.
Is the receptacle for the penis during copulation.
Contracts to expel the fetus during parturition.
Incubates the fetus during pregnancy.
A.
B.
C.
D.
167. Which of the following is NOT a function of the epididymis?
Site of maturation for sperm.
Site of transportation for sperm.
Site of decomposition for sperm.
Site of storage for sperm.
A.
B.
C.
D.
168. What is a cryptorchid?
Sterile female calf born twin to a male calf.
Condition in which one or both testicles remain in the body cavity.
Process by which sperm are produced by the male.
Causes destruction of the cotyledons of the uterus.
A.
B.
C.
D.
169. What is a freemartin?
Process by which ova are produced by the female.
Respiratory viral disease that causes infertility.
Condition in which one or both testicles remain the body cavity.

A.
B.
C.
D.
170. What does Bangs disease cause?
Abortions typically in the second half of pregnancy.
A sterile female calf born twin to a male calf.
A decrease in the production of sperm in the male.
Respiratory viral disease that causes infertility.
A.
B.
C.
D.
171. What does IBR stand for?
Infectious Born Respiration
Indefinitely Bad Respiration
Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis
Infectious Bovine Respiration
A.
B.
C.
D.
172. What is IBR?
Viral disease of the respiratory tract that can cause abortion.
A.
B.
C.
D.
173. What is oogenesis?
A.
B.
C.
D.
174. What is spermatogenesis?

A.
B.
C.
D.
175. The term that means of, or relating to dogs:
Feline
Bovine
Canine
Galline
A.
B.
C.
D.
176. The term that means of, or relating to cats:
Feline
Bovine
Canine
Galline
A.
B.
C.
D.
177. The term that means of, or relating to cattle:
Feline
Bovine
Canine
Galline
A.
B.
C.
D.
178. The term that means of, or relating to horses:
Equine
Galline
Bovine
Ovine
A.
B.
C.
D.
179. The term that means of, or relating to swine:
Equine
Canine
Galline
Porcine
A.
B.
C.
D.
180. The term that means of, or relating to sheep:
Equine
Galline
Bovine
Ovine
A.
B.
C.
D.
181. The term that means of, or relating to poultry:
Equine
Feline
Porcine
Galline
A.
B.
C.
D.
182. A sexually mature male of the bovine species.
Heifer
Steer
Cow
Bull
A.
B.
C.
D.
183. A female that has produced a calf.
Heifer
Steer
Cow
Bull
A.
B.
C.
D.
184. A female that has not produced a calf.
Heifer
Steer
Cow
Bull
A.
B.
C.
D.
185. A sexually mature male of the equine species.
Colt
Foal
Stud
Mare
A.
B.
C.
D.
186. A female of the equine species that is four years of age or older.
Colt
Foal
Stud
Mare
A.
B.
C.
D.
187. An immature male of the equine species.
Colt
Foal
Stallion
Mare
A.
B.
C.
D.
188. The act of giving birth in horses.
Farrowing
Foaling
Whelping
Laying
A.
B.
C.
D.
189. A mature female of the porcine species that has produced young.
Hen
Sow
Gilt
Ewe
A.
B.
C.
D.

190. An immature female of the porcine species.
Hen
Sow
Gilt
Ewe
A.
B.
C.
D.
191. A mature female of the galline species.
Hen
Sow
Gilt
Ewe
A.
B.
C.
D.
192. A newborn chicken.
Chick
Pullet
Cockerel
Broiler
A.
B.
C.
D.
193. A sexually mature male of the ovine species.
Rooster
Bull
Barrow
Ram
A.
B.
C.
D.
194. A sexually mature female of the ovine species.
Ewe
Gilt
Hen
Filly
A.
B.
C.
D.
195. All telephone calls should be answered by the ________________ ring.
first
third
fifth
seventh
A.
B.
C.
D.
196. Cat litter pans and gardening are the most common sources for which protozoan?
Toxoplasma
Giardia
Coccidia
Ancyloplasma
A.
B.
C.
D.
197. Formalin is most commonly used for __________________.
Disinfecting
Flea prevention
Copy machine toner
Tissue biopsy
A.
B.
C.
D.
198. For safety, two people are required to lift anything weighing more than _________
lb.
10
20
30
40
A.
B.
C.
D.
199. Which of the following is a zoonotic disease?
Ringworm
Cat Scratch Fever
Both A and B
None of the above
A.
B.
C.
D.
200. The five types of white blood cells are:
Eosinophil, basophil, neutrophil, lymphocyte, monocyte
Thrombocyte, monocyte, neutrophil, lymphocyte, eosinophil
Neutrophil, erythrophil, leukocyte, basophil, eosinophil
Neutrophil, basophil, eosinophil, granulocytes, acanthocyte
A.
B.
C.
D.
201. What parasite transmits Lyme disease?
Dirofilaria immitis
Heartworm
Lice
Tick
A.
B.
C.
D.
202. To remove a tick you should:
Use a match to burn the tick off
Cut the tick off with a knife
Pour alcohol on the tick, then pull it off
Use tweezers to grasp the head and pull straight out
A.
B.
C.
D.
203. One disease that is transmitted by the tick is:
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Toxoplasmosis
Salmonella
Ringworm
A.
B.
C.
D.
204. The clinical signs of heartworm are:
vomiting, deep cough, anemia
anemia, deep cough, irregular heart beat

deep cough, irregular heart beat, exercise intolerance
irregular heart beat, anemia, exercise intolerance
1418 gloves
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
205. A veterinarian in a critical care unit determines that one calf was given the following
intravenous (IV) solutions in a 24 hour period: 745 milliliters (mL) of 0.9% normal
saline, 420 mL of lactated ringers, 1,250 mL of 5% dextrose, and 15
mL of an antibiotic solution. How many total milliliters of IV solution did the patient
receive?
1430 mL
2430 mL
3430 mL
4430 mL
A.
B.
C.
D.
206. A veterinary technician notes that a dogs leukocyte (white blood cell) count before
surgery was 18,645. Two days after the surgery, the patient had a
leukocyte count of 8,968. What is the difference in the leukocyte counts?
6977
9677
1845
9577
A.
B.
C.
D.
207. A veterinary technician is calculating the bill for hospital care for a kidney transplant
cat. The bill for medical services and care was $2,685. The owners paid $1,389 when
they picked up the cat. A few weeks later they paid another $497. How much do they
still owe?
$799
$899
$999
$1500
A.
B.
C.
D.
208. A cow weighed 1,743 pounds prior to calving. The calf weighed 97 pounds and the
placenta and amniotic fluid weighed 189 pounds. How much did the cow weigh after
calving?
1557 pounds
1457 pounds
1357 pounds
1257 pounds
A.
B.
C.
D.
209. A steer weighed 1,145 pounds before harvest. One half of the carcass with fore
quarters weighed 393 pounds and one half of the carcass with rear quarters weighed
341 pounds. How much of the steer could not be consumed?
408 pounds
409 pounds
410 pounds
411 pounds
A.
B.
C.
D.
210. 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
2000x
2500x
3000x
A.
B.
C.
D.
211. 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?
16 oz
18 oz
20 oz
22 oz
A.
B.
C.
D.
212. The lab receives a prescription order from the veterinarian. He wants the patient to
take 40 milligrams (mg) of amoxicillin four times a day for 25 days. The lab has 20 mg
amoxicillin tablets. How many tablets should the vet tech give to the client for the
25-day period?
150 tablets
200 tablets
250 tablets
300 tablets
A.
B.
C.
D.
213. A microbiologist is staining bacterial slides. He uses a bottle of Gram stain that
contains 144 milliliters (mL) of solution. If each slide requires 18 mL of the solution,
how many slides can he stain with one bottle of solution?
2 slides
4 slides
6 slides
8 slides
A.
B.
C.
D.
214. A zookeeper gives a pot-bellied pig 1200 milligrams (mg) of Streptomycin in a 24hour
period. How many mg does he give the pig per dose if he gives the medication every 6
hours (q6h)?
100 mg
200 mg
300 mg
400 mg
A.
B.
C.
D.
215. A veterinarian takes blood samples from cows for brucellosis testing. One morning
he
fills 16 vacutainers (vacuum tubes) with 10 cubic centimeters (cc) of blood, 31 with 9.5
cc of blood, 28 with 7 cc of blood, and 15 with 8.5 cc of blood. How many cc of blood
did he obtain from all the cows?
778 cc
780 cc
782 cc
784 cc
A.
B.
C.
D.
216. A veterinary technician is counting leukocytes (white blood cells). She counts four
areas on the hemocytometer counting chamber, adds the four numbers together and
then multiplies by 50 to obtain the correct leukocyte count. If the counts are 23, 27,
28 and 34 what is the correct leukocyte count?
5600 leukocytes
5700 leukocytes
5800 leukocytes
5900 leukocytes
A.
B.
C.
D.
217. 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?
245 preparations
247 preparations
249 preparations
251 preparations
A.
B.
C.
D.
218. A vet tech gives a dog ounces (oz) of cough medicine at 6 PM and oz of
cough
medicine at 10 PM. What is the total amount of cough medicine received?
oz
oz
oz
1 oz
A.
B.
C.
D.
219. A vet tech is developing X rays. He follows the time chart recommended for the film
he
is using. What is the total time required to complete the developing process?
Developing Process Time Required
- Developer 2 1/4 minutes - Rinse 3/4 minute
- Fix solution 3 1/2 minutes - Final wash 19 minutes
23 minutes
23 minutes
23 minutes
23 minutes
A.
B.
C.
D.
220. A vet tech uses oz, oz, and 5/8 oz of solution to perform three urinary analysis
tests. How much total solution does she use?
1 oz
1 oz
1 oz
1 7/8 oz
A.
B.
C.
D.
221. 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 inches
2 9/16 inches
2 inches
3 inches
A.
B.
C.
D.
222. A microbiologist notes that the average length of a bacterium is 1/1000 micrometer
(mcm). Viruses range in size from 1/2500 to 1500mcm. How much
longer is a bacterium than the smallest virus in mcm?
3/5000 mcm
4/5000 mcm
3/500 mcm
7/5000 mcm
A.
B.
C.
D.
223. A veterinary pharmaceutical company technician uses a 480-milliliter (mL) flask of
rabies vaccine solution to fill individual vials. If each vial holds 1/30 of the volume of the
flask, how many mL of vaccine are in each vial?
12 mL
14 mL
16 mL
18 mL
A.
B.
C.
D.
224. An animal that is comfortable with a halter on its head and that responds to the
commands of the person who is leading it is said to be ____________________.
halter responsive
show ready
halter broken
domesticated
A.
B.
C.
D.
225. Identification tags are usually placed in the ____________________ of cattle.
teeth
nostrils
hooves
ears
A.
B.
C.
D.
226. Giving birth in sheep is known as ____________________.
farrowing
ramming
lambing
kidding
A.
B.
C.
D.
227. What is drenching?
giving a liquid medication orally

milking a dairy goat too often
hosing down a production facility
washing a sheep thoroughly
A.
B.
C.
D.
228. Both sheep and goats have _________ hooves.
cloven
two toe-nails
split
all of the above
A.
B.
C.
D.
229. Poultry rely on a ____________________, a strong muscular organ that may
contain
grit, to grind their food.
gaggle
gizzard
gosling
gander
A.
B.
C.
D.
230. In vivo vaccination involves injecting the vaccine into the ____________________.
newborn chick
hens uterus
pullet
embryo in the egg
A.
B.
C.
D.
231. Which of the following is NOT a method of disposing of dead birds in a poultry
production facility?
incineration
burying
recycling
composting
A.
B.
C.
D.
232. Which of the following animals is NOT a cecal fermenter?
Horse
Guinea Pig
Pig
Rabbit
A.
B.
C.
D.
233. Which of the following is NOT one of the nutrients that should be included in pet
food?
Proteins
Oils
Fats
Water
A.
B.
C.
D.
234. You are feeding your dog Woof-Woof Dog Food. It costs $14.95 for a 35-pound
bag,
You are feeding a very large dog 3.5 cups of food per day, and each cup weighs 3.5
ounces.
Using the above scenario, what is the cost per pound?
$2.34 per pound
$0.23 per pound
$0.50 per pound
$4.98 per pound
A.
B.
C.
D.
235. Using the above scenario, how many ounces are there in a bag?
560 ounces
122.5 ounces
480 ounces
350 ounces
A.
B.
C.
D.
236. Using the above scenario, what is the cost per year?
$97.18 per year
$4,471.25 per year

$179.40 per year
$134.14 per year
A.
B.
C.
D.
237. Which of the following is the first of the five steps of the digestive process?
Mechanical
Chemical
Peristalsis
Absorption
A.
B.
C.
D.
238. Which of the following are the ABCs of cardiopulmonary resuscitation?
Airway, Breathing, Compression
Always Breath Continuously
Airway, Breathing, Circulation
Airway, Bleeding, Compression
A.
B.
C.
D.
239. Which of the following is NOT a warning sign that your dog or cat may be inclined
to
bite?
Assuming submissive posture
Crouching with tail between legs
Ears held back, tail wagging quickly
Snarling, with fur on the back raised
A.
B.
C.
D.
240. What is prevention for anal sac swelling?
let your dog scoot
have veterinarian check anal glands
use an enema on a weekly basis
let your dog lick their anal glands
A.
B.
C.
D.

241. With your veterinarians permission, what medication can you give your dog if they
have an allergic reaction?
Pepto-Bismol
Advil
Benadryl
Frontline
A.
B.
C.
D.
242. Lyme Disease is a disease caused by a spiral-shaped bacterium, Borrelia
burgdorferi.
Which of the following can become infected?
Dogs & cats
Horses & cattle
Birds & wild animals
All the above
A.
B.
C.
D.
243. In the last few hours I have noticed that my dog has been drooling excessively,
especially since she never really drools. What could cause this?
oral ingestion of insecticides
dental disease
anxiety & nausea
All the above
A.
B.
C.
D.
244. Dogs and humans are susceptible to a variety of water-borne parasites. How can
dogs
become infected?
ingesting aquatic species
swimming
drinking pond water
all the above
A.
B.
C.
D.
245. A dog that licks his feet, rubs his face, or scratches behind his elbows may be
showing
signs of:
Allergy
Fatigue
Hunger
Boredom
A.
B.
C.
D.
246. How long is a dog in estrus?
between 4 21 days with a mean of 9 days.
exactly 6 days.
between 7 28 days with a mean of 11 days.
exactly 15 days
A.
B.
C.
D.
247. Rascal, a 2 year old dog has a foul odor. What could be the cause?
Any brownish material in his ears. He may have an ear infection.
He has tartar on his teeth or very red gums. His teeth need attention.
His skin is dry and has bumps.
All the above
A.
B.
C.
D.
248. Chipped bones, bowed tendons and other soft tissue injuries can cause what
condition
in horses?
broken bones
lameness
even gaits
all the above
A.
B.
C.
D.
249. How long, on average, will a mature horses hoof grow in a month?
.25 -.38 inches
.15-.25 inches
.38-.5 inches
none of the above
A.
B.
C.
D.
250. Which breeds of dogs are less likely to cause human allergies?
Spaniels
Chows
Schnauzers
Heelers
A.
B.
C.
D.
251. In horses, when a fixed object is grabbed with the incisor teeth and air is drawn in
repetitively through the mouth, is what:
boredom
need of certain trace minerals
cribbing
all the above
A.
B.
C.
D.
252. This term refers to a collection of pus (dead white blood cells) that has
accumulated in
a cavity formed by the tissue due to an infection or other foreign material.
Antigen
Bruise
Abscess
Slab
A.
B.
C.
D.
253. A bacteria or virus that causes clinical disease
Founder
Strangles
Pathogen
Antigen
A.
B.
C.
D.
254. The soft v shaped tissue in the center of the bottom of the horses hoof
Sole
White line
Wall
Frog
A.
B.
C.
D.

255. When breathing stops
Apnea
Tachypnea
Dyspnea
Detomidine
A.
B.
C.
D.
256. The study of disease causes
Pathology
Etiology
Anatomy
Caudal
A.
B.
C.
D.
257. The only medical term for lying down is
Recumbent
Adduction
Flexion
Abduction
A.
B.
C.
D.
258. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of ____established the Occupational
Safety
and Health Administration in the Department of Labor.
1969
1970
1971
1972
A.
B.
C.
D.
259. Sheep have _____ chromosomes.
24
34
44
54
A.
B.
C.
D.
260. Goats have _____ chromosomes.
50
60
64
70
A.
B.
C.
D.
261. The normal pulse (bpm) for a pig is
60 bpm
65 bpm
70 bpm
75 bpm
A.
B.
C.
D.
262. A sheep you are examining has a temperature of 102.5F. This is:
Too low
Normal
Too high
A.
B.
C.
263. ______ is essential for organ structure, nutrient transport and energy utilization.
Calcium
Protein
Sulfur
Phosphorus
A.
B.
C.
D.
264. Grass tetany is a result of
Nitrogen overload
Nitrogen deficiency
Magnesium deficiency
Phosphorous deficiency
A.
B.
C.
D.
265. Anthrax is a _____disease of livestock.
Fungal
Parasitic
Bacterial
Zoonotic
A.
B.
C.
D.
266. Erythrocytes are microscopic cells also called
Platelets
White blood cells
Red blood cells
Plasma
A.
B.
C.
D.
267. An example of a fungus is
Pink Eye
Ringworm
Sarcoptes
Tuberculosis
A.
B.
C.
D.
268. What is the name of the set of guidelines to protect employees?
Employee Code of Ethics
Employees Right to Know
Hazard Communication Standard
OSHA
A.
B.
C.
D.
269. All of the following are examples of hazards, except ___________.
Chemical
Mental
Physical
Zoonotic
A.
B.
C.
D.
270. All of the following are examples of safety equipment, except __________.
Back brace
Lead apron
Lead gloves
Lead shoes
A.
B.
C.
D.
271. An MSDS must contain __________ sections.
789
10
A.
B.
C.
D.
272. OSHA was created in _________.
1950
1960
1970
1980
A.
B.
C.
D.
273. Which of the following is most important to schedule first when making
appointments?
Customer Preference
Annual Appointments
Emergencies
Heartworm Checks
A.
B.
C.
D.
274. What time of the day does the doctor typically do surgeries?
Early Morning
Late Afternoon
Evening
Lunch
A.
B.
C.
D.
275. Which of the following situations would be considered an emergency?
Annual Check-Up
Runny Stool
Flea Prevention
Urinary Blockage
A.
B.
C.
D.
276. Which of the following is NOT included on a cage card?
Pets Name
Pet Owners Name
Time of day they need to go outside
Procedure
A.
B.
C.
D.
277. A good rule to follow when restraining animals for veterinary care is:
Use the maximum amount of pressure and restraint possible.
Use minimal pressure and restraint to keep the animal calm.
Tie all limbs to minimize kicking of vet.staff.
A.
B.
C.
278. Which of the following is not a part of the normal diagnosis process?
fecal exam
urine exam
blood exam
post mortem exam
A.
B.
C.
D.
279. Diseases transmitted between animals and humans are known as _________?
infectious
contagious
zoonoses
viral
A.
B.
C.
D.
280. Dry pet food has a moisture content of _______%.
0-5
6-10
10-15
0-3
A.
B.
C.
D.
281. Semi-Moist pet foods average ______% water content.
5-10
15-30
10-20
23-38
A.
B.
C.
D.
282. Examination by a veterinarian begins with the __________process.
examination
care
safety
pet restraint
A.
B.
C.
D.
283. Organizationally, hospitals have three major system components which are
a_________.
clinical, clinical service support, ancillary service
clinical, diagnostic, surgical
ancillary, clinical, surgical
ancillary, clinical, surgical
A.
B.
C.
D.
284. What are the three levels of sanitation?
disinfection, sterilization, containment
containment, sterilization, decontamination
containment, sterilization, radiation
disinfection, sterilization, decontamination
A.
B.
C.
D.
285. Which of the following is not a disinfection method?
physical
biological
chemical
gaseous
A.
B.
C.
D.
286. By itself alcohol has _____ effects on bacterial viruses.
extensive
limited
A.
B.
287. Mercury is best used as a _________.
disinfectant
controlling spore forming bacteria
A.
B.
288. to maintain an acceptable metabolic rate, confined animals should be house in a
_______% relative humidity environment.
30-70
b 10-30
70-100
40-50
A.
B.
C.
D.
289. To maintain an acceptable metabolic rate, confined animals should be housed in a
_______% temperature range.
80-90
64-84
52-64
40-50
A.
B.
C.
D.
290. What is pain?
unpleasant sensory & emotion experience

physical process
mental process
emotional process
A.
B.
C.
D.
291. Which type of pain arises from internal organs?
somatic
joint
visceral
gas
A.
B.
C.
D.
292. Which of the following is not a behavioral sign of pain?
vocalization
dilated pupils
muscle rigidity
self-mutilation
restlessness
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
293. Which of the following are physiological responses to pain?
a increased salivation
dilated pupils
shallow breathing
increased blood sugar
all of the above
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
294. Which of the following is not a layer of skin?
epidermis
dermis
hypodermis
epithelium
A.
B.
C.
D.

295. ___________ connects bone to muscle.
tendons
cartilage
ligaments
hypodermis
A.
B.
C.
D.
296. Multi-layered arrangement of skin is found in __________.
hooves
claws
horns
all of the above
A.
B.
C.
D.
297. Which of the following vessels carry blood from the body to the heart?
arteries
capillaries
aorta
veins
A.
B.
C.
D.
298. The lymphatic systems consists of lymph nodes, tonsils, thymus and the
___________.
lungs
spleen
bladder
gall bladder
A.
B.
C.
D.
299. Which ruminant stomach removes excess water from stomach contents?
abomasum
omasum
rumen
reticulum
A.
B.
C.
D.
300. The ______is the location of the true enzymatic action in the ruminant digestive
system.
omasum
abomasum
rumen
reticulum
A.
B.
C.
D.
301. The ________acts as a clearing house for old, worn out red blood cells.
kidney
liver
spleen
thymus
A.
B.
C.
D.
302. The thoracic cage is a skeletal and cartilaginous structure that surrounds and
contains
the_____________.
reproductive organs
abdominal cavity
nervous system
heart and lungs
A.
B.
C.
D.
303. Olfaction is defined as the _______________.
sense of smell
sense of hearing
sense of touch
chewing
A.
B.
C.
D.
304. Phonation is defined as the ______________.
sense of smell
sense of hearing
sense of touch
chewing
A.
B.
C.
D.
305. Which of the following is not a part of the urinary system?
bladder
urethra
kidneys
ureter
A.
B.
C.
D.
306. The long extending fiver in a nerve cell is the _______________.
dendrite
synapses
axon
terminal end
A.
B.
C.
D.
307. Ill submissive patients should be approached with a _________posture speaking
_______.
timid, softly
bold, loudly
bold, softly
erect, slow
A.
B.
C.
D.
308. Dogs, cats and cattle have an average body temperature of
_____________degrees F.
101.5
100
102.5
104
A.
B.
C.
D.
309. Which of the following animals has the lowest pulse and respiratory rates?
dog
cats
horse
swine
sheep
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
310. In the absence of a known birth date, what is the most common means of
determining
an animals age?
examine bone tissue
examine muscle tissue
examine the teeth
examine the hooves/feet
A.
B.
C.
D.
311. Pre molars and molars are known as ______teeth.
wisdom
jaw
cheek
deciduous
A.
B.
C.
D.
312. Canids are mammals characterized by pointed ________teeth.
incisor
canine
molar
cheek
A.
B.
C.
D.
313. ________ hear at a decibel level of 60,000 cycles per second.
dogs
cats
man
A.
B.
C.
314. The two classes of vitamins are__________________.
plant, animal
fat soluble, water soluble
fat soluble, protein soluble
water soluble, carbohydrate soluble
A.
B.
C.
D.
315. Animals require __________ quarts of water for each pound of solid feed eaten.
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
.75
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
316. Fat provides ___________ the energy of carbohydrates.
equal
half
twice
one fourth
A.
B.
C.
D.
317. A pregnant cat is known as a ____________.
filly
bitch
queen
gilt
A.
B.
C.
D.
318. Grains contain___________% more energy than roughages.
50-100
25-30
10-15
5-10
A.
B.
C.
D.
319. Which of the following is the most important part of the livestock diet?
grain
roughage
water
fiber
A.
B.
C.
D.
320. Which of the following knots releases quickly releasing an anima?
bowline knot
granny knot
reefers knot
square knot
A.
B.
C.
D.
321. Applying a nose twitch to a horse should be done by __________ person/persons.
1234
2.75
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
322. Necrosis may be defined as _________ tissue.
scratched
bruised
dead
scab
A.
B.
C.
D.
323. Gums that are gray, blue or pale rather than pink indicate_______________.
fever
hypothermia
shock
pneumonia
A.
B.
C.
D.
324. Pressure bandages control____________.
bleeding
reduce swelling
restrict movement
all of the above.
A.
B.
C.
D.
325. An epidural is an injection in the ______________.
lungs
nasal passage
heart chamber
spinal cavity
A.
B.
C.
D.
326. Ringworm is also known as ________________.
dermatitis
dermatophytosis
dermitis
staphitis
A.
B.
C.
D.
327. Lice infestations are most common in the ________________.
winter
fall
spring
year round
A.
B.
C.
D.
328. Meningitis is an infection of the brain____________.
covering
tissue
core
stem
A.
B.
C.
D.
329. Grass tetany/grass staggers is the result of a __________ deficiency.
calcium
magnesium
zinc
iron
biotin
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
330. Passing a tube into a cows ___________releases gas and relieves bloat.
reticulum
rumen
omasum
abomasum
A.
B.
C.
D.
331. Cystic ovaries seem to be more common in ___________ cattle.
beef
dairy
zebu
Asian
A.
B.
C.
D.
332. _________ is the accumulation of body fat exceeding the amount needed for
optimal
body function.
malnutrition
obesity
hypoglycemic
analgesic
A.
B.
C.
D.
333. Which breed of dogs would be more apt to be a victim of gastric dilatation?
Poodle
Great Dane
Border Collie
Irish Setter
A.
B.
C.
D.

334. Exposed, susceptible animals are maintained in quarantine for the duration of the
________ period of the disease.
growth
development
cystic
incubation
A.
B.
C.
D.
335. Isopropyl alcohol ( 50-70% ) is an effective disinfectant for __________cleaning.
immersion
spot
heat
cold
A.
B.
C.
D.
336. Normal skin has both transient and ___________ microorganisms.
permanent
dead
resident
non infectious
A.
B.
C.
D.
337. The __________ is a tool used for bloodless castration.
emasculator
elastrator
burdizzo
knife
A.
B.
C.
D.
338. The urethral orifice is an opening from the bladder into the reproductive tract of
_______________.
turkeys
chickens
male mammals
female mammals
A.
B.
C.
D.
339. Labor, the birthing process, begins once the fetus enters the birth canal. The three
terms used to describe this process are ____________ ___________ ____________ .
presentation, position, and posture
presentation, position, parturition
labor, position, parturition
presentation, position, and preparation
A.
B.
C.
D.
340. Weaning can be defined as the separation of young animals from their
___________.
sires
dams
mothers
siblings
pen mates
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
341. The common name for the contagious disease caused by the brucella abortus
bacteria
is ___________.
leptospirosis
vibriosis
brucellosis
clostridium perfringens
A.
B.
C.
D.
342. A rabid animal cannot drink because of _________________.

intestinal blockage
throat paralysis
excessive nasal swelling
pustules in the mouth
A.
B.
C.
D.
343. Which group was responsible for the development of the Animal Welfare Act?
USDA
Congress
US Veterinary Association
New Mexico Dept. of Agriculture
A.
B.
C.
D.
344. Which of these agencies is responsible for the regulation of animal research?
Farm Bureau
NMDA
New Mexico Veterinary Association
USDA
New Mexico Livestock board
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
345. To what animals do the USDA Animal Welfare Act apply?
Nonhuman primates
Any live or dead dog
All of these
Warm blooded animal used for research
A.
B.
C.
D.
346. Animal researchers attempt to minimize animal pain and use a concept known as
the
three Rs as a means of pain reduction. The three Rs are;
replacement, reduction, refinement
replacement, refinement, realignment
refinement, reduction, reducing
replacement, refinement, reallowance
A.
B.
C.
D.
347. Utilizing cell cultures rather than a live animal for research would be known as
refinement
reduction
replacement
none of these
A.
B.
C.
D.
348. Utilizing fewer animals in a research project would be known as
reduction
replacement
refinement
all of the above
A.
B.
C.
D.
349. Reducing an animals pain during a research project would be known as
reduction
refinement
replacement
A.
B.
C.
350. Using new analgesics, new aesthetics, new bleeding techniques and new surgical
techniques are a means of
replacement
refinement
reduction
A.
B.
C.
351. According to the USDA pain/distress categories an animal that is experiencing no
pain
would be in
category d
category a
category B
category e
A.
B.
C.
D.
352. According to the USDA pain/distress categories an animal an animal exposed to a
potentially painful procedure for which anesthetics, analgesics, or tranquilizers will be
used is in pain category
category c
category a
category b
category D
A.
B.
C.
D.
353. Category _______ are those subjected to Painful or stressful procedure without the
use of anesthetics, analgesics or tranquilizers.
AEF
B
A.
B.
C.
D.
354. Euthanasia literally means
Research death
Chemical induced death
Death of a laboratory animal
Gentle death
A.
B.
C.
D.
355. The USDA defines euthanasia as
All of these
Humane destruction of an animal
Rapid unconsciousness and subsequent death without evidence of pain
Painless loss of consciousness leading to death
A.
B.
C.
D.
356. Which of the following is a method of euthanasia?
All of these
Physical
Non-physical
Pharmacologic methods
A.
B.
C.
D.
357. Physical methods of euthanasia would include
Captive bolts
Cervical dislocation
Decapitation
All of these
Exsanguination
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
358. Veterinary medicine is defined as
The cure of animal disease
Science of prevention of disease in animals
All of these
The treatment of injury in animals
A.
B.
C.
D.
359. There are approximately _______________ private veterinarians in practice in the
US.
912
2 million
12, 516
75,000
61,000
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
360. Which of the following is not a field of veterinary practice
Public
Private
Social
Industry
A.
B.
C.
D.
361. Anatomy may be defined as the study of the animal _________.

Body
Nervous system
Digestive system
Circulatory system
A.
B.
C.
D.
362. Gross anatomy is the study of structures with the
Telescope
Microscope
Naked Eye
Magnifying glass
A.
B.
C.
D.
363. Microscopic anatomy is the study of structures that are __________ to the human
eye.
Visible
Invisible
Hidden
Unsafe
A.
B.
C.
D.
364. Which of the following is not a part of the lymphatic system?
Tonsils
Lymph nodes
Testicle
Spleen
Thymus
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
365. A glass thermometer should be held in place for _________minutes.
13275
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
366. Body temperature is not affected by
Exercise
External temperature
Daylight
Anesthesia
A.
B.
C.
D.
367. Which of the following is not a dog group recognized the AKC?
Herding
Sporting
Hound
Hunting
Working
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
368. Animals require ______ quarts of water for each pound of solid feed eaten.
1.0
1.5
2.5
2.0
3.25
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
369. The two classes of vitamins are
Water soluble and fat soluble
Water soluble and digestible
Fat soluble and digestible
Water soluble and carbohydrate based
Water soluble and feed based vitamins
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
370. The two types of minerals are ______________

Macro and mini
Macro and micro
Micro and mini
Digestible and non- digestible
A.
B.
C.
D.
371. Cats are unique because they have ______
Five toes on the fore foot and four toes on the hind foot
Four toes on the fore foot and five toes on the hind foot
Hair balls in their stomach
Have whickers
A.
B.
C.
D.
372. Which of the following aid in digestion?
Roughages
Concentrates
A.
B.
373. When choosing a restraint method which of the following is not a factor?
The facilities
Safety for the animal
Safety for the handler
Animals disposition
Type of rope available
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
374. Calves should be weaned at _____ months of age
3-4
7-11
5-9
1-2
11-14
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
375. Foals should be weaned at ___________months of age.
2-3
7-9
11-16
11-15
4-6
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
376. Only ____% of Americans rely on animals to complete their daily tasks
16
25
2
29
66
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
377. The ASPCA was established in ______
1968
1971
1929
1866
2002
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
378. Which species does parvo virus generally affect?
Dogs
Cats
Horses
Rats
Swine
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
379. Which moisture content would be representative of semi-moist pet foods?
23-38 %
5-10%
45-62%
44-59%
A.
B.
C.
D.
380. Which of the following is not a type of disinfection method?
Physical
Environmental
Chemical
Biological
A.
B.
C.
D.
381. Which of the following is not a class of chemical disinfectants?
Formaldehyde
Alkalies
Phenolics
Chlorhexidine
Aldehydes
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
382. Bedding should be constructed with the animals needs and _______functions in
mind.
Health
Nutritional
Biologic
Zoonotic
Reproductive
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
383. An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with potential or
actual
tissue damage is known as _________.
Pain
Hunger
Disease
Injury
Aging
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

384. Which of the following would indicate pain?
All of these
Vocalization
Silence
Self mutilation
Reluctance to move
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
385. Which of the following would indicate pain?
All of these
Changes in facial expression
Muscle rigidity
Muscle weakness
Failure to groom
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
386. The deep pectoral muscle is locate on an animals
Back
Sternum area
Loin area
Near the tail head
Jaw area
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
387. A dogs trapezius muscle would be located on its
Hip
Shoulder
On either side of its tail
Beneath the stomach

Between its ears
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
388. Which blood vessels carry blood from the heart to the body?
Arteries
Veins
Capillaries
Nerves
Ventricles
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
389. Which blood vessels carry blood from the body to the heart?
Nerves
Arteries
Capillaries
Veins
Left ventricle
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
390. Which type of blood is pumped to the lungs?
Deoxygenated
Oxygenated
Healthy
Red blood cells
Anemic cells
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
391. Which organ acts as a clearing house for old worn out red blood cells?
Liver
Heart
Spleen
Appendix
Kidney
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
392. Which of the following is a mongastric animal?
Ewe
Cow
Dog
Dairy goats
Water buffalo
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
393. Which ruminant stomach removes excess water from the stomach contents?
Rumen
Abomasum
Reticulum
Omasum
Lymph nodes
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
394. Which of the following may cause colic in horses?
A change of diet
Parasite infection
Excessive intake of grain
All of these
Excessive intake of hay
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
395. Breathing is a _________action of the body.
Voluntary
Involuntary
Incidental
Intercostal
A.
B.
C.
D.
396. Where are intercostal muscles located?
Between the ribs
On either side of an animals tail head
Beneath the jaw bone
Below the eye
On the outside of the nasal passage
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
397. Which of the following is not a part of the urinary system?
Epididymis
Kidneys
Ureters
Bladder
f. Urethra
A.
B.
C.
D.
398. The pituitary gland is a part of the _______system.
Nervous
Digestive
Endocrine
Respiratory
Reproductive
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
399. Hormones travel through the ________.
Blood stream
Respiratory system
Nervous system
Reproductive cells
A.
B.
C.
D.
400. Nerve cells are also known as _______.

Axon
Dendrites
Neurons
Nerve cell body
A.
B.
C.
D.
401. Which of the subdivisions of the brain coordinate muscle movement?
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Medulla oblongata
Nerve fibers
A.
B.
C.
D.
402. Which of the following is a sign of a healthy animal?
Tail tucked
Crouched
Avoiding eye contact
Ears back
None of these
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
403. Which of the following patients can be especially sensitive to smell?
Dogs and cats
Mice and gerbils
Cats and horses
Reptiles
Swine and sheep
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
404. The burrito method (wrapping in a towel) is especially useful when your patient is a
________
Canine
Feline
Ovine
Bovine
Capri
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

405. _________________ is one of the first signs of clinical symptoms of disease or
illness.
Elevated body temperature
Tearing
Excessive vocalization
Lack of vocalization
A.
B.
C.
D.
406. A sponge bath on the jugular vein and legs will lower the temperature of
________________
Sheep
Swine
Horses
Cattle
Dogs
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
407. Alcohol applied to the pads of ________ will lower their temperature.
Cats
Dogs
Chickens
Horses
Sheep
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
408. Which of the following animals has a normal body temperature of 101.5?
all of these
dog
cat
beef cattle
dairy cattle
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
409. Which of the following species has the lowest resting pulse rate?
Pig
Cattle
Horse
Dog
Cat
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
410. Which of the following species has the highest resting respiratory rate?
Cats
Cattle
Pig
Dogs
Sheep
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
411. In the canine and feline patient the best place to take the arterial pulse
is____________
Inside the rear leg
Inside the front leg
Beneath the jaw
Along the sternum
Adjacent to the tail
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
412. Which species of animal has incisor teeth that continually erupt?
Snakes
Chicken
Dogs
Cats
Horse
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
413. Dogs are able to hear _____ times better than humans.
Three
Two
Four
Five
Six
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
414. The Bullmastiff is a _________ dog.
toy
sporting
hound
working
miscellaneous
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
415. Which of the following domestic animals is best adapted of all at eating a diet of
prey?
Cats
Dogs
Hunting class dogs
Guard dogs
Long haired cats
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
416. Which of the following breeds of cattle have Bos Indicus ancestry?
Angus
Hereford
Charolais
Brangus
Longhorn
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
417. The Berkshire breed of swine closely resembles which other swine breed?
Poland China
Yorkshire
Landrace
Duroc
Hampshire
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
418. Which of the following is not considered a light breed of horses?
Paint
Quarter Horse
Thoroughbred
Appaloosa
Belgian
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
419. Which of the following is not a plant protein product?
Corn
Soybeans
Cottonseed meal
Alfalfa
Milk
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
420. Which class of nutrients provides energy?
Carbohydrates
Fats and Oils
Proteins
Minerals
Vitamins
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
421. _________is essential for normal growth, and development.
Vitamins
Fats and oils
Carbohydrates
Minerals
Proteins
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
422. The two classes of minerals are___________.
Macro and micro
Macro and mini
Micro and major
Major and macro
A.
B.
C.
D.
423. A senior dogs diet should be low in ________and _______ to reduce the workload
on
the kidneys and heart.
Protein, salt
Fat , salt
Carbohydrates, salt
Oil, salt
A.
B.
C.
D.
424. The mother cat is referred to as the _______________.
Sow
Queen
Doe
Gilt
Barrow
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
425. Which of the following has a gestation period of 63 days?
Dogs and cats
Rats and chickens
Rabbits and gerbils
Goats and sheep
A.
B.
C.
D.
426. Large breed puppies such as Labradors need a special diet to
prevent________________.
Colitis
Heart problems
Joint problems
Colitis
Leptospirosis
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
427. Queens gain weight the ___________________weeks of pregnancy.
Last trimester
First three weeks
Throughout
First trimester
A.
B.
C.
D.
428. Which of the following requires a 22% protein diet?
Rabbit
Gerbil
Guinea pigs
Hamsters
A.
B.
C.
D.
429. Which of the following requires supplemental vitamin C because like humans their
body is unable to manufacture vitamin C.
Guinea pigs
Rabbits
Hamsters
Ferrets
A.
B.
C.
D.
430. Which of the following feed ingredients is not considered a forage?
Pinto Beans
Oat hay
Alfalfa
Grass hay
A.
B.
C.
D.
431. Grains generally provide ______to 100% more energy than forages.
80
50
75
25
66
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
432. Which of these knots is the least useful?
Granny knot
Surgeons knot
Overhand knot
Square knot
Bowline knot
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
433. Cattles eyes enable them to have __________degree panoramic vision.
260
360
300
180
A.
B.
C.
D.
434. Putting a nose twitch on a horse requires______ people.
One
Two
Three
Four
A.
B.
C.
D.
435. Swine are usually restrained using a ____________.
Head gate
Twitch
Halter
Leash
Snare
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
436. Sheep instinctively flock together for ________.
Socialization
Breeding
Lambing
Protection
A.
B.
C.
D.
437. When handling rodents they should be grasped at the ______of the tail.
base
tip
middle
Rodents should not be handled by grasping their tail.
A.
B.
C.
D.
438. Ratites should be moved using ______
Stock dogs
Panels
Hazing
Only after roping and restraining
A.
B.
C.
D.
439. Llamas are known to be ________
clumsy
aggressive
stubborn
passive
A.
B.
C.
D.
440. Which of the following animals has the ability to spit regurgitate stomach contents
when agitated.
Venomous snakes
llamas
turkeys
gerbils
A.
B.
C.
D.
441. When snakes are handled within_____ to _______ hours after being fed they may
regurgitate.
24,48
8,12
6,8
36,48
A.
B.
C.
D.
442. If a snakes body diameter is larger than ______ it should be supported by two
people.
Your arm
A coke bottle
A chair leg
Your ankle
A.
B.
C.
D.
443. Improper handling of snakes commonly leads to _________
Aggressive behavior
Shy withdrawn behavior
Dislocation of the jaw
Spinal Injury
A.
B.
C.
D.
444. Quite often a lizard will _________ when handled.
Vomitl
Spit
Drop its tail
Play dead
A.
B.
C.
D.
445. ________birds have strong jaws and large heavy bills.
Psittacine
Altrical
Precocial
Antisocial
A.
B.
C.
D.
446. When handling birds you should_________ the light intensity of the room.
Increase
Reduce
Use black lights
Use red bulbs
Use fluorescent bulbs
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
447. The physical exam of an ill pet should begin with ___________________-.
Restraint
Observation
Weighing the animal
Checking vital signs
A.
B.
C.
D.

448. If a horse is lame the veterinarian may want to perform an initial_____________.
A flexion test
Surgery
X-rays
Cat scan
MRI
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
449. What color should mucous membranes be?
Grey
Pink
Blue
Pale white
A.
B.
C.
D.
450. Blood flowing from a vein will be ______ in color.
Bright red in a continuous flow
bright red flowing in spurts
slow to coagulate
Dark in color
A.
B.
C.
D.
451. If a tourniquet is used it should be loosened every ____ to _____ minutes.
20,30
5,10
10,15
45,60
A.
B.
C.
D.
452. What generally determines the dose of drugs prescribed for a patient?
Patient weight
Cause of illness or injury
Season of the year
Climatic conditions
A.
B.
C.
D.
453. Common syringe needles used in veterinary clinics will range from ____to_____.
16,20
18,22
14,24
14,28
A.
B.
C.
D.
454. The common solution to clean dirt, hair or dandruff from a patient is _______.
70% alcohol
Iodine
Hydrogen peroxide
Clorox
A.
B.
C.
D.
455. Which of the following is not a type of common injection?
Intradermal
Intrudermal
Intramuscular
Subcutaneousl
Intraveinous
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
456. Fecal samples are commonly examined for evidence of _________.
Parasite eggs
Disease spores
Bacteri
Fungi
Virus
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
457. A post mortem examination is also known as a ___________.
Tissue collection
Surgical procedure
Spinal tap
Necropsy
A.
B.
C.
D.
458. The most common source of a disease outbreak is ______________.
Contact with an infected animal
Exchange of blood borne bacteria
Contact of mucous membrane tissue
Contact with infected wound tissue
A.
B.
C.
D.
459. Transmission routes between the original disease host and the new host include
Venereal
Skin contact
Ingestion
Inhalation
All of these
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
460. Modes of indirect disease transmission include
All of the above
Vectors
Vehicles
Fomites
A.
B.
C.
D.
461. Which of the following is not a common disease vector?
Pickup truck
Flies
Mosquitoes
Gnats
Ticks
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
462. Mechanical disease transmission generally takes place in a very ________period
of
time.
Short
Long
Intermittent
A.
B.
C.
463. The life cycle of a tick may be _____to_____ years.
1,2
2,3
1,5
9,11
A.
B.
C.
D.
464. Which of the following is only transmissible by direct skin contact?
Lice
Screw worms
Round worms
Tape worms
Mange lice
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
465. External parasites are known as _________________.
Anthropods
Arthropodes
Dendrites
Tenticles
Vestibules
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
466. Which type of animal is especially susceptible to Antrax?
Ruminants
Rodents
Horses
Swine
Poultry
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
467. Anthrax is a zoonotic disease that may affect humans. Humans are susceptible to
__________form of antrax.
Intestinal
Cutaneous
All of these
pulmonary
A.
B.
C.
D.
468. Brucellosis is found world wide in which of the following types of animals?
All of the above
Domestic
Wild
Semi-domestic
A.
B.
C.
D.
469. Brucellosis usually affects the _________tract of infected animals.
Digestive
Reproductive
Circulatory
Respiratory
A.
B.
C.
D.
470. Brucellosis generally causes ________________.
Low birth rates
Stunted offspring
Abortions
Poor appetites
Poor feed conversion
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
471. CSD most commonly affects _______________.
Adolescents
Elderly
Adults
Children
A.
B.
C.
D.
472. Which of the following diseases is also known as parrot fever?
Chamydiosis
Cat scratch fever
Vibriosis
Trichinosis
Brucellosis
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
473. A clinical symptom of chamydiosis would be ______________
Bloody stools
Brown diarrhea
Greenish Diarrhea
Extreme constipation
A.
B.
C.
D.
474. Erysipelas is primarily a disease of _________________.
Fish
Cattle
Horses
Poultry
Swine
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
475. Which group of animals serves as the primary carriers of _______leptospirosis?
Birds
Fish
Reptiles
Rodents
Crustaceans
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
476. Which of the following diseases has very similar symptoms to rabies?
Listerosis
Brucellosis
Weils disease
Lyme disease
Polio
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
477. Which of the following are primary reservoirs of Lymes disease?
White tailed deer
Beef cattle
Dairy cattle
Sheep
Goats
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
478. Which animals may suffer neurological symptoms as a result of Lymes disease?
Dogs, cats
Cats, horses
Mice, gerbils
Birds, reptiles
Mice, rats
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
479. Humans have been infected with the Plague as a result of contact with
_________________.
All of the above

Coyotes
Dogs
Cats
Rabbits
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
480. The Plague is generally transmitted by ____________.
Mosquitos
Fleas
Black fly
Recluse spider
A.
B.
C.
D.
481. In humans and animals, salmonellosis will cause_________________.
All of the above
Watery diarrhea
Fever
Nausea
Vomiting
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
482. Encephalitis is also known as _____________.
Bloody scours
Blind staggers
Sleeping sickness
Grass tetany
Circling disease
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
483. What region of the US is Hantavirus a problem
Southeast
Northeast
Southwest
Northwest
A.
B.
C.
D.

484. Rabies is also known as ______________.
Hydromania
Acrophobia
Hydrophobia
Aquaphobia
A.
B.
C.
D.
485. The primary means of rabies transmission is via___________________
Blood contact
Urine
Saliva
Necrotic tissue contact
A.
B.
C.
D.
486. Ringworm is the common name for ______________.
Dermatophytosis
Dermatitis
Epidermatoposis
Epidermatitis
Phototropismparasite
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
487. Which of the following is a blood parasite responsible for heartworm in dogs?
Diroflaria immitis
Dipylidium caninum
Dipylidiasis
Toxocara canis
A.
B.
C.
D.
488. In dogs the adult heartworm resides in the __________________.
Heart Valves
left ventricle
Pulmonary veins
Jugular vein
Right ventricle
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
489. _______________and____________ commonly affect humans with roundworms.
Puppies and kittens
Mature cattle and calves
Small pets such as gerbils and hamsters
Rodents
A.
B.
C.
D.
490. The majority of _____________ infected with toxoplasmosis show no symptoms.
Swine
Cattle
Dogs
Cats
Sheep
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
491. Viruses are small _________________ organisms.
non-cellular
cellular
A.
B.
492. Viruses infect animal ___________
Membranes
Tissues
Fluids
Cells
A.
B.
C.
D.
493. Bacteria are tiny ________ celled organisms.
Multi-celled
Single-celled
Non cellular
A.
B.
C.
494. A fungi is a single celled organism that are __________ than bacteria.
Larger
smaller
similar in size
not undergoing cellular division
A.
B.
C.
D.
495. Gastroenteritis is the _______________ of the gastrointestinal tract.
Infection
Inflammation
Reduction
Bleeding
A.
B.
C.
D.
496. Which of the following is the inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nasal
passages?
Sinusitis
Rhinitis
Tonsillitis
TB
A.
B.
C.
D.
497. Peneumonitis is the acute or chronic inflammation of the ______________.
Lung tissue
Esophagus
Intestinal tract
Reproductive tract
A.
B.
C.
D.
498. Metritis is the inflammation of the ______________due to viral, protozoal or
bacterial
infections.
uterus
vagina
cervix
ovary
A.
B.
C.
D.
499. Mastitis is the inflammation of the _____________.
Infindibulum
Testicles
Scrotum
Cowpers gland
Udder tissue
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
500. A _______________ cell count would indicate mastitis.
White
Somatic
Red blood
Sperm
A.
B.
C.
D.
501. Warts are fibrous tumors of the _____________________.
Bone
Muscle
Skin
Nerves
A.
B.
C.
D.
502. Myocarditis is an inflammation of the ________muscle.
Hip
Sternum
Heart
Lung
Leg
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
503. Keratoconjunctivitis is an inflammation of the ________________.
Surface of the eyeball
External ear canal
Inner ear
Cornea
A.
B.
C.
D.
504. Ear infections are more common in ________animals.
All
Large
Small
Ear infections are not a common ailment in animals.
A.
B.
C.
D.
505. Water makes up about _______% of an animals body.
50
60
90
85
A.
B.
C.
D.
506. Which of the following is required for healthy bone growth?
Minerals
Fats
Carbohydrates
Proteins
A.
B.
C.
D.
507. A deficiency of which of the following will contribute to a condition known as grass
tetany?
Phosphorus
Iron
Calcium
Magnesium
A.
B.
C.
D.

508. Milk fever is created by a deficiency of _____________ following calving.
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Calcium
Cobalt
A.
B.
C.
D.
509. Which class of cattle seem to suffer from cystic ovaries the most?
dairy
beef
range
feedlot heifers
A.
B.
C.
D.
510. Dystocia is the term for ____________________.
Difficult or impossible birth
Displacement of one or both hips
Lambing paralysis
Low blood sugar
A.
B.
C.
D.
511. Animals exposed to excessive high temperatures for extended periods of time may
suffer from __________.
Hypothermia
Hyperthermia
Excessive hydration
Pulpy kidney disease
A.
B.
C.
D.
512. ___________ is the first milk produced by female animals that have recently given
birth.
Colostrum
Clostricium
Calcium
Subunit
A.
B.
C.
D.
513. Bleach is an effective disinfectant. What kind of disinfectant is bleach?
Ammonium
Alkalies
Formaldehyde
Chlorine
Phenol
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
514. Labor begins with the initial contractions of the _____________________.
Cervix
Uterus
Ovaries
Vagina
A.
B.
C.
D.
515. The Triceps Brachii muscle is located on the outside of the upper
______________of
cattle.
Rib Cage
Neck
Shoulder
Between the pastern and knee
A.
B.
C.
D.
516. The superficial muscle is located between the _______________of a horse.
Front legs
Rear legs
Ears
Nostrils
A.
B.
C.
D.
517. The latissimus dorsi muscle of the dog is located__________________________.
Along the upper side of the neck
Along the throat
On the outer side of the front leg
Behind the shoulder above the upper rib cage
A.
B.
C.
D.
518. The integumentary system includes the _______and ______________.
Skin and skeletal structure
Skin and modified skin structures
Skin and digestive structures
Skin and circulatory structures
A.
B.
C.
D.
519. Functions of the skin include___________.
All of these
Defense against harmful agents
Regulates body temperature
Water balance
Reception to stimuli
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
520. Which of the following is not a layer of skin?
Dermis
Epidermis
Dydrodermis
Hypodermis
A.
B.
C.
D.
521. Which of the following is the outer layer of skin?
Hypodermis
Dermis
Epidermis
Dyddrodermis
A.
B.
C.
D.
522. Which layer of skin is the deepest and contains primarily fat?
Hypodermis
Dermis
Epidermis
A.
B.
C.
523. The ______is a deep layer of skin with dense, irregular connective tissue.
Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis
Exodermis
A.
B.
C.
D.
524. Which of the following are modified skin structures?
Horns
Hooves
Claws
All of these
A.
B.
C.
D.
525. _________ connect bone to bone.
Muscle
Ligaments
Tendons
Cartilage
A.
B.
C.
D.
526. __________ attaches muscle to bone.
Tendons
Ligaments
Muscle
Cartilage
A.
B.
C.
D.
527. Smooth muscle, mononucleated and nonstriated muscle is involved in
___________
and located in the wall of __________organs.
Involuntary, rigid
Voluntary, hollow
Voluntary , solid
Involuntary, hollow
A.
B.
C.
D.
528. Skeletal muscle, large, striated, and multi-nucleated, is used for _________
movement
and attached to _______.
Voluntary, organs
Involuntary, bone
Voluntary, bone
Involuntary, eye muscles
A.
B.
C.
D.
529. Which type of muscle makes up the heart wall?
Smooth
Mono-nucleated
Multi-nucleated, striated
Mono-nucleated, striated, branched
A.
B.
C.
D.
530. Which of the following is a type of bone?
All of these
Long
Short
Flat
Irregular
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
531. Which type of bone has a shaft and two extremities?
Short
Long
Irregular
Flat
A.
B.
C.
D.
532. Which type of bone is the same dimension in all directions?
Flat
Long
Short
Hollow
Irregular
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
533. _________ bones have two surfaces that are parallel to each other
One
Three
Two
Four
A.
B.
C.
D.
534. Bone functions include_______________________.
All of these
Support
Protection
Mineral regulation
Hemopoiesis
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
535. Muscles are a collection of ___________cells.
Elongated
Round
Elastic
Meiosis
A.
B.
C.
D.
536. Muscle cells have the ability to ___________and __________ to produce
movement
and generate force.
Contract, thicken
Contract, shorten
Elongate, stretch
Contract, elongate
A.
B.
C.
D.
537. A distinguishing feature of muscle is its high level of ______________.
Fat
Carbohydrate
Water
Protein
Minerals
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
538. What type of blood is pumped into the lungs?
Deoxygenated
Oxygenated
Oxygenated and deoxygenated
Blood is not pumped into the lungs
A.
B.
C.
D.
539. How many chambers are found in the heart?
Six
Two
Three
Four
A.
B.
C.
D.
540. Deoxygenated blood is returned to the heart through the _____________.

Left atrium
Right atrium
Right ventricle
Left ventricle
A.
B.
C.
D.
541. Oxygenated blood from the lungs is sent through left atrium to the left _______.
Ventricle
Aorta
Right atrium
Left atrium
A.
B.
C.
D.
542. Blood leaving the heart is pumped through the_________ to other organs of the
body.
Left aorta
Jugular
Left ventricle
Aorta
Lungs
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
543. The moderator band is located in the ________________.
Penis
Rectum
Cecum
Duodenum
Heart
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
544. Lymph vessels run parallel to the ___________ system
Venous
Nervous
Arterial
Digestive
A.
B.
C.
D.
545. The ___________ serves in the normal development and maintenance of
immunologic cells.
Spleen
Cowpers
Thymus
Gall bladder
A.
B.
C.
D.
546. The process of __________ involves the mouth, teeth, tongue, lips, cheeks, and
palate.
Prehension
Digestion
Absorption
Elimination
A.
B.
C.
D.
547. Which ruminant stomach eliminates water as a part of the digestive process?
Omasum
Abomasum
Reticulum
Rumen
A.
B.
C.
D.
548. Which two ruminant stomachs work together with symbiotic bacteria and protozoa
to
break down food?
Rumen, omasum
Omasum, abomasum
Rument, reticulum
Abomasum reticulum
A.
B.
C.
D.
549. Breathing is accomplished when the __________ muscle contracts and then
relaxes.
Deltoid
Diaphragm
Gluteous
Intercostal
A.
B.
C.
D.
550. Important accessories of the reproductive system
include________________________.
Fluids, hormones, pheromones X
Water, hormones, pheromones
Blood, hormones, pheromones
Leutinizing hormones, follicle stimulating hormones, testosterone
A.
B.
C.
D.
551. In addition to gaseous exchange the respiratory system also _______________.
All of these
Warms and humidifies air
Removes foreign particles
Aids in olfaction
Aids in phonation
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
552. In which of these domestic animals is the testis located inside the body beneath
the
rectum?
Pig
Dog
Cat
Horse
A.
B.
C.
D.
553. Which organ aids in blood pressure regulation and the control of red blood cell
production in bone marrow?
Liver
Kidney
Bladder
Testicle
Heart
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
554. An outgoing spinal nerve impulse is known as ____________.
Deterent
Afferent
Adherent
Efferent
A.
B.
C.
D.
555. An incoming spinal nerve impulse is known as ______________.
Afferent
Efferent
Deterent
Adherent
A.
B.
C.
D.
556. Nerve impulses may travel _________or_______ from neuron to neuron.
Chemically, electrically
Chemically, hormonal
Electrically , hormonal
Electrically, voluntarily
A.
B.
C.
D.
557. Which area of the brain is responsible for the highest mental activities?
Stem
Cerebellum
Cerebrum
Medulla oblongata
A.
B.
C.
D.

558. The _______________ area of the brain controls muscle movement
Cerebellum
Cerebrum
Stem
Medulla oblongata
A.
B.
C.
D.
559. Which area of the brain controls respiration and circulation?
Cerebrum
Medulla Oblongata
Stem
Cerebellum
A.
B.
C.
D.
560. Genes are carried on threads of living matter called__________.
Proteins
Chromosomes
Alelles
Centromere
A.
B.
C.
D.
561. There are _____ amino acids in the body.
48
12
24
36
20
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
562. Which domestic pet was domesticated first?
Cat
Dog
Parakeet
Turtle
A.
B.
C.
D.
563. The ________ used dogs for war!
Egyptians
Greeks
Turks
Eskimos
A.
B.
C.
D.
564. The dogs scientific name is ___________.
Canis lupine
Canis lupus
Canis familiaris
Felinis lupine
Canine familiaris
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
565. Dogs have a skeleton made for walking or running in digit grades mode. This
means
they walk on their_______.
Heels
Toes
Flat footed
Hocks
A.
B.
C.
D.
566. Dogs have sweat glands on their ______and ______.
Noses, tongues
Tongue, feet
Nostrils, feet
Noses, feet
A.
B.
C.
D.
567. Canis familiaris have ____ adult teeth.
36
42
24
48
A.
B.
C.
D.
568. Cats are member of the _________scientific family.
Felidae
Feline
Ffeliday
Feliday
A.
B.
C.
D.
569. Cats have up to ____teeth.
42
32
48
30
A.
B.
C.
D.
570. Cats are extremely limber partly due to the fact that they have a limber
____________.
skull
forelegs
rear legs
spine
A.
B.
C.
D.
571. Which dairy breed has the highest butterfat content in their milk?
Jersey
Holstein
Charolais
Milking Shorthorn
A.
B.
C.
D.
572. Most neutered pets require ________% less nutrition than intact animals.
15,25
10,20
20,30
50,60
A.
B.
C.
D.

573. Working dogs and pregnant or lactating bitches may require ____ times the level of
nutrition as sedentary pets.
2345
A.
B.
C.
D.
574. Using a squeeze shoot to restrain a patient is an example of
______________restraint.
Physical
Psychological
Chemical
Physiological
A.
B.
C.
D.
575. Whipping, crowning, ferruling and burning are ____________.
Methods of preventing ropes from unraveling.
Terms used to describe the parturition process
Physical means of restraining animals
Psychological means of animal restraint.
A.
B.
C.
D.
576. Temporary dog muzzles are generally made of ___________________.
Rope
Gauze
Tape
Ace bandage
Vet wrap
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
577. When casting a cow using the burley method the rope ends are drawn between the
_________.
Hind legs
Front legs
From the left side
From the right side
A.
B.
C.
D.
578. Throwing a calf on its side for restraint is known as __________.
Righting
Stretching
Flanking
Tipping
A.
B.
C.
D.
579. A horses eyes working independently sending different signals to the brain, this is
known as ____________vision.
Tunnel
Binocular
Telescopic
Monocular
A.
B.
C.
D.
580. Because horses have monocular vision they are essentially blind _____________.
In front of their head
Behind their ears
Near their shoulders
Beneath their ears
A.
B.
C.
D.
581. Rasping a horses teeth is known as _____________.
Filing
Floating
Grinding
Forming a dental bridge
A.
B.
C.
D.
582. When handling birds shock or death can take place from the time handled and up
to
____hours after handling.
24
64
72
36
A.
B.
C.
D.
583. A ___________ is used to examine the patients ear canal and tympanic
membrane.
Otoscope
Microscope
Stethoscope
Othroscope
A.
B.
C.
D.
584. Palpation means _________.
Feeling
touching
examining
observing
A.
B.
C.
D.
585. When examining horses the ______artery beneath the jaw may be palpated to
check
the patients pulse.
Clavical
Mandible
Throat latch
Jugular
Mandibular
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
586. ________________is repair of an injured animal and treatment for disabilities.
Surgery
Rehabilitation
Physical impairment
Treatment schedule
A.
B.
C.
D.
587. Radiographic imaging is one the ____________diagnostic tools in a veterinary
practice.
Most nonessential
Most essential
Most overlooked
Most common
A.
B.
C.
D.
588. One piece coveralls, rubber gloves and rubber overshoes that can be
__________should be used after post mortem exams
Washed
Destroyed
Disinfected
Dry cleaned
A.
B.
C.
D.
589. If the pair of genes for a trait are alike they are known as ________________.
Homozygous
Heteroygous
Heterosexual
Heterosis
A.
B.
C.
D.
590. A particular trait that is visible in an animal is known as its ________________--.
Phenotype
Genotype
Type
Heterosis
A.
B.
C.
D.
591. Which of the following birth defects could be due to a genetic defect?
All of these
Blindness
Hairlessness
Deafness
Structural deformities
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
592. Anal atresia is the lack of an opening_____________ which is a genetic defect.
From the vulva
From the ends of the teat
From the end of the penis
From the rectum
A.
B.
C.
D.
593. ___________% of humans that contract intestinal anthrax will die without
treatment.
30-40
50-75
25-50
15-25
A.
B.
C.
D.
594. Which species is the primary reservoir for erysipelas?
Swine
Horses
Ratites
Reptiles
A.
B.
C.
D.
595. AAT stands for_______________.
Animal assisted therapy

Aquatic animal therapy
Assisted animal therapy
A.
B.
C.
596. Many diseases have a _______and _______causitive agent.
Primary, follow-up
First and second
A1, A2
Primary , secondary
A.
B.
C.
D.
597. Aquatic snails serve as an intermediate host for which of the following parasites?
Roundworms
Canine roundworms
Liver flukes
Hookworms
Tapeworms
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
598. Which of the following intimal protozoal diseases affect poultry?
Hexamitiasis
Trichomoniasis
Giardiasis
Coccidiosis
A.
B.
C.
D.
599. Which of the following flies does not suck blood?
Horseflies
Houseflies
Deerflies
Hornflies
A.
B.
C.
D.
600. Which species of animal can be ear notched for identification purposes?
All of these
Cattle
Swine
Sheep
Goats
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
601. Semen must be stored below ________ Degrees C.
-130
-100
0
32
None of these are correct
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
602. Using drugs for estrous synchronization will yield results in cattle in
__________days.
5-7
1-3
3-5
7-9
A.
B.
C.
D.
603. When using artificial insemination in cattle, semen should be deposited in the
_______over a 5 second period.
Cervix
Vagina
Vulva
Uterus
A.
B.
C.
D.
604. Which of the following terms is the same as heat.
Estrus
Estrous
Parturition
Lactation
A.
B.
C.
D.
605. Which of the following hormone is at a high level during pregnancy?
Progesterone
Estrogen
Testosterone
Pancreatic acid
A.
B.
C.
D.
606. Which female hormone is at a high level during the estrous period?
Estrogen
Progesterone
Testosterone
Lactic acid
A.
B.
C.
D.
607. Fertilization takes place in the _______________.
Follicle
Corpus luteum
Cervix
Oviduct
A.
B.
C.
D.
608. Which of the following is the accepted method of pregnancy testing in cattle?
Rabbit Test
Palpation per rectum
Instrumentation
Biological tests
A.
B.
C.
D.
609. The incubation period for vesicular stomatitis is ______ to _____ days.
7,9
5,7
3,5
9,11
A.
B.
C.
D.

610. Which agency is responsible for the inspection of carcasses which will be
processed
for retail sales?
NMDA
USDA
APHIS
NMSU
A.
B.
C.
D.
611. The Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act of _____allowed veterinarians to
prescribe extra label veterinary and human drugs for use in animals under specific
circumstances.
1992
2004
1986
1994
2010
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
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