FFA Vet Tech CDE Questions
. 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?
a. 2 ½ inches
b. 2 9/16 inches
c. 2 ¾ inches
d. 3 inches - ANS-b. 2 9/16 inches
. An immature female of the porcine species.
a. Hen
b. Sow
c. Gilt
d. Ewe - ANS-c. Gilt
. An orchiectomy :
a. Removal of the ovaries and uterus.
b. Removal of the testes.
c. An incision into the thorax.
d. Removal of a tumor. - ANS-b. Removal of the testes.
. Linda is going to perform a laboratory test. Where is it possible that she will be doing
this?
a. Veterinary hospitals
b. Research facilities
c. Zoos
d. All of the above - ANS-d. All of the above
. The __________________________ is white in color and has large drooping ears that
cover most of its face.
a. Yorkshire
b. Chester White
c. American Landrace
d. Hereford - ANS-c. American Landrace
. The capillary refill time (CRT) for Buddy is 1 second. In the patient chart, the CVA
records that the CRT for Buddy is:
,a. Abnormally low
b. Normal
c. Abnormally high
d. Not enough information to record - ANS-Normal
. Which internal parasite is the most common in puppies and kittens?
a. Roundworm
b. Hookworm
c. Whipworm
d. Giardia - ANS-a. Roundworm
. Which of the following disinfectants is toxic to cats?
a. Phenols
b. Bleach
c. Quats
d. None of the above - ANS-a. Phenols
. Which of the following hazards is associated with radiography?
a. Hearing Loss
b. Burns or scalds
c. Cancer
d. None of the above. - ANS-c. Cancer
. Which of the following is NOT a method of disposing of dead birds in a poultry
production facility?
a. incineration
b. burying
c. recycling
d. composting - ANS-c. recycling
. Which of the following needles would most commonly be used for canine
vaccinations?
a. 16 gauge
b. 20 gauge
c. 21 gauge
d. 25 gauge - ANS-c. 21 gauge
. Whipworm eggs look like a/an _________________ under a microscope.
a. Circle
b. Oval
,c. Rectangle
d. Cone - ANS-b. Oval
.______ is essential for organ structure, nutrient transport and energy utilization.
a. Calcium
b. Protein
c. Sulfur
d. Phosphorus - ANS-d. Phosphorus
.Grass tetany is a result of
a. Nitrogen overload
b. Nitrogen deficiency
c. Magnesium deficiency
d. Phosphorous deficiency - ANS-c. Magnesium deficiency
.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?
a. 4.5 mls
b. 5.7 mls
c. 6.9 mls
d. 7.8 mls - ANS-a. 4.5 mls
"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?
a. 0.6 ml and 0.3 ml
b. 6 ml and 3 ml
c. 0.3 ml and 0.6 ml
d. 3 ml and 6 ml - ANS-a. 0.6 ml and 0.3 ml
0.2 L = ________ ml
a. 2
b. 20
c. 200
d. 2000 - ANS-c. 200
1. The four things that ONLY a veterinarian may do are:
a. Prescribe medications
b. Perform surgery
, c. Provide a diagnosis and a prognosis
d. All of the above - ANS-All of the above
¼ of a L is equivalent to:
a. 250 ml
b. 500 ml
c. 750 ml
d. 1000 ml - ANS-a. 250 ml
1000 mg = _____ g
a. .001
b. .01
c. 1
d. 10 - ANS-c. 1
4. When an animal is presented with an abnormality cranial to a certain body structure,
the word cranial means:
a. Toward the head
b. Toward the tail
c. Toward the nose
d. Closest to the midline - ANS-Towards the Head
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?
a. 2.4 kg
b. 5.7 kg
c. 7.1 kg
d. 9.9 kg - ANS-b. 5.7 kg
A bacteria or virus that causes clinical disease
a. Founder
b. Strangles
. 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?
a. 2 ½ inches
b. 2 9/16 inches
c. 2 ¾ inches
d. 3 inches - ANS-b. 2 9/16 inches
. An immature female of the porcine species.
a. Hen
b. Sow
c. Gilt
d. Ewe - ANS-c. Gilt
. An orchiectomy :
a. Removal of the ovaries and uterus.
b. Removal of the testes.
c. An incision into the thorax.
d. Removal of a tumor. - ANS-b. Removal of the testes.
. Linda is going to perform a laboratory test. Where is it possible that she will be doing
this?
a. Veterinary hospitals
b. Research facilities
c. Zoos
d. All of the above - ANS-d. All of the above
. The __________________________ is white in color and has large drooping ears that
cover most of its face.
a. Yorkshire
b. Chester White
c. American Landrace
d. Hereford - ANS-c. American Landrace
. The capillary refill time (CRT) for Buddy is 1 second. In the patient chart, the CVA
records that the CRT for Buddy is:
,a. Abnormally low
b. Normal
c. Abnormally high
d. Not enough information to record - ANS-Normal
. Which internal parasite is the most common in puppies and kittens?
a. Roundworm
b. Hookworm
c. Whipworm
d. Giardia - ANS-a. Roundworm
. Which of the following disinfectants is toxic to cats?
a. Phenols
b. Bleach
c. Quats
d. None of the above - ANS-a. Phenols
. Which of the following hazards is associated with radiography?
a. Hearing Loss
b. Burns or scalds
c. Cancer
d. None of the above. - ANS-c. Cancer
. Which of the following is NOT a method of disposing of dead birds in a poultry
production facility?
a. incineration
b. burying
c. recycling
d. composting - ANS-c. recycling
. Which of the following needles would most commonly be used for canine
vaccinations?
a. 16 gauge
b. 20 gauge
c. 21 gauge
d. 25 gauge - ANS-c. 21 gauge
. Whipworm eggs look like a/an _________________ under a microscope.
a. Circle
b. Oval
,c. Rectangle
d. Cone - ANS-b. Oval
.______ is essential for organ structure, nutrient transport and energy utilization.
a. Calcium
b. Protein
c. Sulfur
d. Phosphorus - ANS-d. Phosphorus
.Grass tetany is a result of
a. Nitrogen overload
b. Nitrogen deficiency
c. Magnesium deficiency
d. Phosphorous deficiency - ANS-c. Magnesium deficiency
.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?
a. 4.5 mls
b. 5.7 mls
c. 6.9 mls
d. 7.8 mls - ANS-a. 4.5 mls
"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?
a. 0.6 ml and 0.3 ml
b. 6 ml and 3 ml
c. 0.3 ml and 0.6 ml
d. 3 ml and 6 ml - ANS-a. 0.6 ml and 0.3 ml
0.2 L = ________ ml
a. 2
b. 20
c. 200
d. 2000 - ANS-c. 200
1. The four things that ONLY a veterinarian may do are:
a. Prescribe medications
b. Perform surgery
, c. Provide a diagnosis and a prognosis
d. All of the above - ANS-All of the above
¼ of a L is equivalent to:
a. 250 ml
b. 500 ml
c. 750 ml
d. 1000 ml - ANS-a. 250 ml
1000 mg = _____ g
a. .001
b. .01
c. 1
d. 10 - ANS-c. 1
4. When an animal is presented with an abnormality cranial to a certain body structure,
the word cranial means:
a. Toward the head
b. Toward the tail
c. Toward the nose
d. Closest to the midline - ANS-Towards the Head
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?
a. 2.4 kg
b. 5.7 kg
c. 7.1 kg
d. 9.9 kg - ANS-b. 5.7 kg
A bacteria or virus that causes clinical disease
a. Founder
b. Strangles
