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Dystocia can be defined as: - correct answer Abnormal or difficult birth. Which of the following parasites is considered an endoparasite? - correct answer Hookworms Determine the number of pounds in 10.5 kilograms. - correct answer 23.1 Which of the following hazards is associated with radiography? - correct answer Cancer Which of the following cattle breeds would be considered a dairy breed? - correct answer Brown Swiss Which of the following animals would be classified as a Hound Breed? - correct answer Dachshund Which of the following acronyms is used when administering medication twice a day? - correct answer BID Which of the following needles has the smallest bore? - correct answer 25 gauge Which of the following bedding materials is most commonly used in the small animal clinic? - correct answer Newspaper Which of the following substances is not considered a bio-hazardous substance? - correct answer Syringe Which of the following diseases is not a disease that affects dogs? - correct answer Black Leg Diseases that can be transmitted to humans are known as: - correct answer Zoonotic Which zoonotic disease is fatal in humans? - correct answer Rabies Which organization governs the use, storage and disposal of controlled substances? - correct answer DEA Carbohydrates contain or include: - correct answer Simple Sugars The function of the cecum is to: - correct answer Aide in the digestion of fibrous materials. The abomasum is: - correct answer The fourth compartment of the ruminant stomach. Microfilaria are: - correct answer The larval stage of the heartworm. An orchiectomy : - correct answer Removal of the testes A compound fracture is one in which: - correct answer The bone breaks through the skin Only a Veterinarian: - correct answer All of the Above (Prescribes Medication, Prescribes Medication, Performs Surgery) The capillary refill time (CRT) for Buddy is 1 second. In the patient chart, the CVA records that the CRT for Buddy is: - correct answer Normal When evaluating the integumentary system of Rowdy, a Palomino, the CVA would evaluate all of the following areas EXCEPT: - correct answer Mucus Membrane When an animal is presented with an abnormality cranial to a certain body structure, the word cranial means: - correct answer Towards head The feline's first line of defense is: - correct answer claws 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: - correct answer Lift the thumb that is occluding the vein 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? - correct answer 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. Anemia is: - correct answer A decrease in the number of red blood cells. Pericardium is: - correct answer The fibrous sac that encloses the heart. The average length of pregnancy is how many days for a cat? - correct answer 58 - 65 Which procedure is used when performing a surgical site prep scrub? - correct answer Scrub from the intended incision area outward in concentric circles. What type of organism causes ringworm in animals? - correct answer Fungus The study of the formation of the parts of the body is known as _________ . - correct answer developmental anatomy The __________ system includes the skin and several modified skin structures and provides the first line of defense against harmful agents and also helps to regulate body temperatures. - correct answer integumentary The inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract which is composed of stomach and intestines is known as __________. - correct answer Gastroenteritis Modes of __________ transmission of diseases include flies, mosquitos, equipment, etc. - correct answer indirect The term veterinary is defined as "relating to, or being the science and art of __________, __________, or __________ of disease and injury in animals and especially domestic animals. - correct answer prevention, cure, alleviation Which of the following is a beef breed of cattle? - correct answer Charolais Infectious fungal diseases may also be called __________ diseases. - correct answer mycotic Chemical compounds applied to inanimate surfaces to reduce or eliminate pathogenic microorganisms are known as _________ . - correct answer disinfectants The infectious disease agent _________ are transmitted when ticks and sucking lice feed on the animal. - correct answer rickettsiae The genetic make-up for a single trait of an individual is called its __________ . - correct answer genotype Which type of veterinary practice provides technical and consulting services and may be located in a clinical setting where the clients visit the veterinarian? - correct answer Private veterinary practice Which of the following is an example of a vector that can indirectly transmit diseases? - correct answer gnat A _________ is a fibrous tumor of the skin and occasionally of the mucous membranes of animals that are cauliflower-type growths occurring primarily on the head, neck and shoulder of animals. - correct answer wart Which of the following is considered a micro-mineral? - correct answer Iron (Fe) In the nervous system, the organ of special sense for smell is the __________. - correct answer nasal cavity Which of the following is NOT a major type of insecticide that causes problems in animals? - correct answer chemical dissolutions Giardiasis in dogs, hexamitiasis in poultry and coccidiosis in young ruminants are all examples of __________ diseases. - correct answer protozoal Micro-minerals are also known as __________ minerals because they are needed by animals in small quantities. - correct answer trace One bloodless method of castration uses a(n) __________ that stretches a tight rubber band on a pair of pliers that is slipped above both testicles in the scrotal sac and then released. - correct answer elastrator Forages, also known as __________ , consist of grasses, legumes and grain plants and provide adequate protein, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins for maintenance of livestock. - correct answer roughages A number of diseases result from the excessive intake of fat soluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, E and K) known as __________ . - correct answer hypervitaminosis After calving, an animal with loss of appetite, depression and sometimes muscle tremors and grinding of teeth are signs of __________ . - correct answer milk fever Veterinarians in __________ might work in various veterinary institutions, such as veterinary colleges and veterinary diagnostic laboratories, providing clinical and diagnostic services. - correct answer service A common symptom of a __________ deficiency in cattle is swelling under the throat, the brisket area and the underline. - correct answer protein Which of the following is an example of an arthropod disease agent? - correct answer fleas Which of the following is an example of a fomite that can indirectly transmit diseases? - correct answer water A particular trait that is observed (hair type and color, body type) in an individual is called its __________ . - correct answer phenotype An inflammation of the heart muscle is known as __________ . - correct answer myocarditis The skin consists of three layers of tissue, the epidermis, the dermis and the __________ . - correct answer hypodermis Because of the digestive process, rumen fermentation, cattle require a particularly high __________ intake. - correct answer water A genetic structural deformity that includes an opening in the roof of the mouth is known as __________ . - correct answer cleft palate In the cardiovascular system, __________ are very small blood vessels that permit exchange of nutrients and waste products between the blood and the tissues. - correct answer capillaries The process of immunizing and working calves before weaning is known as __________ . - correct answer preconditioning What type of animal makes up the largest percentage of private practice patients? - correct answer Companion animals An inflammation of the muscle is known as __________ . - correct answer myositis In the musculoskeletal system, _________ bones do not necessarily fit into any specific category of bones and are categorized accordingly. - correct answer irregular Leaves from __________ trees contain a harmful substance called gallotannin that can injure the kidneys of animals, usually from eating young leaves and buds during the spring. - correct answer oak Which of the following diseases is also known as parrot fever and is primarily a disease of birds caused by a bacteria and transmitted through the feces? - correct answer Chlamydiosis The endocrine disorder __________ , results in hair loss. - correct answer alopecia The __________ system includes all of the organs involved in the prehension, digestion, absorption of food and elimination of solid waste. - correct answer digestive Which of the following is a dairy breed of goat? - correct answer Nubian An inflammation of the skin is known as ________ . - correct answer dermatitis Another term for developmental anatomy is __________ , which is the study of the formation of the parts of the body. - correct answer embryology A farmer that practices _________ encourages the humane treatment of their animals. - correct answer animal welfare An inflammation of the heart lining and valves is known as __________ . - correct answer endocarditis Which of the following is an example of a worm disease agent? - correct answer fluke The study of anatomical structures with the naked eye, often by dissection is known as __________ . - correct answer macroscopic anatomy In the musculoskeletal system, __________ bones are known for being the same dimension in all directions. - correct answer short Water makes up about __________ % of an animal's body and is continually lost in urine, feces and perspiration. - correct answer 60% When animals are exposed to cold weather for a prolonged period of time, they develop __________ if their body temperature decreases below 90 degrees F. - correct answer hypothermia When weaning calves, initially, calves should be started on a 14%-16% protein feed at a rate of 1 lb. per head per day. Gradually increase the rate to 1% of their body weight per head per day over a 5 to 7 day period. If a client weans some 500 lb. steers, the vet would recommend that they start them at 1 lb. per day on day one and gradually increase them to __________ lb. per head per day by day 7. - correct answer 5 You are asked to weigh a customer's cat. The cat weighs 2.9 kg. How many pounds does the cat weigh? - correct answer 6.38 lb. As a routine dewormer, the doctor prescribed Valbazen broad spectrum dewormer to a customer for the control of tapeworms in their market goat. The goat weighs 50 lbs. The dosage on the label for goats is 0.75 mL/25 lb. of body weight. What dose of Valbazen will be administered? - correct answer 1.5 mL The veterinarian has asked you to calculate the pulse/heart rate for an animal in the clinic. You monitor the animal for 15 seconds and measure 15 beats in the 15 second time period. What is the pulse/heart rate for the animal? - correct answer 60