VM 1400 SMALL ANIMAL EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE
2026/2027 | PRACTICE QUESTIONS, ANSWERS &
EXAM REVIEW
1 of 72
Definition
cephalic, jugular, lateral saphenous, medial saphenous, femoral vein
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liquid administration otitis interal
intravenous injection sites oral administration
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2 of 72
Definition
,the reinforcement of a response by the removal, escape from, or
avoidance of an unpleasant stimulus; ex: you ask a dog to sit and apply
pressure to its rump, the dog sits and you remove the pressure from
rump; <-award
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positive reinforcement negative reinforcement
negative punishment positive punishment
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3 of 72
Term
why do we generally try to avoid spaying a dog/cat when they are in
estrus?
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risk of anesthesia risk of hemorrhage
risk of embolism risk of clotting
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, 4 of 72
Term
Most owners are not capable of restraining their pets in the exam room
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true 3-5 minutes
to ensure we get blood back 3-5 days, no general anesthesia
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5 of 72
Term
Dog heart rate (beats/min)
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120-180 60-120
10-20 30-60
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, 6 of 72
Term
Cat Respiratory Rate
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20-42/minute 12-20/minute
10-18/minute 40-60/minute
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7 of 72
Definition
difficult to disinfect - becomes rigid or shrinks and takes a long time to
dry, regular buckle
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Nylon Muzzle Basket Muzzle
Gauze Muzzle Leather Muzzle
2026/2027 | PRACTICE QUESTIONS, ANSWERS &
EXAM REVIEW
1 of 72
Definition
cephalic, jugular, lateral saphenous, medial saphenous, femoral vein
Give this one a go later!
liquid administration otitis interal
intravenous injection sites oral administration
Don't know?
2 of 72
Definition
,the reinforcement of a response by the removal, escape from, or
avoidance of an unpleasant stimulus; ex: you ask a dog to sit and apply
pressure to its rump, the dog sits and you remove the pressure from
rump; <-award
Give this one a go later!
positive reinforcement negative reinforcement
negative punishment positive punishment
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3 of 72
Term
why do we generally try to avoid spaying a dog/cat when they are in
estrus?
Give this one a go later!
risk of anesthesia risk of hemorrhage
risk of embolism risk of clotting
Don't know?
, 4 of 72
Term
Most owners are not capable of restraining their pets in the exam room
Give this one a go later!
true 3-5 minutes
to ensure we get blood back 3-5 days, no general anesthesia
Don't know?
5 of 72
Term
Dog heart rate (beats/min)
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120-180 60-120
10-20 30-60
Don't know?
, 6 of 72
Term
Cat Respiratory Rate
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20-42/minute 12-20/minute
10-18/minute 40-60/minute
Don't know?
7 of 72
Definition
difficult to disinfect - becomes rigid or shrinks and takes a long time to
dry, regular buckle
Give this one a go later!
Nylon Muzzle Basket Muzzle
Gauze Muzzle Leather Muzzle
