Hosa Veterinary Science Competition
Study Guide with Complete Solutions
A bacterial disease of livestock - ANSWER-Anthrax
A dog has a problem in the left side of the heart, what else could occur? - ANSWER-
Lung Congestion
A female equine species that is four years of age or older: - ANSWER-Mare
A female that has not produced a calf: - ANSWER-Heifer
A female that has produced a calf: - ANSWER-Cow
A mature female of the galling species - ANSWER-Hen
A mature female of the porcine species that has produced young: - ANSWER-Sow
A medium-sized dog's normal temperature and pulse - ANSWER-102 degrees
Fahrenheit and 70-120 beats/min.
A sexually mature female of the ovine species - ANSWER-Ewe
A sexually mature male of the bovine species - ANSWER-Bull
A sexually mature male of the equine species: - ANSWER-Stud
A sexually mature male of the ovine species - ANSWER-Ram
A small compact particle of a substance. - ANSWER-Granules
ABCs of cardiopulmonary resuscitation - ANSWER-Airway, breathing, compression
Abnormal stance in horses - ANSWER-Lameness
abomasum - ANSWER-The 4th compartment of the ruminant stomach
Abscess - ANSWER-A collection of pus (dead white cells) that has accumulated in a
cavity formed by the tissue due to an infection or other foreign material
All telephone calls should be answered by the: - ANSWER-Third ring
allergic medication for dogs - ANSWER-Benadryl
, allergy in dogs - ANSWER-licks his feet, rubs his face, and scratches behind their
elbows
Amount of food provided to livestock in a 24-hour period - ANSWER-Ration
An immature female of the porcine species - ANSWER-Gilt
An immature male of the equine species: - ANSWER-Colt
Anaphylactic Shock - ANSWER-An exaggerated allergic response
Anemia - ANSWER-A decrease in the number of red cells
Animal comfortable with halter: - ANSWER-Halter broken
Apnea - ANSWER-When breathing stops
Aseptic technique - ANSWER-Precautions taken to prevent contamination of a surgical
wound
Average pulse and respiration for a horse: - ANSWER-30-60, 8-16
Bedding for horses - ANSWER-wood shavings
Bedding for small animals in a clinic - ANSWER-Newspaper
BID - ANSWER-twice a day
Bio-hazardous substance - ANSWER-Scalpel blade, microscope slide, and needle
Black in color with four white feet and/or legs, short winkled snout, and medium erect
ears - ANSWER-Berkshire
Black leg - ANSWER-an acute, febrile, highly fatal disease of only cattle and sheep
caused by Clostridium chauvoei and characterized by emphysematous swelling,
commonly affecting heavy muscles (clostridial myositis). It is found worldwide.
Both sheep and goats have: - ANSWER-Cloven hooves
Breed of swine that is characterized as being solid black with a white belt at the
shoulder and small erect ears is: - ANSWER-Hampshire
Carbohydrates contain or include: - ANSWER-Simple Sugars
Chemicals evaluated in urine: - ANSWER-Ketones, Glucose, and Blood
Study Guide with Complete Solutions
A bacterial disease of livestock - ANSWER-Anthrax
A dog has a problem in the left side of the heart, what else could occur? - ANSWER-
Lung Congestion
A female equine species that is four years of age or older: - ANSWER-Mare
A female that has not produced a calf: - ANSWER-Heifer
A female that has produced a calf: - ANSWER-Cow
A mature female of the galling species - ANSWER-Hen
A mature female of the porcine species that has produced young: - ANSWER-Sow
A medium-sized dog's normal temperature and pulse - ANSWER-102 degrees
Fahrenheit and 70-120 beats/min.
A sexually mature female of the ovine species - ANSWER-Ewe
A sexually mature male of the bovine species - ANSWER-Bull
A sexually mature male of the equine species: - ANSWER-Stud
A sexually mature male of the ovine species - ANSWER-Ram
A small compact particle of a substance. - ANSWER-Granules
ABCs of cardiopulmonary resuscitation - ANSWER-Airway, breathing, compression
Abnormal stance in horses - ANSWER-Lameness
abomasum - ANSWER-The 4th compartment of the ruminant stomach
Abscess - ANSWER-A collection of pus (dead white cells) that has accumulated in a
cavity formed by the tissue due to an infection or other foreign material
All telephone calls should be answered by the: - ANSWER-Third ring
allergic medication for dogs - ANSWER-Benadryl
, allergy in dogs - ANSWER-licks his feet, rubs his face, and scratches behind their
elbows
Amount of food provided to livestock in a 24-hour period - ANSWER-Ration
An immature female of the porcine species - ANSWER-Gilt
An immature male of the equine species: - ANSWER-Colt
Anaphylactic Shock - ANSWER-An exaggerated allergic response
Anemia - ANSWER-A decrease in the number of red cells
Animal comfortable with halter: - ANSWER-Halter broken
Apnea - ANSWER-When breathing stops
Aseptic technique - ANSWER-Precautions taken to prevent contamination of a surgical
wound
Average pulse and respiration for a horse: - ANSWER-30-60, 8-16
Bedding for horses - ANSWER-wood shavings
Bedding for small animals in a clinic - ANSWER-Newspaper
BID - ANSWER-twice a day
Bio-hazardous substance - ANSWER-Scalpel blade, microscope slide, and needle
Black in color with four white feet and/or legs, short winkled snout, and medium erect
ears - ANSWER-Berkshire
Black leg - ANSWER-an acute, febrile, highly fatal disease of only cattle and sheep
caused by Clostridium chauvoei and characterized by emphysematous swelling,
commonly affecting heavy muscles (clostridial myositis). It is found worldwide.
Both sheep and goats have: - ANSWER-Cloven hooves
Breed of swine that is characterized as being solid black with a white belt at the
shoulder and small erect ears is: - ANSWER-Hampshire
Carbohydrates contain or include: - ANSWER-Simple Sugars
Chemicals evaluated in urine: - ANSWER-Ketones, Glucose, and Blood
