PRACTICE EXAMINATION: UPDATED
STUDY RESOURCE FOR ANALYTICAL
EXCELLENCE
Which breed is prone to congenital deafness and skin allergies?
- ANSWERS...Dalmation.
Which of the following should not be used to handle aggressive
cats? - ANSWERS...Leash f
handled too roughly, this animal can lose large patches of fur
known as "fur slip." - ANSWERS...Chinchilla
Which cat breed is good for people with allergies due to their
fine haircoat? - ANSWERS...Rex & Sphynx.
Which of these statement is NOT true regarding the bedding in a
stall?
A. Bedding should be discarded if mold is present, since many
horses eat their bedding
. B. Urine and feces should only be removed once a day, since
the bedding will absorb it all.
,C. When a horse is discharged, all bedding should be removed
and the stall disinfected.
D. Pine or wood shavings should be 6-10 inches deep a the stall,
and added to as it becomes compacted.
- ANSWERS...B. Urine and feces should only be removed once a
day, since the bedding will absorb it all.
How often should mop water be changed to prevent odors? -
ANSWERS...At least once daily
Which breed will need to be groomed regularly?
A. Lhasa Apso.
B. Keeshond.
C. Chow.
D. All of the above.
- ANSWERS...D. All of the above.
Feline infectious peritonitis has a mortality rate of about _____. -
ANSWERS...100%
Which of the following statements is correct?
A. The flea medication should be applied to the top of the fur
B. The flea medication should be applied directly to the skin
C. The flea medication should be applied with a cottonball
D. The flea medication should be applied with cotton
applicators
, - ANSWERS...B. The flea medication should be applied directly
to the skin
Hunting dogs rely on their ________. - ANSWERS...Sense of smell.
Which horse color has distinct markings that include a dark
stripe down the middle of their back? - ANSWERS...Dun
The term subcutaneous means _______________. -
ANSWERS...below the skin
Veterinarians do not need assistants to practice medicine
efficiently., true or false? - ANSWERS...False
What is a zoonotic disease?
- ANSWERS...A disease that can be transmitted to people from
animals
Which animal lacks homing instincts and will be lost if
wandering away from home?
- ANSWERS...Skunk
How often should exam tables be cleaned? - ANSWERS...After
each patient leaves the exam room
When asked to place an animal in a "lateral recumbent
position", you should place it - ANSWERS...On its side, away
from the midline
Which is NOT a consideration that should be taken for placing
animals into cages?
, A. Leave the animal's own collar and ID tags on them for easy
identification. B. Use proper lifting techniques when picking up
the animal.
C. Notify the veterinarian if you notice any signs of anxiety in a
caged animal.
D. Face the animal away from you when placing them in upper
cages.
- ANSWERS...A. Leave the animal's own collar and ID tags on
them for easy identification
On what body parts are topical medications used?
A. Eyes.
B. Ears.
C. Skin.
D. All of the above.
- ANSWERS...D. All of the above.
When placing an aggressive animal into a cage: -
ANSWERS...It's best to place them in a bottom cage.
OTC and prescription drugs require a doctor's prescription, true
or false? - ANSWERS...false
Which statement is NOT true when preparing a dog or cat for a
bath? A. Brushing out the animal's coat prepares the animal's
skin by removing dead skin and hair.