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,Poultry rely on a ____________, a strong muscular organ that A gizzard
may contain grit, to grind their food.
A gizzard
B gosling
C gaggle
D gander
Which of these is the scientific name for hookworm? C Ancylostoma caninum
A Dipylidium caninum
B Toxocara canis
C Ancylostoma caninum
D None of these
An otherwise healthy veterinary technician, Anna, is bitten B Wash the wound immediately with soap and water, then with povidone-iodine,
by a 2-year-old mixed-breed dog, "Tow Tow," and follow with a
while restraining him for a pedicure. The bite does not thorough irrigation with water, then inform the veterinarian or office manager.
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?
A Tell a coworker about it, but take no more action
regarding the incident.
B 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.
C Ignore the bite until she has time to wash it, even
though this may not be for a few hours. Once there is
time, also inform the veterinarian or office manager.
D Wait until she gets home and clean the wound, without
notifying the veterinarian because she fears she
will be reprimanded.
D
A veterinarian in a critical care unit determines that one A 2430 mL
calf was given the following intravenous (IV)
solutions in a 24 hour period: 745 milliliters (mL) of 0.9%
normal saline, 420 mL of lactated ringers, 1,250
mL of 5% dextrose, and 15 mL of an antibiotic solution.
How many total milliliters of IV solution did the
patient receive?
A 2430 mL
B 3430 mL
C 4430 mL
D 1430 mL
,You are doing maintenance on an anesthesia machine. A The granules have lost the ability to absorb carbon dioxide.
You happen to notice that the granules in the
canister are starting to turn purple. What does this usually
indicate?
A The granules have lost the ability to absorb carbon
dioxide.
B The granules should be turned over in the canister
±they will regain
C The granules are more than 90 days old.
D The granules have lost the ability to absorb anesthetic
gases
In most species, what are the kidneys shaped like? B Beans
A Pears
B Beans
C Clovers
D Circles
If Sammy had noticed an increased specific gravity, it A chronic renal disease
could indicate all of the following EXCEPT:
A chronic renal disease
B dehydration
C decreased water intake
D acute renal disease
For safety, two people are required to lift anything C 40
weighing more than _______ lb.
A 30
B 10
C 40
D 20
Your chicken has a heart rate of 275 beats per minute. Is D No, that is normal.
that something to be worried about?
A Yes, that is above normal.
B No, that is below normal.
C Yes, that is below normal.
D No, that is normal.
, Which of the following bedding materials is most D Newspaper
commonly used in the small animal clinic?
A Pine Shavings
B Straw
C Blankets and Towels
D Newspaper
The capillary refill time (CRT) for Buddy is 1 second. In the C Normal
patient chart, the CVA records that the CRT
for Buddy is:
A Abnormally high
B Abnormally low
C Normal
D Not enough information to record
Symptoms of distemper include: D Fever, vomiting, diarrhea, nasal secretions, and seizures
A Lameness
B Swollen joints
C Aggression
D Fever, vomiting, diarrhea, nasal secretions, and seizures
What does IBR stand for? C Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis
A Infectious Born Respiration
B Indefinitely Bad Respiration
C Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis
D Infectious Bovine Respiration
A secretary maintains the accounts and writes the D $4160
paychecks for a veterinary facility. Eight veterinary
technicians earn $13 per hour. If everyone works 40 hours
per week, what is the total amount of money
needed for the payroll each week?
A $5060
B $3160
C $4060
D $4160
An animal that is comfortable with a halter on its head A halter broken
and that responds to the commands of the person
who is leading it is said to be ____________________.
A halter broken
B show ready
C halter responsive
D domesticated
All telephone calls should be answered by the C third
________________ ring.
A first
B seventh
C third
D fifth
COMPREHENSIVE VETERINARY
MEDICINE STUDY GUIDE 2026 |
GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers | 100% Verified
Exam Prep and Comprehensive Rationales Included
,Poultry rely on a ____________, a strong muscular organ that A gizzard
may contain grit, to grind their food.
A gizzard
B gosling
C gaggle
D gander
Which of these is the scientific name for hookworm? C Ancylostoma caninum
A Dipylidium caninum
B Toxocara canis
C Ancylostoma caninum
D None of these
An otherwise healthy veterinary technician, Anna, is bitten B Wash the wound immediately with soap and water, then with povidone-iodine,
by a 2-year-old mixed-breed dog, "Tow Tow," and follow with a
while restraining him for a pedicure. The bite does not thorough irrigation with water, then inform the veterinarian or office manager.
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?
A Tell a coworker about it, but take no more action
regarding the incident.
B 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.
C Ignore the bite until she has time to wash it, even
though this may not be for a few hours. Once there is
time, also inform the veterinarian or office manager.
D Wait until she gets home and clean the wound, without
notifying the veterinarian because she fears she
will be reprimanded.
D
A veterinarian in a critical care unit determines that one A 2430 mL
calf was given the following intravenous (IV)
solutions in a 24 hour period: 745 milliliters (mL) of 0.9%
normal saline, 420 mL of lactated ringers, 1,250
mL of 5% dextrose, and 15 mL of an antibiotic solution.
How many total milliliters of IV solution did the
patient receive?
A 2430 mL
B 3430 mL
C 4430 mL
D 1430 mL
,You are doing maintenance on an anesthesia machine. A The granules have lost the ability to absorb carbon dioxide.
You happen to notice that the granules in the
canister are starting to turn purple. What does this usually
indicate?
A The granules have lost the ability to absorb carbon
dioxide.
B The granules should be turned over in the canister
±they will regain
C The granules are more than 90 days old.
D The granules have lost the ability to absorb anesthetic
gases
In most species, what are the kidneys shaped like? B Beans
A Pears
B Beans
C Clovers
D Circles
If Sammy had noticed an increased specific gravity, it A chronic renal disease
could indicate all of the following EXCEPT:
A chronic renal disease
B dehydration
C decreased water intake
D acute renal disease
For safety, two people are required to lift anything C 40
weighing more than _______ lb.
A 30
B 10
C 40
D 20
Your chicken has a heart rate of 275 beats per minute. Is D No, that is normal.
that something to be worried about?
A Yes, that is above normal.
B No, that is below normal.
C Yes, that is below normal.
D No, that is normal.
, Which of the following bedding materials is most D Newspaper
commonly used in the small animal clinic?
A Pine Shavings
B Straw
C Blankets and Towels
D Newspaper
The capillary refill time (CRT) for Buddy is 1 second. In the C Normal
patient chart, the CVA records that the CRT
for Buddy is:
A Abnormally high
B Abnormally low
C Normal
D Not enough information to record
Symptoms of distemper include: D Fever, vomiting, diarrhea, nasal secretions, and seizures
A Lameness
B Swollen joints
C Aggression
D Fever, vomiting, diarrhea, nasal secretions, and seizures
What does IBR stand for? C Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis
A Infectious Born Respiration
B Indefinitely Bad Respiration
C Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis
D Infectious Bovine Respiration
A secretary maintains the accounts and writes the D $4160
paychecks for a veterinary facility. Eight veterinary
technicians earn $13 per hour. If everyone works 40 hours
per week, what is the total amount of money
needed for the payroll each week?
A $5060
B $3160
C $4060
D $4160
An animal that is comfortable with a halter on its head A halter broken
and that responds to the commands of the person
who is leading it is said to be ____________________.
A halter broken
B show ready
C halter responsive
D domesticated
All telephone calls should be answered by the C third
________________ ring.
A first
B seventh
C third
D fifth
