ICEV ACTUAL EXAM TEST 2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔Which of the following type of hormones helps the body prepare for conception and
pregnancy? - ✔✔Estrogen
Testosterone
Epinephrine
*Progesterone*
✔✔Which of the following associations is responsible for creating the Veterinarian Oath
and Principles of Veterinary Ethics? - ✔✔OSHA
MAVA
*AVMA*
USDA
✔✔Which of the following instruments would a veterinarian use to examine the sclera of
the animal? - ✔✔Stethoscope
*Opthalmoscope*
Electrocardiogram
Thermometer
✔✔Surgical instruments are placed in an autoclave prior to use are place in an
autoclave for ________ sterilization - ✔✔steam
✔✔Which vein is used in horses and cattle to draw blood and for intravenous
injections? - ✔✔Saphenous
Caudal
*Jugular*
Pulmonary
✔✔pinocytosis vs phagocytosis - ✔✔pinocytosis ("cell drinking") and phagocytosis ("cell
eating")
✔✔Which of the following describes dyspnea? - ✔✔Hypothermia
Anemia
Arrhythmia
*Labored breathing*
✔✔Your veterinarian prescribed a dose of medication for your pig which is 1 mL/20 lbs.
Your pig currently weighs 100 lbs. How many milliliters should you give your pig. -
✔✔5mL
✔✔Which of the following is defined as the expulsion of air from the lungs? -
✔✔Inspiration
, *Expiration*
Respiration
Breathing
✔✔Which of the following was signed and enacted to prohibit the illegal trade of fish or
wild animals which were taken, processed, transported or sold in violation of any law,
treaty or regulation of the United States? - ✔✔The 28 Hour Law
Endangered Species Act
*The Lacey Act*
Animal Welfare Act
✔✔Before traveling to the rest of the body, all absorbed nutrients or toxins must pass
through which of the following? - ✔✔*Liver*
Pancreas
Gall bladder
Colon
✔✔Which of the following hormones is known as the flight or fight hormone? -
✔✔Estrogen
Testosterone
*Norepinephrine*
Progesterone
✔✔Which of the following common veterinary medical equipment is represented in the
picture? - ✔✔Suture scissors
Scalpel
Utility scissors
Forceps
✔✔Veterinary assistant Shane is performing pre-surgical care. Before the IV catheter
can be placed in the cephalic vein, what should Shane do first? - ✔✔Nothing
Clip and clean the forelimb
Numb the forelimb
Draw blood from the forelimb
✔✔If a cow is severely bloated, which of the following might be used to release the gas
built up in the animal? - ✔✔Catheter
Cannula
Syringe
Endoscope
✔✔Which of the following is NOT a sign of a healthy animal? - ✔✔Clear eyes
Shiny coat
*Dark red gums*
SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔Which of the following type of hormones helps the body prepare for conception and
pregnancy? - ✔✔Estrogen
Testosterone
Epinephrine
*Progesterone*
✔✔Which of the following associations is responsible for creating the Veterinarian Oath
and Principles of Veterinary Ethics? - ✔✔OSHA
MAVA
*AVMA*
USDA
✔✔Which of the following instruments would a veterinarian use to examine the sclera of
the animal? - ✔✔Stethoscope
*Opthalmoscope*
Electrocardiogram
Thermometer
✔✔Surgical instruments are placed in an autoclave prior to use are place in an
autoclave for ________ sterilization - ✔✔steam
✔✔Which vein is used in horses and cattle to draw blood and for intravenous
injections? - ✔✔Saphenous
Caudal
*Jugular*
Pulmonary
✔✔pinocytosis vs phagocytosis - ✔✔pinocytosis ("cell drinking") and phagocytosis ("cell
eating")
✔✔Which of the following describes dyspnea? - ✔✔Hypothermia
Anemia
Arrhythmia
*Labored breathing*
✔✔Your veterinarian prescribed a dose of medication for your pig which is 1 mL/20 lbs.
Your pig currently weighs 100 lbs. How many milliliters should you give your pig. -
✔✔5mL
✔✔Which of the following is defined as the expulsion of air from the lungs? -
✔✔Inspiration
, *Expiration*
Respiration
Breathing
✔✔Which of the following was signed and enacted to prohibit the illegal trade of fish or
wild animals which were taken, processed, transported or sold in violation of any law,
treaty or regulation of the United States? - ✔✔The 28 Hour Law
Endangered Species Act
*The Lacey Act*
Animal Welfare Act
✔✔Before traveling to the rest of the body, all absorbed nutrients or toxins must pass
through which of the following? - ✔✔*Liver*
Pancreas
Gall bladder
Colon
✔✔Which of the following hormones is known as the flight or fight hormone? -
✔✔Estrogen
Testosterone
*Norepinephrine*
Progesterone
✔✔Which of the following common veterinary medical equipment is represented in the
picture? - ✔✔Suture scissors
Scalpel
Utility scissors
Forceps
✔✔Veterinary assistant Shane is performing pre-surgical care. Before the IV catheter
can be placed in the cephalic vein, what should Shane do first? - ✔✔Nothing
Clip and clean the forelimb
Numb the forelimb
Draw blood from the forelimb
✔✔If a cow is severely bloated, which of the following might be used to release the gas
built up in the animal? - ✔✔Catheter
Cannula
Syringe
Endoscope
✔✔Which of the following is NOT a sign of a healthy animal? - ✔✔Clear eyes
Shiny coat
*Dark red gums*
