VPC Practice Final Exam
by C. Kohn, Agricultural Sciences – Waterford WI
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1. What is the first thing you should always do in a pet emergency?
a. Call the police
b. Call a veterinarian
c. Make sure the scene is safe to take action
d. Check the animal’s ABCs
2. In emergency responses, what are the “ABCs”?
a. Animal Biological Conditions
b. Airway, Breathing, and Color of Gums
c. Airway, Beats, and Color of Gums
d. Airway, Breathing, and Circulation
3. If a dog is breathing but has no heartbeat, which of the following would be the appropriate response?
a. Begin rescue breathing through the dog’s nose; chest compressions are not needed.
b. Perform chest compressions; rescue breathing is not needed.
c. Perform CPR, in which you would do 3-5 chest compressions for every breath.
d. Perform 5 rapid abdominal thrusts and check the airway.
4. If a dog is not breathing but has a heartbeat, which of the following would be the appropriate response?
a. Begin rescue breathing through the dog’s nose; chest compressions are not needed.
b. Perform chest compressions; rescue breathing is not needed.
c. Perform CPR, in which you would do 3-5 chest compressions for every breath.
d. Perform 5 rapid abdominal thrusts and check the airway.
5. If a dog is choking, which of the following would be the appropriate response?
a. Begin rescue breathing through the dog’s nose; chest compressions are not needed.
b. Perform chest compressions; rescue breathing is not needed.
c. Perform CPR, in which you would do 3-5 chest compressions for every breath.
d. Perform 5 rapid abdominal thrusts and check the airway.
6. If a dog has no heartbeat and is not breathing, which of the following would be the appropriate response?
a. Begin rescue breathing through the dog’s nose; chest compressions are not needed.
b. Perform chest compressions; rescue breathing is not needed.
c. Perform CPR, in which you would do 3-5 chest compressions for every breath.
d. Perform 5 rapid abdominal thrusts and check the airway.
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7. A sign that you are successfully giving the dog artificial respiration is…
a. A dog that recovers
b. The sound of moving air
c. A rising chest
d. A wagging tail
8. Which of the following is an appropriate place to check for a pulse?
a. The left armpit
b. The abdomen
c. The right armpit
d. Both A and B
9. When doing CPR, how often do you check the ABCs after you begin?
a. After every breath
b. After 2 minutes of compressions and breaths
c. After 10 minutes of compressions and breaths
d. When the dog regains consciousness
10. If you are doing CPR by yourself, you would give ____ breaths for every ____ compressions.
a. 1; 3 b. 1; 5 c. 1; 2 d. 1; 1
11. If you are doing CPR with another person, you would give ____ breaths for every ____ compressions.
a. 1; 3 b. 1; 5 c. 1; 2 d. 1; 1
12. If the dog is small, they should face __________ during CPR. If they are large, they should face _______.
a. Away from you; Towards you b. Towards you; Away from you c. Away from you; Away from you
13. The dog should always be on its ________ side during CPR (i.e. which side is down?)
a. Right b. Left c. Bottom d. Back
14. If a dog is choking, what should you do before trying the Heimlich maneuver?
a. Perform rescue breathing
b. Perform CPR
c. Dislodge the object by hand
d. Pat the dog on the back firmly
15. How many abdominal thrusts should you perform during the Heimlich before checking the airway again?
a. 1 b. 5 c. 10 d. Keep doing the Heimlich until the object is visible
16. If the dog is too big to lift against your chest, how should you position the dog for the Heimlich?
a. Lay it on its side b. Lay it on its back c. Lay it on its stomach d. None of the above
17. Abdominal thrusts should be performed ____________ during the Heimlich.
a. Above the rib cage b. On the rib cage c. Below the rib cage
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18. If your dog has an object embedded in a wound (such as an arrow, knife, or stick), what should you do prior to
going to the veterinarian?
a. Remove the object carefully and apply pressure to control bleeding
b. Wrap the bandage around the object to secure it. Cut the object if it is long
c. Push the object through to the other side
d. Put a blanket over the object.
19. If a dog is in a traffic accident, what should you do after calling the police but before checking the animal?
a. Move them out of traffic b. Perform rescue breathing c. CPR d. Chest compressions
20. If a dog has exposed organs due to an accident, what must you do?
a. Bandage the organs with dry gauze
b. Rinse the organs with rubbing alcohol
c. Cover the organs with a warm blanket
d. Cover the organs with a moist clean towel
21. If your dog is poisoned and you are advised to make the dog vomit, what should you do?
a. Feed the dog 3% hydrogen peroxide at a rate of one bottle per 10 lbs of body weight
b. Feed the dog moist dog food
c. Give the dog milk; then feed it moist dog food
d. Give the dog 1 teaspoon of 3% hydrogen peroxide per 10 lbs of body weight after giving it moist dog
food
22. When taking a dog to a vet to treat if for poisoning, what should you bring with you?
a. The poison b. The vomit c. All of the above
23. A first degree burn would have the following symptoms
a. Peeling or charred white skin
b. Reddened skin and singed hair
c. Normal Skin
d. Blistered skin and the hair is burned off
24. A second degree burn would have the following symptoms
a. Peeling or charred white skin
b. Reddened skin and singed hair
c. Normal Skin
d. Blistered skin and the hair is burned off
25. A third degree burn would have the following symptoms
a. Peeling or charred white skin
b. Reddened skin and singed hair
c. Normal Skin
d. Blistered skin and the hair is burned off
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26. Which of the following is an appropriate response to heat stroke in dogs?
a. Place the dog in cold water as soon as you can
b. Place the dog in warm water as soon as you can
c. Cover the dog with a towel and douse it with ice water
d. Cover the dog with a towel and douse it with tepid water (or any nontoxic fluid)
27. If a dog has an object stuck in its eye, you should…
a. Rinse the eye b. Leave the object in place c. Cover the eyes with moist bandages d. All of the above
28. If a dog has heatstroke, you must first…
a. Rinse the dog with ice water
b. Move the dog to a cool place
c. Rinse the dog with tepid water
d. Feed the dog moist dog food and water
29. If a dog has a cut paw, what should you do?
a. Remove any debris from the paw (unless it will worsen the bleeding); clean the paw and wrap it with
antibiotic cream, pads, gauze, and tape
b. Leave all objects embedded in the paw and tightly wrap the bandage around them
c. Rinse the paw with 3% hydrogen peroxide; do not use bandages or it won’t heal
d. Perform rescue breathing
30. What should you do to your dog to prevent shock on the way to a veterinarian after an emergency?
a. Rinse the dog with tepid water
b. Feed the dog moist dog food
c. Cover the dog’s eyes with a moist bandage
d. Cover the dog with a blanket
31. This kind of suture is shown here
a. Interrupted b. Continuous c. Purse-string
32. This kind of suture is shown here
a. Interrupted b. Continuous c. Purse-string
33. This kind of suture is shown here
a. Interrupted b. Continuous c. Purse-string
34. These can take the form of simple sugars, milk, starches, and fiber.
a. Carbohydrates b. Fat & Oils c. Proteins d. Vitamins e. Minerals
35. These can be either macro or micro
a. Carbohydrates b. Fat & Oils c. Proteins d. Vitamins e. Minerals
36. These are made of amino acids.
a. Carbohydrates b. Fat & Oils c. Proteins d. Vitamins e. Minerals
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37. These are necessary for a glossy coat and smooth skin.
a. Carbohydrates b. Fat & Oils c. Proteins d. Vitamins e. Minerals
38. These can increase satiety while decreasing the amount of time food spends in the digestive tract.
a. Carbohydrates b. Fat & Oils c. Proteins d. Vitamins e. Minerals
39. These are high in Vitamins A,D,E,and K
a. Carbohydrates b. Fat & Oils c. Proteins d. Vitamins e. Minerals
40. These can be water soluble or fat soluble.
a. Carbohydrates b. Fat & Oils c. Proteins d. Vitamins e. Minerals
41. A diet too low in this can lead to diverticulosis.
a. Carbohydrates b. Fat & Oils c. Proteins d. Vitamins e. Minerals
42. These can be saturated or unsaturated.
a. Carbohydrates b. Fat & Oils c. Proteins d. Vitamins e. Minerals
43. These were discovered by E.V. McCollum at UW Madison in 1917.
a. Carbohydrates b. Fat & Oils c. Proteins d. Vitamins e. Minerals
44. A diet too low in these can cause skeletal deformities.
a. Carbohydrates b. Fat & Oils c. Proteins d. Vitamins e. Minerals
45. A diet too low in these can lead to poor blood clotting, skin lesions, dry coat, and calluses.
a. Carbohydrates b. Fat & Oils c. Proteins d. Vitamins e. Minerals
46. The animal versions of these are better than the plant-based versions
a. Carbohydrates b. Fat & Oils c. Proteins d. Vitamins e. Minerals
47. These are enzymes, or biological catalysts
a. Carbohydrates b. Fat & Oils c. Proteins d. Vitamins e. Minerals
48. A diet to low in these can cause weakened teeth and gums and a reduced ability to get energy from food.
a. Carbohydrates b. Fat & Oils c. Proteins d. Vitamins e. Minerals
49. These assist in the formation of blood and bones, ensure the correct composition of bodily fluids, and help to
carry oxygen in the blood.
a. Carbohydrates b. Fat & Oils c. Proteins d. Vitamins e. Minerals
50. Why should a dog’s diet NOT include milk?
a. Milk is bad for all living things.
b. Milk can cause a buildup of calcium which is toxic to dogs
c. Milk cannot be digested by dogs after they are weaned
d. None of the above – milk should be included in a dog’s diet
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51. How would a dog have gotten carbohydrates in the wild prior to domestication?
a. From grasses
b. From the stomachs of their prey
c. From humans
d. None of the above – dogs never consumed carbohydrates naturally
52. What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?
a. Saturated fats have hydrogen on every available carbon bond
b. Unsaturated fats have hydrogen on every available carbon bond
c. Saturated fats are liquid at room temperature
d. Unsaturated fats are solid at room temperature.
53. What is the difference between an essential amino acid and a non-essential amino acid?
a. Essential amino acids are produced by a dog’s body.
b. Non-essential amino acids are produced by a dog’s body.
c. Essential amino acids are not needed for a dog’s body to function
d. Non-essential amino acids are not needed for a dog’s body to function
54. Why are animal-based proteins better for a dog than plant-based proteins?
a. Animal-based proteins are higher in fat
b. Plant-based proteins are higher in fat
c. Animal based proteins have a wider variety of amino acids
d. Plant-based proteins are toxic to a dog
55. Which vitamin is water-soluble?
a. A b. E c. B d. K
56. Large, smell stools and dental tartar build-up are characteristic of over-feeding what nutrient?
a. Carbohydrates b. Fat & Oils c. Proteins d. Vitamins e. Minerals
57. Obesity is most closely linked to over-feeding which nutrient?
a. Carbohydrates b. Fat & Oils c. Proteins d. Vitamins e. Minerals
58. Clean, fresh supplies of what nutrient must be available at all times to your dog?
a. Carbohydrates b. Fat & Oils c. Proteins d. Vitamins e. Water
59. All pet food sold in the United States is regulated by the…
a. FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine
b. The Health and Human Services Department
c. The Social Security Administration
d. State agencies
60. A dog food’s name is “Kay-Nighn Beef Dog Food”. How much of this product must be beef?
a. 95% b. 25% c. 3% d. A detectable amount
61. A cat food is named “Fee-Line Cat Food with Chicken”. How much of this product must be chicken?
a. 95% b. 25% c. 3% d. A detectable amount
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62. A dog food is named “Hungry Herder’s Pork Entrée”. How much of this product must be pork?
a. 95% b. 25% c. 3% d. A detectable amount
63. A cat food is boringly named “Salmon Flavored Cat Food”. How much of this product must be salmon?
a. 95% b. 25% c. 3% d. A detectable amount
64. The Net Quantity Statement tells you…
a. How much to feed your pet
b. How to contact the company if you have problems
c. How much product is in the container
d. How much of the product is water weight
65. All ingredients must listed by order of their….
a. Weight b. Moisture c. Cost d. Smell
66. Dog Food I has meat as its first ingredient. Dog Food II has meat meal as its first ingredient. Which likely has
more protein?
a. Dog Food I b. Dog Food II c. You can’t tell from this description
67. To absolutely determine which dog food has the most protein (or fat), you would need to check the…
a. Net Quantity Statement b. Manufacturer’s Address c. Guaranteed Analysis d. Ingredient List
68. A pet food must list the maximum possible percentage of…
(hint: this is the level they cannot exceed)
a. Protein and Fat b. Fiber and Moisture c. Fat and Moisture d. Protein and Fiber
69. A cat food with the Nutritional Adequacy Statement of “Maintenance Ration”, tells you…
a. This food is intended for any cat at any stage of life
b. This food is intended only for adult cats that are not pregnant or lactating
c. This food is intended only for kittens
d. This food is not suitable for a primary food for your cat
70. Feeding directions…
a. Must be followed exactly as printed
b. Are always wrong
c. Should be followed initially but then adjusted to fit the animals’ consumption, activity level, etc.
d. Used as a guideline unless the animal is pregnant; if so, the animal should not get more than directed
71. A food labeled “premium” is…
a. Probably no different than other non-premium foods
b. Higher in nutritional value and probably costs more
c. Made based on strict federal guidelines that are inspected annually
d. Always better for your pet
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72. When selecting a commercial pet food, the most important thing to check is whether or not it has…
a. An AAFCO label
b. A “natural” label
c. BHA or BHT as a preservative
d. No expiration date
73. The first ingredient usually should be…
a. A cereal grain b. Meat c. Water
d. Tocopherols
74. When using a new dog food, you should…
a. Immediately get rid of the old dog food; it is probably stale
b. Use up the old dog food first before feeding any of the new dog food
c. Mix ¼ of the new dog food with ¾ of the old dog food and gradually shift
d. All of the above would be ideal for your dog
75. At all times, your dog should have access to
a. Water b. Food c. Treats d. All of the above
76. AAFCO stands for…
a. American Agricultural Food Commission Official
b. Association of American Feed Control Officials
c. Agricultural Administration of Feed, Condiments, and Others
d. All Awesome Farmers Cook Omelets
77. Pet obesity affects ___% of dogs in the US
a. 10 b. 20 c. 40 d. 80
78. Obese dogs are more likely to develop which of the following?
a. Diabetes
b. Heart disease
c. Respiratory Disorders
d. Arthritis
e. All of the above
79. A healthy pet will live up to ___ years longer than an obese pet.
a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5
80. A healthy BCS score would be a
a. 2 b. 3. c. 4 d. 5
81. Obesity is the result of…
a. Too many calories and too much activitiy
b. Too few calories and too little activity
c. Too many calories and too little activity
d. Too few calories and too much activity
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82. Body Condition Score is…
a. The weight of the dog divided by its length
b. The length of the dog divided by its weight
c. The total weight of your dog compared to the average weight of dogs
d. The determination of the overall health of an animal’s body mass and body fat
83. A pet with a BCS score of 3 will
a. Have ribs that can be felt easily without pressing and are just barely visible.
b. Have ribs that can only be detected by palpating; they cannot be seen through the coat
c. Have ribs that cannot be detected by sight or by feel
d. Have ribs that can easily be seen and have no discernible fat covering
84. A pet with a BCS score of 5 will
a. Have ribs that can be felt easily without pressing and are just barely visible.
b. Have ribs that can only be detected by palpating; they cannot be seen through the coat
c. Have ribs that cannot be detected by sight or by feel
d. Have ribs that can easily be seen and have no discernible fat covering
85. A pet with a BCS score of 1 or 2 will
a. Have ribs that can be felt easily without pressing and are just barely visible.
b. Have ribs that can only be detected by palpating; they cannot be seen through the coat
c. Have ribs that cannot be detected by sight or by feel
d. Have ribs that can easily be seen and have no discernible fat covering
86. A pet with a BCS score of 3 will
a. Have a slight tuck to their stomach that clearly distinguishes their chest from their abdomen
b. Have a dramatic tuck to their stomach, causing it to sharply jut upwards from the chest
c. Have no almost no tuck or have their chest flow straight into their abdomen
d. Have a downward bulge to their abdomen from the point where it meets the chest
87. When seen from above, a healthy animal should have a ________ shape
a. Round b. Pear c. Hourglass d. Pyramid
88. When examining the tail head, or base of the tail, of a healthy animal, you should feel…
a. Only bone
b. Only tissue
c. A thin layer of tissue over the bone
89. If you can palpate the ribs of a dog but only with a lot of difficulty, the dog probably has a BCS score of...
a. 1 b. 2. c. 3 d. 4 e. 5
90. A pet placed on a weight loss program should never lose more than ___ % of their body weight per week.
a. 2 b. 5 c. 10 d. 20
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91. A pet with a BCS score of 5 will
a. Have a slight tuck to their stomach that clearly distinguishes their chest from their abdomen
b. Have a dramatic tuck to their stomach, causing it to sharply jut upwards from the chest
c. Have no almost no tuck or have their chest flow straight into their abdomen
d. Have a downward bulge to their abdomen from the point where it meets the chest
92. A pet with a BCS score of 4 will
a. Have a slight tuck to their stomach that clearly distinguishes their chest from their abdomen
b. Have a dramatic tuck to their stomach, causing it to sharply jut upwards from the chest
c. Have no almost no tuck or have their chest flow straight into their abdomen
d. Have a downward bulge to their abdomen from the point where it meets the chest
93. A dog that loses more weight per week than recommended will experience which of the following?
a. Lost muscle mass
b. Slowed metabolism
c. Increased difficulty in losing weight
d. All of the above
94. The best evidence for a veterinarian to prescribe a weight-loss program is…
a. The dog’s weight
b. The dog’s current caloric intake
c. The dog’s activity level
d. The dog’s opinion
95. Why is a more expensive low-calorie dog food necessary for healthy weight loss?
a. It will reduce the volume of food that the dog eats
b. It will lower the dog’s appetite, preventing them from eating the same volume as before
c. It will provide the same volume of food and the same amount of nutrients without the same amount of
calories
d. It will help dog food company executives buy a new boat; they make ask you to join them
96. Should a dog on a diet receive treats?
a. Yes (as long as it does not exceed 10% of their calories) it reinforces good behavior
b. No – treats are the first thing that should be cut from a dog’s diet as they are not necessary for their
body
c. Yes – treats are a small enough part of their diet that it doesn’t make any difference what you feed them
d. No – treats are never good for a dog
97. How often should dogs exercise per day?
a. 20 minutes twice per day
b. 40 minutes, all at once
c. 2 hours per day
d. Exercise is not necessary for weight management
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