Animal Health State Skills 2004
1.
The best way to approach a horse is:
a. from the back left
b. from the front left
c. from behind
d. from the front right
2.
Medical records for each animal treated in a vet clinic should be written in:
a. pencil
b. erasable ink
c. regular ink
d. black ink
3.
What is the simplest method for evaluating RBC’s?
a. determine MCV
b.
determine MCHC
c.
determine PCV
d.
determine CVM
4.
In the dog, where is the Trichuris Vulpis found?
a. colon
b. stomach
c. cecum
d. heart
5.
The primary means of transmission of Q fever is:
a.
inhalation of aerosois from infected birth fluids
b. scratch by a dog
c. ingesting contaminated meat
d. bite from an infected animal
6.
Rabbits may be chemically restrained with:
a. xylazine, ketamine
b. acepromazine, ketamine
c. valium, ketamine
7.
The complete destruction of living organisms is called:
a. disinfection
b. sterlization
c. insecticides
d. filtration
8.
Which of the following is not one of the five Principles of Personal Leadership?
a. Paint a picture
b. Develop a personal strategy
c. Discover the path of least resistance
d. Energize self
e. Set an example
9.
This organization is against the use of animals in research:
a. NIH
b. USDA
c. FDA
d. PETA
10. What does the suffix “lysis” mean?
a. kill
b. breakdown
c. pain
d.
inflamation
11. The pituitary and thyroid gland are examples of:
a. nervous system
b. endocrine organs
c. reproductive organs
d. urinary system
12. What term means that the animals do not have certain diseases which normally infect the species?
a. zoonotic
b. specific pathogen free
c. immunololgy
d. antiparisitic
13. ________ is a superior disinfectant because it kills many types of bacteria and viruses.
a. bleach
b. soap
c. quaternary ammonia
d. autoclave
14. A person receiving a shipment of animals should:
a. confirm that the right number of animals arrived
b. compare purchase orders and shipping invoices
c. observe condition of transfer cages
d. all of the above
15. For flea control, Pyrethrin-based products are:
a. only to be used once a month on an animal
b. safe for frequent application on an animal
c. only to be used on the yard and house
d. none of the above
16. The scientific name for roundworm is:
a. strongyloides stercoralis
b. ancylostoma canium
c. toxocara canis
17. What is the gestation period of the mouse?
a. 19-21 days
b. 26-30 days
c. 18-25 days
d. 17-22 days
18. Dog bites should be cleaned with:
a. povidone-iodine solution, then water
b. soap and water
c. hydrogen peroxide
19. Which of the following is true about hamsters?
a. nocturnal, gestation 15-16 days, aggressive
b. estrus cycle 8 days, body temperature 99.9-102.4 F
c. flank gland, not aggressive, body temperature 98.6-100.4F
d. not nocturnal, 2 stomachs, estrus cycle 8 days
20. Fahrenheit readings can be converted to Celsius by:
a. C = degrees F - 32 x 5/9
b. F = degrees C + 32 x 5/9
c. C = degrees F + 32 x 5/9
d. F = degrees C -32 x 5/9
21.
In puppies and kittens, approximately 95% of the circulating immunoglobulins come from:
a. colostrum
b. 1st vaccine
c. milk supplements
d. vitamins
22. The scientific name for a gerbil is:
a. Rattus norvegicus
b. Mesocricetus auratus
c. Meriones unguiculatus
23. When handling a cat, what helps reduce stress?
a. Restraining the front and back legs
b. Covering the cats eyes when handling
c. Applying the least amount of restraint possible
d. Placing in a restraint bag
24. What is the best way to carry a rabbit long distances?
a. by the scruff
b. gather the rabbit by your forearms
c. by the hindquarters
e. rabbit restraint device
25. When an error is made on a medical record, the proper action to take is:
a. have the vet correct the error
b. use white out
c. erase the error
d. draw a single line through the error and initial
26.
The students were given credit for this answer!
27. Institutions or groups that sell, auction, exhibit, transport, breed or conduct research with animals are
subject to regulations by the:
a. Animal Welfare Act
b. Good Laboratory Practices
c. Transportation Act
d. National Institute of Health
28. Diagnosis of mites is based on:
a. eggs found on the hair coat
b. morphological appearance of the adult
c. hair loss
d. sodium chloride flotation
29. The pulse of the dog is most commonly felt in the:
a.
saphenous vein
b. tongue
c. femoral artery
d. aorta
30. When performing an anatomical scrub on the hands, how many brush strokes are made on each
surface of the hands and arms before rinsing?
a. 5
b. 8
c. 10
d. 15
31. The Small Business Administration states that one of the principal reasons businesses fail is:
a. poor leadership
b. lack of planning
c.
loss of money
d. unskilled employees
32. The “three R’s principle” represents:
a.
replacement, research, reduction
b. replacement, refinement, reduction
c.
responsible, refinement, reduction
33. A 10 kilogram dog weighs______ pounds.
a. 2.2
b. 100
c. 12.0
d. 22
34. Bones are attached to each other at the joints by______, and muscles are attached to the jointed bones
by ______.
a. cartilage, tissue
b. soft tissue, tendons
c. ligaments, cartilage
d. ligaments, tendons
35. What type of caging material has high impact strength, is transparent, and can withstand high
temperatures?
a. polycarbonate
b. polystyrene
c. polypropylene
d. polyexponate
36. People who work with nonhuman primates should wear the following PPE:
a.
b.
c.
lab coat, ear protection, gloves, mask, shoe covers, cap
lab coat, mask, safety goggles, protective footwear, gloves, cap
lab coat, leather gloves, mask, shoe covers, cap
37. Definition of anemia:
a. animal’s skin or mucous membranes are pale
b. hair loss
c. animal is not eating
d. difficult breathing
38. Thiabendazole, peperazine and ivermectin are examples of what drug?
a. antiparasitics
b. antibiotics
c. anthelmintics
d. analgesics
39. What rat is known as the hooded rat?
a. Wistar
b. Long-Evans
c. Sprague-Dawley
d. Rattus norvegicus
40. Guinea pig food is good for:
a. 3 weeks
b. 3 months
c. 6 weeks
d. 6 months
41. The most commonly used breed of rabbit in research is:
a. New Zeland
b. White Netherland Dwarf
c. Boston Albino
d. Abino rex
42. Many business owners say that it is relatively easy to find employees who _______, but more
difficult to find employees who ________.
a. can relate to and communicate effectively with clients; have good technical skills.
b. have good technical skills ; can relate to and communicate effectively with clients.
c. have good technical skills; are reliable and hardworking.
d. love animals; have good technical skills.
43. A female cat is called a:
a. bitch
b. tom
c. buck
d. queen
44. What is the suggested way of billing?
a. personal
b.
combined
c. separate
d. joint
45. Hospitals are certified if they meet certain standards required by this organization.
a. AALAS
b.
c.
d.
AAHA
AALAC
AALAM
46. A refractometer can read:
a. specific gravity and protein
b. PH and white blood count
c. fecal samples
d. WBC count
47. Chlamydiosis is found in:
a. sheep
b. cats
c. rodents
d. birds
48. A commonly-used needle holder is:
a. Mayo-Hegar
b. Metzenbaum
c. Brown-Adson
d. Halsted holder
49. Which one is not a common enemy of energy?
a. criticism
b. dictatorial leadership style
c. communication
d. fear
50. The pituitary and thyroid gland are examples of:
a. nervous system
b. endocrine organs
c.
reproductive organs
d.
urinary system
51. What does GLP stand for?
a. Good laboratory Procedures
b. Good Learning Practices
c. Good Laboratory Practices
d. Good Learning Procedures
52. What type of tissue covers all body surfaces, lines all cavities, and forms glands?
a. nerve tissue
b. connective tissue
c. epithelial tissue
d. muscle tissue
53. The feed that has heat which helps to decrease bacteria is called:
a. pelleted feed
b. roughage feed
c. extruded feed
d. ground feed
54. What is not a characteristic of good quality bedding material?
a.
b.
c.
d.
comfort
availability
non-nutritive
cost
55. Conventional animals are:
a. those that harbor no detectable bacteria viruses or other microorganisms
b. those that carry an unknown, uncontrolled variety and number of microorganisms
c. those that are devoid of microbial life forms
d. those that do not harbor certain pathogenic microorganisms
56. How are dead animals disposed of in a facility?
a. discarded with other waste animals
b. burned
c. buried
d. double bagged and placed in trash
57.
Flank glands are found in:
a. ferrets
b. rats
c. skunks
d. hamsters
58. Which mouse is black in color?
a. Balb/c
b. DBA
c. C3H
d. C57BL/6
59. Which three are examples of general anesthetics?
a. ketoprofen, halothane, ketamine
b. isoflurane, morphine, xylazine
c. isoflurane, halothane, ketamine
d. xylazine, pierazine, ketoprofen
60. What is porphyrin?
a. overgrown incisors
b. disease in rats that causes them to sit hunched over
c. material that is reddish-brown in color and appears around the eyes and nose of rats
d. a drug used to euthanize rats
61. What type of breeding is best for gerbils?
a.
polyestrus
b. harem
c. polygamous
d. monogamous
62. Which animal needs a diet rich in vitamin C?
a. gerbil
b. rat
c. guinea pig
d. rabbit
63. Rabbits may show aggressiveness or fear by:
a. biting
b. foot stomping
c. jumping
d. laying ears back
64. Dogs are primarily:
a. carnivores
b. herbivores
c. omnivores
65. Reptiles can transmit which zoonotic disease to humans?
a. ornithosis
b. moniliformis
c. salmonellosis
d. coxiellosis
66. What instrument is used for separating serum or plasma from red blood cells, or for preparing urine
sediments?
a. microscope
b. refractometer
c. centrifuge
d. hemacytometer
67. When used for euthanasia, sodium pentobarbital should be administered:
a. slowly
b. rapidly
c. speed of administration does not matter
68. Heartworm disease in dogs is caused by:
a.
Dipylidum canium
b.
Dirofilaria immitis
c.
Toxocara canis
d. Trichuris vulpis
69. When surgery is completed, all needles and scalpel blades should be:
a. placed in puncture-proof container for disposal
b. autoclaved
c. washed and left to dry for the next day
d. wrapped in paper and placed in trash
70. What is the definition of cranial/caudal?
a. anterior-posterior direction
b. above/below
c. toward the back/toward the abdomen
d. toward the head/toward the tail
71. Ear notching is a common type of identification for:
a. rodents
b. primates
c. guinea pigs
d. rabbits
72. What scale is used to weigh large species?
a. triple-beam balances
b. top-loading
c. platform scales
d. double pan
73. Harem breeding means:
a. one male
b. artificial breeding
c. more than one mate
d. breeding several times a year
74. Cervical dislocation can be used for euthanasia in which animal?
a. guinea pigs
b. snakes
c. hamsters
d. rats
75. Which animal needs a diet rich in vitamin C?
a. gerbil
b. rat
c. guinea pig
d. rabbit
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