2015 Veterinary Science CDE
Venipuncture
Vaccination
Prescriptions
1. What is the correct
species name for this
animal?
A. Equus caballus
B. Equus equidae
C. Equinus equidae
D. Caballus equinus
2. Which arrow points to the
best anatomical location for
obtaining a blood sample
from a horse?
A. Yellow
B. Green
C. Blue
D. Red
.
3. What is the name of the
blood vessel located at the
location mentioned in
question two?
A. Cephalic vein
B. Auricular artery
C. External jugular vein
D. Great coronary vein
4. What is the scientific
name for this species?
A. Canid canidae
B. Canis familiaris
C. Canis lupus
D. Canid cervilis
5. Which statement below
most accurately explains a
reason for wiping the area of
the vessel with alcohol prior to
drawing a blood sample?
A. Isopropyl alcohol is a universal
disinfectant that prevents all
potential infection.
B. The fumes from the alcohol serve
as a mild gas sedative to calm the
patient.
C. The moisture from the alcohol
helps to identify the vessel.
D. Alcohol is a dermolytic that
partially breaks down the dermal
layer of skin to allow easier
insertion of the needle.
6. Which statement about
the vessel in the region of the
blue arrow is correct?
A. The cephalic vein should
not be used to collect blood
from a dog.
B. The saphenous artery is
located on the cranial aspect
of the foreleg making it a
good option for drawing
blood.
C. The cephalic vein can be
occluded by an assistant with
thumb pressure to allow for
venipuncture.
D. It is dangerous to draw
blood from the saphenous
artery.
7. What is the correct
scientific name for this Angus
cow?
A. Bos indicus
B. Bos taurus
C. Bos bovis
D. Bos bovidae
8. If this cow was in a chute
that did not allow access to
her neck, what other
commonly used vessel could
you access for a blood
sample?
A. Auricular vein
B. Coccygeal vein
C. Femoral artery
D. Medial saphenous artery
9. What size of needle would
you commonly use to draw
blood from an adult cow?
A. 2 inch 25 gauge
B. 1/2 inch 14 gauge
C. 1 inch 18 gauge
D. 2.5 inch 25 gauge
10. If you were giving this
cow a vaccination labeled for
subcutaneous injection,
which two stars indicate the
most commonly used sites?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Blue / Red
Red / Yellow
Yellow / Green
Green / Blue
11. What is the scientific
name for this animal?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Felis catus
Felidae cati
Catidae felus
Catus felidae
12. Which statement about
the vessel indicated by
the red arrow is correct?
A. The cephalic vein should not be
used for venipuncture in the
cat.
B. The jugular vein is a convenient
site for venipuncture in the cat.
C. The saphenous artery is an
excellent site for administering
vaccine.
D. Care must be taken when
placing a needle into the
auricular vein.
13. What is the scientific
name of this animal?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Swinidae porcicus
Porcicus porcidae
Sus scrofa
Bacon yummicus
14. The most convenient
vessel to draw blood from
a pig is the auricular vein.
Which arrow points to
the anatomical region
where this vessel is
found?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Red
Blue
Yellow
Green
15. This dog needs a rabies
vaccine. Which combination
of sites and routes represents
the best options for the vet
to choose from?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Green IV or Blue SQ
Blue SQ or Red IM
Red IV or Green IV
Red IM or Yellow IM
16. What would be a logical
amount of vaccine to
administer?
A. 0.1 ml
B. 1 ml
C. 10 ml
D. 25 ml
17. This horse needs a West
Nile Virus vaccine. Which site
is your first choice for
injecting this horse?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Green
Blue
Red
Yellow
18 . What size needle and
syringe would you
typically use to vaccinate
this horse?
A. 1.5 inch 18 gauge needle on
a 20 cc syringe.
B. 0.5 inch 25 gauge needle on
a 12 cc syringe.
C. 1 inch 18 gauge needle on a
3 cc syringe
D. 2 inch 14 gauge needle on a
6 cc syringe.
19. This label will be placed on
some Phenylbutazone prescribed
out to a horse named Rascal that
belongs to Mike Smith. What is
wrong with the label?
A. There is no need to put the
owner’s name on the label.
B. The veterinary clinic’s address
and phone number are
missing.
C. The name of the technician
who filled the prescription
needs to be included.
D. The vet should have given
directions for using the drugs
in person, not on the label.
Sagebrush Veterinary Services
Mike Smith
“Rascal”
4/6/2015
Phenylbutazone 1 g / tab 12 TABS EXP: 7/16
Mix 2 tabs with molasses and give by mouth every
twelve hours.
FOR VETERINARY USE ONLY – KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Sagebrush Veterinary Services
20. What is wrong with
this label?
A. The “For Veterinary Use Only
and Keep out of Reach of
Children” statements may
offend or scare clients.
B. The pet’s signalment (age,
sex, color and breed) should
be recorded on the label.
C. The directions for use may be
confusing to the client.
D. There is no need to put the
drug expiration date on the
label.
48570 US Hwy 757, Pothole, NM 88888
(575) 987-6543
Julie Jensen
“Hobo”
4/6/2015
Carprofen 25 mg / tab 10 TABS
To be administered BID per os.
EXP: 10/16
FOR VETERINARY USE ONLY – KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN