Small Animal Study Guide Objective 3.0

Vaccines for hepatitis are most likely a direct result of using small animals for:

• circus acts

• companion animals

• pets

• research

A veterinarian who orders a sick animal to be kept away from other small animals is most concerned the animal may:

• have an infectious disease

• keep other animals from eating

• play with other animals

• sleep all the time

A person who feeds and cares for animals and cleans cages is a:

• dog trainer

• kennel attendant

• small animal breeder

• veterinary technician

Animals kept for animal acts, marine mammal shows, and circuses are most likely kept by:

• biologists

• exhibitors

• kennel attendants

• veterinarians

"Itis" is the best suffix to use with medical terminology to indicate the animal has:

• a flow or discharge

• an inflammation

• been operated on

• no blood

A biopsy is the best procedure to perform when:

• cleaning a surface to prevent infection

• inserting a tube to drain fluids

• keeping animals from mating

• removing tissue for diagnosis

What small animal worker is most likely responsible for bathing, brushing, and trimming pets’ nails and hair?

• Animal groomer

• Biologist

• Dealer

• Lab animal breeder

Which small animals usually require the most veterinary expenses?

• Birds

• Cats

• Dogs

• Fish

The best prefix to use with medical terminology that means before the treatment is:

• post

• anti

• dys

• pre

Compared to other costs for pet owners, expenses toward veterinary care, medicine, and supplies:

• are the largest

• are the smallest

• rank third behind the cost of grooming and toys

• rank second to the cost of toys