Practice Exam 1

Which disinfectant is most effective against parvovirus in kennels?

• Chlorhexidine solution

• Diluted bleach solution

• Quaternary ammonium compound

• Isopropyl alcohol wipe

Answer explanation

Diluted bleach inactivates non-enveloped viruses like parvovirus. Quaternary ammonium and chlorhexidine do not reliably kill parvovirus.

Leptospirosis is most often transmitted to humans through

• Infected flea bites

• Airborne respiratory droplets

• Direct cat scratches

• Urine-contaminated water or soil

Answer explanation

Leptospira bacteria shed in urine and enter through skin or mucous membranes. Fleas spread other zoonoses, not leptospirosis.

Which SDS section covers accidental spill response procedures?

• Section 2, hazard identification

• Section 4, first-aid measures

• Section 1, product identification

• Section 6, accidental release measures

Answer explanation

Section 6 covers spill containment and cleanup procedures. Section 4 addresses first aid for personal exposure, not environmental spills.

Which PPE protects against ringworm during patient handling?

• Surgical mask only

• Gloves and disposable gown

• Safety glasses only

• Steel-toed footwear only

Answer explanation

Ringworm spreads by direct skin and fur contact, so gloves and a gown block transmission. Masks alone do not prevent contact spread.

Biohazardous waste bags are identified by their

• Black color and skull symbol

• Yellow color and lock symbol

• Blue color and recycling symbol

• Red color and biohazard symbol

Answer explanation

Red bags marked with the biohazard symbol signal infectious waste. Yellow bags are typically reserved for chemotherapy waste.

Salmonella exposure is most associated with handling

• Hamsters

• Parakeets

• Reptiles

• Rabbits

Answer explanation

Reptiles commonly shed Salmonella in feces without showing illness. Hand washing after handling is essential.

The directional term meaning toward the head is

• Ventral

• Lateral

• Cranial

• Caudal

Answer explanation

Cranial points toward the head; caudal points toward the tail. Do not confuse with dorsal (back).

A growling dog with a stiff body and direct stare shows

• Playful social invitation

• Offensive aggression

• Submissive greeting behavior

• Relaxed curious interest

Answer explanation

Stiff posture with direct staring signals offensive aggression. A play bow or loose, wiggly body would indicate playful intent.

What is the safest way to lift a medium-sized dog?

• Pull upward by the collar

• Scoop under the abdomen only

• Grasp and lift the front legs

• Support under chest and hindquarters

Answer explanation

Supporting both the chest and hindquarters distributes weight evenly and protects the spine. Lifting by the abdomen alone can strain internal organs.

Which restraint device is appropriate for a fractious cat receiving a vaccine?

• Leather muzzle

• Rabies pole

• Halti head collar

• Towel wrap

Answer explanation

A towel wrap secures all four limbs while allowing access for injection. It is the first-choice method for short procedures on fractious cats.