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Vet Science Review

Total questions: 81

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The long, fiber like part of a neuron which the cell sends information to receiving neurons
a)
axon 
b)
dendrite
c)
axon terminal
d)
gene
2.
A nerve cell that is the basic working unit of the brain and nervous system which processes and transmits information
a)
axon
b)
neuron
c)
dendrite
d)
neurotransmitter
3.
Any disease that can be passed from animal to human
a)
Zoonosis
b)
Pathogen
c)
Antiseptics 
d)
Incubation period 
4.
Which term means too few red (cells)?
a)
Leukocytosis
b)
Erythrocytosis
c)
Hematocytosis
d)
Erythropenia
5.
Tachypnea means slow breathing
a)
True
b)
False, fast breathing
6.
A gestation period is the length of time ______________
a)
a bird sits on its eggs
b)
between fertilization and birth
c)
between birth and maturity
d)
between guesses on a test
7.
The diaphragm separates which two cavities?
a)
pleural and pericardial
b)
pelvic and abdominal
c)
cranial and spinal
d)
thoracic and abdominopelvic
8.
a)
Emasculators
b)
Forceps — Babcock tissue
c)
Forceps — Brown-Adson thumb
d)
Feeding tube for small animals
9.
a)
Dachshund
b)
Beagle
c)
English Setter
d)
Papillon
10.
a)
Parson Russell Terrier
b)
Scottish Terrier
c)
West Highland White Terrier
d)
Cairn Terrier
11.
a)
Ragdoll
b)
Manx
c)
Maine Coon
d)
Sphynx
12.
a)
Yorkshire
b)
Landrace
c)
Hampshire
d)
Chester White
13.
a)
Flea Tapeworm Egg (Genus Dipylidium)
b)
Ear Mite (Family Psoroptidae ; Genus Otodectes)
c)
Flea Tapeworm Segment (Genus Dipylidium)
d)
Giardia (Genus Giardia)
14.
a)
Cocci (bacteria)
b)
Coccidia (Genus Isospora or Eimeria)
c)
Demodectic Mite (Genus Demodex
d)
Neutrophils
15.
a)
Taenia Tapeworm Egg (Family Taeniidae; Genus Taenia)
b)
Whipworm Egg (Genus Trichuris)
c)
Hookworm Egg
d)
Flea Tapeworm Egg (Genus Dipylidium)
16.
Temporary dog muzzles are generally made of .
a)
Rope
b)
Gauze
c)
Tape
d)
BWAce bandages
17.
Pericardium is:
a)
The muscular layer of the heart wall
b)
A thin layer that lines the surface of the heart
c)
The fibrous sac that encloses the heart
d)
A thin layer that lines the inside of the heart
18.
The veterinarian orders 4.4 mg/kg of Carprofen for pain control divided into two equal daily doses for a 50-lb dog. On hand are 100-mg scored tablets. How many tablets is/are administered each morning and afternoon? 
a)
.5 tablets in the morning and 1 in the afternoon
b)
.5 tablets in the morning and afternoon
c)
5 tablets in the morning and 2 in the afternoon
d)
1 tablet in the morning and afternoon
19.
Which of the following is a sign of someone using non-verbal communication to express joy? 
a)
Frown
b)
Hand Shake
c)
Smiling
d)
Crossed Arms
20.
The five types of white blood cells are:
a)
Neutrophil, erythrophil, leukocyte, basophil, eosinophil 
b)
Eosinophil, basophil, neutrophil, lymphocyte, monocyte 
c)
Neutrophil, basophil, eosinophil, granulocytes, acanthocyte
d)
Thrombocyte, monocyte, neutrophil, lymphocyte, eosinophil 
21.
Diseases that can be transmitted to humans are known as:
a)
Malignant
b)
Zoonotic
c)
Benign
d)
Contagious
22.
Mary is studying the physiology of the body systems. Which of these is a function of the circulatory system? 
a)
Respiration for the body
b)
transportation of nutrients, blood cells, gases, etc.
c)
urination of waste products
d)
protection of the body
23.
Erythrocytes are microscopic cells also called:
a)
plasma
b)
red blood cells
c)
platelets
d)
white blood cells
24.
A member of OSHA is doing a walkthrough of a veterinary clinic. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is housed in
a)
The department of security
b)
The department of finance
c)
the department of labor
d)
the department of health
25.
Cattle are ruminants or monogastrics.
a)
Ruminants
b)
Monogastrics
26.

What is considered the normal body temperature for a dog?

a)

100-101.5

b)

102-103.5

c)

101-102.5

d)

98.5-100

27.
The __________ is located immediately before the trachea
a)
Pharynx
b)
Bronchi
c)
Larynx
d)
Alveoli
28.

_______________ is an infection of the hair, skin, or nails caused by a dermatophyte, which is most commonly of the Trichophyton genus (ringworm)

a)

laceration

b)

coccidia

c)

trichanosis

d)

dermatophytosis

29.

What is an example of a vector?

a)

bacteria

b)

Mosquito

c)

virus

d)

pneumonia

30.

What does a dosimeter measure?

a)

It measures the amount of radiation you have been exposed to

b)

It measures your heart rate

c)

It measures the height of a tree

d)

It measures the weight of an animal

31.

What is an otoscope used for?

a)

to view inside the eye

b)

to listen to the heart

c)

to view inside the ear

d)

to take a patient's pulse

32.

What is the quickest route for medicine to work?

a)

Intramuscular

b)

oral

c)

intravenous

d)

subcutaneous

33.

Which animals are considered monogastric?

a)

dogs, cats, pigs

b)

goats, sheep, cows

c)

dog, goat, cow

d)

cat, pig, cow

34.

which animals are considered ruminant?

a)

dog, cat, pig

b)

cow, goat, sheep

c)

dog, sheep, pig

d)

cat, pig, goat

35.

What type of muscle is the heart?

a)

smooth, cardiac, voluntary

b)

striated, cardiac, involuntary

c)

striated, cardiac, voluntary

d)

smooth, cardiac, involuntary

36.

What animals are most likely to carry rabies?

a)

dog, fox, racoon

b)

bat, cow, lizard

c)

fox, ferret, snake

d)

dog, crocodile, racoon

37.

which are parts of the appendicular skeleton?

a)

phalanges, humerus, skull

b)

thoracic vertebrae, skull, metacarpals

c)

tibia, pelvis, lumbar vertebrae

d)

phalanges, humerus, tibia

38.

What do the letters OSHA stand for?

a)

Office Safety and Hazards Act

b)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

c)

Occupational Safety and Hospital Act

d)

Office Safety and Hospital Accounts

39.

What type of disease does a tick carry?

a)

lyme disease

b)

coccidia

c)

black leg

d)

encephalitis

40.

What are sharps and biohazard material?

a)

syringes, gloves, bedding

b)

needles, body fluids, organs

c)

needles, sutures, blankets

d)

syringes, needles, cotton swabs

41.
 Removes waste in the form of urine
a)
liver
b)
kidneys
c)
bladder
d)
lungs
42.
What information is on a cage card?
a)
Animal's name
b)
Owner's name
c)
Date brought into vet. 
d)
All of the above 
43.
Which of the following is a stage of grief?
a)
Acceptance
b)
Denial
c)
Anger
d)
All of the above 
44.

What kind of worm is this?

a)

Tapeworm

b)

Heartworm

c)

Hookworm

d)

Roundworm

45.

What dog breed is this?

a)

Brittany

b)

English Settler

c)

Cocker Spaniel

d)

German Shorthair

46.

What is this external parasite?

a)

Flea

b)

Lice

c)

Deer Tick

d)

Mite

47.

What tool is this?

a)

Bandage Scissors

b)

Backhaus Towel Clamps

c)

Forceps-Allis Tissue

d)

Suture Wiring Cutting Scissors

48.

an infection that can be defined as those occurring within 48 hours of hospital admission, 3 days of discharge or 30 days of an operation.

a)

urticarial infection

b)

acute infection

c)

nosocomial infection

d)

chronic infection

49.
What is a common term used to describe the removal of the female reproductive system?
a)
Neuter
b)
Spay
c)
Orchiectomy
d)
Ovariohysterectomy
50.
What is a common term used to describe the removal of the male reproductive organs?
a)
Neuter
b)
Spay
c)
Orchiectomy
d)
Ovariohysterectomy
51.
The larger the gauge number, the smaller the needle. 
a)
True
b)
False
52.
Which route of administration of medications is the slowest way for medication to get into the body?
a)
Orally
b)
Nasally
c)
Intravenous (IV)
d)
Intramuscular (IM)
53.
a)
Suffolk
b)
Hampshire 
c)
Cordale 
d)
South Down 
54.
a)
Spotted 
b)
Hampshire 
c)
Duroc
d)
Chester White 
55.

what breed of horse is pictured?

a)

clydesdale

b)

thoroughbred

c)

arabian

d)

belgian

56.

what dog breed is pictured?

a)

Border collie

b)

husky

c)

dalmation

57.

what type of cat breed is pictured?

a)

maine coon

b)

manx

c)

russian blue

58.
The speed with which a pets wound heals depends on
a)
If the owner smokes
b)
Age and Stress
c)
Illnesses or infections
d)
All of the above
59.
¨Bandages promote healing by:
a)
.Controlling bleeding and aiding hemostasis 
b)
Absorbing seepage; protects the wound from infection and drying 
c)
All of these are true
d)
Decreasing the possibility of self trauma & self-inflicted injury
60.
¨Bandages have 3 parts:
a)
Tape
b)
Gauze 
c)
Absorbent Pad 
d)
All of the above
61.
Which of the following answers best completes this statement?
Temperature, pulse and respiration rates tend to _________ as size of the animal ____________.
a)
increase, decreases
b)
decreases, decreases
c)
shallow, decreases
d)
decreases slowly, decreases rapidly
62.
Sue is taking the temperature and pulse of Max, a medium sized dog. What should she expect the temperature and pulse rate to be? :
a)
100ºF and 100-145 beats/min.
b)
 102ºF and 70-120 beats/min.
c)
100ºF and 70-120 beats/min.
d)
 101ºF and 60-90 beats/min.
63.
The veterinarian is describing to Spike's owner how he'll be neutered. Neuter is defined as:
a)
Having resistance to a disease
b)
the common term for removal of male reproductive organs
c)
Proteins produced by lymph system
d)
Swelling and inflammation
64.
Jane is taking a dog's pulse. What is the name of the artery where she will do this?
a)
Femoral artery
b)
 Brachiocephalic artery
c)
 Facial artery
d)
Carotid Artery
65.
The veterinarian is explaining to Sally's owner how she will be spayed. Spay is defined as:
a)
Substance that induces an immune response
b)
Swelling and inflammation
c)
The common term for removal of female reproductive organs
d)
 Allergic response
66.
Rabies is transmitted by:
a)
Bite from a tick
b)
Ingestion of fecal material from infected dog
c)
Contamination of wound by saliva
d)
Inhalation bacteria
67.
In preparation for her CVA test, Mary is studying systems of the body. Which of these is NOT included in the circulatory system?
a)
 Heart
b)
Lymphatics
c)
Blood Vessels
d)
Blood
68.
Symptoms of distemper include:
a)
 Lameness
b)
Swollen joints
c)
Aggression
d)
Fever, vomiting, diarrhea, nasal secretions, and seizures
69.

what breed is pictured?

a)

Angus

b)

Hereford

c)

Simmental

d)

Shorthorn

70.

Cast padding, Roll cotton examples of what type of bandage layer?

a)

primary

b)

secondary

c)

tertiary

71.

goes on top of secondary, its a conforming gauze, known as a conforming or holding layer.

a)

primary

b)

secondary

c)

tertiary

72.

Dry gauze (dry-to-wet) Wet gauze (wet-dry)

a)

primary

b)

secondary

c)

tertiary

73.

A wound or irregular tear of the flesh

a)

incision

b)

laceration

c)

puncture

74.

A clean cut into tissue or skin

a)

incision

b)

laceration

c)

puncture

75.

An injury that is caused by a pointed object that pierces or penetrates the skin.

a)

incision

b)

pucture

c)

laceration

76.

____________is a highly contagious viral illness that affects a dog's intestinal system, which is characterized by vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, and lack of appetite (anorexia)

a)

rabies

b)

parvovirus

c)

distemper

d)

rotavirus

77.

_________________is a highly contagious intestinal disease that can be found in dogs all around the world. This particular virus is specific to dogs, both wild and domestic.

a)

rabies

b)

distemper

c)

rotavirus

d)

corona

78.

__________is a disease that affects the feet of ungulates, and is found mostly in horses and cattle. Clinical signs include foot tenderness progressing to inability to walk, increased digital pulses, and increased temperature in the hooves.

a)

encephalitis

b)

colic

c)

laminitis

d)

tetanus

79.

How many cc of NuFlor would a cow that weighs 850lbs need if the recommended dose is 1cc/100lbs?

a)

85

b)

8.5

c)

850

d)

0.85

80.

What does the abbreviation "NIL Per OS" stand for?

a)

nothing through the mouth

b)

give 1 tablet nightly

c)

nothing through the nose

d)

give 3 tablets daily as needed

81.

What does the acronym SOAP stand for?

a)

scrub, operate, affixiate, permiate

b)

subjective, objective, assessment, plan

c)

solution orally as prescribed

d)

suture on appendage prep