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Vet Science Exam Bank 4

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Dana has been asked to dispense a schedule drug as a pain killer for an animal that has had a hip replacement. According to the Controlled Substance Act, she must:

a)

understand the schedules that drugs are placed in and why

b)

All of these.

c)

ensure that the name and amount of drug used is recorded in the daily log.

d)

have an authorized person unlock the locked cabinet where the drugs are stored.

2.

A sexually mature female of the ovine species:

a)

Gilt

b)

Filly

c)

Ewe

d)

Hen

3.

Evan is creating a poster over biohazards for his Veterinary Technology class. Which of these is NOT an example of a biohazard and therefore should not be included in his poster?

a)

Needles

b)

Materials soaked with bodily fluids

c)

None of these

d)

Bandage material

4.

A microbiologist is staining bacterial slides. He uses a bottle of Gram stain that contains 144 milliliters (mL) of solution. If each slide requires 18 mL of the solution, how many slides can he stain with one bottle of solution?

a)

2 slides

b)

6 slides

c)

8 slides

d)

4 slides

5.

The bellyband should _______ slightly as it is wrapped.

a)

Space out

b)

Cut off circulation

c)

Never touch

d)

Overlap

6.

Cat litter pans and gardening are the most common sources for which protozoan?

a)

Ancyloplasma

b)

Toxoplasma

c)

Coccidia

d)

Giardia

7.

Dogs and humans are susceptible to a variety of water-borne parasites. How can dogs become infected?

a)

all these

b)

ingesting aquatic species

c)

drinking pond water

d)

swimming

8.

An animal is vaccinated for rabies. Rabies is caused by:

a)

A rhabidovirus

b)

Fungus

c)

Bacteria

d)

Parvo virus

9.

A female of the equine species that is four years of age or older:

a)

Colt

b)

Stud

c)

Mare

d)

Foal

10.

The term that means of, or relating to cats:

a)

Galline

b)

Bovine

c)

Canine

d)

Feline

11.

What is cryptorchidism?

a)

Process by which sperm are produced by the male.

b)

Sterile female calf born twin to a male calf.

c)

Condition in which one or both testicles remain in the body cavity

d)

Causes destruction of the cotyledons of the uterus.

12.

The level of fluid in the liter bags reads at the 700 mark. How much fluid has been given?

a)

700 mL

b)

700 L

c)

300 L

d)

300 mL

13.

In horses, when a fixed object is grabbed with the incisor teeth and air is drawn in repetitively through the mouth, is what:

a)

need of certain trace minerals

b)

cribbing

c)

boredom

d)

all of these

14.

A vet diagnosed Bill's lamb with dypnea. What does this mean?

a)

The lamb has difficulty breathing.

b)

The lamb has bluish discoloring of its skin.

c)

The lamb has abnormal heart sounds.

d)

The lamb has normal breathing.

15.

Which of the following answers best completes this statement? Temperature, pulse and respiration rates tend to __________ as size of an animal _________________.

a)

shallow, decreases

b)

increase, decreases

c)

decreases slowly, decreases rapidly

d)

decreases, decreases

16.

Rascal, a 2 year old dog has a foul odor. What could be the cause?

a)

Any brownish material in his ears. He may have an ear infection.

b)

All of these

c)

His skin is dry and has bumps.

d)

He has tartar on his teeth or very red gums. His teeth need attention.

17.

_____ is essential for organ structure, nutrient transport and energy utilization.

a)

Sulfur

b)

Protein

c)

Phosphorous

d)

Calcium

18.

Which of the following is not a function of the cervix?

a)

None of these.

b)

Serves as a passageway for semen during copulation.

c)

Serves as a barrier for pathogens and prevents foreign material from entering the uterus.

d)

Connects the vagina to the uterus.

19.

What parasite transmits Lyme disease?

a)

Dirofilaria immitis

b)

Heartworm

c)

Lice

d)

Tick

20.

A machine that spins samples very rapidly to separate elements based on weight is a:

a)

cannula

b)

centrifuge

c)

counter

d)

refractometer

21.

To remove a tick you should:

a)

Pour alcohol on the tick, then pull it off

b)

Use tweezers to grasp the head and pull straight out

c)

Cut the tick off with a knife

d)

Use a match to burn the tick off

22.

Which of the following substances is not considered a bio-hazardous substance?

a)

Microscope slide

b)

Syringe

c)

Needle

d)

Scalpel blade

23.

A steer weighed 1,145 pounds before harvest. One half of the carcass with forequarters weighed 393 pounds and one half of the carcass with rear quarters weighed 341 pounds. How much of the steer could not be consumed?

a)

411 pounds

b)

409 pounds

c)

410 pounds

d)

408 pounds

24.

The breed of swine that is characterized by being solid black with a white belt at the shoulder and small erect ears is the:

a)

Spot

b)

Hereford

c)

Duroc

d)

Hampshire

25.

During an exam, Julie must take vital signs from an animal. Which of the following steps is the most correct procedure for her to take the rectal temperature?

a)

Wipe thermometer with alcohol, shake down thermometer, lubricate with petroleum jelly, gently insert and hold for 3 minutes, remove and rotate to read.

b)

Shake down thermometer, lubricate with petroleum jelly, gently insert and hold for 3 minutes, remove and rotate to read.

c)

Shake down thermometer, lubricate with petroleum jelly, gently insert and hold for 1 minute, remove and rotate to read.

d)

Wipe thermometer with alcohol, shake down thermometer, lubricate with petroleum jelly, gently insert and hold for 1 minute, remove and rotate to read.