Worksheets2017 Vet Science
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is removed when "cleaning a cow"?
retained placenta from uterus
nail from hoof wall
crabapple from esophagus
Feces from rectum
Which of the following is NOT a role of sodium?
nerve transmission
fluid regulation
acid-base balance
hemoglobin formation
Which heart chamber has the thickest wall?
right atrium
left atrium
right ventricle
left ventricle
Which term describes a hypersensitivity reaction involving pruritis with secondary dermatitis?
Abrasion
Abscess
Alopecia
Atopy
What part of the eye contains rods and cones?
Retina
Sclera
Iris
Pupil
A producer calls you because his cow is in labor and he can see "the bag of waters". What is he seeing?
Umbilical cord
Chorion
Amniotic sac
Caruncles
Copper toxicity affects what organ?
Kidney
Liver
Intestines
Uterus
Which is NOT a characteristic of a reptile's heart?
Three chambers
No atria
Associated with low metabolic rate, they depend on their environment for warmth
Two ventricles
Which clinical sign is associated with diabetes mellitis?
Drinking less frequently
Urinating more frequently
Gaining weight
Increasing stool
The horse is a monogastric animal that can still digest grass. What organ makes this possible?
Stomach
Salivary gland
Small intestine
Cecum
Which gland secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine?
Adrenal gland
Thyroid gland
Sebaceous gland
Pituitary gland
Pacing, inability to settle, and self-mutilation are least likely to be clinical signs of what?
Storm phobia
Hypothyroidism
Separation anxiety
Confinement distress
What is not a characteristic of periosteum?
provides cells necessary to repair damage
found at the ends of bones in the joints
thin layer of connective tissue
connects tendons and ligaments to bones
What organ is not part of the lymphatic system?
lymph nodes
tonsils
spleen
gallbladder
What is another name for milk fever?
hyperkalemia
hypercalcemia
hypokalemia
hypocalcemia
What should an owner avoid when managing a pet with separation anxiety?
food toys
music
shock collar
white noise machine
What hormone controls circadian rhythm?
estrogen
melatonin
thyroxine
calcitonin
What is the process of bringing food material from the stomach to the mouth for further chewing?
mastication
rumination
defecation
eructation
Which animal is a carnivore?
cat
rabbit
horse
goat
Which infectious disease could be so devastating to the poultry industry that vets must report suspected cases to the appropriate authorities?
newcattle disease
trichomoniastis
bumblefoot
pastuerellosis
What is one reason why large breed puppies should eat large breed puppy food?
It has a higher calcium level to reduce the risk of bone deformalities
the kibble is larger, less of a choking hazzard
it's more energy dense to support rapid growth
large reed puppies require different nutrients than small breed dogs
Which organ is located in the retroperitoneal space?
stomach
liver
kidney
pancrease
Cats are at risk of developing hepatic lipidosis after a prolonged period of what?
excess drinking
restricted exercise
antibiotic use
anorexia
Which infectious disease do mosquitoes transmit to horses?
west nile
potomac horse fever
strangles
equine protozoal myelitis
What is the term used to describe the birthing process of swine?
farrowing
freshening
kididng
kindling
Which of the following terms will turn a buck into a whether?
ostectomy
oophorectomy
orchidectomy
ovariohysterectomy
What does a mast cell tumor produce?
antioxidant
histamine
struvite
chloride
Floating teeth should be part of a wellness plan for which animal?
cattle
goats
horses
swine
What is the gelatinous center of an intervertebral disc?
nucleus pulpusus
cauda equine
annulus fibrosis
transverse process
What is another name fir a blood clot?
fibroid
neoplasia
lipoma
thrombus
Hand raising this male animal can lead to dangerously aggressive behavior known as Berserk Male Syndrome.
goat
parrot
hamster
llama
Which birthing presentation is generally considered "normal" in swine but not cattle?
cranial
caudal
transverse
breech
Which diagnostic test is used to determine to presence of mange mites?
skin scraping
fluorescien dye
excisional biopsy
intradermal skin testing
Which term means a slower than normal heart rate but normal rhythm?
bradycardia
tachycardia
myocardia
pericardia
Which illness causes the body to destroy its own cells?
cystitis
pneumonia
autoimmune disease
pyoderma
Which disease is zoonotic and transmitted via direct contact of contaminated soil and water?
parvovirus
Q fever
brucellosis
leptospirosis
Which procedure can help determine whether or not an animal has glaucoma?
fluorescein stain
tonometry
conjuctival scrape
schirmer tear test
Enteritis is the most common C.O.D in rabbits. What part of the body is inflamed with this group of diseases?
upper respiratory tract
urinary tract
intestinal tract
reproductive tract
A difficult birth is called:
dysplasia
dementia
diestrus
dystocia
Hyperventilation may lead to a decrease is what?
respiratory rate
blood pH
carbon dioxide levels in blood
metabolism
A producers gives his sheep a tetanus antitoxin vaccination at the time of banding. What is true about the protection of the antitoxin?
the animal develops an immunity against the bacterium
it provides long-term protection
it requires a booster in 1 month
the benefits start immediately after injection
Which bacterium is the causative agent for "over eating disease"?
clostridium chauvoei
clostridium perfringens
clostridium septicum
clostridium tetani
Which clinical sign is associated with congestive heart failure?
ascites
halitosis
hyperthermia
stranguria
What would be given to help kill roundworms in puppies?
anthelmintic
antiemetic
antipruritic
antseptic
Which is the least likely to cause an animal enough stress to cause disease?
warm and humid barn
transport to livestock show
moving animals from feedlot to pasture
feeding twice the normal grain ration
What is true about cutting needles?
it pierces, not cuts, through tissue
it should be used for delicate tissue
it doesn't come in swaged form
there are typically 2-3 sharp edges
Which is a tick-borne disease that causes a "bull's-eye" skin lesion, flu like symptoms, and potentially organ damage?
anaplasmosis
lyme disease
erlichiosis
rocky mountain spotted fever
A nephrolith is a stone located in which organ?
gallbladder
pancreas
duodenum
kidney
Which of the following will the surgeon perform after removing a section of dead bowel, when an equine patient undergoes surgery for an intestinal volvulus.
cystocentesis
abomasopexy
anastomosis
castration
Which treatment would not be considered when first managing feline hyperthyroidism?
thyroid supplementation
radioactive iodine
surgical excision
thyroxine blocker
