How many vets are in private practice in United States

Who is one of the first people to have contact with patient at vet clinic?

Veterinarians in ____ hold positions as university professors and extension specialists teaching students studying veterinary medicine and delivering information to veterinarians and animal owners.

2 principal factors affecting shelf life are __ and __

An animal with an infectious disease may need to be separated or ___ from other animals to prevent the transmission of the infectious disease to other animals.

Animal food that has an average moisture content of 68% to 78% is known as ____ and is very perishable because of the high moisture content.

In controlling the spread of disease, __ is an important precaution which can include either hand washing or hand sanitizer.

Animal food that has an average moisture content of 6% to 10% is known as ___ and is generally bulk packaged and is able to provide multiple servings with extended shelf life under optimal storage conditions.

Once the patient visit is complete, the __ should be filed promptly so that the office area is kept neat and allow for quick easy access to records should the client call or return with additional questions.

A veterinarian employed by an animal feed company to evaluate the nutritional value and safety of animal feeds would be considered a(n) ___ veterinarian

Which of the following is NOT considered a food animal?

Animal food that has an average moisture content of 23% to 38% is known as ___ and is generally individually packaged for single serving with a short shelf life once the primary package has been opened?

Brucellosis, tuberculosis and equine infectious anemia control are just a few of the programs in which ___ veterinarians participate.

An example of a disease agent in dogs is __.

In terms of sanitation, the term ___ is a broader term referring to cleaning, disinfection, antisepsis and sterilization

How old should files be before they are moved

A veterinarian can learn several important things such as attitude, character, general appearance, respiratory rate and any lameness from which of the following?

Physiologically, pain is divided into two classifications: _________ and _________.

Temperature, humidity and sunlight are three examples of _________ that affect the agent and the host in veterinary practice.

In veterinary practice, the __________ is the individual or population at risk of acquiring a disease

There are three levels of sanitation that can be achieved with equipment and facilities. Which of the following is NOT one of the levels of sanitation?

In terms of sanitation, the term __________ refers to the destruction of pathogenic microorganisms on inanimate objects.

In terms of sanitation, the term __________ refers to the removal or destruction of all living microorganisms.

Disinfection methods can normally be grouped into one of three major categories. Which of the following is NOT one of those categories?

Disinfection methods involving sunlight and high temperature are considered __ methods

Disinfection methods involving solutions and gaseous elements are considered __ methods

Of the 3 types of disinfection, __ methods have the broadest applicability and efficacy overall.

Heat is an effective means of destroying many types of microorganisms. __ heat and __ heat are the 2 major categories used for disinfection.

When developing housing systems, the __________ must be considered which encompasses the conditions immediately surrounding the animal inside the cage or stall.

When developing housing systems, the __________ must be considered which includes those conditions that are ongoing outside the cage or stall

In animal housing, __________ supplies fresh oxygen in proper amounts, removes heat, and flushes out microbes as air circulates at prescribed flow rates.

Veterinarians must be able to recognize __________ in animals, which is defined as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage.

Which of the following is a physiological response to pain?

Which of the following is NOT a cardiopulmonary change that can be a response to pain in an animal?

When approaching a dog for the first time, what is the first thing you should do

In terms of sanitation, the term _________ is a broader term referring to cleaning, disinfection, antisepsis and sterilization.

Disinfection methods involving metabolites of microorganisms are considered __ methods.

Which of the following is a behavioral sign that indicates pain?

The physical exam of an animal should begin with __________ of the animal which allows the vet to learn several important things such as attitude, mental state, character and general appearance.

What happens to the lower and upper incisors of a horse as it ages?

What are the alternative forms of the same gene?

Which of the following is the correct pairing of the subunits that form the ladder structure of the double helix?

What is the function of the cardiovascular system?

Which breed of swine is known for its mothering abilities?

Which of the following is not major dairy cattle breed in the US?

Which is a way to cool off a dog

What shape does the occlusal surface of horses not change into?

A veterinarian that specializes in cardiology would primarily work with animals having issues with what body system?

The study of the structure, or morphology, of the animal body is known as ___.

Another term for developmental anatomy is ___ , which is the study of the formation of the part of the body.

The ___ system includes the skin and several modified skin structures and provides the first line of defense against harmful agents and also helps regulate body temperatures.

The skin consists of 3 layers of tissue, the epidermis, dermis and the ___.

All the bones and muscles of the body comprise the ___ system.

In the musculoskeletal system, ___ connect bone to bone.

In the musculoskeletal system, ___ muscle is also engaged in involuntary movements and is located on the heart wall to form the rhythmical patterns of the heartbeat.

The function of ___ include skeletal support for the body, protective enclosure such as the skull for the brain, calcium regulation through hormones, and hemopoiesis, which is blood cell formation in the body.

The ___ system consists of the heart and blood vessels

In the cardiovascular system, __ are very small blood vessels that permit exchange of nutrients and waste products between blood and tissues

The ___ system includes all of the organs involved in the prehension, digestion, absorption of food and elimination of solid waste.

Horses, dogs, cats, swine and humans are ___, meaning they have single chambered stomachs

The four chambers to the stomach of a ruminant are the rumen, the ___, the omasum and the abomasum.

The primary function of the organs of the __ system is to provide for the exchange of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide).

The __ system consists of the organs in both sexes which work together for the purpose of production of offspring.

The ___ system consists of the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, adrenal glands and portions of the pancreas, gonads, placenta, and gastrointestinal tract.

The __ system consists of the brain, spinal cord, somatic and automatic nerves and controls the function of movement of organs, muscles and sensory organs

The most common method of obtaining a respiration rate is to ___.

Genes carried on threads of living matter called ___. They are used to store information that tells the cell how to build proteins.

In genetics, the two strands of DNA in the double helix are made up of four nucleotide bases called adenine, thymine, ___ and guanine.

The stages of meiosis include: prophase, ___, anaphase and telophase.

In dogs, Cocker Spaniels, English Setters, Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers would fit in the __ category

In dogs, Boxers, Mastiffs, Siberian Huskeys and Great Pyrenees would fit in the __________ category.

In dogs, Chihuahuas, Maltese, Pekingese and Pugs would fit in the __________ category.

Which of the following is an example of a shorthaired cat?

Which of the following is a Dairy breed of cattle?

Which of the following is a fine wool breed of sheep?

Most of the U.S. swine production is from __________ boars and sows.

Which of the following is a light horse breed?

Which of the following is a draft horse breed?

The genetic make-up for a single trait of an individual is called its ___.

If the pair of genes for a trait are different it is known as

Cattle, sheep and goats are ___ and have 4 distinct chambers to their stomachs.

In the ruminant stomach, the __is the location of true, enzymatic digestion.

One of the first clinical symptoms of disease or illness is __.

Which of the following is a beef breed of cattle?

The study of anatomical structures with the naked eye, often by dissection is known as ___.

When evaluating teeth in an animal, the eruption date is the time that a tooth normally __.

In the musculoskeletal system, __ form the junction between 2 or more bones.

The _ system is involved in the production, transport, temporary storage and elimination of urine.

Which of the following is an example of a longhaired cat?

Meiosis in female animals is known as ___, and produces eggs.

What is the following is a function of the integumentary system?

If a vet does not the exact age of animal, the most widely employed method is to examine the animal’s ___.

When measuring an animal’s pulse rate, all pulse/heart rates are based on how many beats per ____.

After an injury or a surgical procedure, dogs need to be restrained from licking or chewing a wound or bandage using a(n) __________ .

The best method for carrying a cat a short distance is grasping it by __________ with your left hand.

Horse have __________ vision, which means that each eye can move independently of the other and send the brain different pictures.

When working with calves that are smaller than cows and a calf squeeze chute is not available, handlers use a technique of restraint called _________, which allows an average person to restrain calves up to 300 lb.

Using __________ prevents the horse from lifting their hind legs and kicking out.

As a veterinarian, one of the first behavior signals that should be evaluated is ___.

In genetics, the two strands of DNA in the double helix are made up of four nucleotide bases called adenine, thymine, ___ and guanine.

One of the first clinical symptoms of disease or illness is __.

In the musculoskeletal system, ___ muscle is also engaged in involuntary movements and located on the heart wall to form the rhythmical patterns of the heartbeat.

Some horses need restraint in the form of distraction rather than physical confinement. A(n) __________ is often used to distract the horse while the veterinarian works on them

The nose twitch is a chain or rope loop that is tightened around the horse’s __________, causing some discomfort but also distracting him from more stressful things happening.

A thorough physical exam requires an accurate __________ which is important in assessing the body condition of the animal and is also required to determine the proper dose of any prescribed medications.

When examining a small animal, a(n) __________ is useful for evaluating the condition of the ear canal and tympanic membrane (ear drum) which allows clear observation of wax, mites, ticks, or foreign objects.

When examining a small animal, a(n) __________ is used to examine the eyes, which is necessary for viewing the internal structures of the eye, such as the iris, lens and optic disc.

Which tool is used by the veterinarian to evaluate the cardiovascular and respiratory systems?

In addition to the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, a stethoscope can be used to evaluate the ___ system as well.

In handling animals, __ restraint is probably the most common form of restraint which involves manual force and artificial devices such as fencing, ropes, chutes or cages.

The type of physical restraint primarily used in cattle is a __

The best angle to approach a horse is at __ degrees so they can see you clearly.

When restraining hogs, the ___ is often used to catch and hold older, heavier hogs which is made up of a cable or rope noose that runs through a rigid pipe.

A veterinarian will examine the oral cavity of an animal to determine the condition of the teeth. The gums will be checked for color and gingivitis. What color should the gums be on a normal animal?

What is only a requirement for cats?

In nutrition, animal digestion breaks down protein to form __ for use by animals for normal body functions.

Cattle and horses can usually get enough __ from roughages, such as pasture grasses and hay, if they are of good quality.

Cats require the amino acid ___ in their diets and can develop a deficiency if they only eat dog food for extended periods causing blindness and a weakening of the heart muscle.

The two classes of vitamins are __ soluble and __ soluble.

“Flash” is a 14-year-old standardbred gelding. He shares a pasture with three other horses. He is the largest of the horses, measuring 16 hands. His registered name is “Flash of Lightning,” and he did harness race under that name in his younger days. He is now a pleasure horse for his current owner, Frank Wells. He was vaccinated two months ago for tetanus, West Nile virus, eastern equine encephalitis, and western equine encephalitis. He was also dewormed at that time. His signalment would include all of the following information except which one?

“Tess,” a female barn cat, is pregnant with her fifth litter. She is a calico cat and produces the cutest kittens. She stopped eating three days ago and has just been lying in a pile of straw in the corner of the barn. Today, there seems to be a Post-test V.1.1: Post-test discharge from her back end, and it has an odor to it. She seemed to deliver her previous kittens with no problems. All of the following would be critical information to be obtained in the history except which of the following?

Mrs. Doolittle likes to spoil her pets. She has a beagle named Suzy, who has been on the receiving end of Mrs. Doolittle's generosity. Most of the extra attention that Suzy has received has been in the form of extra food and treats. The body condition score of Suzy would most likely be?

A complete respiratory cycle includes which of the following?

You are called out to Lazy-B Ranch to examine a Hereford bull. As you gaze over the fence at the bull, you note he is very lame on his front right leg. In which section of your problem oriented medical record would you record this information?

After moving the bull into a confined pen, you still find that he is highly resistant to a thorough examination. A decision is made to give him an injection of tranquilizer. In which section of your problem-oriented medical record would you record the dose and drug given to this bull?

After the tranquilizer takes effect, the examination goes much more smoothly. As you work your way in examination down the right front leg of the bull, you note some marked swelling of the coronary band above the medial claw of that leg. You palpate the swelling and find it is fluctuant and warm to the touch. In which section of your problem-oriented medical record would you record this information?