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WorksheetsEvolve (A) vet nursing mock 7
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 40mins
1. A styptic is something used to control slight haemorrhage, for example if the quick of a claw is accidentally cut. Which of the following can be used for this purpose?
Friar’s balsam
Ferric chloride
Silver nitrate
All of the above
2. A Robert Jones Bandage is commonly used for which type of injury?
A non-displaced green stick fracture
A de-gloving injury to the lower limb
A decubitus ulcer
A lacerated paw that is bleeding heavily
3. Which piece of equipment does not require a PAT test
Microscope
Refractometer
Centrifuge
Laboratory fridge
4. What is the maximum period of time that an intravenous catheter should remain indwelling
24
36
48
72
5. How many drops per ml does a paediatric giving set deliver
30
60
20
40
6. Which of the following models of nursing is also known as the "Self-Care" model?
Orem
Henderson
Riehl-sisca
Roper, Logan and Tierney
7. Which of the following is defined by ‘the spread of disease from one animal to another’?
Infection
Zoonosis
Contagion
Contamination
8. When a customer reports to you that they believe that there may have been a suspected adverse reaction to a medicine purchased from you, you should
Report this to the manufacturer
Advise them to use another product in future
Report this to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate
Report the problem to AMTRA
9. An individual segment of a tapeworm is a
Strobili
Scolex
Rostellum
Proglottid
10. A disease normally present within an area can be described as
Pandemic
Epidemic
Epizootic
Endemic
11. To which of the following should client information not be disclosed?
A court of law
The Kennel Club
A friend of the client
A clients insurance company
12. Which catheter is most appropriate to use as an indwelling catheter in the bitch?
Tiemans
Foley
Jackson
Metal Bitch
13. Decubitus ulcers are most commonly seen
In brachycephalic breeds
On bony protuberances
On the feet of perching birds
In patients suffering with atopy
14. Which type of bandage would be suitable to protect a decubitus ulcer
A Robert Jones
A pressure bandage
A doughnut bandage
A splint
15. The person within the practice who is responsible for implementing the Local Rules for radiography is known as the
Radiation Protection Officer
Radiation Protection Adviser
Radiation Protection Supervisor
Radiation Protection Administrator
16. Which of the following is NOT an example of a hospitalised acquired infection?
MRSA
C.Difficle
Streptococcus
Morbilivirus
17. The normal temperature range for a cat is:
38.0-38.5 (100.4-101.6)
37.0-39.2 (98.7-100.5)
38.5-40.2 (101.6-103.5)
38.3-38.7 (100.9-101.7)
18. The name given to water generated through chemical reactions within the body is
Metabolic
Chemical
Total body
Interstitial
19. Which congenital abnormality poses no threat to the animal’s health?
Atresia ani
Polydactyly
Open fontanelle
Cleft palate
20. The most suitable route for fluid therapy for a severely dehydrated puppy would be
Subcutaneous
Intraperitoneal
Rectal
Intraosseous
21. Which of the following is not a closed wound?
Contusion
Haematoma
Abrasion
Bruising
22. Icteric mucous membranes are
Brick red
Salmon pink
Yellow
Pale
23. COSHH regulations were introduced in
2000
2001
2002
2003
24. High-pitched inspiratory sounds generated from turbulent airflow in the extrathoracic airways is
Stertor
Stridor
Rhoncus
Crackles
25. In parasitology the time between the ingestion of the infective stage, e.g egg, and the production of eggs by the adults is called the
Prepatent period
Infective stage
Facultative period
Patent stage
26. The production of abnormally small amounts of urine is
Dysuria
Poikuria
Stranguria
Oliguria
27. The correct name for the harvest mite is
Trombicula autumnalis
Chorioptes equi
Psoroptes cuniculi
Sarcoptes scabiei
28. The chemical composition of Trigene™ is
Chlorinated phenol
Quarternary ammonium compound
Isopropyl alcohol
Sodium dichloro-isocyanurate
29. The soft, thinner hairs of a dogs coat are called
Guard
Lanugo
Wool
Primary
30. Which of the following breeds is not an example of a silky coat
Springer Spaniel
Afghan Hound
Old English Sheep Dog
Yorkshire Terrier
31. An example of a phenolic compound is
Domestos
Trigene
Jeyes
Virkon
32. Which of the following is an example of iatrogenesis?
Urinary tract infection from a catheter
Bacterial replication
Viral infection
A hospital acquired infection
33. Slugs and snails can act as intermediate hosts for which type of endoparasite
Whipworms
Lungworms
Heartworms
Pinworms
34. An example of a whipworm is
Toxocara leonina
Ancylostoma caninum
Uncinaria stenocephala
Trichuris vulpis
35. Autoclaves produce sterilisation by
Heat and time
Pressure and time
Moisture and time
Moisture and heat
36. Aspergillosis is a fungal condition which may affect the
Urethra
Maxilla
Alveolar bone
Turbinate bones
37. Basal energy requirement (BER) for dogs over 5kg is
30 + (bodyweight in kg) x 70
60 x (bodyweight in kg)
30 x (bodyweight in kg) + 70
60 + (bodyweight in kg)
38. The correct name for hives is
Impetigo
Furunculosis
Atopic dermatitis
Urticaria
39. A possible cause of hyperthermia is:
Circulatory collapse
Convulsions
Impending parturition
Shock
40. What is the most common intravenous injection site used in horses
Cephalic
Saphenous
Jugular
Lateral thoracic
Of the following pieces of legislation, which does not deal with the safe disposal of waste?
Control of Pollution Act 1974
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999
Controlled Waste Regulations 1992
Environmental Protection Act 1990
To reduce the possibility of hypostatic pneumonia in a recumbent patient, the patient should ideally be nursed in
Any recumbency
Sternal recumbency
Left lateral recumbency
Right lateral recumbency
43. Which mite most commonly affects the fur in rabbits?
Sarcoptes
Microsporum
Demodex
Cheyletiella
44. The average gestational length in the mare is
200 days
240 days
300 days
340 days
45. Petechia can be defined as:
Pinpoint haemorrhages
The animal eating its own faeces
The animal eating abnormal food stuffs
An increased appetite
46. The most common reason for delayed recovery from anaesthesia following surgery is
Hypothermia
Hypertension
Hyperthermia
Hypokalaemia
47. Tachypnoea is breathing that is
Fast
Noisy
Shallow
Difficult
48. Colostrum provides
Protective maternal antibodies
Complex carbohydrates
Amino acids needed for respiration
Essential fatty acids
49. In hypovolaemic shock, therapy is aimed at
Restoring intracellular fluid volume
Restoring circulating blood volume
Restoring circulating sodium chloride
Replacing extracellular potassium depletion
50. Which of the following should be carried out daily in an operating theatre?
Wash down walls
Check and clean instrument cupboard
Damp-dust all surfaces and equipment
Remove all theatre equipment prior to cleaning
51. Of the following fungi, which is responsible for cases of ringworm in small animals?
Malassezia pachydermatis
Candid albicans
Aspergillus fumigatus
Tricophyton mentagrophytes
52. A nosocomial infection
Is infectious
Is likely to occur in animals with a low immune system
Is acquired in a hospital environment
All of the above
53. What is the maximum weight limit that a member of staff should be expected to lift single handed?
10kg
15kg
10kg for women and 15kg for men
No maximum
54. Which muscle located cranial to the femur can be used for intramuscular injections
Triceps brachii
Supraspinatus
Biceps femoris
Quadriceps femoris
55. All of the following statements about hypochlorites (bleaches) are true except
They are suitable for skin usage
They are cheap
They are good against fungi, bacteria and viruses
They are suitable for use in food areas
56. What is epistaxis?
Bleeding from the rectum
Bleeding from the mouth
Discharge from the eye
Bleeding from the nose
57. The cycle of infectious disease follows which order
Prodromal stage, incubation period, illness stage, decline stage
Incubation period, prodromal stage, illness stage, decline stage
Incubation period, decline stage, illness stage, prodromal stage
Incubation period, illness stage, decline stage, prodromal stage
58. The normal rectal temperature of a guinea pig is
37 – 38 °C
38 – 39 °C
39 – 40 °C
40 – 41 °C
59. The normal pulse rate for a rabbit is
205 – 235
60 – 120
100 – 150
300 – 600
60. Which one of the following is the best way to describe the handling of rabbits?
Lift by the ears and then cradle close to the body
Carry in dorsal recumbency to keep them relaxed
Support the spine by cradling close to the body
Lift by the scruff of the neck and then cradle close to the body
61. An animal with laryngeal paralysis would show which of the following signs?
Exercise intolerance
A change in bark
Respiratory stertor
All of the above
62. Which care model was developed for Veterinary Nursing
Orem
Roper, Logan and Tierney
Orpet and Jeffrey
Medical
63. What is the 4th step of risk assessment
Review
Record
Identify
Evaluate
64. When the medicine order arrives
Vaccines should be put in a locked cupboard
Controlled drugs should be counted and recorded in a spiral bound notebook
New supplies should be put at the back of the shelves so that they are used last
Refrigerator items should be put away immediately
65. The Act which states that employees have a duty to take responsible care to avoid injury to themselves or others at work is the
Misuse of Drugs Act
Employers' Liability Act
Employment Rights Act
Health and Safety at Work Act
66. What is a bacterial endospore
A dormant form of bacteria
A virulent form of bacteria
A bacteria cell immediately prior to replication
A bacteria cell immediately after replication
67. Commonly what shape is the bacilli bacteria
Round & flat
Spherical
Rod shaped
Spiral
68. Of the following diseases which is zoonotic
Parvo Virus
Canine Influenza
Distemper
Leptospirosis
69. Which disease affects the adrenal gland
Cushings
Cardiomyopathy
Hyperthyroidism
Diabetitus Mellitus
70. How long does the Inflammatory phase of wound healing last?
1-2 days
1-14 days
0-5 days
10-20 days
71. Good ventilation in kennels may help to prevent the spread of
Ringworm
Parvovirus
Feline influenza
Fleas
72. The fluid formed as a result of inflammation that contains white cells and proteinaceous debris is
Transudate
Modified transudate
Exudate
Chyle
73. For how long can a fresh open wound be considered contaminated but not infected?
6 hours
10 hours
14 hours
24 hours
74. The intermediate host of Dipylidium caninum is often:
The sucking louse
Tick
Flea
Dipteran fly
75. Why is it important to flush feeding tubes with water after the administration of a feed
To ensure hygiene of the tube
To ensure the patient is hydrated
To prevent obstruction of the tube
To prevent air entering the stomach
76. Which of the following species are poikilothermic
Reptile
Feline
Equine
Canine
77. Toxocara cati is an example of:
An ascarid
A nematode
A helminth
All of the above
78. Otitis externa is inflammation of
The ear canal
The middle ear
The outer surface of the pinna
The inner surface of the pinna
79. Which one of the following is not a clinical sign of dehydration?
Loss of skin elasticity
Pitting Oedema
Sunken eyes
Tented skin
80. Which method of urine collection will be used for a sterile sample
Micturition
Manual expression
Catheterisation
Cystocentesis
