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WorksheetsVet Science Practice Test
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which of these is a sign of an animal that is in a life-threatening emergency?
normal breathing
alert
excessively high temperature
normal heartbeat
The root word Nephr/o has to do with:
uterus
kidneys
skin
heart
Which of these is a warning sign produced by a horse when it's upset?
licking its nose
grazing on pasture
head down
ears pinned back
The part of the digestive system that intakes food is the:
mouth.
stomach.
anus.
small intestine.
An injection administered under the skin is called:
subcutaneous.
intramuscular.
intradermal.
intravenous.
Which of these would not be included on the label of on a syringe?
drug/vaccine name
patient's name
prescribing veterinarian's name
initial of person preparing the syringe
What is the pharmacy abbreviation that means four times a day?
SID
QID
TID
BID
What is the lifespan of ferrets?
1-3 years
3-5 years
5-8 years
8-10 years
What reproductive organ is also known as the womb?
Ovaries
Uterus
Vagina
Vulva
A plastic or rubber tube passed into the urinary bladder to flush it is called a:
catheter.
hilus.
uremia.
ureter.
The total amount of food an animal needs within a 24-hour time period a:
nutrient.
calorie.
foodstuff.
ration.
Which type of diets are for adult animals that are in their prime age and health condition?
reproductive diets
lactation diets
senior diets
maintenance diets
What is the most common disease seen in pets and the most common form of malnutrition?
obesity
colic
tetanus
diarrhea
All of these items are required on a feed label EXCEPT:
nutrient list.
product name.
manufacturer name and address.
inert ingredients.
A castrated male horse is called a:
capon.
gelding.
stag.
barrow.
Rats may also eat what type of animal food?
Dog
Cat
Guinea Pig
Chicken
Which of these six essential nutrients is essential for growth and tissue repair?
fats
proteins
minerals
vitamins
The correct term used to describe low blood sugar is:
hyperglycemia
oliguria
hypoglycemia
anemia
What is the liquid used to freeze semen collected from a male animal and allow it to be stored and preserved for up to 40 years?
Liquid nitrogen
Antifreeze
Calcium carbonate
Water
What is the life span of pet rats and mice?
1-3 years
4-6 years
7-9 years
10-12 years
This female reproductive hormone can cause behavioral changes during the estrous cycle allowing follicle production and development to occur.
Progesterone
Testosterone
Luteinizing hormone
Estrogen
A type of diet that is provided to females that have completed the gestation phase and are currently producing milk for young to nurse is called:
Maintenance.
Reproductive.
Work.
Lactation.
The enlarged organ in a horse’s digestive system that breaks down grasses and roughage is called:
stomach.
abomasum.
colon.
cecum.
The second layer of the tooth that is similar to bone is called:
dentin.
pulp cavity.
root.
crown.
Equine species are measured in hands which is equal to how many inches?
3
4
5
6
