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Vet Science Practice Test

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these is a sign of an animal that is in a life-threatening emergency?

a)

normal breathing

b)

alert

c)

excessively high temperature

d)

normal heartbeat

2.

The root word Nephr/o has to do with:

a)

uterus

b)

kidneys

c)

skin

d)

heart

3.

Which of these is a warning sign produced by a horse when it's upset?

a)

licking its nose

b)

grazing on pasture

c)

head down

d)

ears pinned back

4.

The part of the digestive system that intakes food is the:

a)

mouth.

b)

stomach.

c)

anus.

d)

small intestine.

5.

An injection administered under the skin is called:

a)

subcutaneous.

b)

intramuscular.

c)

intradermal.

d)

intravenous.

6.

Which of these would not be included on the label of on a syringe?

a)

drug/vaccine name

b)

patient's name

c)

prescribing veterinarian's name

d)

initial of person preparing the syringe

7.

What is the pharmacy abbreviation that means four times a day?

a)

SID

b)

QID

c)

TID

d)

BID

8.

What is the lifespan of ferrets?

a)

1-3 years

b)

3-5 years

c)

5-8 years

d)

8-10 years

9.

What reproductive organ is also known as the womb?

a)

Ovaries

b)

Uterus

c)

Vagina

d)

Vulva

10.

A plastic or rubber tube passed into the urinary bladder to flush it is called a:

a)

catheter.

b)

hilus.

c)

uremia.

d)

ureter.

11.

The total amount of food an animal needs within a 24-hour time period a:

a)

nutrient.

b)

calorie.

c)

foodstuff.

d)

ration.

12.

Which type of diets are for adult animals that are in their prime age and health condition?

a)

reproductive diets

b)

lactation diets

c)

senior diets

d)

maintenance diets

13.

What is the most common disease seen in pets and the most common form of malnutrition?

a)

obesity

b)

colic

c)

tetanus

d)

diarrhea

14.

All of these items are required on a feed label EXCEPT:

a)

nutrient list.

b)

product name.

c)

manufacturer name and address.

d)

inert ingredients.

15.

A castrated male horse is called a:

a)

capon.

b)

gelding.

c)

stag.

d)

barrow.

16.

Rats may also eat what type of animal food?

a)

Dog

b)

Cat

c)

Guinea Pig

d)

Chicken

17.

Which of these six essential nutrients is essential for growth and tissue repair?

a)

fats

b)

proteins

c)

minerals

d)

vitamins

18.

The correct term used to describe low blood sugar is:

a)

hyperglycemia

b)

oliguria

c)

hypoglycemia

d)

anemia

19.

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?

a)

Liquid nitrogen

b)

Antifreeze

c)

Calcium carbonate

d)

Water

20.

What is the life span of pet rats and mice?

a)

1-3 years

b)

4-6 years

c)

7-9 years

d)

10-12 years

21.

This female reproductive hormone can cause behavioral changes during the estrous cycle allowing follicle production and development to occur.

a)

Progesterone

b)

Testosterone

c)

Luteinizing hormone

d)

Estrogen

22.

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:

a)

Maintenance.

b)

Reproductive.

c)

Work.

d)

Lactation.

23.

The enlarged organ in a horse’s digestive system that breaks down grasses and roughage is called:

a)

stomach.

b)

abomasum.

c)

colon.

d)

cecum.

24.

The second layer of the tooth that is similar to bone is called:

a)

dentin.

b)

pulp cavity.

c)

root.

d)

crown.

25.

Equine species are measured in hands which is equal to how many inches?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6