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Vet Med Cert Practice

Total questions: 129

Worksheet time: 1hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following organizations identifies the minimum standards required to enter the veterinarian profession and to remain in practice?

a)
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
b)

Board of Veterinary Medicine

c)

American Association of Veterinary State Boards

d)

Veterinary Practice Association

2.

While examining your dog during his annual physical exam, the veterinarian palpates his belly in order to check for which of the following?

a)

Enlarged organs

b)

Dehydration

c)

Elevated heart rate

d)

Anemia

3.

The root word STETHO refers to which of the following?

a)

Heart

b)

Head

c)

Chest

d)

Ear

4.

Which of the following is an everyday practice in all aspects of veterinary medicine used as a primary means to determine how a patient feels

a)

Radiology

b)

Physical monitoring

c)

Ultrasound

d)

Vaccine administration

5.

Which of the following terms is used to describe an animal which is not alert or active?

a)

Lethargic

b)

Calm

c)

Fractious

d)

Slow

6.

The ear tag in the sheep's ear is attached to what part of the ear?

a)

Nates

b)

Papilla

c)

Auricle

d)

Vibrissae

7.

Which of the following is also known as a hemostat?

a)

Needle holder

b)

Clamping forceps

c)

Scalpel

d)

Tubes

8.

Animal identification is a management practice which aides in biosecurity control. To which of the following animals would this management practice likely apply?

a)

Pig

b)

Dog

c)

Cat

d)

Rabbit

9.

The acronym NSAIDS stands for which of the following?

a)

No Script and Information Drigs

b)

Non-steroidal and Intra-Drug Supplement

c)

Nasal Supplement and Intestinal Digestion Supplement

d)

Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs

10.

Which chamber of the heart has the thickest muscular wall?

a)

Right atrium

b)

Left atrium

c)

Right ventricle

d)

Left ventricle

11.

In wound care, which of the following is defined as the removal of deal tissue?

a)

Debridement

b)

Enema

c)

Prophylaxis

d)

Trimming

12.

Choose ALL of the internal parasites

a)

Whipworms

b)

Tapeworms

c)

Roundworms

d)

Ticks

e)

Mites

13.

Choose ALL of the external parasites

a)

Whipworms

b)

Tapeworms

c)

Fleas

d)

Ticks

e)

Mites

14.

Administering an anesthetic too quickly can cause _______; a decrease in blood pressure.

a)

Hypotension

b)

Pulse oximeter

c)

Hypertension

d)

Dehydration

15.

Which answer shows the steps of pharmacokinetics in the correct order?

a)

Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion

b)

Excretion, Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism

c)

Excretion, Metabolism, Absorption, Distribution,

d)

Distribution, Absorption, Metabolism, Excretion

16.

Match the suffix with the meaning:

Record of

a)

Gram

b)

Pathy

c)

Ectomy

d)

Osis

17.

Match the suffix with the meaning:

Abnormal condition

a)

Gram

b)

Pathy

c)

Ectomy

d)

Osis

18.

Match the suffix with the meaning:

Removal of

a)

Gram

b)

Pathy

c)

Ectomy

d)

Osis

19.

Match the suffix with the meaning:

Disease

a)

Gram

b)

Pathy

c)

Ectomy

d)

Osis

20.

The term induction agent is commonly used to refer to which of the following?

a)

Steroid

b)

Antibiotic

c)

Anesthetic

d)

Anti-inflammatory

21.

Which of the following is a word which has two or more root words?

a)

Compound word

b)

Combining form

c)

Suffix

d)

Prefix

22.

Veterinary assistant Sandy is asked to monitor the heart rate of a horse. Which of the following tools should be used?

a)

Thermometer

b)

Forceps

c)

Laproscope

d)

Stethoscope

23.

With age, the resting heart rate may become slightly

a)

Slower

b)

Higher

24.

Which of the following restraints is used for fractious cats or wild animals?

a)

slip lead

b)

muzzle

c)

net

d)

control pole

25.

During post-surgical care, the endotracheal tube should never be removed until the patient is able to swallow to prevent which of the following

a)

Hypertension

b)

Hypotherimia

c)

Aspiration

d)

Bladder infection

26.

Which of the following blood vessels carry blood towards the heart?

a)

Veins

b)

Arteries

c)

Esophogus

d)

Hemoglobin

27.

During a routine clinical examination, Veterinarian Jamal determines Billie's dog has diabetes, joint disease and respiratory problems. Which of the following could be the cause of these conditions?

a)

Improper dental care

b)

Pet allergies

c)

Unvaccinated pets

d)

Pet obesity

28.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a semi-domestic animal?

a)

Asian elephant

b)

Red Deer

c)

Bison

d)

Trumpeter Swan

29.

Flea dirt can be distinguished from regular dirt by obtaining a sample from the animal and adding water to the sample. If the sample turns _____, them it is most likely flea dirt, and the animal should be treated accordingly.

a)

brown

b)

black

c)

red

d)

yellow

30.

In cats, unsynchronized femoral pulses can signify ________ is/are present in the arteries and veins.

a)

blood clots

b)

otitis externa

c)

pyoderma

d)

lymphoma

31.

Which of the following associations requires veterinary practice owners to post appropriate warning or identification signs in the applicable locations in the practice?

a)

USDA

b)

EPA

c)

PDA

d)

OSHA

32.

Which of the following species is considered a hindgut-fermenter?

a)

dog

b)

cat

c)

horse

d)

sheep

33.

Which of the following is considered the "master gland" of the endocrine system?

a)

pituitary gland

b)

hypothalmus

c)

medulla

d)

adrenal gland

34.

Horses should always be approached in which of the following ways?

a)

On their left side

b)

On their right side

c)

Directly behind them

d)

Directly in front of them

35.

Veterinary assistant Shane is performing pre-surgical care. Before the IV catheter can be placed in the cephalic vein what should be done?

a)

Clip and clean the forelimb

b)

Draw blood from the forelimb

c)

Nothing

d)

Numb the forelimb

36.

Archie brought his dog into the veterinary clinic because he had a high temperature. During an examination, Archie's dog also had high respiration and pulse rates. Which of the following is most likely to be the reason for the dog's elevated vital signs?

a)

Shock

b)

Stress

c)

Cold weather

d)

Anemia

37.

Which of the following is NOT one of the "Three Rs" of animal research?

a)

Replacement

b)

Reduction

c)

Refinement

d)

Replication

38.

Which of the following common veterinary medical equipment is represented in the picture?

a)

Suture scissors

b)

Scalpel

c)

Utility scissors

d)

Forceps

39.

Which of the following are removed during a dog or cat spay surgery?

a)

Testes

b)

Uterus and ovaries

c)

Vagina

d)

Scrotum

40.

In reference to pharmaceutical dosing, match the term to the correct meaning:

Dose which maintains or keeps the drug in the therapeutic range

a)

Maintenance dose

b)

Loading dose

c)

Total daily dose

d)

Therapeutic dose

41.

In reference to pharmaceutical dosing, match the term to the correct meaning:

Initial dose given to establish a therapeutic range

a)

Maintenance dose

b)

Loading dose

c)

Total daily dose

d)

Therapeutic dose

42.

In reference to pharmaceutical dosing, match the term to the correct meaning:

Total amount of the drug given within a 24-hour period

a)

Maintenance dose

b)

Loading dose

c)

Total daily dose

d)

Therapeutic dose

43.

In reference to pharmaceutical dosing, match the term to the correct meaning:

Drug concentration within the body to produce the desired effect in the animal with no signs of toxicity

a)

Maintenance dose

b)

Loading dose

c)

Total daily dose

d)

Therapeutic dose

44.

Which of the following animal rights founders is one of four people who formed the Humane Society of the United States?

a)

Ingrid Newkirk

b)

Peter Singer

c)

Fred Meyers

d)

Mike Burgwin

45.

Which of the following authors wrote a book centered on the protest of animal cruelty and research?

a)

Ernest Hemingway

b)

Stephen King

c)

Mark Twain

d)

William Faulkner

46.

Your veterinarian prescribed a dose of medication for your pig which is 1 mL/20 lbs. Your pig currently weighs 100 lbs. Hoe many milliliters should you give your pic?

a)

1 mL

b)

2 mL

c)

5 mL

d)

10 mL

47.

The ________ pulse cam be taken by placing your hand on the inside of the animal's hind leg.

a)

femoral

b)

ventral

c)

distant

d)

pulmonary

48.

Which of the following statements is true when referring to the diameter of a needle?

a)

The lower the gauge of the needle, the smaller the diameter of the needle

b)

The lower the gauge of the needle, the larger the diameter of the needle

c)

The higher the gauge of the needle, the larger the diameter of the needle

d)

There is no correlation between needle gauge and diameter size

49.

Proper hand-washing technique suggests hands should be scrubbed for what length of time?

a)

At least 10 seconds

b)

At least 20 seconds

c)

2 minutes

d)

5 minutes

50.

The process of lifting and folding the skin of the animal prior to giving a subcutaneous injection is called which of the following?

a)

tenting

b)

aspirating

c)

injecting

d)

vaccinating

51.

Which of the following carries deoxygenated blood?

a)

Pulmonary vein

b)

Aorta

c)

Pulmonary artery

d)

Coronary artery

52.

Regarding digestion, horses, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters are considered which of the following?

a)

simple stomachs

b)

monogastrics

c)

ruminants

d)

hind-gut fermenters

53.

Which of the following hormones is known as the flight or fight hormone?

a)

Estrogen

b)

Testosterone

c)

Norepinephrine

d)

Progesterone

54.

For horses and cattle, intramuscular (IM) injections are most commonly given in which of the following locations?

a)

Triangular area of the neck muscle

b)

Triangular area of the shoulder muscle

c)

Triangular area of the hindquarter muscle

d)

Triangular area of the forearm muscle

55.

Your dog weighs 18 kilograms. The medication dosage is 1 milliliter per every 10 pounds. Rounded to the nearest milliliter, how many milliliters of medication should you give your dog? 1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds

a)

2 mL

b)

3 mL

c)

4 mL

d)

5 mL

56.

Which of the following is defined as the expansion of the chest or thorax?

a)

Inspiration

b)

Expiration

c)

Respiration

d)

Breathing

57.

After an injury, what generally happens to blood platelets?

a)

They increase

b)

They decrease

c)

They stay the same

d)

They die

58.

Temperature regulation occurs when dogs and cats ________, which replaces the warm air in the body for the cooler outside air.

a)

Urinate

b)

Pant

c)

Sneeze

d)

Cough

59.

Which choice shows the steps of administering a subcutaneous injection in the correct order?

a)

1 Create a tent by pulling the skin away from the animal's body

2 Inject the needle

3 Pull back on the plunger

4 Push in the plunger to inject the medication

5 Remove needle from skin

b)

1 Pull back on the plunger

2 Inject the needle

3 Create a tent by pulling the skin away from the animal's body

4 Push in the plunger to inject the medication

5 Remove needle from skin

c)

1 Inject the needle

2 Pull back on the plunger

3 Create a tent by pulling the skin away from the animal's body

4 Push in the plunger to inject the medication

5 Remove needle from skin

60.

The Central Nervous System is made up of the

a)

brain, spinal cord

b)

nose, fingers

c)

nerves coming from the brain and spinal cord

d)

feeling receptors in the skin

61.

The Peripheral Nervous System is made up of the

a)

brain, spinal cord

b)

nose, fingers

c)

nerves coming from the brain and spinal cord

d)

feeling receptors in the skin

62.

The drug concentration of a medication is 250 milligrams per 10 milliliters. Based on the weight of the animal, the veterinarian determines the patient needs to receive a concentration of 225 milligrams. How many milliliters of medication should you give the animal?

a)

8 mL

b)

9 mL

c)

10 mL

d)

1.1 mL

63.

Veterinary assistant Alice is overseeing the post-surgical care of a small dog. When should she remove the IV catheter?

a)

When the animal can swallow

b)

When the animal is pulled off oxygen

c)

When the animal's eyes are open

d)

When the animal can sit up on his chest

64.

A Veterinary student is reading a research study on the clinical features of severe malaria in humans. Which of the following animals was used for the study?

a)

Rabbits

b)

Snakes

c)

Non-human primates

d)

Pigs

65.

Veterinarian Kate is performing a neuter on a small dog. During the surgery, she determines one of the dog's testicles is undescended. This is known as

a)

immaturity

b)

cryptorchid

c)

maturity

d)

hermaphrodite

66.

Match the organs/glands with their functions:

kidneys, bladder, ureter, urethra

a)

Filters blood, regulates fluid and electrolyte balance

b)

Secretes insulin

c)

Regulates rate of metabolism

67.

Match the organs/glands with their functions:

pancreas

a)

Filters blood, regulates fluid and electrolyte balance

b)

Secretes insulin

c)

Regulates rate of metabolism

68.

Match the organs/glands with their functions:

thyroid

a)

Filters blood, regulates fluid and electrolyte balance

b)

Secretes insulin

c)

Regulates rate of metabolism

69.

Match the scientist with their contribution:

First to divide organisms into two categories - plants and animals

a)

Aristotle

b)

Darwin

c)

Pasteur

d)

Bernard

70.

Match the scientist with their contribution:

Used mice to produce the first transgenic mammal

a)

Jaenisch

b)

Darwin

c)

Pasteur

d)

Bernard

71.

Match the scientist with their contribution:

Developed the rabies vaccine

a)

Jaenisch

b)

Darwin

c)

Pasteur

d)

Bernard

72.

Match the scientist with their contribution:

Created the Theory of Evolution

a)

Aristotle

b)

Darwin

c)

Pavlov

d)

Bernard

73.

Match the scientist with their contribution:

First to evaluate conditioned responses leading to the study of behaviorism

a)

Aristotle

b)

Darwin

c)

Pavlov

d)

Bernard

74.

Match the scientist with their contribution:

Contributed to the discovery of homeostasis

a)

Aristotle

b)

Jaenisch

c)

Pavlov

d)

Bernard

75.

Sara ordered 30 boxes of medical sponges for a total cost of $750.00. How many boxes can be purchased for $50.00?

a)

10

b)

Two

c)

Five

d)

25

76.

Which of the following glands of located at the top of each kidney and helps control heart rate and blood pressure?

a)

pituitary

b)

thyroid

c)

parathyroid

d)

adrenal

77.

Which of the following is the waste gas removed during expiration?

a)

oxygen

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

nitrogen

d)

water vapor

78.

The normal urine pH level for your cat is 6.5. This level would be considered to be which of the following?

a)

neutral

b)

mildly acidic

c)

alkaline

d)

mildly alkaline

79.

Fill in the blank in the excerpt of the Veterinarian's Oath: Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skill for the (a)   of society through the protection of animal health and welfare, the prevention and relief of animal suffering, the conservation of animal resources, the promotion of public health, and the advancement of medical knowledge.

80.

Fill in the blank in the excerpt of the Veterinarian's Oath: Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skill for the benefit of society through the protection of animal (a)   and welfare, the prevention and relief of animal suffering, the conservation of animal resources, the promotion of public health, and the advancement of medical knowledge.

81.

Fill in the blank in the excerpt of the Veterinarian's Oath: Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skill for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health and welfare, the prevention and (a)   of animal suffering, the conservation of animal resources, the promotion of public health, and the advancement of medical knowledge.

82.

Fill in the blank in the excerpt of the Veterinarian's Oath: Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skill for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health and welfare, the prevention and relief of animal suffering, the conservation of animal resources, the promotion of public health, and the (a)   of medical knowledge.

83.

Healthy gums should be ____ in color

a)

Dark red

b)

Red

c)

Pink

d)

White

84.

Which of the following describes dyspnea?

a)

Hypothermia

b)

Anemia

c)

Arrhythmia

d)

Labored breathing

85.

If bacterial infections persist regardless of treatment method, which of the following should be conducted to more specifically identify and strain of bacteria and more effective treatment?

a)

Culture and sensitivity test

b)

Fecal examination

c)

Urine examination

d)

Blood examination

86.

The science or study of viruses and the disease in which they cause

a)

virology

b)

toxicology

c)

pharmacology

87.

The science or study of chemical substances and their effects on living animals

a)

virology

b)

toxicology

c)

pharmacology

88.

A fecal examination would be used to determine the presence of which of the following?

a)

Ticks

b)

Fleas

c)

Mites

d)

Roundworms

89.

Which of the following is caused when the body loses a severe amount of blood or fluids?

a)

hypothermic shock

b)

hyperthermic shock

c)

hypovolemic shock

d)

cardiogenic shock

90.

What is the technical name for the whites of the eyes?

a)

nape

b)

croup

c)

iris

d)

sclera

91.

A dog panting, a pig wallowing in the mud or a duck swimming in a pond are all examples of controlling body temperature or thermoregulation. Which of the following plays an important role in thermoregulation?

a)

Melanin

b)

Sweat

c)

Skin oil

d)

Hair follicles

92.

Which act legalized extra-label drug use by vets acceptable as long as animals are non-food producing animals?

a)

Controlled Substance Act of 1970

b)

Veterinary Oath Act of 1972

c)

Animal Drug Use Clarification Act of 1994

d)

OSHA's Safety Act of 1984

93.

Which of the following was signed and enacted to prohibit the illegal trade of fish or wild animals which were taken, processed, transported or sold with violation of any law, treaty, or regulation of the United States?

a)

The 28 Hour Law

b)

Endangered Species Act

c)

The Lacey Act

d)

Animal Welfare Act

94.

Match the pheromone action with the correct name:

Promotes the cohesion of animals

a)

Epideictic pheromones

b)

Alarm pheromones

c)

Aggregation pheromones

d)

Trail pheromones

95.

Match the pheromone action with the correct name:

Warns animals of possible danger

a)

Epideictic pheromones

b)

Alarm pheromones

c)

Aggregation pheromones

d)

Trail pheromones

96.

Match the pheromone action with the correct name:

Regulate populations density

a)

Epideictic pheromones

b)

Alarm pheromones

c)

Aggregation pheromones

d)

Trail pheromones

97.

Match the pheromone action with the correct name:

Lead to food sources, new colonies and prey animals to kill

a)

Epideictic pheromones

b)

Alarm pheromones

c)

Aggregation pheromones

d)

Trail pheromones

98.

A very strong ammonia smell to an animal's urine could indicate which of the following?

a)

Bleeding in the urinary tract

b)

Bacterial infection in the urinary tract

c)

Dehydration

d)

Intestinal parasites

99.

Prescription drugs are sometimes referred to as which of the following?

a)

Extralabel

b)

Legend

c)

Analgesics

d)

Common

100.

The term neonate refers to which of the following?

a)

Newborn animal

b)

Yearling animal

c)

Embryo

d)

Recumbent animal

101.

Which of the following learned animal behavior types is often irreversible?

a)

Conditioning

b)

Imprinting

c)

Reasoning

d)

Playing

102.

Which of the following is defined as the expulsion of air from the lungs?

a)

Inspiration

b)

Expiration

c)

Respiration

d)

Breathing

103.

Which of the following common veterinary medical equipment is represented in the picture?

a)

catheter tubes

b)

cannulas

c)

IV tubes

d)

trachea tubes

104.

Which vein is used in horses and cattle to draw blood and for intravenous injections?

a)

Pulmonary

b)

Saphenous

c)

Jugular

d)

Caudal

105.

Which of the following hormones is also known as adrenaline?

a)

Testosterone

b)

Mechanoreception

c)

Chemoreception

d)

Epinepherine

106.

In cattle, which of the following is the best location to obtain a small blood sample?

a)

Medial tail vein

b)

Cephalic tail vein

c)

Saphenous tail vein

d)

Caudal tail vein

107.

Food production animals can also be referred to as ________ animals.

a)

Livestock

b)

Tamed

c)

Grazing

d)

Working

108.

Which animal is NOT often used in research?

a)

snakes

b)

mice

c)

dogs

d)

pigs

109.

Type the acronym for:

Complete blood count

(a)  

110.

Type the acronym for:

Intramuscular

(a)  

111.

Type the acronym for:

Central nervous system

(a)  

112.

Type the acronym for:

Hematocrit

(a)  

113.

Which type of injection is shown in the image?

a)

Intravenous

b)

Intramuscular

c)

Intradermic

d)

Subcutaneous

114.

Choose the correct order to fill in the blanks:

Pint = 2 cups

Quart = __ pints or 4 cups

Gallon = __ quarts, __ pints or 16 cups

a)

2

4, 8

b)

1

2, 4

c)

2

8, 16

d)

3

6, 8

115.

Which can be used on cattle to restrain their head?

a)

net

b)

nose tong

c)

muzzle

d)

twitch

116.

Which is defined as the physical blockage of the respiratory tract?

a)

hypothermia

b)

hypovolemic

c)

hypoxemia

d)

hyperthermia

117.

Which of the following veins is located near the thigh or hind leg?

a)

jugular vein

b)

lateral saphenous vein

c)

cephalic vein

d)

pulmonary vein

118.

Calculate the average weight of the following animals:

Molly 30 lbs

Jessie 20 lbs

Wallace 14 lbs

Seiko 19 lbs

Missy 10 lbs

Skipper 21 lbs

a)

15

b)

17

c)

19

d)

21

119.

The world's largest animal right organization, founded in 1980 is

a)

PETA

b)

NAIA

c)

ASPCA

d)

HSUS

120.

Red muscle fiber is

a)

Slow twitch, aerobic

b)

Fast-twitch, anaerobic

121.

White muscle fiber is

a)

Slow twitch, aerobic

b)

Fast-twitch, anaerobic

122.

Fill in the blanks in the excerpt of the Veterinarian's Oath:

I will practice my profession conscientiously, with (a)   , and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics. I accept as a lifelong obligation to the continual improvement of my professional knowledge and competence.

123.

Fill in the blanks in the excerpt of the Veterinarian's Oath:

I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity, and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical (a)   . I accept, as a lifelong obligation to the continual improvement of my professional knowledge and competence.

124.

Fill in the blanks in the excerpt of the Veterinarian's Oath:

I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity, and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics. I accept as a lifelong obligation to the continual (a)   of my professional knowledge and competence.

125.

Fill in the blanks in the excerpt of the Veterinarian's Oath:

I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity, and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics. I accept as a lifelong obligation to the continual improvement of my professional knowledge and (a)   .

126.

Which instrument would a veterinarian use to examine the sclera of the animal?

a)

Stethoscope

b)

Opthalmoscope

c)

Electrocardiogram

d)

Thermometer

127.

Which disease is NOT transmitted by ticks?

a)

Anaplasmosis

b)

Ehrlichiosis

c)

Lyme disease

d)

Coccidia

128.

Is this picture labeled properly?

a)

Yes

b)

No

129.

Is this picture labeled properly?

a)

Yes

b)

No