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WorksheetsPractise paper - VCA
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 26mins
Which disease, transmitted to humans through contact with cat feces, poses a significant risk to unborn babies if contracted by pregnant women?
leptospirosis
toxoplasmosis
cat scratch fever
rabies
Which of the following is a standard precaution to help prevent the transmission of MRSA in healthcare settings?
staff performing hand hygiene before and after all patient contact
staff wearing masks when entering any patient room
isolating all patients on admission
using antibiotics for all patients as a preventive measure
Which breed does the dog shown below belong to?
Beagle
St Bernard
Basset hound
Springer spaniel
Which group does the Hungarian Vizsla belong to?
hound
gun dog
utility dog
working dog
One possible negative aspect of microchipping animals is:
it is a reversible process
there is a possibility of complications at the implant site
it is a visible form of identification
it prevents animals from being lost
The normal urine output of a healthy cat is:
1 - 2 ml/kg/hour
1 - 3 ml/kg/hour
2 - 4 ml/kg/hour
3 - 5 ml/kg/hour
Caecotrophy is a normal eating habit of:
rats
cats
rabbits
snakes
A cat is not waking up as expected after a routine surgical procedure under general anaesthesia. What is the most appropriate first action?
offer it water to drink immediately
try to feed it a small amount of wet food
shake it gently and call its name loudly
assess its vital signs and provide warmth if it is hypothermic
Which of the following is the best clinical sign of adequate oxygenation in a patient after surgery?
capillary refill time
pupil size
heart rate
pinkness of mucous membranes
In the picture below, the arrow is indicating the:
right atrium
pericardium
left ventricle
mediastinum
The pulmonary vein carries:
oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart
oxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs
deoxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart
deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs
The atrioventricular valve between the right atrium and right ventricle is known as the:
aortic valve
mitral valve
bicuspid valve
tricuspid valve
A venule is a:
A) valve that prevents the backflow of deoxygenated blood in a vein
B) small blood vessel that delivers blood from the veins to the arteries
C) large blood vessel that delivers blood from the veins to the vena cava
D) small blood vessel that delivers blood from the capillary beds into veins
In comparison with veins and capillaries, arteries have:
no pulse
thinner walls
increased elasticity
valves to control blood flow
The peripheral pulse can be taken from the hind leg of a dog via the:
carpal artery
lingual artery
coccygeal artery
dorsal metatarsal artery
Which system is responsible for collecting and returning interstitial fluid to the bloodstream?
lymphatic system
pulmonary system
digestive system
nervous system
The amount of blood the heart pumps through the circulatory system in one minute is called:
systole
diastole
cardiac output
atrial fibrillation
Compared with a single circulatory system, the high-pressure blood flow that is found in a double circulatory system results in:
a decrease in the rate of oxygen supply to the cells
an increase in the rate of oxygen supply to the cells
no change in the rate of waste removal from the cells
a decrease in the rate of waste removal from the cells
Which structure forms the boundary between the chest cavity and the abdominal cavity?
sternum
diaphragm
pelvis
vertebral column
One of the structures that passes through the thoracic inlet is the:
liver
lungs
diaphragm
oesophagus
The thoracic cavity is lined by a serous membrane known as the:
parietal pleura
visceral pleura
parietal peritoneum
visceral peritoneum
The correct terminology to describe the anatomical location of the kidneys in the abdomen is:
caudo-dorsal
cranio-dorsal
caudo-ventral
cranio-ventral
One of the functions of the spleen is the:
storage of bile
destruction of urea
production of hormones
breakdown of red blood cells
The term dyspnoea is defined as:
difficulty in breathing
cessation of breathing
respiratory rate lower than normal
respiratory rate higher than normal
The axis is classified as which type of vertebra in the spine?
lumbar vertebra
cervical vertebra
thoracic vertebra
sacral vertebra
Which part of the pelvis forms the prominent bone you can feel on the patients back, either side of spine?
ilium
pubis
ischium
acetabulum
Where would you most likely find voluntary muscle tissue (striated muscle) ?
in the heart
in the walls of blood vessels
attached to bones
in the stomach lining
Which part of the small intestine comes immediately before the large intestine?
duodenum
jejunum
ileum
colon
What is one of the main functions of the stomach?
produce bile
store and churn food
absorb water
digest carbohydrates
Which organ in the digestive system functions both as an endocrine and exocrine gland by releasing hormones and digestive juices?
liver
caecum
pancreas
gall bladder
Which of the following endocrine glands is located at the base of the brain?
thyroid
adrenal
pituitary
parathyroid
The usual number of ribs around a dog's chest cavity is:
7 pairs
9 pairs
11 pairs
13 pairs
The turbinates are structures found in the:
larynx
trachea
lung lobes
nasal chambers
What is the function of the cilia lining the trachea?
To absorb oxygen
To trap and move dust particles up and out of the airway
To produce mucus
To exchange gases with blood
The diaphragm flattens:
during expiration
during inspiration
in the relaxed pause between breaths
to decrease the volume of the thoracic cavity
Gaseous exchange takes place in the:
alveoli
bronchi
trachea
bronchioles
The kidney and bladder are connected via the:
ureter
urethra
loop of Henle
Bowman's capsule
The functional unit of the kidney is called the:
pelvis
cortex
nephron
medulla
What is the primary role of the loop of Henle in the nephron?
filter glucose from the blood
concentrate urine
store urine before excretion
produce red blood cells
Which of the following is secreted by the prostate gland?
Saliva
Bile
Seminal fluid
Insulin
What is the typical gestation period for a female rabbit?
18-20 days
25-28 days
29-35 days
40-44 days
The junction between two neurons is known as a/an:
axon
dendrite
synapse
neuromuscular junction
The part of the neuron indicated in the picture below is the:
axon
nucleus
dendrite
cell body
When transporting a patient experiencing difficulty breathing (dysponea), which position is most appropriate to help ease their breathing?
upright sitting position
sternal recumbency
lateral recumbency with head lower than body
lateral recumbency with head elevated
What is the medical term for abnormally high blood pressure?
Hypertension
Hypotension
Which dispensing category allows veterinary medicines to be sold without supervision by a pharmacist or vet?
POM-V
AVM-GSL
NFA-VPS
POM-VPS
Who is permitted to handle controlled drugs in a veterinary practice?
All employees
Clients
Designated personnel
Receptionists only
How should expired POM-VPS medicines be handled in a veterinary practice?
Disposed of as household waste
Flushed down the sink
Disposed of as pharmaceutical waste
Returned to the manufacturer for resale
The term b.i.d means to administer a medication:
ad-lib
once a day
twice a day
three times a day
According to the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966, an animal can be given first aid by:
anyone
qualified veterinary surgeons only
only people working in veterinary practice
qualified veterinary surgeons and nurses only
A dog with a suspected spinal fracture should be lifted:
using a stretcher
with one hand under its neck and the other around its hindquarters
with one arm around the front of the sternum and the other around the hindquarters
by two people - one holding the neck and shoulder and the other holding the abdomen and hindquarters
Plastic trays are:
suitable for sterilisation by autoclave or ethylene oxide
design to be single use and should not be sterilised at all
suitable for sterilisation by ethylene oxide but not by autoclave
suitable for sterilisation by autoclave but not by ethylene oxide
