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Movement Terms and Medication Dosage Worksheet

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The drug concentration of a medication is 250 milligrams per 10 milliliters. Based on the weight of the animal, the veterinarian determined he should 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)

1.1mL

2.

Use the number line to find what is the average pulse rate for a dog?

a)

110-130

b)

90-110

c)

80-120

d)

110-140

3.

Which of the following carries deoxygenated blood?

a)

Pulmonary vein

b)

Aorta

c)

Pulmonary artery

d)

Coronary artery

4.

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

a)

Endoscope

b)

Stethoscope

c)

Syringe

d)

Thermometer

5.

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

6.

Caroline’s cat was prescribed an antibiotic for an infection. However, the cat continued to have the same symptoms and remained ill. What is likely the reason for the antibiotic being ineffective in this instance?

a)

The infection was viral

b)

The infection was bacterial

7.

Veterinarian Sam orally administered a drug to Tara’s dog. The medicine will have to first be dissolved in the animal’s gastric/intestinal fluids before entering systemic circulation. This is due to which of the following factors?

a)

Effective medication

b)

Drug absorption

c)

Bioavailability

d)

Passive diffusion

8.

When a newborn kangaroo is born, he will crawl into the mother’s pouch and begin nursing. This is a result of which of the following animal behavioral responses?

a)

Genetics

b)

Adaptation

c)

Instinct

d)

Pheromones

9.

Rank the following functions of the digestive system in correct order, from beginning to end.

a)

1. Ingestion 2. Mechanical processing 3. Secretion 4. Digestion 5. Absorption 6. Excretion

b)

1. Ingestion 2. Secretion 3. Mechanical processing 4. Digestion 5. Absorption 6. Excretion

c)

1. Mechanical processing 2. Ingestion 3. Secretion 4. Digestion 5. Absorption 6. Excretion

d)

1. Ingestion 2. Mechanical processing 3. Digestion 4. Secretion 5. Absorption 6. Excretion

10.

Which of the following lists the correct order of steps for drawing medication into a syringe?

a)

1. Remove the aluminum cap from the medicine bottle. 2. Remove the cap from the needle. 3. Draw the plunger to the desired amount of medicine, filling the barrel with air. 4. Poke the needle through the rubber cap. 5. Push the air in the barrel into the bottle. 6. Raise the bottle and pull back the plunger to draw medicine. 7. Point the needle upwards and eject air bubbles. 8. Lower the bottle and remove the needle.

b)

1. Remove the cap from the needle. 2. Remove the aluminum cap from the medicine bottle. 3. Draw the plunger to the desired amount of medicine, filling the barrel with air. 4. Poke the needle through the rubber cap. 5. Raise the bottle and pull back the plunger to draw medicine. 6. Push the air in the barrel into the bottle. 7. Point the needle upwards and eject air bubbles. 8. Lower the bottle and remove the needle.

c)

1. Remove the aluminum cap from the medicine bottle. 2. Draw the plunger to the desired amount of medicine, filling the barrel with air. 3. Remove the cap from the needle. 4. Poke the needle through the rubber cap. 5. Push the air in the barrel into the bottle. 6. Raise the bottle and pull back the plunger to draw medicine. 7. Lower the bottle and remove the needle. 8. Point the needle upwards and eject air bubbles.

d)

1. Remove the aluminum cap from the medicine bottle. 2. Remove the cap from the needle. 3. Poke the needle through the rubber cap. 4. Draw the plunger to the desired amount of medicine, filling the barrel with air. 5. Push the air in the barrel into the bottle. 6. Raise the bottle and pull back the plunger to draw medicine. 7. Point the needle upwards and eject air bubbles. 8. Lower the bottle and remove the needle.

11.

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

12.

The illustration is an example of a dog in which of the following positions?

a)

Lateral recumbency

b)

Dorsal recumbency

c)

Ventral recumbency

d)

Sternal recumbency

13.

Using the word bank, label the lymph node locations on the dog diagram:

a)

#1

submandibula

b)

Prescapular

#2

c)

#3

Inguinal

d)

#4

Popliteal

14.

If an animal is determined to have “red dirt,” then he/she most likely has which of the following?

a)

Fleas

b)

Mites

c)

Ticks

d)

Mange

15.

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 in 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

16.

Using the word bank, fill in the blanks 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 skills for the __________ of society through the protection of __________ and welfare, the prevention and __________ of animal suffering, the conservation of animal resources, the promotion of public health, and the __________ of medical knowledge.

a)

benefit, animal health, relief, advancement

b)

growth, animal safety, reduction, improvement

c)

service, animal care, elimination, development

d)

support, animal wellness, control, expansion

17.

Which of the following can be used on cattle to restrain their head?

a)

Twitch

b)

Nose Tong

18.

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

a)

Clip and clean the forelimb

b)

Nothing

c)

Numb the forelimb

d)

Draw blood from the forelimb