Question 1

Which of the following coagulation disorders is a well-known complication of heat stroke patients, in which their blood fails to clot?

Accepted Answer

A) Congenital Afibrinogenemia 
B) Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura 
C) Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation 
D) Hemophilia 
A) Congenital Afibrinogenemia 
B) Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura 
C) Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation 
D) Hemophilia

Question 2

Whenever nursing a patient with a fever, which of the following is the reason for monitoring a patient's temperature several times per day?

Accepted Answer

A) When a fever abates, treatment can be discontinued. 
B) Fevers may display a diurnal pattern, fluctuating frequently 
C) Fevers tend to be nocturnal, so they fluctuate mostly in the evening. 
D) A patient's temperature should only be monitored twice daily. 
A) When a fever abates, treatment can be discontinued. 
B) Fevers may display a diurnal pattern, fluctuating frequently 
C) Fevers tend to be nocturnal, so they fluctuate mostly in the evening. 
D) A patient's temperature should only be monitored twice daily.

Question 3

When assessing a patient's shock status, mucus membrane (MM) color and capillary refill time (CRT) are often evaluated. What is a normal capillary refill time?

Accepted Answer

A) Less than 4 seconds 
B) Less than 6 seconds 
C) Less than 2 seconds 
D) Less than 10 seconds 
A) Less than 4 seconds 
B) Less than 6 seconds 
C) Less than 2 seconds 
D) Less than 10 seconds

Question 4

Once a horse in the wild reaches social maturity, they typically leave the natal herd. At what approximate age does social maturity occur in most horses?

Accepted Answer

A) Two years 
B) Yearling 
C) Five years 
D) Immediately preceding weaning 
A) Two years 
B) Yearling 
C) Five years 
D) Immediately preceding weaning

Question 5

An un-spayed and un-bred female ferret is at risk for developing hyperestrogenism. From which gland or organ does this condition originate?

Accepted Answer

A) Ovary 
B) Adrenal 
C) Uterus 
D) Thyroid 
A) Ovary 
B) Adrenal 
C) Uterus 
D) Thyroid

Question 6

Which of the following represents a way for clients to deal with inter-feline aggression in a household?

Accepted Answer

A) Confinement of the aggressor 
B) Confinement of the cat behaving most appropriately 
C) Declaw the aggressor 
D) Forced confinement of all cats in the household 
A) Confinement of the aggressor 
B) Confinement of the cat behaving most appropriately 
C) Declaw the aggressor 
D) Forced confinement of all cats in the household

Question 7

Which of the following conditions can contribute to elimination aversion in cats?

Accepted Answer

A) Improper litter box training 
B) The consumption of fluids late in the day 
C) Multiple cats sharing a single litter box 
D) A diet high in magnesium 
A) Improper litter box training 
B) The consumption of fluids late in the day 
C) Multiple cats sharing a single litter box 
D) A diet high in magnesium

Question 8

Chlamydophila (Chlamydia) psittaci typically causes what condition in a cat?

Accepted Answer

A) Refractory feline conjunctivitis 
B) Ocular Mycoses 
C) Chlamydial Infructuous 
D) Rickettsia Disease 
A) Refractory feline conjunctivitis 
B) Ocular Mycoses 
C) Chlamydial Infructuous 
D) Rickettsia Disease

Question 9

What condition is characterized by an extended length of labor, prolonged period between births of young, or an infant lodged in the birth canal of an animal?

Accepted Answer

A) Cephalo-pelvic disproportion (CP
D)  
B) Cervical dysplasia 
C) Dystocia 
D) Intrapartum asphyxia 
A) Cephalo-pelvic disproportion (CP
D)  
B) Cervical dysplasia 
C) Dystocia 
D) Intrapartum asphyxia

Question 10

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires all veterinary hospital to have a Hazard Communication Standard plan. What information is contained in this plan?

Accepted Answer

A) A disaster plan 
B) An explanation of the signs and labels used to identify potentially hazardous materials 
C) Appropriate places for storing food and drink for human consumption 
D) A list of emergency phone numbers in case an evacuation is required 
A) A disaster plan 
B) An explanation of the signs and labels used to identify potentially hazardous materials 
C) Appropriate places for storing food and drink for human consumption 
D) A list of emergency phone numbers in case an evacuation is required

Question 11

For a patient receiving continuous fluid therapy, which of the following would be a sign of fluid overload?

Accepted Answer

A) Polydipsia 
B) Hyperpnea 
C) Olgaluria 
D) Ataxia 
A) Polydipsia 
B) Hyperpnea 
C) Olgaluria 
D) Ataxia

Question 12

If a patient is presenting as being PU /PD, what clinical signs is this patient exhibiting?

Accepted Answer

A) Motor dysfunction of the front and rear limbs 
B) Dehydration and shock 
C) Increased thirst and increased urination 
D) Vomiting and diarrhea 
A) Motor dysfunction of the front and rear limbs 
B) Dehydration and shock 
C) Increased thirst and increased urination 
D) Vomiting and diarrhea

Question 13

"Cyrano" is an anorexic cat that must be fed a liquid diet via a nasal gastric tube. How many Kcal/kg per day would "Cyrano" require?

Accepted Answer

A) 600 kcal/kg of body weight per day 
B) 160 kcal/kg of body weight per day 
C) 240 kcal /kg of body weight per day 
D) 40 kcal/kg of body weight per day 
A) 600 kcal/kg of body weight per day 
B) 160 kcal/kg of body weight per day 
C) 240 kcal /kg of body weight per day 
D) 40 kcal/kg of body weight per day

Question 14

What is a farrier?

Accepted Answer

A) A specialist in saddlery 
B) A specialist in equine hoof care 
C) An expert in creating barns 
D) A horse trainer 
A) A specialist in saddlery 
B) A specialist in equine hoof care 
C) An expert in creating barns 
D) A horse trainer

Question 15

How many days following conception does normal parturition occur in a mare?

Accepted Answer

A) 360-380 
B) 120-127 
C) 335-342 
D) 225-231 
A) 360-380 
B) 120-127 
C) 335-342 
D) 225-231

Question 16

With which of the following normal body functions would a South American camelid born with choanal atresia have difficulty?

Accepted Answer

A) Urinating 
B) Defecating 
C) Walking 
D) Breathing 
A) Urinating 
B) Defecating 
C) Walking 
D) Breathing

Question 17

In addition to monitoring for infectious disease and environmental elements (housing, air quality, etc.), what else should a research facility's quality assurance program monitor for in a mice colony?

Accepted Answer

A) Body mass indexes 
B) Predominate color patterns 
C) Litter size 
D) Genetic integrity 
A) Body mass indexes 
B) Predominate color patterns 
C) Litter size 
D) Genetic integrity

Question 18

In exotic species, "capture myopathy" is a serious threat. What is the basic cause of this phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

A) An artificial habitat 
B) The death of muscle tissue 
C) Malabsorption 
D) A misfiring of nerve synapse 
A) An artificial habitat 
B) The death of muscle tissue 
C) Malabsorption 
D) A misfiring of nerve synapse

Question 19

Which of the following best illustrates the common name for the olecranon?

Accepted Answer

A) Elbow 
B) Arm 
C) Shoulder 
D) Wrist 
A) Elbow 
B) Arm 
C) Shoulder 
D) Wrist

Question 20

In large social groups of cats, the male will often kill the young nursing kittens. What is the desired effect of this action?

Accepted Answer

A) To ensure hierarchy dominance 
B) To reduce the group numbers 
C) To induce ovulation in the female 
D) To ensure adequate food supply for the group 
A) To ensure hierarchy dominance 
B) To reduce the group numbers 
C) To induce ovulation in the female 
D) To ensure adequate food supply for the group

Which of the following coagulation disorders is a well-known complication of heat stroke patients, in which their blood fails to clot?

Whenever nursing a patient with a fever, which of the following is the reason for monitoring a patient's temperature several times per day?

When assessing a patient's shock status, mucus membrane (MM) color and capillary refill time (CRT) are often evaluated. What is a normal capillary refill time?

Once a horse in the wild reaches social maturity, they typically leave the natal herd. At what approximate age does social maturity occur in most horses?

An un-spayed and un-bred female ferret is at risk for developing hyperestrogenism. From which gland or organ does this condition originate?

Which of the following represents a way for clients to deal with inter-feline aggression in a household?

Which of the following conditions can contribute to elimination aversion in cats?

Chlamydophila (Chlamydia) psittaci typically causes what condition in a cat?

What condition is characterized by an extended length of labor, prolonged period between births of young, or an infant lodged in the birth canal of an animal?

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires all veterinary hospital to have a Hazard Communication Standard plan. What information is contained in this plan?

For a patient receiving continuous fluid therapy, which of the following would be a sign of fluid overload?

If a patient is presenting as being PU /PD, what clinical signs is this patient exhibiting?

"Cyrano" is an anorexic cat that must be fed a liquid diet via a nasal gastric tube. How many Kcal/kg per day would "Cyrano" require?

What is a farrier?

How many days following conception does normal parturition occur in a mare?

With which of the following normal body functions would a South American camelid born with choanal atresia have difficulty?

In addition to monitoring for infectious disease and environmental elements (housing, air quality, etc.), what else should a research facility's quality assurance program monitor for in a mice colony?

In exotic species, "capture myopathy" is a serious threat. What is the basic cause of this phenomenon?

Which of the following best illustrates the common name for the olecranon?

In large social groups of cats, the male will often kill the young nursing kittens. What is the desired effect of this action?

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Exam 2: Animal Care

Which of the following coagulation disorders is a well-known complication of heat stroke patients, in which their blood fails to clot?

Whenever nursing a patient with a fever, which of the following is the reason for monitoring a patient's temperature several times per day?

When assessing a patient's shock status, mucus membrane (MM) color and capillary refill time (CRT) are often evaluated. What is a normal capillary refill time?

Once a horse in the wild reaches social maturity, they typically leave the natal herd. At what approximate age does social maturity occur in most horses?

An un-spayed and un-bred female ferret is at risk for developing hyperestrogenism. From which gland or organ does this condition originate?

Which of the following represents a way for clients to deal with inter-feline aggression in a household?

Which of the following conditions can contribute to elimination aversion in cats?

Chlamydophila (Chlamydia) psittaci typically causes what condition in a cat?

What condition is characterized by an extended length of labor, prolonged period between births of young, or an infant lodged in the birth canal of an animal?

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires all veterinary hospital to have a Hazard Communication Standard plan. What information is contained in this plan?

For a patient receiving continuous fluid therapy, which of the following would be a sign of fluid overload?

If a patient is presenting as being PU /PD, what clinical signs is this patient exhibiting?

"Cyrano" is an anorexic cat that must be fed a liquid diet via a nasal gastric tube. How many Kcal/kg per day would "Cyrano" require?

What is a farrier?

How many days following conception does normal parturition occur in a mare?

With which of the following normal body functions would a South American camelid born with choanal atresia have difficulty?

In addition to monitoring for infectious disease and environmental elements (housing, air quality, etc.), what else should a research facility's quality assurance program monitor for in a mice colony?

In exotic species, "capture myopathy" is a serious threat. What is the basic cause of this phenomenon?

Which of the following best illustrates the common name for the olecranon?

In large social groups of cats, the male will often kill the young nursing kittens. What is the desired effect of this action?

Anesthesia

Dentistry

Imaging

Lab Procedures

Pharmacology

Surgical

CVPM

Analgesia

Critical Care

Filters