Question 1

"Coco" Cabana is a ten-year-old Moluccan Cockatoo that suffers from proventricular dilatation disease. What would be the cause of "Coco's" condition?

Accepted Answer

A) A bacteria that attacks specific optic nerve endings 
B) A virus that attacks specific nerves of the digestive system 
C) A fungus that attacks the endocrine system 
D) A Neoplasia that attacks the urogenital system

Question 2

During maximal inspiration, which muscles are responsible for contracting and raising the rib cage?

Accepted Answer

A) The intercostal muscles 
B) The deltoid muscles 
C) The diaphragm 
D) The triceps brachia

Question 3

An animal that exhibits a slight alteration of skin turgor is estimated to be what percentage dehydrated?

Accepted Answer

A) 5-6% 
B) 1-4% 
C) 8-10% 
D) 12-15%

Question 4

Educating clients about pet bird nutrition is essential for preventing nutrition-related disease. In pet caged birds, why is a seed-based diet considered an inferior diet?

Accepted Answer

A) High levels of Vitamin A 
B) Calcium: phosphorus imbalances and amino acid deficiencies 
C) Selenium deficiencies 
D) High levels of proteins

Question 5

Which of the following terms represent the phase of the cardiac cycle where the heart is relaxed just prior to and during the filling of the chamber?

Accepted Answer

A) Diastole 
B) Ventricular filling velocity 
C) Systole 
D) Inotropic

Question 6

On an animal, which of the following locations is where is the lingual artery can be found?

Accepted Answer

A) Jugular groove 
B) Earflap 
C) Bottom of the tongue 
D) Femoral groove

Question 7

A five-year-old male orange tabby presents at a veterinary hospital with grey mucus membranes, tachycardia, and severe blood loss. What would be the best term to describe this cat's condition?

Accepted Answer

A) Cardiogenic shock 
B) Distributive Shock 
C) Hypovolemic Shock 
D) Felinometic Shock

Question 8

Hypocalcemic parturient paresis, also known as "milk fever," is a common periparturient disease of dairy cattle. What nutrient overload fed during the late dry period causes this condition?

Accepted Answer

A) Magnesium 
B) Selenium 
C) Protein 
D) Calcium

Question 9

Which of the following statements would be an example of Aversive Conditioning?

Accepted Answer

A) Feeding a horse inside of a trailer in order to decrease fear 
B) Potty training a puppy by taking them outside frequently 
C) Shock collars used with invisible fence systems 
D) Using treats to trick train a horse

Question 10

Allowing for differences in breed and size, what is the ideal body condition score for a horse?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 - 5 
B) 5 - 8 
C) 4 - 6 
D) 6 - 10

Question 11

Which of the following options is correct regarding safety and a broken mercury thermometer in practice?

Accepted Answer

A) The primary hazard, inhaling vapors, requires the use of a mask to protect staff 
B) Due to serious health risks, the building should be evacuated before clean up 
C) Mercury cleanups require the use of advance biohazard gear to protect the handler 
D) A broken mercury thermometer is not likely to create a serious health hazard in most practices

Question 12

Which of the following choices states what type of uterus is found in a mare?

Accepted Answer

A) Bipartite 
B) Bicornuate 
C) Duplex 
D) Simplex

Question 13

In addition to neutering, which of the following choices are considered an effective method for dealing with animal aggression?

Accepted Answer

A) Chemical restraint 
B) Counter conditioning using rewards and desensitization 
C) Confinement 
D) Physical punishment

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of how the revised Needle stick Safety Prevention Act affects veterinary practices?

Accepted Answer

A) New "safer technology" must be used to reduce accidental needle sticks 
B) Input from managerial healthcare workers is sought when selecting the types of needles 
C) A sharps injury log is now required for workplaces with 11 or more employees 
D) OSHA now mandates the use of a specific needle product

Question 15

If a laboratory is buying research animals from a Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) facility, what assurance does this provide them?

Accepted Answer

A) SPF animals are guaranteed to be completely disease free. 
B) SPF animals are guaranteed to be disease resistant. 
C) Assures that the stock is not infected with specific pathogens at the time of purchase 
D) Assures that the stock is not infected with any pathogens at the time of purchase

Question 16

Due to the sensitive nature of a horse's digestive tract, what clinical sign results from the obstruction of the flow of ingesta through the intestinal tract?

Accepted Answer

A) Colic 
B) Volvulus 
C) Rumen torsion 
D) Iliatic stenosis

Question 17

Which of the following legal acts is responsible for establishing the basic law governing veterinary medicine in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) The Common Law Acceptance Act 
B) The Sherman Antitrust Act 
C) The Veterinary Practice Act 
D) The Veterinary Medical Act

Question 18

In aquatic and larval amphibians, Saprolegniasis causes lethargy, respiratory distress, anorexia, weight loss, and sometimes skin ulcerations. What is Saprolegniasis?

Accepted Answer

A) A viral infection 
B) A bacterial infection 
C) A fungal infection 
D) A genetic defect

Question 19

A handler can properly lift and restrain a rabbit by grasping which body part?

Accepted Answer

A) The scruff of the neck 
B) The ears 
C) The hind legs 
D) The skin over the back area

Question 20

What disease will Clostridium perfringens type C and D cause in goats that are fed an abundance of high carbohydrate feed?

Accepted Answer

A) Tetanus 
B) Enterotoxemia 
C) Nitrate Poisoning 
D) Copper toxicity

Exam 2: Animal Care