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2004 State Animal Health Test


Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 
The best way to approach a horse is:
a.
from the back left
c.
from behind
b.
from the front left
d.
from the front right
 

 2. 
Medical records for each animal treated in a vet clinic should be written in:
a.
pencil
b.
erasable ink
c.
regular ink
d.
black ink
 

 3. 
What is the simplest method for evaluating RBC’s?
a.
determine MCV
c.
determine PCV
b.
determine MCHC
d.
determine CVM
 

 4. 
In the dog, where is the Trichuris Vulpis found?
a.
colon
b.
stomach
c.
cecum
d.
heart
 

 5. 
The primary means of transmission of Q fever is:
a.
inhalation of aerosois from infected birth fluids
b.
scratch by dog
c.
ingesting contaminated meat
d.
bite from an infected animal
 

 6. 
Rabbits may be chemically restrained with:
a.
xylazine, ketamine
b.
acepromazine, ketamine
c.
valium, ketamine
 

 7. 
The complete destruction of living organisms is called:
a.
disinfection
b.
sterlization
c.
insecticides
d.
filtration
 

 8. 
Which of the following is not one of the five Principles of Personal Leadership?
a.
Paint a picture
d.
Energize self
b.
Develop a personal strategy
e.
Set an example
c.
Discover the path of least resistance
 

 9. 
This organization is against the use of animals in research:
a.
NIH
b.
USDA
c.
FDA
d.
PETA
 

 10. 
What does the suffix “lysis” mean?
a.
kill
b.
breakdown
c.
pain
d.
inflamation
 

 11. 
The pituitary and thyroid gland are examples of:
a.
nervous system
c.
reproductive organs
b.
endocrine organs
d.
urinary system
 

 12. 
What term means that the animals do not have certain diseases which normally infect the species?
a.
zoonotic
c.
immunololgy
b.
specific pathogen free
d.
antiparisitic
 

 13. 
_________ is a superior disinfectant because it kills many types of bacteria and viruses.
a.
Bleach
c.
Quaternary ammonia
b.
Soap
d.
Autoclave
 

 14. 
A person receiving a shipment of animals should:
a.
confirm that the right number of animals arrived
b.
compare purchase orders and shipping invoices
c.
observe condition of transfer cages
d.
All of these are correct
 

 15. 
For flea control, Pyrethrin-based products are;
a.
only to be used once a month on an animal
b.
safe for frequent application on an animal
c.
only to be used on the yard and house
d.
None of the these are correct
 

 16. 
The scientific name for roundworm is:
a.
strongyloides stercoralis
b.
ancylostoma canium
c.
toxocara canis
 

 17. 
What is the gestation period of the mouse?
a.
19-21 days
b.
26-30 days
c.
18-25 days
d.
17-22 days
 

 18. 
Dog bites should be cleaned with:
a.
povidone-iodine solution, then water
b.
soap and water
c.
hydrogen peroxide
 

 19. 
Which of the following is true about hamsters?
a.
nocturnal, gestation 15-16 days, aggressive
b.
estrus cycle 8 days, body temperature 99.9-102.4 F
c.
flank gland, not aggressive, body temperature 98.6-100.4 F
d.
not nocturnal, 2 stomachs, estrus cycle 8 days
 

 20. 
Fahrenheit readings can be converted to Celsius by:
a.
C = degrees F -32 x 5/9
c.
C = degrees F + 32 x 5/9
b.
F = degrees C + 32 x 5/9
d.
F = degrees C -32 x 5/9
 

 21. 
In puppies and kittens, approximately 95% of the circulating immunoglobulins come from:
a.
colostrum
c.
milk supplements
b.
1st. vaccine
d.
vitamins
 

 22. 
The scientific name for a gerbil is:
a.
Rattus norvegicus
b.
Mesocriecetus auratus
c.
Meriones unguiculatus
 

 23. 
When handling a cat, what helps reduce stress?
a.
Restraining the front and back legs
b.
Covering the cats eyes when handling
c.
Applying the least amount of restraint possible
d.
Placing in a restraint bag
 

 24. 
What is the best way to carry a rabbit long distances?
a.
by the scruff
c.
by the hindquarters
b.
gather the rabbit by your forearms
d.
rabbit restraint device
 

 25. 
When an error is made on a medical record, the proper action to take is:
a.
have the vet correct error
b.
use white out
c.
erase the error
d.
draw a single line through the error and initial
 

 26. 
Institutions or groups that sell, auction, exhibit, transport, breed or conduct research with animals are subject to regulations by the:
a.
Animal Welfare Act
c.
Transportation Act
b.
Good Laboratory Practices
d.
National Institute of Health
 

 27. 
Diagnoses of mites is based on:
a.
eggs found on the hair coat
c.
hair loss
b.
morphological appearance of the adult
d.
sodium chloride flotation
 

 28. 
The pulse of the dog is most commonly felt in the:
a.
saphenous vein
b.
tongue
c.
femoral artery
d.
aorta
 

 29. 
When performing an anatomical scrub on the hands, how many brush strokes are made on each surface of the hands and arms before rinsing?
a.
5
b.
8
c.
10
d.
15
 

 30. 
The Small Business Administration states that one of the principal reasons businesses fail is:
a.
poor leadership
c.
loss of money
b.
lack of planning
d.
unskilled employees
 

 31. 
The “three R’s principle” represents:
a.
replacement, research, reduction
b.
replacement, refinement, reduction
c.
responsible, refinement, reduction
 

 32. 
A 10 kilogram dog weighs _________ pounds.
a.
2.2
b.
100
c.
12.0
d.
22
 

 33. 
Bones are attached to each other at the joints by ____________, and muscles are attached to the jointed bones by ___________.
a.
cartilage, tissue
c.
ligaments, cartilage
b.
soft tissue, tendons
d.
ligaments, tendons
 

 34. 
What type of caging material has high impact strength, is transparent, and can withstand high temperatures?
a.
polycarbonate
b.
polystyrene
c.
polypropylene
d.
polyexponate
 

 35. 
People who work with nonhuman primates should wear the following PPE:
a.
lab coat, ear protection, gloves, mask, shoe covers, cap
b.
lab coat, mask, safety goggles, protective footwear, gloves, cap
c.
lab coat, leather gloves, mask, shoe covers, cap
 

 36. 
Definition of anemia:
a.
animal’s skin or mucous membranes are pale
b.
hair loss
c.
animal is not eating
d.
difficult breathing
 

 37. 
Thiabendazole, peperazine and ivermectin are examples of what drug?
a.
antiparasitics
b.
antibiotics
c.
anthelmintics
d.
analgesics
 

 38. 
What rat is known as the hooded rat?
a.
Wister
c.
Sprague-Dawley
b.
Long-Evans
d.
Rattus norvegicus
 

 39. 
Guinea pig food is good for:
a.
3 weeks
b.
3 months
c.
6 weeks
d.
6 months
 

 40. 
The most commonly used breed of rabbit in research is:
a.
New Zealand
c.
Boston Albino
b.
White Netherland Dwarf
d.
Abino Rex
 

 41. 
Many business owners say that it is relatively easy to find employees who ________, but more difficult to find employees who ___________.
a.
can relate to and communicate effectively with clients; have good technical skills.
b.
have good technical skills; can relate to and communicate effectively with clients.
c.
have good technical skills; are reliable and hardworking.
d.
love animals; have good technical skills.
 

 42. 
A female cat is called a:
a.
bitch
b.
tom
c.
buck
d.
queen
 

 43. 
What is the suggested way of billing?
a.
personal
b.
combined
c.
separate
d.
joint
 

 44. 
Hospitals are certified if they meet certain standards required by this organization.
a.
AALAS
b.
AAHA
c.
AALAC
d.
AALAM
 

 45. 
A refractometer can read:
a.
specific gravity and protein
c.
fecal samples
b.
pH and white blood count
d.
WBC count
 

 46. 
Chlamydiosis is found in:
a.
sheep
b.
cats
c.
rodents
d.
birds
 

 47. 
A commonly-used needle holder is:
a.
Mayo-Hegar
c.
Brown-Adson
b.
Metzenbaum
d.
Halsted holder
 

 48. 
Which one is not a common enemy of energy?
a.
criticism
c.
communication
b.
dictatorial leadership style
d.
fear
 

 49. 
The pituitary and thyroid gland are examples of:
a.
nervous system
c.
reproductive organs
b.
endocrine organs
d.
urinary system
 

 50. 
What does GLP stand for?
a.
Good Laboratory Procedures
c.
Good Laboratory Practices
b.
Good Learning Practices
d.
Good Learning Procedures
 

 51. 
What type of tissue covers all body surfaces, lines all cavities, and forms glands?
a.
nerve tissue
c.
epithelial tissue
b.
connective tissue
d.
muscle tissue
 

 52. 
The feed that has heat which helps to decrease bacteria is called:
a.
pelleted feed
b.
roughage feed
c.
extruded feed
d.
ground feed
 

 53. 
What is not a characteristic of good quality bedding material?
a.
comfort
b.
availability
c.
non-nutritive
d.
cost
 

 54. 
Conventional animals are:
a.
those that harbor no detectable bacteria viruses or other microorganisms
b.
those that carry an unknown, uncontrolled variety and number of microorganisms
c.
those that are devoid of microbial life forms
d.
those that do not harbor certain pathogenic microorganisms
 

 55. 
How are dead animals disposed of in a facility?
a.
discarded with other waste animals
c.
buried
b.
burned
d.
double bagged and placed in thrash
 

 56. 
Flank glands are found in:
a.
ferrets
b.
rats
c.
skunks
d.
hamsters
 

 57. 
Which mouse is black in color?
a.
Balb/c
b.
DBA
c.
C3H
d.
C57BL/6
 

 58. 
Which three are examples of general anesthetics?
a.
ketoprofen, halothane, ketamine
c.
isoflurane, halothane, ketamine
b.
isoflurane, morphine, xylazine
d.
xylazine, pierazine, ketoprofen
 

 59. 
What is porphyrin?
a.
overgrown incisors
b.
disease in rats that causes them to sit hunched over
c.
material that is reddish-brown in color and appears around the eyes and nose of rats
d.
a drug used to euthanize rats
 

 60. 
What type of breeding is best for gerbils?
a.
polyestrus
b.
harem
c.
polygamous
d.
monogamous
 

 61. 
Which animal needs a diet rich in vitamin C?
a.
gerbil
b.
rat
c.
guinea pig
d.
rabbit
 

 62. 
Rabbits may show aggressiveness or fear by:
a.
biting
b.
foot stomping
c.
jumping
d.
laying ears back
 

 63. 
Dogs are primarily:
a.
carnivores
b.
herbivores
c.
omnivores
 

 64. 
Reptiles can transmit which zoonotic disease to humans?
a.
ornithosis
b.
moniliformis
c.
salmonellosis
d.
coxiellosis
 

 65. 
What instrument is used for separating serum or plasma from red blood cells, or preparing urine sediments?
a.
microscope
b.
refractometer
c.
centrifuge
d.
hemacytometer
 

 66. 
When used for euthanasia, sodium pentobarbital should be administered:
a.
slowly
b.
rapidly
c.
speed of administration does not matter
 

 67. 
Heartworm disease in dogs is caused by:
a.
Dipylidum canium
c.
Toxocara canis
b.
Dirofilaria immitis
d.
Trichuris vulpis
 

 68. 
When surgery is completed, all needles and scalpel blades should be:
a.
placed in puncture-proof container for disposal
b.
autoclaved
c.
washed and left to dry for the next day
d.
wrapped in paper and placed in trash
 

 69. 
What is the definition of cranial/caudal?
a.
anterior-posterior direction
c.
toward the back/toward the abdomen
b.
above/below
d.
toward the head/toward the tail
 

 70. 
Ear notching is a common type of identification for:
a.
rodents
b.
primates
c.
guinea pigs
d.
rabbits
 

 71. 
What scale is used t weigh large species?
a.
triple-beam balances
c.
platform scales
b.
top-loading
d.
double plan
 

 72. 
Harem breeding means:
a.
one male
c.
more than one mate
b.
artificial breeding
d.
breeding several times a year
 

 73. 
Cervical dislocation can be used for euthanasia in which animal?
a.
guinea pig
b.
snakes
c.
hamsters
d.
rats
 



 
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