elanco vet study guide

the prefix octo is an example of which of the following types of prefixes?

A. Measurement

B. Position

C. Molor

D. Number

Answer : D Number

Which of the following describes dyspnea?

A: Hypothermia

B: Anemia

C: Arrhythmia

D: Labored Breathing

Answer: D Labored Breathing

The ear tag in the sheep's ear below is attached to what part of the ear?

A: Papllia

B: Nares

C: Vlormclae

D: Auricle

Answer: D Auricle

Which of the following is not a function of the derivative of white blood cells?

A: Phagocytes

B: Hemoglobin

C: T-cells

D: B- cells

Answer: B Hemoglobin

About how many days does the average red blood cell live?

Scale of 96-106

Answer: 100

Which of the following is NOT an example of a semi-domesticated animal?

A: Red Deer

B: Bison

C: Snow Leopard

D: Asian Elephant

Answer: C Snow Leopard

Which of the following is known as the liquid portion of the blood?

A: Red Blood Cells

B: Platelets

C: Plasma

D: White Blood Cells

Answer: C Plasma

Which of the following learned animal behavior types is often irreversible?

A: Conditioning

B: Imprinting

C: Reasoning

D: Playing

Answer: B Imprinting

Which of the following is an example of a non-traditional treatment method?

A: Blood Testing

B: Neuters

C: Spays

D: Chiropractic Care

Answer: D Chiropractic Care

Hilary's puppy has diarrhea. After taking him to the veterinarian, he is diagnosed as having internal parasite roundworms. What did the veterinarian most likely run to determine this condition?

A: Sensitivity Test

B: Blood Examination

C: Urine Examination

D: Fecal Examination

Answer: D Fecal Examination

The term defecation refers to which of the following?

A: To Urinate

B: To Walk

C: To have a bowel movement

D: To experience significant water loss

Answer: C To have a bowel movement

Which of the following is caused when the body knows a severe amount of blood or fluids?

A: Hypothermic Shock

B: Hyperthermic Shock

C: Hypovolemic Shock

D: Cardiogeric Shock

Answer: C Hypovolemic Shock

Which of the following is considered the "master gland" of the endocrine system?

A: Pituitary Gland

B: Hypothalamus

C: Medulla

D: Adrenal Gland

Answer: A Pituitary Gland

When dogs urinate to mark their domain, they deposit what type of pheromones?

A: Territorial

B: Aggregation

C: Trail

D: Epideictic

Answer: A Territorial

Which of the following prefixes means " above"?

A: Sub

B: Peri

C: Post

D: Supra

Answer: D Supra

Which of the following hormones is also known as adrenaline?

A: Chemoreception

B: Epinephrine

C: Mechanoreception

D: Testosterone

Answer: B Epinephrine

Which of the following is a word which has two or more root words?

A: Compound Word

B: Combining Form

C: Sufix

D: Prefix

Answer: A Compound Word

Gordon's horse was diagnosed with the West Nile virus. The horse was most likely infected by which of the following?

A: Ants

B: Flies

C: Mosquitoes

D: Birds

Answer: C Mosquitoes

Which of the following animal rights founders is one of four people who formed the Humane Society of the United States?

A: Mike Burgwin

B: Peter Singer

C: Fred Meyers

D: Ingrid Newkirk

Answer: C Fred Meyers

Lips (horses), beak (chickens) and hand (humans) are the organs used for which of the following digestive functions?

A: Prehension

B: Mastication

C: Absorption

D: Excretion

Answer: A Prehension

Match the following terms to the correct definition

Thrombocytes, responsible for clotting

A. Red blood cells

B. Plasma

C. White blood cells

D. Platelets

Answer: D Platelets

Match the following terms to the correct definition

Liquid portion, transports other blood components

A. Red blood cells

B. Plasma

C. White blood cells

D. Platelets

Answer: B Plasma

Match the following terms to the correct definition

Erythrocytes, carry oxygen from the lungs

A. Red blood cells

B. Plasma

C. White blood cells

D. Platelets

Answer: A Red blood cells

Match the following terms to the correct definition

Leukocytes, defend the body from invading organisms

A. Red blood cells

B. Plasma

C. White blood cells

D. Platelets

Answer: C White blood cells

While examining your dog during his annual physical exam, the veterinarian palpates his belly in order to check for which of the following?

A: Enlarged organs

B: Dehydration

C: Elevated heart rate

D: Anemia

Answer: A Enlarged organs

Your dog weighs 18 kilograms. The medication dosage is 1 milliliter per every 10 pounds. Rounded to the nearest milliliters, how many milliliters of medication should you give your dog? 1 kilogram= 2.2 pounds

A: 2 mL

B: 3 mL

C: 4 mL

D: 5 mL

Answer: 4 mL

Where is the most accurate place to read an animal's temperature?

A: Mouth

B: Ear

C: Belly

D: Rectum

Answer: D Rectum

In freeze branding, the branding iron is chilled with________

A: Frozen ice block

B: Frozen salt

C: Liquid nitrogen

D: Cooling compound

Answer: C Liquid nitrogen

Veterinarian Liz is reading a review of a preclinical drug efficiency and safety study on the drug's effect on some of the most common ocular diseases (dry eye syndrome, glaucoma, cataracts, etc ). Which of the following animals was most likely used for the study?

A. Rabbits

B. Dogs

C. Snakes

D. Pigs

Answer: A Rabbits

Which of the following statements is true when referring to the diameter of a needle?

A. The lower the gauge of the needle, the smaller the diameter of the needle

B. The lower the gauge of the needle, the larger the diameter of the needle

C. The higher the gauge of the needle, the larger the diameter of the needle

D. There is no correlation between needle gauge and diameter size

Answer: B The lower the gauge of the needle, the larger the diameter of the needle

When should the endotracheal tube be removed after surgery?

A. Immediately after taking the patient off of oxygen

B. Once the patient is stimulated and able to completely swallow

C. Once the patient's eyes are open

D. After detaching the pulse oximeter

Answer: B Once the patient is stimulated and able to completely swallow

Match the dosage with their applicable meaning

Dose which maintains or keeps the drug in therapeutic range

A. Loading dose

B. Maintenace dose

C. Therapeutic range

D. Total daily dose

Answer: B Maintenance dose

Match the dosage with their applicable meaning

Initial dose given to establish a therapeutic range

A. Loading dose

B. Maintenace dose

C. Therapeutic range

D. Total daily dose

Answer: A Loading dose

Match the dosage with their applicable meaning

The total amount of the drug given within a 24 hour

A. Loading dose

B. Maintenace dose

C. Therapeutic range

D. Total daily dose

Answer: D Total daily dose

Match the dosage with their applicable meaning

Drug concentration within the body to produce a desired effect in the animal with no signs of toxicity

A. Loading dose

B. Maintenace dose

C. Therapeutic range

D. Total daily dose

Answer: C Therapeutic range

The term neonate refers to which of the following?

A. Newborn animal

B. Yearning animal

C. Embryo

D. Recumbent animal

Answer: A Newborn Animal

Veterinarian assistant Kolton has been instructed to administer a bolus to a bull calf. Which of the following would he use?

A. Silver nitrate stick

B. Butterfly catheter

C. Balling gun

D. Cannula

Answer: C Balling gun

Calculate the average weight of the dogs listed in the chart below

Dog Weight

Molly 30 lbs

Jessie 20 lbs

Wallace 14 lbs

Seiko 19 lbs

Missy 10 lbs

Skipper 21 lbs

Answer: 19 lbs

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

A. Twitch

B. Nose tong

C. Muzzle

D. Net

Answer: B Nose tong

The normal urine pH level for your cat us 6.5. This level would be considered to be which of the following?

A. Neutral

B. Mildly acidic

C. Alkaline

D. Mildly alkaline

Answer: B Mildly acidic

Which of the following authors wrote a book centered on the protest of animal cruelty and research?

A. Ernest Hemingway

B. Stephen King

C. Mark Twain

D. Mark Faulkner

Answer: C Mark Twain ( Dog's Tale)

The acronym NSAIDS stands for which of the following?

A. Non-Sterile and Intra-Drug Supplement

B. Nasal Supplement and Intestinal Digestion Supplement

C. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

D. No Script and Information Drugs

Answer: C Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

Which of the following is NOT an injection technique?

A. Intravenous

B. Intradermic

C. Subcutaneous

D. Intramuscular

Answer: B Intradermic

Horses should always be approached in which of the following ways?

A. On their left side

B. On the right side

C. Directly behind them

D. Directly in front of them

Answer: A On their left side

The Illustration is an example of a dog in which of the following positions? (There will be an illustration of a dog lying down on its right side Quizlet will not let me put pictures unless I pay so no)

A. Lateral recumbency

B. Dorsal recumbency

C. Ventral recumbency

D. Sternal recumbency

Answer: A Lateral recumbency

Your veterinarian prescribed a dose of medication for your pig which is 1 mL/20 lbs. Your pig currently weighs 100 lbs. How many milliliters should you give your pig?

A. 1 mL

B. 2 mL

C. 5 mL

D. 10 mL

Answer: C 5 mL

Regarding research animals, which of the following is NOT a guarantee set forth by the American Welfare Act?

A. Veterinary care

B. Anesthesia or pain relievers

C. Entertainment apparatus

D. Opportunity for exercise daily

Answer: C Entertainment apparatus

Which of the following common veterinary medical equipment is represented in the picture? ( I am not going to pay to put the picture but it looks like three c shaped tubes that are three different sizes)

A. Catheter tubes

B. Cannulas

C. IV tubes

D. Trachea tubes

Answer: D Trachea tubes

Your veterinarian prescribed a dose of medication for your dog which is 1 mL/ 10 lbs. Your dog currently weighs 45 lbs. How many milliliters should you give your dog?

4.5 mL

The recommended dosage for 7- way Clostridial (Black leg) is 5 mL for cattle three months of age or older. You are vaccinating 500 calves. How mL many of the vaccine will you need?

A. 1000 mL

B. 2500 mL

C. 500 mL

D. 2000 mL

Answer B: 2500 mL

If bacterial infections persist regardless of treatment method, which of the following should be conducted to more specifically identify the stream of bacteria and most effective treatment?

A. Culture and sensitivity test

B. Fecal examination

C. Urine examination

D. Blood examination

Answer: A Culture and sensitivity test

Label the following parts of the pig ( picture of a pig)

Upper back behind the head on pig

A. Cannon

B. Hock

C. Rump

D. Shoulder blade

Answer: D Shoulder blade

Label the following parts of the pig ( picture of a pig)

Back of the pig before the tail

A. Cannon

B. Hock

C. Rump

D. Shoulder blade

Answer: C Rump

Label the following parts of the pig ( picture of a pig)

the upper part of the leg

A. Cannon

B. Hock

C. Rump

D. Shoulder blade

Answer: B Hock

Label the following parts of the pig ( picture of a pig)

lower part of the leg

A. Cannon

B. Hock

C. Rump

D. Shoulder blade

Answer: A Cannon

Match the following terms with the correct function:

Brain, spinal cord

A. Central nervous system

B.Peripheral nervous system

Answer: A Central nervous system

Match the following terms with the correct function:

Nerves coming from the brain and spinal cord

A. Central nervous system

B.Peripheral nervous system

Answer: B Peripheral nervous system

Which of the following carries deoxygenated blood?

A. Pulmonary vein

B. Aorta

C. Pulmonary artery

D. Coronary artery

Answer: C Pulmonary artery

In cats, unsynchronized femoral pulses can signify ______ is/are present in the arteries and veins.

A. Lymphoma

B. Pyoderma

C. otitis externa

D. Blood clots

Answer: D Blood clots

What is the technical name for the whites of the eyes?

A. Iris

B. Nape

C. Croup

D. Sclera

Answer: D Sclera

Which of the following statements would a veterinarian use to examine the sclera of the animal?

A. Stethoscope

B. Ophthalmoscope

C. Electrocardiogram

D. Thermometer

Answer: B Ophthalmoscope

Which of the following is also known as a hemostat?

A. Needle holder

B. Clamping forceps

C. Scalpel

D. Tubes

Answer: B Clamping forceps

Match the following definitions to the right term

Provide pain control for specific locations

A. Local Anesthetics

B. General Anesthetics

Answer: A Local anesthetics

Match the following definitions to the right term

Used when an animal needs to be unconscious for surgical procedures

A. Local Anesthetics

B. General Anesthetics

Answer: B General anesthetics

The recommended dosage for Bar Vac CD-T is 2 cc for lambs. You are vaccinating 100 lambs. How many milliliters of the vaccine will you need?

A. 50 mL

B. 100 mL

C. 200 mL

D. 250 mL

Answer: C 200 mL

World's largest animal rights organization, founded in 1980

A. HSUS

B. ASPCA

C. NAIA

D. PETA

PETA

Ringworm, avian influenza, and West Nile virus are classified as which of the following type of disease?

A. Bacterial

B. Zoonotic

C. Parasitic

D. Protozoal

Answer: B Zoonotic

Which of the following diseases is NOT transmitted by ticks?

A. Anaplasmosis

B. Ehrlichiosis

C. Lyme disease

D. Coccidia

Answer: D Coccidia

Sara ordered 50 boxes of medical sponges for a total cost of $750.00, how many boxes can be purchased for $50.00?

A. Two

B. 25

C. 10

D. Five

Answer: A Two

Place the following steps of administering a subcutaneous injection in the correct order.

1. Push in the plunger to inject the medication

2. Remove the needle from the skin

3. Pull back on the plunger to insure no blood is being drawn

4. Inject the needle

5. Create a tent by pulling the skin away from the animal's body

5. Create a tent by pulling the skin away from the animal's body

4. Inject the needle

3. Pull back on the plunger to insure no blood is being drawn

1. Push in the plunger to inject the medication

2. Remove the needle from the skin

Which of the following common veterinary medical equipment is represented in this picture? (picture of scissors)

A. Suture scissors

B. Scalpel

C. Utility scissors

D. Forceps

Answer: A Suture scissors

Which of the following is another term for the teat?

A. Auricle

B. Vibrissae

C. Nares

D. Mammary Papilla

Answer: D Mammary Papilla

Proper hand-washing technique suggests hands should be scrubbed for what length of time?

A. At least 10 seconds

B. At least 20 seconds

C. 2 minutes

D. 5 minutes

Answer: B At least 20 seconds

Regarding digestion, horses, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters are considered which of the following?

A. Simple stomachs

B. Monogastrics

C. Ruminants

D. Hind-gut fermenters

Answer: D Hind-gut fermenters

Match the animal research founders with their applicable research accomplishments.

First to divide organisms into two categories--- plants and animals

A. Aristotle

B. Bernard

C. Darwin

D. Jaenisch

E. Pasteur

F. Pavlov

Answer: A Aristotle

Match the animal research founders with their applicable research accomplishments.

Created the Theory of Evolution

A. Aristotle

B. Bernard

C. Darwin

D. Jaenisch

E. Pasteur

F. Pavlov

Answer: C Darwin

Match the animal research founders with their applicable research accomplishments.

Developed the rabies vaccine

A. Aristotle

B. Bernard

C. Darwin

D. Jaenisch

E. Pasteur

F. Pavlov

Answer: E Pasteur

Match the animal research founders with their applicable research accomplishments.

Contributed to the discovery of homeostasis

A. Aristotle

B. Bernard

C. Darwin

D. Jaenisch

E. Pasteur

F. Pavlov

Answer: B Bernard

Match the animal research founders with their applicable research accomplishments.

First to evaluate conditioned responses leading to the study of behaviorism

A. Aristotle

B. Bernard

C. Darwin

D. Jaenisch

E. Pasteur

F. Pavlov

Answer: F Pavlov

Match the animal research founders with their applicable research accomplishments.

Used mice to produce the first transgenic mammal

A. Aristotle

B. Bernard

C. Darwin

D. Jaenisch

E. Pasteur

F. Pavlov

Answer: D Jaenisch

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. Draw blood from the forelimb

B. Clip and clean the forelimb

C. Numb the forelimb

D. Nothing

Answer B: Clip and clean the forelimb

A cat's pulse was measured at 120 beats per minute. How many beats did the veterinarian count during the 15-second measuring interval?

A. 20

B. 30

C. 40

D. 50

Answer B: 30

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

Answer B: Bacterial infections in the urinary tract

Archie brought his dog into the veterinary clinic because he had a high temperature. During an examination, Archie's dog also had high respiration and pulse rates. Which of the following is most likely to be the reason for the dog's elevated vital signs?

A. Shock

B. Stress

C. Anemia

D. Cold weather

Answer B: Stress

Which of the following terms is used to describe an animal which is not alert or active?

A. Lethargic

B. Calm

C. Fractious

D. Slow

Answer A: Lethargic

Match the following terms with the correct definition.

Regulate population density

A. Epideictic Pheromones

B. Aggregation Pheromones

C. Trail Pheromones

D. Alarm Pheromones

Answer: A Epideictic Pheromones

Match the following terms with the correct definition.

Promote the cohesion of animals

A. Epideictic Pheromones

B. Aggregation Pheromones

C. Trail Pheromones

D. Alarm Pheromones

Answer: B Aggression Pheromones

Match the following terms with the correct definition.

Lead to food sources, new colonies and prey animals to kill

A. Epideictic Pheromones

B. Aggregation Pheromones

C. Trail Pheromones

D. Alarm Pheromones

Answer: C Trail Pheromones

Match the following terms with the correct definition.

Warm animals of possible danger

A. Epideictic Pheromones

B. Aggregation Pheromones

C. Trail Pheromones

D. Alarm Pheromones

Answer: D Alarm Pheromones

Administering an anesthetic too quickly can cause ________, a decrease in blood pressure.

A. Hypertension

B. Pulse oximeter

C. Dehydration

D. Hypotension

Answer: D Hypotension

The decimal .625 equals ________ percent.

62.5

Match the research method commonly performed on mice and its intended use.

Toxicology:

A. Examining effectiveness of a polio vaccine

B. Monitoring continuous exposure

C. Testing a skin irritant

D. Examining effectiveness of an influenza vaccine

Answer: B Monitoring continuous exposure

Answer: C Testing a skin irritant

Match the research method commonly performed on mice and its intended use.

Virology:

A. Examining effectiveness of a polio vaccine

B. Monitoring continuous exposure

C. Testing a skin irritant

D. Examining effectiveness of an influenza vaccine

Answer: A Examining effectiveness of a polio vaccine

Answer: D Examining effectiveness of an influenza vaccine

Label the following parts of the canine reproductive tract.

Top of the uterus (Top box)

A. Ovary

B. Uterer

C. Uterine Body

D. Uterine Horn

Answer: A Ovary

Label the following parts of the canine reproductive tract.

Tubes connecting the top of the uterus (Second box going down)

A. Ovary

B. Uterer

C. Uterine Body

D. Uterine Horn

Answer: D Uterine Horn

Label the following parts of the canine reproductive tract.

Where the tubes connect ( Third box going down)

A. Ovary

B. Uterer

C. Uterine Body

D. Uterine Horn

Answer: C Uterine Body

Label the following parts of the canine reproductive tract.

Small tubes going up not connecting the anything (Bottom box)

A. Ovary

B. Uterer

C. Uterine Body

D. Uterine Horn

Answer: B Uterer

I accept as a lifelong obligation to the continual ______ of my professional knowledge and _______.

A. Improvement

B. Dignity

C. Ethics

D. Competence

Answer: A improvement

Answer: D competence

I will practice my profession conscientiously, with _____, and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical _______.

A. improvement

B. dignity

C. ethics

D. competence

Answer: B dignity

Answer: C ethics

The root word stetho refers to which of the following?

A. Heart

B. Head

C. Chest

D. Ear

Answer: C Chest