Introduction to Animal Care Quiz Final

Introduction to Animal Care Quiz Final for Unit two of Introduction to Veterinary Technology at Penn Foster

Taylor just graduated from a veterinary technician program and has obtained his first job at a mixed-animal practice. What should Taylor expect to do at this practice?

a. Prescribe appropriate medication to address animal illness

b. Work under the direct supervision of a veterinarian

c. Perform minimal outpatient surgery on animals

d. Diagnose pets brought into the practice for referral

b. Work under the direct supervision of a veterinarian

What's a key personal characteristic of a person who wishes to have a career in veterinary healthcare?

a. Desire to care for animals

b. Knowledge of anatomy

c. College education

d. Ability to perform repetitive tasks

a. Desire to care for animals

What type of veterinary practice only treats family pets or companion animals such as dogs and cats?

a. Small-animal practice

b. Veterinary referral practice

c. Large-animal practice

d. Mixed-animal practice

a. Small-animal practice

Which of the following is an example of an outpatient procedure?

a. Examining a cat that's released to the owner by the end of the day

b. Euthanizing a pet bird who has developed a cancerous tumor

c. Visiting a farm to treat dairy animals such as cows and goats

d. Monitoring a dog overnight who is showing signs of a fatal disease

a. Examining a cat that's released to the owner by the end of the day

What may an animal who is brought as an inpatient to a veterinary practice be undergoing?

a. Removal of sutures

b. Annual examination

c. Vaccination

d. Surgery

d. Surgery

Zoonotic disease is an important part of the Veterinary Technician's Code of Ethics because it

a. concerns suffering in animals

b. is a public health concern

c. involves confidential medical information

d. assumes excellence in service

b. is a public health concern

The first veterinary schools in the United States often

a. were one-year-long courses

b. were supported by state colleges

c. taught human anatomy as well

d. focused on wild animals

a. were one-year-long courses

What's an additional responsibility typical for zoo animal caretakers?

a. Feeding research animals

b. Rehabilitating stray animals

c. Investigating charges of cruelty

d. Educating the public

d. Educating the public

What important part of the Veterinarian's Oath is shared with the Veterinary Technician's Oath?

a. Continually improving knowledge

b. Providing excellent care and services for animals

c. Promoting public health

d. Advancing medical knowledge

c. Promoting public health

For which animal care profession are all job opportunities provided by state or county agencies?

a. Assistant laboratory animal technician

b. Zoo animal caretaker

c. Animal shelter aide

d. Animal control officer

d. Animal control officer

A local area resident recently found an injured fox on her property. Which type of veterinary care professional is best suited to the care of the fox?

a. Animal care attendant

b. Wildlife rehabilitator

c. Zoo animal caretaker

d. Animal control officer

b. Wildlife rehabilitator

Where in a veterinary practice do extensive inpatient procedures such as surgery typically take place?

a. Laboratory area

b. Treatment area

c. Examination room

d. Surgical suite

d. Surgical suite

A dairy farm would most likely have a relationship with which kind of veterinary practice?

a. Small-animal practice

b. Large-animal practice

c. Mixed-animal practice

d. Veterinary referral practice

b. Large-animal practice

Which of the following is a feature of a large-animal veterinary practice?

a. Developing programs to increase dairy or meat production

b. Servicing families for pets such as rabbits, hamsters, and guinea pigs

c. Establishing central regional hospitals for clients to take animals

d. Specializing in specific veterinary fields, such as oncology and ophthalmology

a. Developing programs to increase dairy or meat production

If you work in a veterinary practice that offers grooming services for parasite control, which government agency oversees the regulations in that area?

a. Food and Drug Administration

b. US Department of Agriculture

c. Drug Enforcement Administration

d. Environmental Protection Agency

d. Environmental Protection Agency

What's an animal care attendant responsible for?

a. Overseeing research animals in a laboratory

b. Managing animals at a pet shop

c. Rehabilitating wild animals

d. Keeping an eye on pets while owners are away

b. Managing animals at a pet shop

How is Henry Bergh important to the development of veterinary healthcare?

a. He founded the International Council for Veterinary Assessment

b. He drafted the first set of Veterinary Practice Acts

c. He developed the standards that the American Veterinary Medical Association uses

d. He established the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)

d. He established the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)

What were the first kinds of animals treated by ancient medical doctors?

a. Farm animals

b. Game animals

c. Early pets

d. Companion animals

a. Farm animals

What's a task that a veterinarian may delegate to a veterinary technician?

a. Performing surgery

b. Administering vaccinations

c. Diagnosing patients

d. Prescribing medication

b. Administering vaccinations

What's the purpose of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)?

a. Providing guidelines and evaluating the operations of biomedical research facilities

b. Certifying the establishment of new small-animal veterinary practices

c. Overseeing licensing for veterinary healthcare professionals

d. Providing guidelines for top-quality companion-animal veterinary practices

d. Providing guidelines for top-quality companion-animal veterinary practices