Studied by 10 peopleAfter an injury, what generally happens to blood platelets?
They increase
Which of the following prefixes means “above”?
Supra
Animal identification is a management practice which aids in biosecurity control. To which of the following animals would this management practice most likely apply?
Pig
Which chamber of the heart has the thickest muscular wall?
Left ventricle
Which of the following organizations identifies the minimum standards required to enter the veterinarian profession and to remain in practice?
American Association of Veterinary State Boards
Which of the following is also known as a hemostat?
Clamping forceps
Which of the following is a deficiency of red blood cells and hemoglobin in the blood?
Anemia
The packed cell volume illustrated in the blood sample provided is an indication of which of the following conditions?
Anemia
Which of the following species is considered a hindgut-fermenter?
Horse
The process of lifting and folding the skin of the animal prior to giving a subcutaneous injection is called which of the following?
Tenting
A cat’s pulse was measured at 120 beats per minute. How many beats did the veterinarian count during the 15 second measuring interval?
30 beats per minute
In regards to research animals, which of the following is NOT a guarantee set forth by the Animal Welfare Act?
Entertainment apparatuses
While examining your dog during his annual physical exam, the veterinarian palpates his belly in order to check for which of the following?
Enlarged organs
Antibiotics are most effective on which of the following types of diseases and/or infections?
Bacterial
Ring worm, avian influenza and West Nile virus are classified as which of the following type of disease?
Zoonotic
A guide dog would be an example of which of the following?
Working animal
Which of the following describes dyspnea?
Labored breathing
The normal urine pH level for your cat is 6.5. This level would be considered to be which of the following?
Mildy acidic
Which of the following type of hormones helps the body prepare for conception and pregnancy?
Progesterone
In wound care, which of the follow is defined as the removal of dead tissue?
Debridement
Prescription drugs are sometimes referred to as which of the following?
Legend
Which of the following is the process of eliminating or killing bacteria and other living organisms?
Sterilization
Which of the following is considered the “master gland” of the endocrine system?
Pituitary gland
Which of the following carries deoxygenated blood?
Pulmonary artery
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