Vet Med App Certification Test

Animal identification is a management practice which aids in biosecurity control. To which of the following animals would this management practice likely apply?

A. Pig

B. Dog

C. Cat

D. Rabbit

A. Pig

Which of the following types of hormones helps the body prepare for conception and pregnancy?

A. Estrogen

B. Testosterone

C. Epinephrine

D. Progesterone

D. Progesterone

A guide dog would be an example of which of the following?

A. Working animal

B. Food production animals

C. Non-domestic animal

D. Endangered animal

A. Working animal

In regards to research animals, which of the following is NOT a guarantee set forth by the Animal Welfare Act?

A. Veterinary care

B. Anesthesia or pain relievers

C. Entertainment apparatuses

D. Opportunity for exercise daily

C. Entertainment apparatuses

Which chamber of the heart has the thickest muscular wall?

A. Right atrium

B. Left atrium

C. Right ventricle

D. Left ventricle

D. Left Ventricle

Which of the following is also known as hemostat?

A. Needle holder

B. Clamping forceps

C. Scalpel

D. Tubes

B. Clamping forceps

Which of the following species is considered a hindgut-fermenter?

A. Dog

B. Cat

C. Sheep

D. Horse

D. Horse

Which of the following is considered the “master gland” of the endocrine system?

A. Pituitary gland

B. Hypothalamus

C. Medulla

D. Adrenal gland

A. Pituitary gland

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

A. 1 mL

B. 2 mL

C. 5 mL

D. 10 mL

C. 5 mL

After an injury, what generally happens to blood platelets?
A. They increase

B. They decrease

C. They stay the same

D. They die

A. They increase

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

A. Enlarged organs

Ring worm. avian influenza and West Nile cirus are classified as which of the follwoing type of disease?

A. Bacterial

B. Zoonotic

C. Parasitic

D. Protozoal

B. Zoonotic

The process of lifting and folding the skin of the animal prior to giving a subcutaneous injection is called which of the following?

A. Tenting

B. Aspirating

C. Injecting

D. Vaccinating

A. Tenting

Antibiotics are most effective on which of the following types of diseases and/or infections?

A. Bacterial

B. Viruses

C. Allergies

D. Fungal

A. Bacterial

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

A. Neutral

B. Mildly acidic

C. Alkaline

D. Mildly Alkaline

B. Mildly acidic

Prescription drugs are sometimes referred to as which of the following?

A. Extralabel

B. Legend

C. Analgesics

D. Common

B. Legend

Which of the follwing is a deficiency of red blood cells and hemoglobin in the blood?

A. Hypothermia

B. Anemia

C. Arrhythmia

D. Hyperthermia

B. Anemia

Which of the following is the process of eliminating or killing bacteria and other living organisms?

A. Lubrication

B. Sterilization

C. Washing

D. Cleaning

B. Sterilization

Which of the following describes dyspnea?

A. Hypothermia

B. Anemia

C. Arrythmia

D. Labored breathing

D. Labored breathing

Which of the following prefixes means “above”?

A. Sub

B. Peri

C. Post

D. Supra

D. Supra

A cat’s pulse was measured at 120 beats per minute. How many beats did the veterinarian count during the 12 second measuring interval?

A. 20

B. 30

C. 40

D. 50

B. 30

A packed blood cell volume in a blood smaple is an indication of which of the following conditions?

A. Dehydration

B. Diarrhea

C. Anemia

D. Polycythemia

D. Polycythemia

In wound care, which of the following is defined as the removal of dead tissue?

A. Debridement

B. Enema

C. Prophylaxis

D. Trimming

A. Debridement

Fill in the blanks:

I will practice my profession conscientiously, with ——— and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ———- . I accept as a lifelong obligation to the continual ——-—- of my professional knowledge and ———-.

-competence - ethics - improvement - dignity

In order

-Dignity -Ethics -Improvement -Competence

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

Responses

A. Compound word

B. Combining form

C. Suffix

D. Prefix

A. Compound Word

Which of the following common veterinary medical equipment is represented in the picture?

A. Catheter

B. Cannula

C. Endoscope

D.Trachea tube

C. Endoscope

Which of the following common veterinary medical equipment is represented in the picture?

A. Catheter tubes

B. Cannulas

C. IV tubes

D.Trachea tubes

D. Trachea tubes

Which of the following associations is responsible for creating the Veterinarian Oath and Principles of Veterinary Ethics?

A. OSHA

B. MAVA

C. AVMA

D. USDA

C. AVMA

Which act legalized extra-label drug use by vets acceptable as long as animals are non-food producing animals?

A. Animal Drug Use Clarification Act of 1994

B. Controlled Substance Act of 1970

C. Veterinary Oath Act of 1972

D. OSHA’s Safety Act of 1984

A. Animal Drug Use Clarification Act of 1994

Which of the following is also known as a hemostat?

A. Needle holder

B. Clamping forceps

C. Scalpel

D. Tubes

B. Clamping forceps

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

D. Hind-gut fermenters

Match the common suffices with their applicable meaning.

Record of -

Abnormal condtion-

Removal of-

Disease-

-Ectonomy -Gram -Osis -Pathy

In order

- Gram - Osis - Ectonomy - Pathy

During a routine clinical examination, Veterinarian Jamal determines Billie’s dog has diabetes, joint disease and respiratory problems. Which of the following could be the cause of these conditions?

A. Improper dental care

B. Unvaccinated pets

C. Pet obesity

D. Pet allergies

C. Pet obesity

The drug concentration of a medication is 250 milligrams per 10 milliliters.  Based on the weight of the animal, the veterinarian determined he should receive a concentration of 225 milligrams.  How many milliliters of medication should you give the animal?

A. 8 mL

B. 9 mL

C. 10 mL

D. 1.1 mL

B. 9mL

The root word stetho refers to which of the following?

A. Heart

B. Head

C. Chest

D. Ear

C. Chest

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

A. Balling gun

B. Cannula

C. Silver nitrate stick

D. Butterfly catheter

A. Balling gun

If a cow is severely bloated, which of the following might be used to release the gas built up in the animal?

A. Catheter

B. Cannula

C. Syringe

D. Endoscope

A. Catheter

Match the vocabulary word with the correct acronym.

Complete blood count-

Intramuscular-

Central nervous system-

Hematocrit-

-CBC -CNS -HCT -IM

In order

-CBC -IM -CNS -HCT

Which of the following organizations identifies the minimum standards required to enter the veterinarian profession and to remain in practice?

A. American Veterinarian Medical Association

B. American Association of Veterinary State Boards

C. Veterinarian Practice Association

D. Board of Veterinary Medicine

A. American Veterinary Medical Association

Fill in the blanks in the excerpt of the Veterinarian’s Oath.

Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the ———— of society through the protection of ———— and welfare, the prevention and ———- of animal suffering, the conservation of animal resources, the promotion of public health, and the ———- of medical knowledge.

-benefit -relief - animal health -advancement

In order

- Benefit - animal health - relief - advancement

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

A. Spays

B. Chiropractic care

C. Neuters

D. Blood testing

B. Chiropractic care

Which of the following prefixes means “above”?

A. Sub

B. Peri

C. Post

D. Supra

D. Supra

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

A. Conditioning

B. Imprinting

C. Reasoning

D. Playing

B. Imprinting

Match the following terms with the correct definition.

The science or study of viruses and the disease in which they cause —

The science or the study of chemical substances and their effects on living animals —

- toxicology - virology

In order

-Virology -Toxicology

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

Toxicology, Virology

-Monitoring continuos exposure - testing a skin irritant - examining effectiveness of an influenza vaccine

Toxicology- monitoring continous exposure, testing skin irritant

Virology- examining effectiveness of an influenza vaccine

Veterinarian Christian is reading a research study on the clinical features of severe malaria in humans. Which of the following animals was most likely used for the study?

A. Pigs

B. Rabbits

C. Snakes

D. Non-human primates

D. Non-human primates

The Pet Purchase Protection Laws are also referred to as which of the following?

A. Safety laws

B. Lemon laws

C. Pet sanctuary laws

D. No refund laws

B. Lemon laws

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

A. Asian elephant

B. Bison

C. Red Deer

D. Snow leopard

D. Snow Leopard

World’s largest animal rights organization, founded in 1980 is

A. NAIA

B. HSUS

C. ASPCA

D. PETA

D. PETA

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. William Faulkner

C. Mark Twain

Which of the following was signed and enacted to prohibit the illegal trade of fish or wild animals which were taken, processed, transported or sold in violation of any law, treaty or regulation of the United States?

A. The 28 Hour Law

B. Endangered Species Act 

C. The Lacey Act

D. Animal Welfare Act

C. The Lacey Act

Which of the following hormones is also known as adrenaline?

A. Epinephrine

B. Testosterone

C. Chemoreception

D. Mechanoreception

A. Epinephrine

Match the term with the correct definition.

Regulate populations density-

Promote the cohesion of animals-

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

Warn animals of possible danger-

- Trail pheromones - alarm pheromones - aggregation pheromones -epideictic pheromones

In order

-epideictic pheremones - aggregation pheremones - trail pheremones -alarm pheremones

Which of the following animals are NOT often used in research?

Responses

A. Mice

B. Pigs

C. Snakes

D. Dogs

D. Dogs

Match the animal research founders with their applicable research accomplishment.

First to divide organisms into two categories— plants and animals

Created the Theory of Evolution

Developed the rabies vaccine

Contributed to the discovery of homeostasis

First to evaluate conditioned responses leading to the study of behaviorism

Used mice to produce the first transgenic mammal

- aristotle -Bernard -Darwin -Jaenisch -Pasteur -Pavlov

In order

-darwin

-pasteur

-bernard

-pavlov

-jaenisch

-uterine body, -ovary , -uterine horn, - ureter

In order (top to bottom)

-ovary

-uterine horn

-Uterine body

-ureter

Which of the following glands is located at the top of each kidney and helps control heart rate and blood pressure?

A. Pituitary gland

B. Thyroid gland

C. Parathyroid gland

D. Adrenal gland

D. Adrenal gland

Which of the following is considered the “master gland” of the endocrine system?

A. Pituitary gland

B. Hypothalamus

C. Medulla

D. Adrenal gland

A. Pituitary gland

Which of the following blood vessels carry blood towards the heart? 

A. Veins

B. Arteries

C. Esophagus

D. Hemoglobin

A. Veins

Before traveling to the rest of the body, all absorbed nutrients or toxins must pass through which of the following?

A. Liver

B. Pancreas

C. Gall bladder

D. Colon

A. Liver

-Coronet -Throat -Forearm -Poll

In order (left to right)

- poll (top) - throat (bottom) -forearm -coronet

Which of the following is the waste gas removed during expiration?

A. Oxygen

B. Carbon dioxide

C. Nitrogen

D. Water vapor

B. Carbon dioxide

Which of the following carries deoxygenated blood?

A. Pulmonary vein

B. Aorta

C. Pulmonary artery

D. Coronary artery

C. Pulmonary artery

-canon -hock -rump -shoulder blade

Left to right

-Hock(bottom) -Rump(top) - Cannon(bottom) -Shoulder blade(top)

A dog panting, a pig wallowing in the mud or a duck swimming in a pond are all examples of controlling body temperature or thermoregulation. In humans, which of the following plays an important role in thermoregulation?

A. Sweat

B. Hair follicles

C. Skin oil

D. Melanin

A. Sweat

Which of the following is defined as the expulsion of air from the lungs?

A. Inspiration

B. Expiration

C. Respiration

D. Breathing

B. Expiration

Match the following terms with the correct function.

Nerves coming from the brain and spinal cord

Brain, spinal cord

- central nervous system - peripheral nervous system

Nerves -peripheral nervous system

Brain/spinal cord -central nervous system

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

A. Vibrissae

B. Auricle

C. Nares

D. Papilla

B. Auricle

Match the following organs with the correct function.

pancreas

thyroid

kidney

-regulates the rate of metabolism, -filters blood, -regulates fluid and electrolyte balance,secretes insulin

Pancreas -Regulates fluid and electrolyte balance,secretes insulin

Thyroid -regulates rate of metabolism

Kidney -filters blood

What type of injection is shown in the image below?

A. Intradermic

B. Subcutaneous

C. Intravenous

D. Intramuscular

B. Subcutaneous

Pressing on the gums of animals can determine

A. Calcium deficiency

B. Capillary refill time

C. Amount of protein ingested in the past 24 hours

D. Use of antibiotics

B. Capillary refill time

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

A. Bacterial

B. Zoonotic

C. Parasitic

D. Protozoal

B. Zoonotic

Which of the following procedures is NOT classified as an emergency procedure?

Responses

A. CPR

B. Dental Prophylaxis

C. Treatment for shock

D. Control of bleeding

B. Dental Prophylaxis

Which of the following is a deficiency of red blood cells and hemoglobin in the blood? 

Responses

A. Hypothermia

B. Anemia

C. Arrhythmia

D. Hyperthermia

B. Anemia

Caroline’s cat was prescribed an antibiotic for an infection. However, the cat continued to have the same symptoms and remained ill. What is likely the reason for the antibiotic being ineffective in this instance?

A. The infection was viral

B. The infection was bacterial

A. The infection was viral

Match the following definition with the correct term.

Used when an animal needs to be unconscious for surgical procedures

Provide pain control for specific locations

-Local anesthetics -General anesthetics

surgical procedures -general anesthetics

specific locations -local anesthetics

Which of the following is NOT a sign of a healthy animal?

A. Clear eyes

B. Shiny coat

C. Dark red gums

D. Alert ears

C. Dark red gums

Which vein is used in horses and cattle to draw blood and for intravenous injections?

A. Saphenous

B. Jugular

C. Caudal

D. Pulmonary

B. Jugular

With age, the resting heart rate may become slightly

A. Slower

B. Faster

A. Slower

Which of the following diseases is NOT transmitted by ticks?

A. Anaplasmosis

B. Ehrlichiosis

C. Lyme disease

D. Coccidia

D. Coccidia

After an injury, what generally happens to blood platelets?

A. They increase

B. They decrease

C. They stay the same

D. They die

A. They increase

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

A. On their left side

B. On their right side

C. Directly behind them

D. Directly in front of them

A. On their left side

When should the endotracheal tube be removed after surgery?

A. Immediately after taking the patient off 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

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

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

A. Flies

B. Birds

C. Mosquitoes

D. Ants

C. Mosquitoes

Surgical instruments are placed in an autoclave prior to use are place in an autoclave for ——— sterilization.

-steam -chemical -biodegradable -organic

-steam

Which of the following is defined as the physical blockage of the respiratory tract?

A. Hypothermia

B. Hypovolemic

C. Hypoxemia

D. Hyperthermia

C. Hypoxemia

Which of the following veins is located near the thigh or hind leg? 

A. Jugular vein

B. Lateral saphenous vein

C. Cephalic vein

D. Pulmonary vein

B. Lateral saphenous vein

Veterinary assistant Alice is overseeing the post-surgical care of a small dog. When should she remove the IV catheter?

A. The animal is pulled off oxygen

B. The animal’s eyes are open

C. The animal can sit up on his chest

D. The animal can swallow

D. The animal can swallow

Which of the following is a common internal parasite?

A. Fleas

B. Ticks

C. Roundworms

D. Mites

C. Roundworms

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

B. At least 20 seconds

In freeze branding, the branding iron is chilled with ——

-liquid nitrogen, -frozen ice block, -cooling compound, -frozen salt

Liquid Nitrogen

Healthy gums should be—— in color.

-pink, -dark red, -brown ,-white

Pink

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

A. Stethoscope

B. Opthalmoscope

C. Electrocardiogram

D. Thermometer

B. Opthalmoscope

In cattle, which of the following is the best location to obtain a small blood sample?

A. Medial tail vein

B. Cephalic tail vein

C. Saphenous tail vein

D. Caudal tail vein

D. Caudal tail vein

Which of the following is NOT an injection technique?

A. Subcutaneous

B. Intramuscular

C. Intradermic

D. Intravenous

C. Intradermic

Veterinary Shayla is performing breeding soundness exams on a group of replacement heifers. Which of the following tools will she use for the exam?

A. Hydrotherapy

B. Ultrasound

C. Soundness radar

D. Microscope

B. Ultrasound

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

A. Culture and sensitivity test

B. Fecal examination

C. Urine examination

D. Blood examination

A. Culture and sensitivity test

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

A. Iris

B. Sclera

C. Croup

D. Nape

B. Sclera

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

A. Net

B. Nose tong

C. Muzzle

D. Twitch

B. Nose tong

Veterinary assistant Sandy is asked to monitor the heart rate of a horse. Which of the following tools should she use?

A. Stethoscope

B. Laparoscope

C. Forceps

D. Thermometer

A. Stethoscope