ICEV Exam

In order to determine which organisms are most likely the source of a bacterial infection and to determine the most appropriate method of treatment, a veterinarian might perform which of the following tests?

Sensitivity test

In order to simulate the conditions of the body, how long must a culture plate be placed in a heated incubator?

24 hours

An IV catheter is placed in which of the following veins before surgery?

Cephalic

Which of the following terms is defined as any process which eliminates or kills bacteria and other living microorganism?

Sterilization

Which of the following processes involves collecting sperm cells from a male animal and manually depositing them into the reproductive tract of a female?

Artificial Insemination

Where are the popliteal lymph nodes located?

Behind the hind legs

What is it called when the drug concentration in the body produces the desired effect in the animal with no signs of toxicity?

Therapeutic range

Which of the following has the major role of defending the body from organisms such as bacteria, viruses and fungi?

White blood cells

Which process is also known as drug metabolism?

Biotransformation

What does a fecal flotation help veterinarians determine?

Whether or not the animal has intestinal parasites

The capillary refill time on a healthy animal should be which of the following?

2 seconds or less

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

Dull coat

Which of the following tests is used to determine the percentage of red blood cells within a volume of blood?

Packed Cell Volume (PCV)

The liquid portion of blood which plays an important role in transportation throughout the body is known as which of the following?

Plasma

Where is a tattoo placed on cattle?

Ear

What is the average heart rate or pulse for horses?

32-42 bpm

Which of the following is defined as labored breathing?

Dyspnea

Which of the following is defined as the expansion of the chest or thorax?

Inspiration

Which of the following control mechanisms is placed on a horse's nose and is used as a distraction for the animal?

Twitch

Which of the following animal behavior categories may result in an animal growling, showing the teeth and pinning the ears?

Aggressive

Which of the following is NOT an indicator for elevated vital signs?

Shock

What is the average heart rate or pulse for a cat?

120-140 bpm

Which of the following refers to the intensity or indication of strain during respiration?

depth

What does the abbreviation VCPR stand for?

Veterinary Client Patient Relationship

Which of the following is defined as putting an animal to death, generally to avoid pain and suffering?

Euthanasia

Which of the following diseases occurs when an infected mosquito bites a cat and the larvae migrate through the tissues and eventually into a cat's heart?

Heartworm

Which of the following guinea pig diseases is caused by a vitamin C deficiency?

Scurvy

Which of the following is an indication a disease is present?

Symptom

Which of the following is NOT a zoonotic disease?

Pasteurellosis

Which of the following is NOT a feline respiratory disease?

Feline panleukopenia

Which of the following common bird diseases attacks a bird's liver?

Pacheco's disease

Which of the following diseases causes dogs to have a chronic cough?

Bordetella

Which of the following diseases is one of the biggest threats to caged birds?

Polyoma virus

In hamsters, what part of the body is attacked by wet tail?

Intestines

Which of the following diseases is primarily spread by ticks and may have symptoms lasting months after the animal has been treated?

Lyme disease

Which of the following parasites can grow more than 20 inches in length?

Tapeworms

Which of the following parasites is also known as ascarids?

Roundworms

Which of the following body systems provides the body with the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide?

Respiratory

Which of the following parasites is rod shaped?

Bacilli

Which of the following parasites found in adults is usually a sign of another disease compromising the immune system?

Demodectic mange

Which of the following parasites are small parasitic arachnids which feed on the blood of mammals, birds and reptiles?

Ticks

Which of the following parasites are blood sucking parasites residing in the small intestine?

Hookworms

Which of the following transmits signals to different parts of the animal's body and operates basic body functions like breathing and digestion?

Nervous System

Which of the following parasites is also known as scabies?

Sarcoptic mange

Which of the following parasites are small, wingless, bloodsucking insects which can lay hundreds of eggs?

Fleas

Medical record keeping standards were created by which of the following associations?

American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)

Which of the following is the code of ethical conduct developed by the AVMA?

Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics

"I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society," is a part of which of the following?

Veterinarian Oath

Exposure to which of the following can cause nausea, dizziness and even miscarriages or birth defects in pregnant women?

Anesthetic Gases

Some veterinary programs do not require students to have a four year undergraduate degree. However, students must have at least how many undergraduate hours completed?

45-90 hours

Problem oriented medical records are organized by problem number with notes kept in the SOAP format, what does the 'P" stand for in SOAP?

Plan

Which of the following is defined as a mutually beneficial and dynamic relationship between people and animals which is influenced by behaviors that are essential to the health and well being of both?

Human animal bond

Which of the following is the most common method used for identification in swine?

Ear notching

For horses, which of the following is NOT used as a form of identification?

Ear notching

Which of the following restraints is used for fractious cats or wild animals?

Net

According to the presentation, what does the orange USDA metal tag indicate on cattle?

The animal has been vaccinated for brucellosis

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

On their left side

For sheep and goats, which of the following is the most common method used for identification?

Ear tagging

For dogs, where is a microchip inserted?

Between the shoulder blades

Which of the following small animal restraints requires extensive experience to correctly handle aggressive dogs?

Control Pole

How should a small animal be handled while performing a physical exam or other procedures?

Apply firm, gentle pressure around the animal's body while controlling the head

Which of the following is used on small animals to decrease anxiety on a slippery table and help restrain an animal's legs?

Towel

In swine, what does ear notching help identify?

Litter and individual number

Which of the following is used to keep cattle contained while performing physical exams or other procedures?

Chute

What is it called when an animal's temperature is below normal?

Hypothermia

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

Rectally

What is the average heart rate or pulse for cattle?

40-80 bpm

What must a veterinarian do in order to correctly identify a pulse rate?

Count the number of beats in 15 seconds and then multiply by four

Which of the following is a true statement about a smaller dog's resting pulse rate?

It is usually always higher than a large dog

Which of the following is defined as the number of inspirations per minute?

Rate

What is the average temperature for both cats and dogs?

99 to 102°F (37.2 to 38.9°C)

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

Expiration

Which of the following is also referred to as leukocytes?

White blood cells

Which of the following is NOT an indicator for lowered vital signs?

Stress

Which of the following types of white blood cells are NOT formed in bone marrow?

Lymphocytes

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

Caudal tail vein

Where is the best location to obtain a large blood sample from a horse?

Jugular

If an animal has been diagnosed with polycythemia, which of the following symptoms typically occurs?

Diarrhea

Which of the following is also referred to as erythrocytes?

Red blood cells

What is the normal packed cell volume (PCV) percentage for dogs?

40-59 percent

How long does the average red blood cell live?

100 days

According to Jenna Barber, DVM, which vein can be utilized when drawing blood from a cat but NOT from a dog?

Medial saphenous

After an injury, what happens to platelets?

They Increase

Which of the following carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body using a special protein called hemoglobin?

Red blood cells

What part of the body produces platelets?

Bone Marrow

A very strong ammonia smell to an animal's urine could indicate which of the following?

Bacterial infection in the urinary tract

Where are the submandibular lymph nodes located?

Beneath the jaw

Your veterinarian prescribes a dose of medication which is 10 mL for every 100 lbs. This means a 100 lb. animal will receive 10 mL. What would the correct dosage be for an animal weighing 150 lbs.?

15mL

If your veterinarian knows the weight of the animal and you are told to give 100 mg of a medication. The concentration on the bottle is 200 mg for every 10 mL. How many mL should you give?

5mL

According to Jenna Barber, DVM, the Swann Animal Clinic uses which of the following to scrub an animal before surgery?

Chlorhexidine and alcohol

There are many injectable routes for medication, an intra-articular route is injected into what part of an animal?

Joint

Which is NOT an example of a type of drug?

Curing

The Controlled Substances Act of 1970 categorizes drugs into how many different schedules or classifications?

Five

Which type of drug administration is the slowest at absorbing?

Oral

What is the process called when an active drug turns into an inactive metabolite?

Inactivation

Who regulates prescription drugs? FDA
Which process is known as "cell eating"?

Phagocytosis

Pharmacology is a part of medicine which does NOT focus on which of the following?

Diseases

What anatomical parts are removed from a female dog or cat during a spay surgery?

Uterus & ovaries

What is an induction agent?

Anesthetic

When should the IV catheter be removed after surgery?

Once the patient is able to sit up in the recovery cage