Animal nursing

Question 1

which animals are strict omnivores?

Answer 1

dogs

Question 2

what is a true effect of pain?

Answer 2

it suppresses the immune system which leads to an increased chance of infection

Question 3

are prairie dogs herbivores, omnivores, or carnivores?

Answer 3

herbivores

Question 4

which organization regulates pet food labels and research facilities?

Answer 4

USDA

Question 5

what is dysbiosis?

Answer 5

a condition commonly seen in rabbits where the natural intestinal flora is disrupted

Question 6

what does vitamin A deficiency cause in rabbits?

Answer 6

infertility and neonatal mortality

Question 7

which cardiovascular disease is most commonly seen in dogs?

Answer 7

dilated cardiomyopathy

Question 8

what does hypoadrenocorticism result in?

Answer 8

hyponatremia and hyperkalemia

Question 9

what part of the eye is the cornea?

Answer 9

the transparent covering in front of the eye

Question 10

what is a normal equine temperature?

Answer 10

99-101.5 F

Question 11

what is a common sign of heart failure?

Answer 11

tachypnea

Question 12

when a female dog is bred the amount of calories she is fed should be increased _______ weeks after breeding

Answer 12

5-6

Question 13

what are the primary sources of energy in colostrum?

Answer 13

fat and lactose

Question 14

a series of joint, segment, and whole body movements used for locomotion are called what?

Answer 14

gait

Question 15

what is a normal feline respiratory rate?

Answer 15

20-42 Bpm

Question 16

what is the normal systolic BP for a feline?

Answer 16

120-160 mmHg

Question 17

what is the normal systolic BP for a canine?

Answer 17

130-160 mmHg

Question 18

what type of pain can be beneficial in that it can allow the animal to avoid damaging stimuli?

Answer 18

physiologic pain

Question 19

stomatitis is defined as

Answer 19

inflammation of the mouth’s soft tissue

Question 20

how soon should a kitten receive colostrum to obtain passive immunity?

Answer 20

16 hours

Question 21

which radiologic setting causes the electrons to move faster increasing the force of collision with the target?

Answer 21

kVp

Question 22

emesis should not be induced in patients that have ingested what toxin?

Answer 22

hydrocarbons

Question 23

where should pressure be applied to minimize hemorrhage to the head of a canine trauma patient?

Answer 23

to the area adjacent and ventral to the mandible

Question 24

how many kilocalories are in a calorie?

Answer 24

1000

Question 25

what does the presence of peripheral edema indicate?

Answer 25

hypoproteinemia

Question 26

rickets is caused by a deficiency of what vitamin?

Answer 26

vitamin D