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Basic Nursing Flashcards

1
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Puppies, kittens, and nursing mothers require:

a) Similar levels of protein in their diet
b) Vitamin Supplementation
c) High levels of fiber for energy
d) Few calories

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a) Similar levels of protein in their diet

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A factor included in body condition score of dogs and cats is:

a) Age
b) Visible waist
c) Weight
d) Palpation of ribs

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b) Visible waist

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Enteral feeding is

a) Intravenous supplementation
b) Feeding at timed intervals
c) Feeding orphans
d) Feeding via the gastrointestinal tract

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d) Feeding via the gastrointestinal tract

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The amino acid found in animal tissue that is required by cats but not dogs is

a) Methionine
b) Taurine
c) Lysine
d) Arginine

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b) Taurine

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What species has the highest protein requirement?

a) Cats
b) Dogs
c) Rabbits
d) Sheep

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a) Cats

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A dishwasher and a good quality detergent can be used for disinfecting non-disposable food and water bowls. The recommended temperature to kill most organisms is:

a) 100 degrees F
b) 180 degrees F
c) 212 degrees F
d) 220 degrees F

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b) 180 degrees F

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Orphaned kittens no longer need stimulation for urination and defecation at what age?

a) Kittens do not need external stimulation for urination and defecation
b) 4 to 7 days
c) 10 to 14 days
d) 16 to 21 days

A

d) 16 to 21 days

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At what age is a kitten fully able to control its body temperature?

a) 61 days
b) 45 days
c) 28 days
d) 12 days

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c) 28 days

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Cow’s milk should not be given to puppies or kittens as a milk replacer because of its:

a) Low protein and fat levels
b) High fat and protein levels
c) Low fat and higher protein levels
d) High fat and lower protein levels

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a) Low protein and fat levels

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What is the normal body temperature of a kitten during the first 2 weeks of its life?

a) 102 degrees F
b) 100 degrees F
c) 95 degrees F
d) 104 degrees F

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c) 95 degrees F

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At what core temperature does a newborn kitten’s digestive tract become less functional?

a) 90 degrees F
b) 95 degrees F
c) 100 degrees F
d) 103 degrees F

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a) 90 degrees F

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Parvovirus causes what disease in cats?

a) Panleukopenia
b) Rhinotracheitis
c) Infectious peritonitis
d) Infectious anemia

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a) Panleukopenia

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Feline distemper is caused by the same type of organism as what canine disease?

a) Canine distemper
b) Canine parvovirus
c) Parainfluenza
d) Adenovirus type 2

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b) Canine parvovirus

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What disease is not characterized by diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration?

a) Feline infectious enteritis
b) Feline infectious peritonitis
c) Feline panleukopenia
d) Feline distemper

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b) Feline infectious peritonitis

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What type of floor is the most difficult to disinfect?

a) Tile
b) Cement
c) Wood
d) Dirt

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d) Dirt

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The reason that adult dogs and cats will often have diarrhea after consuming a large quantity of milk is because:

a) They are allergic to lactose
b) They have an inability to absorb lactose
c) The protein in milk causes a toxic reaction to the microvilli of the small intestine, thus decreasing the amount of nutrient that can be absorbed
d) Milk coats the intestine preventing the reabsorption of water, thus leading to diarrhea

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b) They have an inability to absorb lactose

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Why should you not feed dog food to a cat?

a) Cats have a lower requirement for essential fatty acids than dogs
b) Cats have a lower requirement for arginine than dogs
c) Cats have a higher requirement for essential carbohydrates than dogs
d) Cats have a higher requirement for taurine than dogs

A

d) Cats have a higher requirement for taurine than dogs

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Cats should not be fed dog food because

a) It is unpalatable
b) It will give them diarrhea
c) The fat content is too low
d) The amino acid content is too low

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d) The amino acid content is too low

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A cat being fed a homemade vegetarian diet could be expected to be deficient in all the following except:

a) Vitamin A
b) Niacin
c) Vitamin B 12
d) Protein

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d) Protein

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The most useful preventive measures against kennel cough in a shelter would be:

a) Frequently cleaning exercise areas of feces
b) Frequently cleaning kennel areas of urine
c) Aggressively cleaning and disinfecting food and water dishes
d) Ensuring air circulation is good

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d) Ensuring air circulation is good

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Low environmental humidity puts neonatal puppies and kittens at risk for:

a) Chilling
b) Dehydration
c) Diarrhea
d) Retardation

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b) Dehydration

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The minimum relative humidity in a neonatal puppy housing unit should be:

a) 30%
b) 50%
c) 70%
d) 90%

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b) 50%

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During the first week of life, orphaned puppies and kittens should be reared in an environmental temperature of:

a) 32.3 degrees C
b) 26.7 degrees C
c) 21.1 degrees C
d) 15.6 degrees C

A

a) 32.3 degrees C

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For good sanitation, outdoor runs should have floors constructed of:

a) Dirt
b) Grass
c) Concrete
d) Wood

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c) Concrete

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Which of the following is not required of a well-built dog house?

a) Windproof against drafts
b) Raised off the ground
c) Insulated against cold
d) Spacious and roomy inside

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d) Spacious and roomy inside

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The best type of feeding bowl for dogs is one made of:

a) Plastic
b) Steel
c) Enamel
d) Ceramic

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b) Steel

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Although there is no good serologic evidence that animals in a shelter are exposed to many of the same pathogens, not all shelters experience a disease problem. The difference can best be explained by variance in the:

a) Degrees of pathogenic virulence
b) Standards of management practice
c) Prevailing weather conditions
d) Genetic makeup of animals

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b) Standards of management practice

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28
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An inappropriate use of a puppy crate is for

a) Housebreaking
b) Traveling
c) Punishing
d) Sleeping

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c) Punishing

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An especially important period of puppy development that is critical to normal behaviour as a adult is:

a) The nursing period
b) Whelping
c) Weaning
d) The socialization period

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d) The socialization period

30
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A normal growth rate for puppies (per kilogram of anticipated adult weight) is

a) 2-4 g/day
b) 4-5 g/day
c) 1-2g/day
d) 3-5 g/day

A

a) 2-4 g/day

31
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What condition does not cause obesity in companion animals?

a) Overfeeding
b) Genetic predisposition
c) Insufficient exercise
d) Surgical neutering of males and femals

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d) Surgical neutering of males and femals

32
Q

Bleach diluted _____ has consistently been found to be a good disinfectant for both routine use and for use during a disease outbreak.

a) 1:2 with alcohol
b) 1:50 with alcohol
c) 1:2 with water
d) 1:32 with water

A

d) 1:32 with water

33
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What is a trichobezoar?

a) Hairball
b) Laceration
c) Abscess on the body surface
d) Any ingested metal foreign body

A

a) Hairball

34
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If used improperly, what restraint instrument is most likely to cause broken bones, strangulation, and death?

a) Cat bag
b) Nose lead
c) Restraint gloves
d) Capture pole

A

c) Restraint gloves

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To collect blood from a cephalic vein of a dog or cat, you should place the animal in

a) A sitting or sternal position and lift the head to expose the ventral aspect of the neck
b) Lateral recumbency and steady the uppermost back leg
c) A sitting or sternal position and steady the front leg
d) Lateral recumbency and lift the uppermost rear leg out of the way to expose the medial surface of the other rear leg

A

c) A sitting or sternal position and steady the front leg

36
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For oral administration of liquid medication to a dog or cat, you should:

a) Tilt the head up slightly and roll the lips over the canine teeth to open the mouth
b) Leave the head in a horizontal position and administer the liquid between the lips and cheek
c) Tilt the head straight up and open the mouth, using the index finger of your other hand
d) Tilt the head straight up, administer the liquid between the lips, and stroke the throat

A

b) Leave the head in a horizontal position and administer the liquid between the lips and cheek

37
Q

Of the following steps to place a cat in a cat bag, which should be first:

a) Close the zipper
b) Place the bag on the table
c) Hook the bag around the cat’s neck
d) Place the cat in the center of the bag

A

b) Place the bag on the table

38
Q

To judge whether a dog is being aggressive, observe its body language. An aggressive dog:

a) Looks from side to side
b) Holds its head low between the shoulders
c) Wags its tail
d) Has eyes that dart from one thing to another

A

b) Holds its head low between the shoulders

39
Q

To protect yourself when attacked by a dog, you should:

a) Run
b) Kick or hit at it
c) Roll yourself into a ball and protect your neck and face with your arms
d) Stand still and call for help

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c) Roll yourself into a ball and protect your neck and face with your arms

40
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When confronted by a dog inside a kennel that is snarling, growling, and lunging at the bars, what restraint instrument is safest for you and the dog?

a) Restraint gloves
b) Capture pole
c) Blanket
d) Rope leash

A

b) Capture pole

41
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A cat that was quiet and manageable before going into a cage has turned into a snarling mass of fangs and claws. What is the most likely cause of this behavior change?

a) Someone hit it or beat it
b) It has been frightened
c) It is defending its territory
d) It is lonely

A

c) It is defending its territory

42
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The cardinal rule when working with cats is to:

a) Make sure doors, windows, and hiding places are firmly closed
b) Always wear restraint gloves
c) Put them in a cat bat for easier handling
d) Always cover their head with a blanket or towel

A

a) Make sure doors, windows, and hiding places are firmly closed

43
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Normal behavior for a healthy, well-socialized cat in a new place is to:

a) Cower in a corner
b) Lose bladder and bowel control
c) Sit in one spot
d) Look around and investigate

A

d) Look around and investigate

44
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Which of these is not a warning sign of an angry cat:

a) Hissing and spitting
b) Rubbing up against the cage bars
c) Ears lowered
d) Crouching low with tail lashing

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b) Rubbing up against the cage bars

45
Q

The most common cause of fear based aggression in adult dogs is:

a) Abuse
b) Neglect
c) Hunger
d) Poor socialization

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d) Poor socialization

46
Q

When choosing a muzzle for a Boston Terrier, you should:

a) Use a muzzle made from roll gauze
b) Use a leather strap muzzle
c) Use a basket-style muzzle
d) Use an open-ended style muzzle

A

c) Use a basket-style muzzle

47
Q

What disinfectant should not be used around cats or other felines?

a) Quaternary ammonium compounds
b) Phenolics
c) Halogens
d) Alcohols

A

b) Phenolics

48
Q

Disinfection is most difficult following contamination of premises with:

a) Canine distemper virus
b) Feline Leukemia virus
c) Canine parvovirus
d) Feline calicivirus

A

c) Canine parvovirus

49
Q

Solutions of bleach mixed with water are useful for disinfection for up to:

a) 24 hours
b) 2-3 days
c) A week
d) 2-3 weeks

A

a) 24 hours

50
Q

A product that destroys 100% of bacteria is classified as a:

a) Sterilant
b) Disinfectant
c) Sanitizer
d) Germicide

A

b) Disinfectant

51
Q

Chelating agents in cleaners remove

a) Oil and grease
b) Hard water minerals
c) Urine scale
d) Blood and serum

A

d) Blood and serum

52
Q

Hazardous components of a cleaner or disinfectant are stated in the manufacturer’s:

a) SOPS
b) GLPS
c) VFAS
d) MSDS

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d) MSDS

53
Q

Alcohol’s optimum disinfecting ability occurs at a dilution factor of:

a) 50%
b) 70%
c) 90%
d) 95%

A

b) 70%

54
Q

According to multiple studies, the leading cause of death for pets in the US likely is/are

a) Fear-related aggression
b) Irritable aggression
c) Submissive behaviors
d) Euthanasia

A

d) Euthanasia

55
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A veterinary technician has the responsibility to support a pet’s health by doing which of the following:

a) Treating physical problems
b) Treating behavioral problems
c) Discussing good training practices with the pet’s owner
d) All of the above

A

d) All of the above

56
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A good rule to follow when restraining animals for veterinary care is:

a) Apply the maximum amount of restraint possible to ensure the safety of all involved
b) Apply the minimum effective amount of restraint that will keep the animal an personnel safe
c) Always apply the same amount of restraint that is usually tolerated by a member of the species being handled
d) Never use ropes when restraining animals

A

b) Apply the minimum effective amount of restraint that will keep the animal an personnel safe

57
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A duck hunter brings Duke, his intact, adult male, 100 lb Labrador retriever, in for a heartworm test. He has trained and worked closely with Duke since the dog was 6 weeks old. You take the otherwise docile dog back to the treatment room, where he suddenly begins to growl, glare, and resist restraint. He will not allow you to place a muzzle. What action will most likely result in the most rapid, safe, and successful sample collection?

a) Return Duke to his owner, and tell him to bring the dog back in a few days and try again
b) Bring the hunter into the treatment room because Duke will probably calm down in the presence of his owner and trainer
c) Place Duke in a cage, and try again in a couple of hours
d) Resort to whatever technique will restrain Duke, be it cable snare, choke rope, or sedation. This dog must be taught a lesson to make future visits manageable.

A

b) Bring the hunter into the treatment room because Duke will probably calm down in the presence of his owner and trainer

58
Q

The first step to take when attempting to handle a large, aggressive dog is to:

a) Put on heavy leather gloves and grab the scruff of the neck
b) Place a muzzle
c) Secure the dog’s neck with a rope or chain
d) Throw a towel over the dog’s head

A

b) Place a muzzle

59
Q

A dog is too large for you to lift onto the examination table by yourself. You should:

a) Lift the dog as you would a medium sized dog
b) Get another person to help you lift the dog
c) Try to get the dog to jump on the table
d) Lift the dog’s front quarters onto the table and then lift the hindquarters to meet the front quarters

A

b) Get another person to help you lift the dog

60
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You are restraining a basenji dog for cephalic venipuncture. When the person performing the injection has placed the needle and is ready to inject the drug, he says to you “okay.” He is most likely asking you to:

a) Let go of the dog’s foreleg
b) Lift the thumb that is occluding the vein
c) Talk softly to the dog
d) Gently push down on the dog to encourage him to lie down

A

b) Lift the thumb that is occluding the vein

61
Q

Two of you have stretched a cat for a nail trim. One of the most effective steps to take while trimming this cat’s nails is to:

a) Gently grasp both front legs
b) Place one hand over its back and one hand under its belly
c) Maintain control over the scruff of the neck
d) Talk softly to the cat

A

a) Gently grasp both front legs

62
Q

Which of the following species is most likely to seek out a hiding place if it escapes its enclosure?

a) Cat
b) Dog
c) Horse
d) Bird

A

a) Cat

63
Q

You are trying to restrain a dog, but he seems particularly stressed. You should:

a) Check the tongue color and respiratory rate and effort
b) Let the veterinarian know you cannot restrain the dog
c) Try to avoid letting go
d) Ask the owner to restrain the pet

A

a) Check the tongue color and respiratory rate and effort

64
Q

While restraining a dog for cephalic venipuncture, the dog sits down and refuses to stand. You should:

a) Switch to the jugular vein, which will be easier to reach
b) Flip the dog onto its back while immediately locating the vein
c) Palpate the lateral saphenous vein and use that instead
d) Roll the vein slightly laterally

A

a) Switch to the jugular vein, which will be easier to reach

65
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Concerning the veterinary technician’s role in the history taking process for a patient, which of the following statements is most accurate?

a) Even the best veterinarian may be unable to solve the problems of a particular patient without an accurate and complete history
b) If a good physical examination is performed, the patient’s history is of little importance in establishing a diagnosis
c) Questions asked should lead the client toward a particular answer
d) Questions asked follow an exact protocol, regardless of the species or the problem being evaluated

A

a) Even the best veterinarian may be unable to solve the problems of a particular patient without an accurate and complete history

66
Q

The signalment of the animal includes which of the following:

a) Age
b) Body condition score
c) Blood type
d) Vaccination history

A

a) Age

67
Q

The client is usually most concerned with the “chief complaint” which is

a) The animal’s most severe clinical sign
b) The reason the client brought the animal in for evaluation
c) The animal’s longest standing problem
d) Updating the animal’s vaccination history

A

b) The reason the client brought the animal in for evaluation

68
Q

The section of a patient’s history that addresses the severity, duration, frequency, progression, trigger situations, time of day, and character of the problem is:

a) Environmental history
b) Signalment
c) History of the present illness
d) Chief complaint

A

c) History of the present illness

69
Q

A question about whether a dog is taking heartworm preventive medication is part of the dog’s:

a) Environmental history
b) History of the present illness
c) Past medical history
d) Medication history

A

d) Medication history

70
Q

Cyanosis is:

a) Bluish tint that usually indicates extremely low oxygen content in the tissue
b) Brick red coloration that indicates bacterial septicemia and/or septic shock
c) Purple color of the gums that appears along the margins of the teeth, commonly referred to as a toxic line
d) Yellowish coloring of the gum that indicates icterus

A

a) Bluish tint that usually indicates extremely low oxygen content in the tissue

71
Q

Once a new patient is placed in an examination room, the first aspect of his or her visit usually involves the veterinary technician or veterinarian

a) Drawing a blood sample to screen for metabolic abnormalities
b) Obtaining a complete medical history and performing a physical exam
c) Giving the necessary vaccinations
d) Obtaining a fresh fecal sample to screen for parasites

A

b) Obtaining a complete medical history and performing a physical exam

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