Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

AHR > Canvas Self-Quizzes > Flashcards

Canvas Self-Quizzes Flashcards

1
Q

What are 4 CENTAUR Sponsored Public Corporate Clerkships?

A

A. Montgomery County Care and Adoptions Center
B. Saint Francis Service Dogs
C. Healing Strides Equine Assisted Services
E. Middleburg Humane Foundation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
1
Q

Increase ear rotation, slightly raise neck and small hoof movements are all signs of what FAS Level?

A

A. FAS Level 1

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What 4 emotional states that are frequently associated with aggressive behavior in dogs:

A

A. Anxiety
C. Fear
E. Being Threatened
F. Frustration

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

In what ways are horses managed at Healing Strides that helps maintain good emotional/behavioral health for the animals? (3 things)

A

B. Horses live outdoors and in groups
C. Horses have free choice access to hay
E. Horse usage is carefully monitored

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is the primary characteristic of the horse that hippotherapy makes use of?

A

D. The sway of the horse’s gait as it mimics human walking

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Displacement behaviors are signals that a dog… (3 things)

A

A. wants more distance between you and it
C. is trying to calm itself
D. is trying to avoid conflict

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

T/F: Therapy animals have been specifically trained to aid an individual with a disability.

A

false

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What does ‘FAS’ stand for?

A

Fear, Anxiety, and Stress

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What law(s) contain(s) language protecting public access rights of Emotional Support Animals.
A. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
B. Fair Housing Act (FHA)
C. Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA)

A

B. Fair Housing Act (FHA)
C. Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA)

Although, I believe the ACAA is no longer is correct. but thats what her canvas quiz said.
According to their website, “as of January 2021, the ACAA has been amended and emotional support animals are treated as regular pets by airlines. This means that size restrictions apply to your ESA, and they can charge a pet fee. Service animals, however, are still protected both by the ACAA and the ADA.”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

An example of a setting appropriate for the title of Animal-Assisted Therapy is:

A. Dogs visiting victims in a community shelter after a natural disaster
B. A physical therapist involving a dog in therapy exercises
C. A hospital visitation program
D. A children’s reading program at a local library (not associated with a school program)

A

B. A physical therapist involving a dog in therapy exercises

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What area of the horses body in horses that use Chair Lifts and Support Saddles is at the highest risk for developing problems with use of this saddle?

A. Neck Pain
B. Foot Abscesses
C. Back Strain
D. Mouth Lesions

A

C. back strain

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is the most effective and efficient method for assessing the welfare of production animals?

A. Daily monitoring of individual animal’s heart rate, respiratory rate and overall reactivity
B. Observing behavioral, physical, and physiological responses of the animals
C. Measuring body condition and weight of each animal in the herd
D. Measuring handlers’ heart rates and salivary catecholamine levels immediately after working with the animals

A

B. Observing behavioral, physical, and physiological responses of the animals

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

T/F: Observer expectancy refers to the horse’s ability to identify and interpret subtle body changes in humans.

A

true

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Describe low-stress production animal handling:

A

Refers to handling animals with positive, low fear, behaviorally informed techniques

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

T/F: Riding facilities that provide equine assisted services (EAS) are mandated by federal law to meet specific medical treatment standards.

A

false

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

How do factors of animal handling affect the health and welfare of livestock and livestock handlers?

A

The less livestock animals fear people, the better the welfare of livestock and handlers will be

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

How have human attitudes changed in recent years toward wildlife conservation?

A

Seeking a balance between protecting species while meeting the needs of a local community

Shift towards awareness of the value of biologically diversity and species conservation

Changes in human attitudes are a result of better information, investigative tools and modeling, laws, and creative ways to manage wildlife

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

How are most crimes involving cases of intentional animal abuse or cruelty tried in Virginia?

A. civil disputes
B. criminal disputes

A

B. criminal disputes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Which are the following recommendations that Attorney Pettitt suggested for veterinarians who serve as witnesses in animal abuse cases?

A. Be honest, concise, and admit when you do not know the answer to a question
B. When possible, try to meet with the prosecuting attorney before the case court date
C. Provide factual information and avoid personal assessments and opinions
D. When testifying, remain professional, impersonal, and non-reactive

A

All of the above!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What are the preferred qualifications/experiences for a person who is performing a forensic necropsy?

A

Someone who has experience and expertise, like a veterinarian with expertise in forensic medicine or a veterinary pathologists

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

T/F: The states of Virginia and Maryland require that counties provide shelter for homeless domestic animals.

A

true

21
Q

T/F: Animal Law is defined as any legal issue that involves any species of animal or any situation in which animals are involved.

A

true

22
Q

Define the following:

A. criminal dispute or charge
B. civil dispute or charge
C. indictment
D. arrest

A

Criminal dispute or charge: crime against the state or people in general

Civil dispute or charge: dispute between two individuals

Indictment: based on review of the evidence, the grand jury issues a written accusation that charges an individual with committing an illegal act

Arrest: an individual suspected of committing a crime is taken into custody and may or may not be given a bond option for release

23
Q

State which animal group correctly pairs with the following statements:

A. This category of animal is targeted because they often require large home ranges making the damage that they cause impactful to many people and communities

B. this category often includes invasive species and is considered the leading cause of agricultural damage

C. these animals have been displaced into the wild and can create secondary consequences

D. This population of animals has been impacted by their prey being harvested in massive numbers for human consumption, causing this group of animals to move into areas occupied by humans, and amplifying negative interactions (including animal human attacks) between these animals and people

A

A. Large carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores

B. Agricultural pests

C. Feral animals

D. Marine

24
Q

T/F: The state of Virginia has a very specific bestiality law banning sexual abuse of animals.

A

true

25
Q

If an offender is convicted of an animal related crime, which category is associated with the most severe punishment?

A

Felony

26
Q

Which diagnostic is NOT part of the usual forensic necropsy procedure?

A

MRI

27
Q

Which of the following statements is true relating to Livor Mortis? (choose all that apply)

A. is the pooling of blood due to gravity in dependent body sites after the heart stops
B. refers to postmortem muscle contractions that immobilize the joints of the body
c. provides information about the body’s position at the time of death and can help determine if it was moved postmortem
d. Helps to estimate the time of death because muscles and joints are initially fixed after death, but are released when enough time has passed for the tissue break down
e. refers to the rate of decomposition because it involves the process of tissue petrification and autolysis

A

A. is the pooling of blood due to gravity in dependent body sites after the heart stops

c. provides information about the body’s position at the time of death and can help determine if it was moved postmortem

28
Q

Hoarding is legally divided into categories based on the hoarder’s purpose for collecting the animals that they have. What are the 3 categories that are legally recognized as animal related crimes?

A

Overwhelmed Caregiver
Rescue Hoarder
Exploitive Hoarder

29
Q

What is one way you can distinguish between accidental and non-accidental injuries?

A. Fractures are typically all at the same stage of healing in non-accidental injuries
B. Non-accidental injuries are typically associated with less fractures
C. Non-accidental injuries typically present with more transverse fractures
D. Less body limbs are affected in non-accidental injuries

A

C. Non-accidental injuries typically present with more transverse fractures

30
Q

If you are asked to serve as an expert witness, you will likely have to participate in the process of voir dire during the trail. What might you review or bring to the trial to assist you in answering questions relating to this process? (choose all that appply)

A. Your current job and recent job descriptions
B. Most recent tax forms
C. The steps that you took to become certified in your area of expertise
D. Your Curriculum Vitae
E. Copy of your birth certificate
F. Reports that you submitted to the court prior to the trial
G. Proof of citizenship
H. Copies of professional publications and research

A

A. Your current job and recent job descriptions

C. The steps that you took to become certified in your area of expertise

D. Your Curriculum Vitae

F. Reports that you submitted to the court prior to the trial

H. Copies of professional publications and research

31
Q

When performing a forensic examination on an animal whose owner is charged with cruelty, it’s important to (pick all that apply)
A. Include the animal’s identification, the date, and the name of the person performing the examination in each picture
B. Use correct methods that verify the “chain of custody” for all pieces of evidence to maintain confidence that nothing has been tapered with once the exam is complete
C. Photograph 5 clear views of the animal in question
D. Obtain additional photographs of lesions or other significant findings that include tools of reference, like rulers

A

All of the above

32
Q

Most movements that generate laws to address care and welfare of animals are typically initiated at what level of the government?
A. International Laws and Policies
B. Federal Laws and Policies
C. State Laws and Policies
D. Community Laws and Policies

A

D. Community Laws and Policies

33
Q

As the human population has expanded, the opportunity to come in contact with a growing number of previously isolated species has also increased. What have been/are the consequences of the increased contact? Choose all that apply.
A. Reduced resources for wildlife increases the risk/need for wild animals to damage or kill animals and plants being cultivated for human use
B. Greater interaction creates opportunities for human products like weed killers to cause unintended spillover effects on wildlife that share these environments
C. Attempts to limit the movement of some species may have a detrimental effect on the normal migratory patterns of other species, and also interferes with human movement
D. Increased interaction between wildlife species and humans changes human perception of wildlife, making animal sightings more common and devaluing the fantasy element associated with viewing wild species
E. Increased potential for humans to encounter new infectious organisms with zoonotic potential

A

A. Reduced resources for wildlife increases the risk/need for wild animals to damage or kill animals and plants being cultivated for human use

B. Greater interaction creates opportunities for human products like weed killers to cause unintended spillover effects on wildlife that share these environments

C. Attempts to limit the movement of some species may have a detrimental effect on the normal migratory patterns of other species, and also interferes with human movement

E. Increased potential for humans to encounter new infectious organisms with zoonotic potential

34
Q

If a person living in Blacksburg, Virginia ropes a donkey’s hind leg, causing it to fall and break the leg, that person will be charged with….
A. Class I Misdemeanor
B. Class II Misdemeanor
C. Felony
D. Class IV Misdemeanor

A

A. Class I Misdemeanor

35
Q

What is the single most useful and well-documented positive intervention for shelter dogs?
A. Human interaction
B. Play group time
C. Olfactory enrichment
D. Auditory enrichment

A

A. Human interaction

36
Q

The Association of Shelter Veterinarians established the document on Shelter Standards to…? (pick all that apply)
A. Develop standards to facilitate federal oversight and licensing of municipal shelters
B. Create a document that shelters can use for self-assessment and on-going improvement
C. Insert consistency in shelter operations and clearly define unacceptable practices
D. Raise the standards of animal care in the shelters

A

B. Create a document that shelters can use for self-assessment and on-going improvement

C. Insert consistency in shelter operations and clearly define unacceptable practices

D. Raise the standards of animal care in the shelters

37
Q

Which of the following defines a shelter animal’s primary enclosure?
A. An enclosed area around the perimeter of the shelter that prevents animals from escaping
B. An area of confinement where an animal eats, sleeps, eliminates, and spends most of its time
C. In a run that has an indoor and outdoor space connected by a guillotine door, the primary enclosure is inside part of the run
D. An area where the animal is walked daily and allow to interact with other members of its species

A

B. An area of confinement where an animal eats, sleeps, eliminates, and spends most of its time

38
Q

T/F: Non-animal areas are of limited value in shelters and should be minimized so there is adequate space for storage.

A

false

39
Q

Which of the following enclosures meets the “Cat Fancier’s” recommended minimal cubic space for a cats?
A. A cage that is 3 feet wide, 4 feet long, and 3 feet high
B. A cage that is 3 feet wide, 3 feet long, and 3 feet high
C. A cage that is 2 feet wide, 3 feet long, and 3 feet high

A

A. A cage that is 3 feet wide, 4 feet long, and 3 feet high

40
Q

Chain of Custody refers to…?
A. A process for tracking and examining documents and evidence that determines the owner of an abused animal
B. The practice of dating all forensic evidence and recording the time and identity of the attorney that is assigned to prosecute a case
C. Is a slang term that describes the way in which identifiers are attached to all pieces of evidence
D. A process of documentation so evidence is accounted for at all times

A

D. A process of documentation so evidence is accounted for at all times

41
Q

The primary contribution that a veterinarian makes in cases of suspected animal abuse and/or cruelty is…?
A. Declare if the animal’s condition warrants a full police investigation
B. Comment on the animal’s pain based on their personal experience
C. Assess the owner’s ability to own and provide basic care to an animal
D. Accurately collect and present scientific data that demonstrates the animal’s condition

A

D. Accurately collect and present scientific data that demonstrates the animal’s condition

42
Q

T/F: Diseased animals entering the shelter fall into one of two categories: infectious or non-infectious. An example of a non-infectious disease is a wound or burn and animals with this type of problem do not initially need to be quarantined.

A

false

43
Q

T/F: Olfactory enrichment is not helpful in reducing barking in a shelter environment.

A

false

44
Q

What is the estimated required time (provided by the ASV) to provide basic care to an animal in a shelter?

A

15 minutes

45
Q

Forensic examination of a deceased animal should…?
A. Allow for careful collection of samples for DNA analysis
B. Determine the cause of death
C. Determine the manner of death
D. Include a full necropsy with additional sample collection
E. Establish the time of death

A

all of the above!

46
Q

Shelter lighting should…? (choose all that apply)
A. Be adequate to allow accurate evaluation of animal
B. Regardless of source, mimic normal circadian cycles
C. Include the full spectrum of visible light to maintain normal animal eyesight
D. Incorporate as much natural light as possible

A

A. Be adequate to allow accurate evaluation of animal

B. Regardless of source, mimic normal circadian cycles

D. Incorporate as much natural light as possible

47
Q

Sound control in shelters…?
A. Is a minor problem because the pinna protects it from excessive noise
B. Can be improved by the use of sound reducing materials, and practice noise reducing methods
C. Rodents and rabbits are much more tolerant of excessive noise than dogs
D. Noise in shelters can exceed 100db, which is a level that can be heard and felt

A

B. Can be improved by the use of sound reducing materials, and practice noise reducing methods

D. Noise in shelters can exceed 100db, which is a level that can be heard and felt

48
Q

Select all of the statements that described the correct technique for collecting forensic evidence on a case of suspected animal abuse.
A. Assign the animal a unique numerical identifier that is included in all photographs and on all collected forensic data
B. Along with the numerical identifier, include a chart or sign in all photographs that indicates the date and the name of the examiner
C. Obtain photographs of the animal that include 5 views of it: front, back, both sides, and top-down view
D. Perform a thorough physical examination and photograph any lesions with a ruler or other point of reference

A

all of the above!

49
Q

The ASPCA’s position on behavioral assessments done on shelter dogs is…?
A. Decisions to euthanize an animal can reliably be made based on the results a behavioral assessment that uses validated tests methods
B. Behavioral assessments are highly accurate and good predictors of how dogs will behave in a home after leaving the shelter
C. Behavioral assessment is most accurate when it is based on reports of the animal’s behavior by several evaluators and in several different circumstances
D. Behavioral assessment in a shelter is a poor predictor of how an animal will behave in a home environment

A

C. Behavioral assessment is most accurate when it is based on reports of the animal’s behavior by several evaluators and in several different circumstances

D. Behavioral assessment in a shelter is a poor predictor of how an animal will behave in a home environment

50
Q

T/F: Co-housing was found to have no effect on dog cortisol levels in shelters

A

true

51
Q

T/F: The term Capacity of Care refers to a shelters ability to provide basic care and housing to animals that are surrendered to the shelter.

A

true

AHR (12 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions