practice exams Flashcards
in aus which body regulates vet practice and deals with the client complaints about vets
the relevant state veterinary surgeons board
which of the following professional bodies was first established
(a) The Australian Veterinary Association
(b) The Australasian Veterinary Boards Council
(c) Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia
(d) The Australian and New Zealand Veterinary College
AVA
in relation to current status of vet profession in aus
(a) There are approximately 50,000 registered veterinarians
(b) Most registered veterinarians are male
(c) Excluding ‘on call’, most veterinarians work more than 60 hours/week
(d) Most veterinarians are satisfied with their work
(d) Most veterinarians are satisfied with their work
nationally recognized qualification for nurses
(a) Diploma in Veterinary Nursing
(b) Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing and Technology
(c) Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing
(d) Certificate 3 in Animal Studies
(c) Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing
which term related to study of the small intestine
enterology
what is cardiomyopathy
pathology of heart muscle
which breed is dolichocephalic
(a) Boxer
(b) Labrador Retriever
(c) Australian Bulldog
(d) Boston Terrier
lab
how do you say 2ml of meloxicam under skin once per day
2 mL SC SID
In terms of clinical communication skills, which of the following options reflects “closed-ended enquiry”? ie yes or no
(a) Please walk me through your worries about Pedro
(b) What do you normally feed Viviana?
(c) How would you describe Barry’s stools?
(d) Has Laura vomited since the medications we started last week?
Has Laura vomited since the medications we started last week?
The statement below is an example of what clinical communication skill? “Before we talk about the treatment options, I’d like to talk about what we’ve found on exam”
signposting (schedule)
Which of the responses to the client comment (below) is the MOST empathic? “Sammy’s incontinence is getting worse; it’s getting so hard for me to keep her and the house clean – she seems to dribble pee every time she sits down”
(c) I share your worries – it can be so difficult to manage
What is the legal status of animals in Australia?
(a) They are a special type of property (owners have ‘duty of care’)
(b) They have the same rights as adult humans (18 years or over)
(c) They have the same rights as children (below 18 years of age)
(d) They have no legal status
special type of property (owners have duty of care)
on distant inspection; cat with one pupil bigger than other
anisocoria
adult Maltese closest to which weight
5kg
sinus arrythmia
is a normal finding in dogs
adult clydesdale stallion likely weighs closest
1000kg
You have been asked to assess the vital signs of a 6-year-old MN Boxer Dog. On examination the dog is BAR. On TPR, the T is 38.6 degrees Celcuis; PR is 120 beats/min and RR is 20 breaths/min. The MM are moist, pink and the CRT is 1 second. Which of the following best reflects the clinical status of the dog?
all vital signs are WNL
Laws around the “number of animals that can be kept in a household” are most likely to fall under which legal jurisdiction?
(a) Local government
(b) State or territory government
(c) Federal government
(d) International treaties
local government
Which of the following pieces of legislation includes the rules about microchipping of dogs and cats in Queensland?
(a) Biosecurity legislation
(b) Veterinary surgeons’ legislation
(c) Animal management legislation
(d) Animal care and protection legislation
animal management legislation
In relation to the QLD Animal Care and Protection legislation, which of the following is most likely to reflect a ‘duty of care’ offence?
(a) A rostered veterinary nurse forgets to feed a hospitalised patient for 2 days
(b) An owner seeks medical care for a dog with an open leg fracture
(c) A person shoots their neighbour’s cat with an air-rifle
(d) A veterinarian humanely euthanises a cockatiel on request from the owners
A rostered veterinary nurse forgets to feed a hospitalised patient for 2 days
which cannot be legally kept as pets in QLD
rabbits
which can only be dispensed following vet consultation
S4
controlled drug
S8
The RCVS Code of Professional Conduct is an example of:
(a) Descriptive veterinary ethics
(b) Official veterinary ethics
(c) Administrative veterinary ethics
(d) Normative veterinary ethics
Official veterinary ethics
values and priorities that guide an individual’s behaviour in their professional role” is a known as their:
professional identity
integration of knowledge, skill and affective domains within authentic clinical context
professional competence
In terms of veterinary record-keeping, the “O” of the “SOAP” acronym refers which of the following?
objective; physical exam
subjective; history
objective; exam
assessment
plan
Which of the following would be considered an in vivo diagnostic test?
(a) Histopathology of material collected by bunch biopsy
(b) A complete blood count to investigate anaemia
(c) Urine test
(d) Magnetic resonance imaging
MRI
The success of the animals’ behavioural attempts to achieve their chosen goals is reflected in whether the associated affects are negative or positive. These outcomes are understood to contribute to animals’ perceptions of their external circumstances, and are collectively referred to as;
related affects
TID
3x a day every 8 hours
Interpreting the reality of an animal in terms of human experiences and values is known as;
anthropomorphism
According to Bowlby’s Attachment Theory, Proximity Maintenance refers to;
animals desire to be near an attachment figure
what percentage of pet owners indicated they would be more likely to maintain their pets health, including regular check-ups with their veterinarian?
79
Which of the following BEST describes the One Welfare framework?
(d) A framework for understanding the interrelationships between animal welfare, human wellbeing, and environmental sustainability
Which of the following is an example of the One Welfare approach in action?
(a) A program to reduce animal stress during transportation
(b) A campaign to promote plant-based diets
(c) A study on the economic benefits of animal welfare improvements
(d) A public health campaign to raise awareness of zoonotic diseases
(d) A public health campaign to raise awareness of zoonotic diseases
Why is the One Welfare framework important for addressing global challenges?
Because it recognizes the interconnectedness of animal welfare, human wellbeing, and environmental sustainability
In relation to patient care, the goal of a hospital cage for avian and exotics patients is to:
Reduce stress while still being easy to clean and disinfect
Neonatal care for avian patients involves:
Thermoregulatory, hygiene and nutritional support
If you have found injured wildlife, you should:
Make note of your location so you can return the animal as close to it as possible
Which of the following should you NOT do if you find a featherless altricial chick:
Feed it to prevent hypoglycaemia
A farmer identifies that one of the lactating dairy cows has a lacerated milk vein. What is the most appropriate action to take IMMEDIATELY
Assess for safety and apply pressure
Which of the following are part of the 6 perfusion parameters when evaluating dogs and cats?
mentation
CPR
heart rate
Pulse quality
Extremity temp
Mucous membrane colour
Mom cooks homemade pizza every monday
normal CRT for dogs and cats
1-2 seconds
how should you cool a dog or cat w signs of heat stroke
apply cold running water for 10-15 mins
A client presents a 12-year-old dog because she is “urinating all over the house”. After running some tests, you diagnose urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence (USMI). This condition can be managed with medication. The client explains that the dog is impossible to medicate orally – she won’t take medication in food and bites the owner if her mouth is touched. The owner explains they are a busy single parent. After some thought and many tears, the client requests that you euthanase the dog. However, they ask you to tell their children when they come in that the dog has an untreatable condition. You refuse this request. Your ethical approach is MOST CLOSELY aligned with:
deontology
deontology is based on not breaking rules i.e. not lying
While declawing of cats (onychectomy) is performed in some jurisdictions, it is increasingly frowned upon. Which of the following statements in relation to onychectomy is most consistent with a virtue ethics approach?
A conscientious, compassionate vet would not declaw a cat
Which of the following statements about utilitarianism is FALSE?
(a) It accepts that each of us have personal relationships, with specific duties and obligations flowing from these
(b) It assumes that the interests of all individuals should be given the same weight as those of others
(c) It holds that a decision or action is good if it leads to a good (or less worse) outcome
(d) It holds that decision makers should take the suffering of people and animals into account
(b) It assumes that the interests of all individuals should be given the same weight as those of others
Which of the following sentences about pressure bandage is true?
Pressure bandage on the cervical (neck) region should be avoided due to risks of asphyxiation
Which of the following options is NOT one of the Halsted’s principles of surgery?
(a) Gentle tissue handling
(b) Elimination of dead space
(c) Appropriate use of antibiotics
(d) Preservation of blood supply
Appropriate use of antibiotics