Small Animal Care and Nursing Flashcards
The obturator foramen is found
- In the mandible
- In the maxillary bone
– At the base of the skull
- In the pelvis
The least movable of the attachments of a muscle to bone is the
- Origin
- Cortex
- Periosteum
- Insertion
Origin
What disinfectant is most effective against parvovirus?
- alcohol
- chlorhexidine
- povidone iodine
- sodium hypochlorite
sodium hypochlorite
A properly placed urinary catheter extends from the tip of the penis or vulva to the:
- distal urethra
- proximal urethra
- neck of the urinary bladder
- ureter
neck of the urinary bladder
Abdominal distention caused by fluid accumulation is known as:
- hepatomegaly
- bloat
- ascites
- colic
ascites
The outermost layer of the digestive tube is the
- Muscle layer
- Mucosa
- Serosa
- Mucus
Serosa
The wave on an electrocardiogram that is associated with atrial wall depolarization is the
- P wave
- QRS complex
- PR interval
- T wave
P wave
Which of the following are water soluble vitamins?
- vitamins A and K
- vitamins B and C
- vitamins D and K
– vitamins A and D
Which solution is hypotonic?
- 5% dextrose
- 0.45% saline
- 0.9% saline
- 50% dextrose
0.45% saline
Blood enters the heart from the pulmonary veins in the
- Left ventricle
- Right ventricle
- Left atrium
- Right atrium
Left atrium
If an animal loses its balance and develops nystagmus, the nerve most likely to be the cause is the
- Abducens
- Vagus
- Optic
– Auditory
What nutrient is sometimes referred to as ash?
- Proteins
- Minerals
- Carbohydrates
- Vitamins
Minerals
What substance provides lubrication to joints and nourishment to articular cartilage cells?
- Synovial fluid
- Serum
- Intra-articular fluid
- Plasma
Synovial fluid
What organ is most commonly associated with the capacity for extramedullary hematopoiesis if necessary?
- Pancreas
- Prostate
- Spleen
- Lung
Spleen
Hypoadrenocorticism is commonly referred to as
- Cushing’s disease
- Carres disease
- Bangs disease
- Addison’s disease
Addison’s disease
The hormone produced by a developing ovarian follicle is
- Estrogen
- Prolactin
- Oxytocin
- Progesterone
Estrogen
What solution should you use to lavage a deep traumatic wound?
- undiluted chlorhexidine
- 50% dextrose
- hydrogen peroxide
- warm sterile saline
warm sterile saline
Which of the following is isotonic to plasma?
- 0.9% saline solution
- 0.45% NaCl saline solution
- Sterile water
- 7.5% NaCl solution
0.9% saline solution
The most important ingested nutrient is
- Vitamins
- Water
- Minerals
- Fats
water
The structure by which venous blood from the intestines bypasses the liver is the
- Porto-caval shunt
- Intrahepatic venous plexus
– Ductus arteriosis
- Obturator foramen
Bordetella vaccine is given to dogs to prevent:
- Lyme disease
- parainfluenza
- distemper
- tracheobronchitis
What organ is most commonly associated with the capacity for extramedullary hematopoiesis if necessary?
- Prostate
- Lung
- Pancreas
- Spleen
Which of the following is a ductless system?
- Exocrine system
- Lymphatic system
- Endocrine system
- Exogenous system
An imbalance of what minerals can affect nerve function?
- Iron and zinc
- Manganese and chromium
- Phosphorus and magnesium
- Sodium and potassium
Which of the following is an example of a dietary macromineral?
- Zinc
- Iron
- Calcium
- Copper
The most distal portion of the monogastric stomach is the
- Antrum
- Fundus
- Cardia
- Pylorus
Which of the following procedures is used to visualize the stomach to see if a suspected foreign body is present?
- cystoscopy
- gastroscopy
- esophagoscopy
- colonoscopy
Cataracts are due to a problem with transparency of the
- Aqueous humor
- Vitreous humor
- Lens
- Cornea
If used improperly, what restraint instrument is most likely to cause broken bones, strangulation, and death?
- Capture pole
- Cat bag
- Restraint gloves
- Nose lead
Which reaction is the result of parasympathetic nervous system stimulation?
- Decreased heart rate
- Bronchodilation
- Decreased GI motility
- Pupil dilation
