week 15

Question 1

What best describes the H1N1 virus, which spread from a pig to a human?

Answer 1

Zoonotic disease

Question 2

Ixodes scapularis, the tick that transmits Lyme disease from deer to humans, is best described as what

Answer 2

Vector

Question 3

Stagnant water may harbor microscopic worm larvae that, when they come into contact with human skin, may infect the human. What best
describes the water?

Answer 3

Vehicle of transmission

Question 4

Two team members are lifting a 90-lb Bernese mountain dog onto an examination table. It is most appropriate for them to use what muscle groups to do most of the heavy lifting?

Answer 4

Legs

Question 5

Making sure that team members wash their hands thoroughly after handling
veterinary medications and chemicals will prevent what

Answer 5

Ingesting the substances or wiping them on their faces

Question 6

The minimum requirement for personal protection of team members taking radiographs includes what

Answer 6

Lead apron, lead gloves, thyroid collar

Question 7

A dosimeter is used for measuring what in a veterinary practice?

Answer 7

Radiation exposure when taking radiographs

Question 8

To ensure the safety of patients and team members, anesthetic machines must have what

Answer 8

Scavenging systems

Question 9

Liquid anesthesia accidentally has been spilled on the hospital room floor. What steps should be performed first?

Answer 9

Evacuate team members and patient.

Question 10

It is most appropriate to dispose of used needles and surgical blades in what

Answer 10

Sharps container

Question 11

what is the most appropriate type of company to pick up and dispose of sharps containers?

Answer 11

Specialized medical waste company