VETERINARY MEDICAL
APPLICATIONS EXAM REVIEW
In`order`to`determine`which`organisms`are`most`likely`the`source`of`a`bacterial`infection`a
nd`to`determine`the`most`appropriate`method`of`treatment,`a`veterinarian`might`perform`w
hich`of`the`following`tests?`-`ans-✔✔Sensitivity`test
In`order`to`simulate`the`conditions`of`the`body,`how`long`must`a`culture`plate`be`placed`in`
a`heated`incubator?`-`ans-✔✔24`hours
An`IV`catheter`is`placed`in`which`of`the`following`veins`before`surgery?`-`ans-✔✔Cephalic
Which`of`the`following`terms`is`defined`as`any`process`which`eliminates`or`kills`bacteria`a
nd`other`living`microorganism?`-`ans-✔✔Sterilization
Which`of`the`following`processes`involves`collecting`sperm`cells`from`a`male`animal`and`
manually`depositing`them`into`the`reproductive`tract`of`a`female?`-`ans-
✔✔Artificial`Insemination
Where`are`the`popliteal`lymph`nodes`located?`-`ans-✔✔Behind`the`hind`legs
What`is`it`called`when`the`drug`concentration`in`the`body`produces`the`desired`effect`in`th
e`animal`with`no`signs`of`toxicity?`-`ans-✔✔Therapeutic`range
Which`of`the`following`has`the`major`role`of`defending`the`body`from`organisms`such`as`b
acteria,`viruses`and`fungi?`-`ans-✔✔White`blood`cells
Which`process`is`also`known`as`drug`metabolism?`-`ans-✔✔Biotransformation
What`does`a`fecal`flotation`help`veterinarians`determine?`-`ans-
✔✔Whether`or`not`the`animal`has`intestinal`parasites
The`capillary`refill`time`on`a`healthy`animal`should`be`which`of`the`following?`-`ans-
✔✔2`seconds`or`less
Which`of`the`following`is`NOT`a`sign`of`a`healthy`animal?`-`ans-✔✔Dull`coat
,Which`of`the`following`tests`is`used`to`determine`the`percentage`of`red`blood`cells`within`a
`volume`of`blood?`-`ans-✔✔Packed`Cell`Volume`(PCV)
The`liquid`portion`of`blood`which`plays`an`important`role`in`transportation`throughout`the`b
ody`is`known`as`which`of`the`following?`-`ans-✔✔Plasma
According`to`the`presentation,`managing`bank`deposits,`income`reports`and`equipment`c
are`are`performed`by`which`type`of`management?`-`ans-✔✔Office`Management
Where`is`a`tattoo`placed`on`cattle?`-`ans-✔✔Ear
What`is`the`average`heart`rate`or`pulse`for`horses?`-`ans-✔✔32-42`bpm
Which`of`the`following`is`defined`as`labored`breathing?`-`ans-✔✔Dyspnea
Which`of`the`following`is`defined`as`the`expansion`of`the`chest`or`thorax?`-`ans-
✔✔Inspiration
Which`of`the`following`control`mechanisms`is`placed`on`a`horse's`nose`and`is`used`as`a`di
straction`for`the`animal?`-`ans-✔✔Twitch
Which`of`the`following`animal`behavior`categories`may`result`in`an`animal`growling,`showi
ng`the`teeth`and`pinning`the`ears?`-`ans-✔✔Aggressive
Which`of`the`following`is`NOT`an`indicator`for`elevated`vital`signs?`-`ans-✔✔Shock
What`is`the`average`heart`rate`or`pulse`for`a`cat?`-`ans-✔✔120-140`bpm
Which`of`the`following`refers`to`the`intensity`or`indication`of`strain`during`respiration?`-
`ans-✔✔depth
What`does`the`abbreviation`VCPR`stand`for?`-`ans-
✔✔Veterinary`Client`Patient`Relationship
Budgeting`and`managing`cash`flow`are`performed`by`which`type`of`management?`-`ans-
✔✔Financial`Management
Which`of`the`following`is`defined`as`putting`an`animal`to`death,`generally`to`avoid`pain`an
d`suffering?`-`ans-✔✔Euthanasia
Guppies`include`how`many`varieties`of`fish?`-`ans-✔✔Over`300
Which`of`the`following`is`a`mostly-hairless`guinea`pig?`-`ans-✔✔Skinny
What`is`the`desired`color`for`Spot`swine?`-`ans-✔✔50`percent`black`and`50`percent`white
, Which`of`the`following`diseases`occurs`when`an`infected`mosquito`bites`a`cat`and`the`larv
ae`migrate`through`the`tissues`and`eventually`into`a`cat's`heart?`-`ans-✔✔Heartworm
Which`of`the`following`guinea`pig`diseases`is`caused`by`a`vitamin`C`deficiency?`-`ans-
✔✔Scurvy
Which`of`the`following`is`an`indication`a`disease`is`present?`-`ans-✔✔Symptom
Which`of`the`following`is`NOT`a`zoonotic`disease?`-`ans-✔✔Pasteurellosis
Which`of`the`following`is`NOT`a`feline`respiratory`disease?`-`ans-
✔✔Feline`panleukopenia
Which`of`the`following`common`bird`diseases`attacks`a`bird's`liver?`-`ans-
✔✔Pacheco's`disease
Which`of`the`following`diseases`causes`dogs`to`have`a`chronic`cough?`-`ans-
✔✔Bordetella
Which`of`the`following`diseases`is`one`of`the`biggest`threats`to`caged`birds?`-`ans-
✔✔Polyoma`virus
In`hamsters,`what`part`of`the`body`is`attacked`by`wet`tail?`-`ans-✔✔Intestines
Which`of`the`following`diseases`is`primarily`spread`by`ticks`and`may`have`symptoms`lasti
ng`months`after`the`animal`has`been`treated?`-`ans-✔✔Lyme`disease
Which`of`the`following`parasites`can`grow`more`than`20`inches`in`length?`-`ans-
✔✔Tapeworms
Which`of`the`following`parasites`is`also`known`as`ascarids?`-`ans-✔✔Roundworms
Which`of`the`following`body`systems`provides`the`body`with`the`exchange`of`oxygen`and`
carbon`dioxide?`-`ans-✔✔Respiratory
Which`of`the`following`parasites`is`rod`shaped?`-`ans-✔✔Bacilli
Which`of`the`following`parasites`found`in`adults`is`usually`a`sign`of`another`disease`compr
omising`the`immune`system?`-`ans-✔✔Demodectic`mange
Which`of`the`following`parasites`are`small`parasitic`arachnids`which`feed`on`the`blood`of`
mammals,`birds`and`reptiles?`-`ans-✔✔Ticks
Which`of`the`following`parasites`are`blood`sucking`parasites`residing`in`the`small`intestine
?`-`ans-✔✔Hookworms
APPLICATIONS EXAM REVIEW
In`order`to`determine`which`organisms`are`most`likely`the`source`of`a`bacterial`infection`a
nd`to`determine`the`most`appropriate`method`of`treatment,`a`veterinarian`might`perform`w
hich`of`the`following`tests?`-`ans-✔✔Sensitivity`test
In`order`to`simulate`the`conditions`of`the`body,`how`long`must`a`culture`plate`be`placed`in`
a`heated`incubator?`-`ans-✔✔24`hours
An`IV`catheter`is`placed`in`which`of`the`following`veins`before`surgery?`-`ans-✔✔Cephalic
Which`of`the`following`terms`is`defined`as`any`process`which`eliminates`or`kills`bacteria`a
nd`other`living`microorganism?`-`ans-✔✔Sterilization
Which`of`the`following`processes`involves`collecting`sperm`cells`from`a`male`animal`and`
manually`depositing`them`into`the`reproductive`tract`of`a`female?`-`ans-
✔✔Artificial`Insemination
Where`are`the`popliteal`lymph`nodes`located?`-`ans-✔✔Behind`the`hind`legs
What`is`it`called`when`the`drug`concentration`in`the`body`produces`the`desired`effect`in`th
e`animal`with`no`signs`of`toxicity?`-`ans-✔✔Therapeutic`range
Which`of`the`following`has`the`major`role`of`defending`the`body`from`organisms`such`as`b
acteria,`viruses`and`fungi?`-`ans-✔✔White`blood`cells
Which`process`is`also`known`as`drug`metabolism?`-`ans-✔✔Biotransformation
What`does`a`fecal`flotation`help`veterinarians`determine?`-`ans-
✔✔Whether`or`not`the`animal`has`intestinal`parasites
The`capillary`refill`time`on`a`healthy`animal`should`be`which`of`the`following?`-`ans-
✔✔2`seconds`or`less
Which`of`the`following`is`NOT`a`sign`of`a`healthy`animal?`-`ans-✔✔Dull`coat
,Which`of`the`following`tests`is`used`to`determine`the`percentage`of`red`blood`cells`within`a
`volume`of`blood?`-`ans-✔✔Packed`Cell`Volume`(PCV)
The`liquid`portion`of`blood`which`plays`an`important`role`in`transportation`throughout`the`b
ody`is`known`as`which`of`the`following?`-`ans-✔✔Plasma
According`to`the`presentation,`managing`bank`deposits,`income`reports`and`equipment`c
are`are`performed`by`which`type`of`management?`-`ans-✔✔Office`Management
Where`is`a`tattoo`placed`on`cattle?`-`ans-✔✔Ear
What`is`the`average`heart`rate`or`pulse`for`horses?`-`ans-✔✔32-42`bpm
Which`of`the`following`is`defined`as`labored`breathing?`-`ans-✔✔Dyspnea
Which`of`the`following`is`defined`as`the`expansion`of`the`chest`or`thorax?`-`ans-
✔✔Inspiration
Which`of`the`following`control`mechanisms`is`placed`on`a`horse's`nose`and`is`used`as`a`di
straction`for`the`animal?`-`ans-✔✔Twitch
Which`of`the`following`animal`behavior`categories`may`result`in`an`animal`growling,`showi
ng`the`teeth`and`pinning`the`ears?`-`ans-✔✔Aggressive
Which`of`the`following`is`NOT`an`indicator`for`elevated`vital`signs?`-`ans-✔✔Shock
What`is`the`average`heart`rate`or`pulse`for`a`cat?`-`ans-✔✔120-140`bpm
Which`of`the`following`refers`to`the`intensity`or`indication`of`strain`during`respiration?`-
`ans-✔✔depth
What`does`the`abbreviation`VCPR`stand`for?`-`ans-
✔✔Veterinary`Client`Patient`Relationship
Budgeting`and`managing`cash`flow`are`performed`by`which`type`of`management?`-`ans-
✔✔Financial`Management
Which`of`the`following`is`defined`as`putting`an`animal`to`death,`generally`to`avoid`pain`an
d`suffering?`-`ans-✔✔Euthanasia
Guppies`include`how`many`varieties`of`fish?`-`ans-✔✔Over`300
Which`of`the`following`is`a`mostly-hairless`guinea`pig?`-`ans-✔✔Skinny
What`is`the`desired`color`for`Spot`swine?`-`ans-✔✔50`percent`black`and`50`percent`white
, Which`of`the`following`diseases`occurs`when`an`infected`mosquito`bites`a`cat`and`the`larv
ae`migrate`through`the`tissues`and`eventually`into`a`cat's`heart?`-`ans-✔✔Heartworm
Which`of`the`following`guinea`pig`diseases`is`caused`by`a`vitamin`C`deficiency?`-`ans-
✔✔Scurvy
Which`of`the`following`is`an`indication`a`disease`is`present?`-`ans-✔✔Symptom
Which`of`the`following`is`NOT`a`zoonotic`disease?`-`ans-✔✔Pasteurellosis
Which`of`the`following`is`NOT`a`feline`respiratory`disease?`-`ans-
✔✔Feline`panleukopenia
Which`of`the`following`common`bird`diseases`attacks`a`bird's`liver?`-`ans-
✔✔Pacheco's`disease
Which`of`the`following`diseases`causes`dogs`to`have`a`chronic`cough?`-`ans-
✔✔Bordetella
Which`of`the`following`diseases`is`one`of`the`biggest`threats`to`caged`birds?`-`ans-
✔✔Polyoma`virus
In`hamsters,`what`part`of`the`body`is`attacked`by`wet`tail?`-`ans-✔✔Intestines
Which`of`the`following`diseases`is`primarily`spread`by`ticks`and`may`have`symptoms`lasti
ng`months`after`the`animal`has`been`treated?`-`ans-✔✔Lyme`disease
Which`of`the`following`parasites`can`grow`more`than`20`inches`in`length?`-`ans-
✔✔Tapeworms
Which`of`the`following`parasites`is`also`known`as`ascarids?`-`ans-✔✔Roundworms
Which`of`the`following`body`systems`provides`the`body`with`the`exchange`of`oxygen`and`
carbon`dioxide?`-`ans-✔✔Respiratory
Which`of`the`following`parasites`is`rod`shaped?`-`ans-✔✔Bacilli
Which`of`the`following`parasites`found`in`adults`is`usually`a`sign`of`another`disease`compr
omising`the`immune`system?`-`ans-✔✔Demodectic`mange
Which`of`the`following`parasites`are`small`parasitic`arachnids`which`feed`on`the`blood`of`
mammals,`birds`and`reptiles?`-`ans-✔✔Ticks
Which`of`the`following`parasites`are`blood`sucking`parasites`residing`in`the`small`intestine
?`-`ans-✔✔Hookworms
