VETT 235 Exam #2 Questions with Verified
Solutions for 2024 Update.
All laboratory primates are susceptible to scurvy which is caused by? - ANS Vat. C
deficiency
Which of the following NWP species of nonhuman primates are most widely used in
research?
a. Abeles species (spider monkeys)
b. Callithrix species (tamarinds and marmosets)
c. Maraca malate (rhesus monkey)
d. Cebu’s species (capuchin monkey)
e. Samira scourers (squirrel monkey) - ANS???
Not combo a, b, d, e
When large volumes of medication are needed, this is how they should be
administered. - ANS through a surgically placed vascular access port
Which of the following injection techniques may be used for NHPs?
a. SQ
b. IM - triceps
c. IV - cephalic
d. IM - gluteal
e. IV - saphenous
f. IM - quads - ANS a, b, c, d, e, f
The most important part of a NHP caging system is a (n)? - ANS secure lock that
isn't easily reached by the animal
True or False: NHPs requiring regular administration of medication should be taught
to administer their own medications or should be offered that medication in their
favorite food. - ANS True
Caretakers in NHP colonies should be vaccinated for at least which strain of hepatitis
virus?
a. Hepatitis A
b. Hepatitis B
c. Hepatitis C
d. Hepatitis E
E. all of the above
f. A and B only - ANS f. A and B only
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, Which of the following OWP species of nonhuman primates are most widely used in
research?
a. Samira scourers (squirrel monkey)
b. Maraca malate (rhesus monkey)
c. Patio species (baboons)
D. M. fascicular is (cynomolgus monkey)
e. Pan troglodytes (chimpanzee) - ANS b, c, and e
Which of the following protective equipment should be worn by handlers of NHPs?
A. protective gloves
B. face shields or goggles
C. full-length arm covers or gowns
D. all of the above
e. A and C only - ANS d. all of the above
Blood samples should be collected from NHPs using aseptic preparation and
collected from which site?
A. femoral vein or artery
B. cephalic vein
C. saphenous vein
D. all of the above
e. A and C only - ANS d. all of the above
The sternum of a bird supports large pectoral muscles required for flight, that are
also attached to a bony ridge known as the? - ANS keel
The normal body temperature of passerine and psittacine species is? - ANS???
Not 102-104 F
Which of the following diseases of avian have zoonotic potential?
a. Chlamydia pittance
B. West Nile Virus
c. Exotic Newcastle Disease
d. Mycobacterium sp.
e. Psittacid herpes virus - ANS???
Not all
According to the author of the course book, injections administered to avian patients
should be administered? - ANS SQ inguinal region and IM pectoral muscles
Which of the following is classified as a Psittacine?
A. cockatiel
B. pigeon
C. lovebird
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Solutions for 2024 Update.
All laboratory primates are susceptible to scurvy which is caused by? - ANS Vat. C
deficiency
Which of the following NWP species of nonhuman primates are most widely used in
research?
a. Abeles species (spider monkeys)
b. Callithrix species (tamarinds and marmosets)
c. Maraca malate (rhesus monkey)
d. Cebu’s species (capuchin monkey)
e. Samira scourers (squirrel monkey) - ANS???
Not combo a, b, d, e
When large volumes of medication are needed, this is how they should be
administered. - ANS through a surgically placed vascular access port
Which of the following injection techniques may be used for NHPs?
a. SQ
b. IM - triceps
c. IV - cephalic
d. IM - gluteal
e. IV - saphenous
f. IM - quads - ANS a, b, c, d, e, f
The most important part of a NHP caging system is a (n)? - ANS secure lock that
isn't easily reached by the animal
True or False: NHPs requiring regular administration of medication should be taught
to administer their own medications or should be offered that medication in their
favorite food. - ANS True
Caretakers in NHP colonies should be vaccinated for at least which strain of hepatitis
virus?
a. Hepatitis A
b. Hepatitis B
c. Hepatitis C
d. Hepatitis E
E. all of the above
f. A and B only - ANS f. A and B only
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, Which of the following OWP species of nonhuman primates are most widely used in
research?
a. Samira scourers (squirrel monkey)
b. Maraca malate (rhesus monkey)
c. Patio species (baboons)
D. M. fascicular is (cynomolgus monkey)
e. Pan troglodytes (chimpanzee) - ANS b, c, and e
Which of the following protective equipment should be worn by handlers of NHPs?
A. protective gloves
B. face shields or goggles
C. full-length arm covers or gowns
D. all of the above
e. A and C only - ANS d. all of the above
Blood samples should be collected from NHPs using aseptic preparation and
collected from which site?
A. femoral vein or artery
B. cephalic vein
C. saphenous vein
D. all of the above
e. A and C only - ANS d. all of the above
The sternum of a bird supports large pectoral muscles required for flight, that are
also attached to a bony ridge known as the? - ANS keel
The normal body temperature of passerine and psittacine species is? - ANS???
Not 102-104 F
Which of the following diseases of avian have zoonotic potential?
a. Chlamydia pittance
B. West Nile Virus
c. Exotic Newcastle Disease
d. Mycobacterium sp.
e. Psittacid herpes virus - ANS???
Not all
According to the author of the course book, injections administered to avian patients
should be administered? - ANS SQ inguinal region and IM pectoral muscles
Which of the following is classified as a Psittacine?
A. cockatiel
B. pigeon
C. lovebird
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