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When asked to place an animal in a lateral recumbent position, you should place it
A. On its back, lying down
B. On its side, lying down
C. With its backside up
D. Facing you - Correct Answer-On its side, lying down
On what body parts are topical medications used?
A. Eyes.
B. Ears.
C. Skin.
D. All of the above. - Correct Answer-D. All of the above.
OTC and prescription drugs require a doctor's prescription
true or false? - Correct Answer-false
When working in a veterinary hospital, 'adjusting to change' is important. Which is
an example of that?
A. New Drugs/Medications
B. Working with different veterinarians
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C. Both A and B
D. None of the above - Correct Answer-C. Both A and B
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the handling of avians?
A. Turning off the lights can aid in the capture of birds.
B. A paper towel or thin material can be used to capture small birds.
C. Offering treats to a bird may provide the distraction needed to perform a quick
procedure or examination.
D. Birds should be held around the rib cage to prevent them from moving. -
Correct Answer-D. Birds should be held around the rib cage to prevent them from
moving.
What should you watch out for when feeding and medicating patients?
A. Lack of appetite
B. Refusal to take medications
C. Constipation or diarrhea
D. Lethargy
E. All of the above - Correct Answer-E.All of the above
2. Collimation of the x-ray beam:
A. should be done to expose as large an area as possible
B. turns the beam at a 90 degree angle to x-ray patients that are standing
C. reduces scatter radiation and unnecessary exposure to the x-ray beam
D. Both A and C - Correct Answer-D. Both A and C
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3. Characteristics of a dog's eyes that you need to pay attention to are?
A. Direct stare or avoidance of eye contact.
B. Pupil size.
C. How open the eyes are.
D. All of the above. - Correct Answer-D. All of the above.
4. Ultrasound machines should be kept in the busiest area of the hospital for quick
access.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE - Correct Answer-B. FALSE
5. Which is true regarding urine, vomit, feces and anal gland secretions?
A. Odors will not be a problem as long as they are left in the room's trash can
B. These eliminations should not be cleaned up for 10 minutes, just in case a
technician needs to see it.
C. Odors will take more time to dissipate the longer these items are left in the
room
D. Only vomit and anal gland secretions will cause a foul odor. - Correct Answer-C.
Odors will take more time to dissipate the longer these items are left in the room
6. The use of ___________ can reduce the number of people involved in taking an
Xray.
A. Chemical restraint.
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B. Positioning devices.
C. Thyroid sheilds.
D. Both A and B are correct. - Correct Answer-D. Both A and B are correct.
7. How long can you leave canned food out after it's offered to an animal?
A. As long as it takes the animal to eat it.
B. No longer than 2 hours.
C. 6 hours
D. 2-4 hours - Correct Answer-B. No longer than 2 hours.
8. Which technique provides the most sterile sample of the following collection
methods?
A. Catheterization.
B. Cystocentesis.
C. Free catch.
D. Cystocytosis. - Correct Answer-B. Cystocentesis
9. Which statement is NOT true when preparing a dog or cat for a bath?
A. Brushing out the animal's coat prepares the animal's skin by removing dead
skin and hair.
B. Nail trims and anal gland expression is often included in the process.
C. Tough mats are easier to work out during the bath.
D. It's important to disinfect the table and any combs or brushes used after each
animal. - Correct Answer-C. Tough mats are easier to work out during the bath
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