Chaoter 13- Colony Health Surveillance

Question 1

Insufficient feed and internal parasites can cause what common clinical sign?

Answer 1

Weight loss

Question 2

What is the bluish tint to the lining of the mouth, nose, eyelids, or carina called in an animal that is not receiving enough oxygen?

Answer 2

Cyanosis

Question 3

List three symptoms an animal experiencing pain or distress may exhibit

Answer 3

1- stunted growth
2- limping
3- head tilt

Question 4

What is the term that describes a disease that does not cause any visible signs?

Answer 4

Subclinical

Question 5

What is the abnormal alignment of the teeth in rodents and rabbits called?

Answer 5

Malocclusion

Question 6

What is the term that describes difficulty breathing?

Answer 6

Dyspnea

Question 7

What is an example of a disease caused by a virus?
A- canine distemper 
B- coccidiosis
C- mange
D- ringworm

Answer 7

A- canine distemper

Question 8

An organism that can pass disease microbes to another species is called a __________

Answer 8

Vector

Question 9

A nonliving material that can mechanically transmit a disease is called a ______

Answer 9

Fomite

Question 10

True or False
When a dead animal is found, the carcass should be placed in a waterproof bag and separated from other waste in the facility

Answer 10

True

Question 11

What are bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms that cause disease called?

Answer 11

Pathogens

Question 12

What type of health surveillance is done in both the animals and the staff on a regular basis in facilities housing nonhuman primates?

Answer 12

Tuberculosis

Question 13

List the main reason husbandry tasks for isolation area should be done late in the day or shift

Answer 13

To reduce risk of spreading disease

Question 14

Red staining around the eyes and nose of mice or rats is caused by what substance?

Answer 14

Porphyrin

Question 15

List three signs that an animal may have parasites

Answer 15

1- diarrhea
2- vomiting
3- anemia