Exam 2

Question 1

What type of estrous cycle does a queen have?
A. Polyestrous
B. Seasonally Polyestrous - long day breeders
C. Seasonally Polyestrous - short day breeders
D. Monoestrus

Answer 1

B. Seasonally Polyestrous - Long day breeders

Question 2

What is true about proestrous in the Queen?
A. It’s short and may not even be observed
B. The queen will not let the tom mate with her
C. They have no vulvar discharge or “bleeding”
D. All of the above

Answer 2

D. All of the above

Question 3

In which of the following phases of estrus is the queen not receptive to mating?
A. Postestrus or Interestrus
B. Anestrus
C. Diestrus
D. All of the above

Answer 3

D. All of the above

Question 4

If a queen has a pseudopregnancy, her diestrus period will be shorter (~40d) than a diestrus period with a real pregnancy (~60d). True or False?

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Which of the following is true about queens?
A. They can show estrus during pregnancy
B. A litter of kittens can have more than one father
C. They have a Zonary placenta
D. All of the above

Answer 5

D. All of the above

Question 6

Which of the following is true about feline reproduction?
A. They are induced ovulators, meaning the act of mating induces ovulation
B. For the best chance of ovulation, they need 4 matings in a 2 hour period
C. During intromission the Tom will mount the Queen and grab her neck and she will vocalize
D. All of the above

Answer 6

D. All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following could be possible infertility problems in the cat?
A. Part of their reproductive tract didn’t grow properly in utero
B. They could have tumors or cysts on their ovaries
C. There could be chromosomal or genetic issues
D. All of the above

Answer 7

D. All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following is true about parturition in the queen?
A. The queen can stop and start stage 2 during parturition
B. There are 3 stages to parturition
C. Dystocia is more common in certain breeds of cats than others
D. All of the above

Answer 8

D. All of the above

Question 9

If you noticed that your cat has mammary gland changes, nipples are pinker and more prominent and she is more docile, which of the following best describes her state:
A. Proestrus
B. Estrus
C. Anestrus
D. Pregnant

Answer 9

D. Pregnant

Question 10

Where should you make your incision for a spay in a kitten or an adult cat?
A. Anywhere between the mammary glands
B. Caudal to the umbilicus
C. Cranial to the umbilicus
D. Anywhere along the midline

Answer 10

B. Caudal to the umbilicus

Question 11

What correctly describes the steps from incision to exposing the uterine horn during a feline spay?

Answer 11

Trim away the SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE and FAT until you can visualize the LINEA. Then cut through the LINEA, extend your incision a little on either side of the incision site and then use your spay hook to grab the UTERINE HORN.

Question 12

What does the white on either side of the ligature/knot indicate?

Answer 12

That the ligature is tight enough

Question 13

What is the arrow pointing to in this picture during a feline spay?

Answer 13

The pedicle ligament

Question 14

What do you need to look for when you grab the uterine horn with your spay hook to ensure that you do actually have the uterine horn?
A. Uterine body
B. Ureter
C. Kidney
D. Ovary

Answer 14

D. Ovary

Question 15

When you pull the testicle out during a feline neuter how many “pops” does Dr. Isaza say you should feel?

Answer 15

2

Question 16

After you grab the uterine horn with your spay hook and make 100% sure that you have the uterine horn, where will you place your first clamp?
A. On the proper ligament
B. On the uterine body
C. On the ovary tissue
D. On the suspensory ligament

Answer 16

A. On the proper ligament

Question 17

Your incision site for a kitten spay will only be about ___ cm long.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

Answer 17

1

Question 18

Why did Dr. Isaza say the uterus in the adult feline spay video was extremely turgid?
A. It was an older cat
B. The cat had a uterine abnormality
C. The cat was sick
D. The cat was in heat

Answer 18

D. The cat was in heat

Question 19

If you leave any part of the ovary in the female cat, it can revascularize and they will develop an ovarian remnant. True or False?

Answer 19

True

Question 20

Cats are short day breeders, meaning that they cycle when the days are short. True or False?

Answer 20

False

Question 21

Which of the following exams could be done on an initial examination of the cat before breeding them?
A. General physical
B. Reproductive examination
C. Karyotyping
D. All of the above

Answer 21

D. All of the above

Question 22

When over ___ of the cells are cornified on a vaginal cytology swab in the cat, it indicates that the cat is in estrus and should be receptive to the male.
A. 30%
B. 50%
C. 60%
D. 70%

Answer 22

D. 70%

Question 23

What things could you try if breeding between the queen and tom does not occur?
A. Check prostaglandin levels
B. Put the two cats back in with each other immediately
C. Try another male
D. All of the above

Answer 23

C. Try another male

Question 24

What is true about cystic ovarian disease in the queen?
A. The frequency decreases with age
B. You can confirm the disease by ultrasonography
C. You should perform a uterine biopsy to remove the ovarian cysts
D. All of the above

Answer 24

B. You can confirm the disease by ultrasonography

Question 25

If a queen is about 5 years of age, has a distended uterus, they may or may not look a little depressed or perhaps anorexic and they have vaginal discharge, there's a good chance they have ____. A. Ovarian cyst B. Endometria hyperplasia C. Pyometra D. Normal estrus behavior

Answer 25

C. Pyometra

Question 26

Electroejaculation

Answer 26

This technique almost acquires semen (very reliable)

Question 27

Urethral Catherization

Answer 27

It is the most practical collection method for a clinical setting

Question 28

Artificial Vagina

Answer 28

This method obtains a full ejaculate and collections can be obtained repeatedly

Question 29

When you are going to breed a queen with artificial insemination, you will want to induce ovulation on day ____ after she comes into heat. A. 1 or 2 B. 2 or 3 C. 3 or 4 D. 5 or 6

Answer 29

C. 3 or 4

Question 30

The first humane animal shelter was started during which Era in the US? A. Prohibition Era B. Reconstruction Era C. Stock Market Crash Era of the early 1900's D. Revolutionary War Era

Answer 30

B. Reconstruction Era

Question 31

SPCA shelters around the country are all regulated in the same manner. Is this statement true or false?

Answer 31

False

Question 32

The first residency in Shelter Medicine was in:

Answer 32

2001

Question 33

The foundation of a well-functioning animal shelter is built upon: A. Animal welfare B. Animal health C. The client, who wants to adopt the pet D. All of the above

Answer 33

A. Animal welfare

Question 34

The role, and what veterinary doctors do on a daily basis, is fairly consistent from one animal shelter to another animal shelter. True or false?

Answer 34

False

Question 35

When using the Problem-Oriented Approach to Shelter Assessments, looking at numbers and metrics is what part of the SOAP model? A. Subjective B. Objective C. Assessment D. Plan

Answer 35

B. Objective

Question 36

Smart Goals are part of the Oriented based plan. Which of the following are Smart Goals? A. Specific and Measurable B. Achievable and Relevant C. Time bound D. All of the above

Answer 36

D. All of the above

Question 37

"Open Door Veterinary Care" is a program similar to Medicaid for pets. An option for low-income pet owners to be sent to veterinary practices to be seen with low fees. True or False?

Answer 37

False

Question 38

Providing sufficient space, proper facilities, and company of the animal's own kind fulfills which of the 5 freedoms of animal welfare? A. Freedom from discomfort B. Freedom from pain, injury, or disease C. Freedom to express normal behavior D. Freedom from fear and distress

Answer 38

C. Freedom to express normal behavior

Question 39

Which of the following are internal stimuli that affects cat behavior? A. Genetics B. Experience C. Anatomy D. All of the above

Answer 39

D. All of the above

Question 40

What's true about social behavior in cats? A. They're a solitary species B. They prioritize social interaction above territory C. They have a social hierarchy that relies on preferred associate relationships D. All of the above

Answer 40

C. They have a social hierarchy that relies on preferred associate relationships

Question 41

Which of the following could lead to misdirected predatory behavior in cats? A. Playing rough with your cat B. Cats that are weaned early C. Cats that do not receive enough stimulation or enrichment D. All of the above

Answer 41

D. All of the above

Question 42

First assessing the welfare problem or issue, then identifying what issues the cat is highly motivated to perform and finally testing if the behavior is allows to be performed if welfare problems disappear is an example of a forwards approach to assessing animal welfare. True or False?

Answer 42

False

Question 43

What is true about the thyroid hormone? A. It is manufactured in the adrenal glands B. The major form in the blood is T4 C. It is a steroid hormone D. All of the above

Answer 43

B. The major form in the blood is T4

Question 44

Which of the following is true? A. INCREASED TSH has a NEGATIVE feedback on the hypothalamus, which leads to an INCREASED production of TRH B. INCREASED TSH has a NEGATIVE feedback on the hypothalamus, which leads to a DECREASED production of TRH C. DECREASED TSH has a NEGATIVE feedback on the hypothalamus, which leads to an INCREASED production of TRH D. All of the above

Answer 44

B. INCREASED TSH has a NEGATIVE feedback on the hypothalamus, which leads to a DECREASED production of TRH

Question 45

The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is: A. Benign adenomatous nodular hyperplasia of the thyroid gland B. Islet cell amyloidosis C. Pituitary tumor D. Increased IGF-1

Answer 45

A. Benign adenomatous nodular hyperplasia of the thyroid gland

Question 46

Which of the following is a complication of Diabetes Mellitus? A. Urinary tract infections B. Retinal hemorrhage C. Tachycardia, heart murmur, arrhythmia D. All of the above

Answer 46

A. Urinary tract infections

Question 47

How can Diabetes Mellitus be diagnosed? A. Chemistry panel: elevated liver enzymes B. Fructosamine C. fGH D. All of the above

Answer 47

B. Fructosamine

Question 48

How can you treat Acromegaly? A. Thyroidectomy B. Hypophysectomy C. Close monitoring D. All of the above

Answer 48

B. Hypophysectomy

Question 49

What does the nuclear scintigraphy graph show? (Small red dot at center of the cat's back) A. A normal cat B. Thyroid carcinoma C. Ectopic thyroid adenoma D. None of the above

Answer 49

C. Ectopic thyroid adenoma