Midterm Questions

Question 1

A long-haired breed of cat characterized by its round face and shortened muzzle. This head structure can lead to a number of health problems and polycystic kidney disease is very prevalent in the breed.

Select one:
a. Himalayan
b. Ragdoll
c. Persian
d. All choices are correct
e. Siamese

Answer 1

c. Persian

Question 2

Packed cell volume (PCV) is read as a percentage (%). Blood may be drawn in a heparinized or unheparinized syringe, or be drawn from a full, well mixed _____ tube. A minimum of _____ must be drawn if using a heparinized syringe.

Select one:
a. Serum separator, 0.4cc
b. EDTA, 0.6cc
c. Lithium heparin, 0.5cc
d. Lithium heparin, 0.6cc
e. EDTA, 0.4cc

Answer 2

e. EDTA, 0.4cc

Lithium Heparin = Green Top, EDTA = Purple Top

Question 3

Parasite eggs will mature and hatch with time, so any stool sample that is hard or obviously dried out is likely too old to be accurate. A new, fresher sample should be requested from the owner if the stool is older than _____.

Select one:
a. 24-48 hours at room temperature
b. 12-24 hours at room temperature
c. 12-24 hours if refrigerated
d. None of the choices are correct
e. 48-72 hours if refrigerated

Answer 3

b. 12-24 hours at room temperature

Question 4

FIV/FeLV snap tests may be run using:

Select one:
a. Lithium-heparin anticoagulant or serum
b. Whole blood only (in EDTA or heparin)
c. Serum, plasma, or whole blood (in EDTA or heparin)
d. Plasma or whole blood
e. Serum or plasma only

Answer 4

c. Serum, plasma, or whole blood (in EDTA or heparin)

FIV/FeLV can be run on any sample

Question 5

All patient medical records are legal documents and are organized in the problem oriented method. This is commonly called the “SOAP” and stands for______.

Select one:
a. Signalment, Observation, Assessment, Problem list
b. Sickness, Operation, Assignment, Procedure
c. Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
d. Signalment, Objective, Assessment, Plan
e. Statement, Observation, Action, Protocol

Answer 5

c. Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan

Question 6

A medication label going home to the client must include all of the following except:

Select one:
a. Drug expiration date
b. Lot number
c. Hospital name, address, phone number
d. Drug name, strength, quantity
e. Prescribing doctor’s name

Answer 6

b. Lot number

Question 7

1000g is equivalent to:

Select one:
a. 100,000mg
b. 10kg
c. 1,000,000mg
d. 10,000mg
e. 0.1kg

Answer 7

c. 1,000,000mg

1mg = 0.001g

Question 8

Neonates are defined as those puppies and kittens age _____ to _____.

Select one:
a. Birth, 6 weeks
b. Birth, 12 weeks
c. 2 weeks, 8 weeks
d. 4 weeks, 12 weeks
e. Birth, 4 weeks

Answer 8

e. Birth, 4 weeks

Question 9

Chemotherapy waste, including outdated or unused drugs, must be disposed of as ______.

Select one:
a. All of the choices are correct
b. Hazardous medical waste in a YELLOW waste container
c. Hazardous medical waste in a RED waste container
d. Biohazardous waste in a RED waste container
e. Biohazardous waste in a YELLOW waste container

Answer 9

b. Hazardous medical waste in a YELLOW waste container

Bio-hazardous waste includes used syringes, razors, lancets and other devices that come in contact with bodily fluids.

Question 10

The abbreviation QID for medication administration translates to _______.

Select one:
a. Five times daily
b. Every third day
c. Four times daily
d. Every other day
e. Once daily

Answer 10

c. Four times daily

Question 11

The lateral saphenous vein travels over the dorsolateral surface of the tarsus and lateral surface of the _____ before crossing the back of the knee to join the ______.

Select one:
a. Fibula, Medial saphenous vein
b. Fibula, Cephalic vein
c. Tibia, Medial saphenous vein
d. Tibia, Lateral saphenous artery
e. Tibia, Cephalic vein

Answer 11

c. Tibia, Medial saphenous vein

Tibia = bigger bone vs fibula (lies/FIBS about being larger) = smaller bone

Question 12

The most common sizes of catheters used for dogs and cats range from ____ to ____.

Select one:
a. 10 gauge, 18 gauge
b. 16 gauge, 24 gauge
c. 14 gauge, 20 gauge
d. 18 gauge, 26 gauge
e. 14 gauge, 22 gauge

Answer 12

b. 16 gauge, 24 gauge

Question 13

After spiking a new fluid bag to use as an IV line and before attaching to the patient you must _____ the regulating clamp to allow fluid to run through the extension set and remove all the air. This prevents ______.

Select one:
a. Close, Fluid overload
b. Open, Air embolism
c. Open, Blood clot formation
d. Open, Stroke
e. Close, Hematoma formation

Answer 13

b. Open, Air embolism

Question 14

The following are considered Crystalloid fluids:

Select one:
a. LRS, Norm-R, VetStarch
b. 0.9% Saline, 5% Dextrose, Vetstarch
c. LRS, 0.45% Sodium Chloride + 2.5% Dextrose, Norm-R
d. All of the choices are correct
e. None of the choices are correct

Answer 14

c. LRS, 0.45% Sodium Chloride + 2.5% Dextrose, Norm-R

LRS = Lactated Ringer’s Solution, is a mixture of sodium chloride, sodium lactate, potassium chloride, and calcium chloride in water.[1] It is used for replacing fluids and electrolytes in those who have low blood volume or low blood pressure.

Sodium Chloride = Salt

2.5% dextrose = A solution used to treat dehydration and decreased the levels of sodium and potassium

Normosol-R is indicated for replacement of acute extracellular fluid volume losses in surgery, trauma, burns or shock- is a sterile, nonpyrogenic isotonic solution of balanced electrolytes in water for injection

Question 15

Puppies and kittens are considered pediatric patients between the ages of _____ and _____.

Select one:
a. 4 weeks, 6 months
b. 4 weeks, 12 weeks
c. 12 weeks, 6 months
d. Birth, 12 weeks
e. Birth, 6 months

Answer 15

b. 4 weeks, 12 weeks

Question 16

Normal neonate body temperatures range from ______ to _______.

Select one:
a. 100ºF, 103.5ºF Incorrect
b. 96ºF, 98ºF
c. 95ºF, 97ºF
d. 98ºF, 100ºF
e. 99º, 103ºF

Answer 16

b. 96ºF, 98ºF

Puppies have lower body tempatures than adults.

Question 17

Until their own immune systems are competent, puppies and kittens become more susceptible to infections as their maternal ____ wane. Due to this increased vulnerability to infection, isolating the pediatric patients from other hospitalized patients becomes very important. As always, ____ in between patients is very important to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases.

Select one:
a. Disease, Socializing
b. Pathogens, Bleaching
c. Antibodies, Washing Hands
d. Senses, Spending time
e. Behaviors, Changing scrubs

Answer 17

c. Antibodies, Washing Hands Correct

Question 18

Dogs are often motivated by terror in the animal hospital, so one needs to learn to deal with fear in dogs. This results in two types of behavior, _______ and _______.

Select one:
a. Avoidance, Aggression
b. Vocalization, Destructive
c. Anxiety, Depression
d. Submission, Refusal
e. Compliance, Acceptance

Answer 18

a. Avoidance, Aggression

Question 19

Apprehensive dogs need reassurance that no one will harm them. Things you can do to reduce their stress levels include

Select one:
a. Evaluate the pet before any handling and know its pertinent medical history
b. Make slow quiet movements around the patient
c. None of the choices are correct
d. Allow the dog approach you first
e. All choices are correct

Answer 19

e. All choices are correct

Question 20

_____ restraint is the most successful way to examine most cats.

Select one:
a. Minimal
b. Neck
c. Maximum
d. Sternal
e. Lateral

Answer 20

a. Minimal

Question 21

The PCV is read at the line between the ______ and ______.

Select one:
a. Buffy Coat, Red Blood Cells
b. Serum, Red Blood Cells
c. Buffy Coat, Plasma
d. Buffy Coat, Serum
e. None of the choices are correct

Answer 21

a. Buffy Coat, Red Blood Cells

Buffy coat = white blood cells and plasma

Question 22

How many milliliters are contained in one liter?

Select one:
a. 10 ml
b. 10,000 ml
c. 1,000 ml
d. 100 ml

Answer 22

c. 1,000 ml

1ml = 0.001L

Question 23

How many grams are contained in one milligram?

Select one:
a. 0.001 g
b. 0.1 g
c. 10 g
d. 0.01 g

Answer 23

a. 0.001 g

1mg = 0.001g
1g = 1000mg

Question 24

Aseptic technique is a technique that results in minimal contamination.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 24

False

Aseptic = Sterile
minimal contamination = ‘clean’ technique

Question 25

The leptospirosis vaccine is considered a______________vaccination. Select one: a. core b. non-core

Answer 25

b. non-core

Question 26

The rabies vaccination is considered a______________vaccination. Select one: a. non-core b. core

Answer 26

b. core

Question 27

The panleukopenia vaccine is considered a _________________ vaccination. Select one: a. core b. non-core

Answer 27

a. core

Question 28

Which one of the following is considered a risk of vaccination? Select one: a. None of these b. Immune-mediated disease c. Fever d. Lethargy

Answer 28

b. Immune-mediated disease | A risk of vaccination = who is at risk of receiving a vaccination

Question 29

What type of sample is yielded from a purple top tube? Select one: a. Citrated plasma b. EDTA anti-coagulated whole blood c. Serum d. Lithium heparin anti-coagulated whole blood

Answer 29

b. EDTA anti-coagulated whole blood

Question 30

What type of sample is yielded from a tiger top/red top tube after centrifugation? Select one: a. Serum b. Anti-coagulated whole blood c. Whole blood d. Plasma

Answer 30

a. Serum

Question 31

A 15 pound feline weighs how many kilograms? Select one: a. 7.2 kg b. 6.8 kg c. 33 kg d. 5.5 kg

Answer 31

b. 6.8 kg Correct

Question 32

A cat weighs 5 kilograms. What is its weight in lbs? Select one: a. 3 lbs b. 11 lbs c. 12 lbs d. 2.3 lbs

Answer 32

b. 11 lbs

Question 33

A dog weighs 55 lbs. What does it weigh in kilograms? Select one: a. 25 kg b. 30 kg c. 121 kg d. 20 kg

Answer 33

a. 25 kg

Question 34

If a rabbit weighs 2 kg, what is its weight in lbs? Select one: a. 4.4 kg b. 5 lbs c. 4.4 lbs d. 0.9 lbs

Answer 34

c. 4.4 lbs

Question 35

If a patient is receiving intravenous fluid therapy at 5 mL/hr, how many milliliters do you expect the patient to receive during a 12 hours shift? Select one: a. 12 ml b. 30 ml c. 80 ml d. 60 ml

Answer 35

d. 60 ml

Question 36

You are handed treatment orders to medicate a patient with 100 mg of antibiotic-X. Antibiotic-X comes in 25 mg tablets. How many tablets do you administer to your patient? Select one: a. 10 tablets b. 2 tablets c. 4 tablets d. 1 tablet

Answer 36

c. 4 tablets

Question 37

You are instructed to administer 3mg/kg of prescription-A to a 50 lb patient. The concentration of prescription-A is 34 mg per capsule. How many capsules do you administer to your patient? Select one: a. 1 capsule b. 3 capsules c. 2 capsules d. 4 capsules

Answer 37

c. 2 capsules

Question 38

1 Tablespoon is equivalent to how many milliliters? Select one: a. 15 ml b. 20 ml c. 10 ml d. 5 ml

Answer 38

a. 15 ml ## Footnote Teaspoon = 5mil 3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon

Question 39

You are asked to draw up 50 mg of injectable medication-X to be administered by a technician to a patient. The concentration of medication-X is 5mg/mL. How many milliliters will you draw up? Select one: a. 10 ml b. 7.5 ml c. 15 ml d. 5 ml

Answer 39

a. 10 ml

Question 40

Match the medical terminology with the correct definition. Bradycardia Tachypnea Hematochezia Hematemesis

Answer 40

Bradycardia → A heart rate lower than the normal range, Tachypnea → A respiratory rate higher than normal range, Hematochezia → Defecation of fresh blood, Hematemesis → Vomiting blood

Question 41

Cats are considered geriatric once they are older than ___________ years of age. Select one: a. 8 b. 5 c. 13 d. 10

Answer 41

d. 10

Question 42

Red blood cells (erythrocytes) carry oxygen throughout the body. Select one: True False

Answer 42

True

Question 43

The single most important nutrient for the body is: Select one: a. Water b. Minerals c. Protein d. Sugar

Answer 43

a. Water