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1
prescription labels should contain which of the following
the brand of the drug
the drug's expiration date
the flavor of a chewable tablet
whether the drug is a pill or a capsule
2
what is the TTL viewfinder
optical viewfinder
electronic LCD viewfinder
viewfinder found on a high end camera, gives great accuracy
3
xray film is very sensitive to
room light
none of the above
handling
developing
4
the pulse ox monitors both ___ and ___
respiratory rate and blood oxygen levels
heart rate and blood oxygen levels
none of the above
heart rate and respiratory
5
doing what, while in the clinic will help the veterinarian
correcting
observing
ignoring
all of the above
6
when a client asks to talk to the doctor, they generally:
want to check on how their pet is doing
want to make an appointment
want a refill on medication
all of the above
7
what should you do if you are asked to sterilize a kennel
use chemicals to kill most microorganisms
completely eliminate microorganisms
remove any items or waste left behind
reduce the number of microorganisms to a safe level
8
ectoparasites, if present, would be noted during the ___ exam
EENT
integumentary
genitourinary
gastrointestinal
9
while some over the counter products are safe for dogs, they may be ____
unavailable over the internet
too expensive
too hard to find
toxic to cats
10
gestation of a dog
55
66
60
63
11
the definition "an inflammatory response or infection of the ear" means
otic externa
otic interna
otic external
otitis externa
12
what does AAHA stand for
american animal hospital association
none of the above
american animal humane association
american animal husbandry association
13
muzzles can be made from
rope
a leash
a long shoe string
all of the above
14
which retriever enjoys the water?
chesapeake bay
all of the above
labrador
golden
15
the best way to assure that abcesses and/or infections do not result from and injection:
give the injection IM
use a sterile needle and syringe
none of the above
give the injection in the area above the neck
16
submissive dogs often bark or growl
true
false
17
a grass awn in the ear canal is classified as a
perpetuating factor
secondary cause
primary cause
predisposing cause
18
record keeping is ____ responsibility
all of the above
the technician's
the receptionist's
the veterinarian's
19
it isn't likely that an injured animal will bite its owner
false
true
20
mistakes are easier to tolerate if they are volunteered rather than discovered by management
false
true
21
because canine skin is more____ you should avoid human shampoo when bathing a dog
acidic
oily
neutral
alkaline
22
which route of administration should a veterinary staff use for quickest effect
subcutaneos
intravenous
intramuscular
none of the above
23
one meal a day is not adequate for young growing dogs, but is adequate for dogs under 5 pounds
false
true
24
which route of administration for medication is also known as parenterally
injectable
none of the above
oral
topical
25
it is important to maintain a catheter's ___ and ___ during the time in the vein of the animal
function, sterility
none of the above
position, function
sterility, position
26
hyperthermic
above normal temperature
around normal temperature
below normal temperature
at normal temperature
27
the estrus cycle occurs approximately every ___ to ___ months in female dogs
10,14
12,16
14,18
6,8
28
high speed screens will enhance the exposure as much as ____ times
50
20
10
30
29
whose job descriptions should include client service
all of the above
veterinarian
kennel
technicians
30
what magnification will you generally start out using when scanning for parasites
10x
4x
40x
31
the first estrus cycle occurs between ___ to ___ months of age
14, 18
6 ,8
12, 16
10 ,14
32
subjective observations of the patient would include all of the following except
symmetry of carriage/ proportion of size
grooming habits/ coat appearance
attitude and mentation
temperature, pulse, and respiration rate
33
name a potential hazard found in a storage area
large boxes
heavy bags of food
all of the above
hazardous chemicals
34
you should try to ____ when you pick up the phone.
laugh
smile
sigh
pause before beginning to talk
35
what should you do if you notice an animal's ears appear red and painful
avoid using an otoscope cone
gently use a cotton swab to remove debris
avoid using ear cleansers
let the attending veterinarian know before doing anything
36
tabby cat has ___ lines but the tiger has ___ lines
straight, straight
swirled, straight
swirled, swirled
straight, swirled
37
what is client service
how fair your clients think your fees are
how you attract and maintain clients
how your clients feel about their experience
all of the above
38
which of the following words refers to the liver
chole
gastro
hepato
entero
39
which is not a prefix
cyte
epi
macro
sub
40
gas cylinders present an emergency if they____
if they fall
if they get old
none
are kept near pets
41
a doctor will typically suggest the owner restrain their animal
false
true
42
never attempt to break up a dog fight with your ___
hands
tools
all of the above
voice
43
removing a dogs testicles cause a drastic reduction in the daily activity level of the pet
true
false
44
it is not necessary to place an animal under general anesthesia for a dental cleaning
false
true
45
which product is carried in a fluid base
ointment
solution
all of the above
cream
46
___ and ___ are important in helping a kitten's growth
iron, calcium
calcium, phosphorus
vitamins, minerals
none of the above
47
anesthesia causes a drop in body temp, it's unnecessary to keep patients warm after waking up
true
false
48
the doctor's initial scrub of the day should last
5 minutes
1 minute
10 minutes
8 minutes
49
dispose of needles and scalpels in a plastic baggie, then place in a trash can
false
true
50
the power supply for generating radiographs comes from the ____
transformer
tube
table top
generator
51
which parasite egg resembles a barrel or a football
hookworm
roundworm
tapeworm
whipworm
52
regularly touring your hospital is a good habbit to have
true
false
53
a way to gain a dog's trust is to ___
speak quietly
all of the above
get down on their level
slowly offer your hand
54
when one team member ___, we all ___
looks bad, look bad
none of the above
looks good, look bad
goofs off, look bad
55
a CBC measures the number of ____ in a sample
electrolytes, protein, and cholesterol
platelets, RBC's, and WBC's
RBC's, WBC's, and electrolytes
none of the above
56
which cat breed is good for people with allergies due to their fine haircoat
siamese
rex
sphynx
rex and sphynx
57
automatic processors usually produce a developed and dry film in __ to __ minutes
3 to 4
2 to 4
1 to 4
1 to 2
58
home again pet recovery is a huge opportunity to keep pets safe and is profitable
false
true
59
chronic otitis refers to a condition that has recently arisen
false
true
60
5 milliliters of a liquid medication is the equivalent of ___
none are correct
1 ounce
1 teaspoon
1 tablespoon
61
where is a great place to keep a scanner
by the scale
by the front door
in the lobby
in the kennel
62
what is a snake's primary form of defense
biting
constriction
spitting
escape
63
when using an electric clipper, shave against the direction of the way the hair is growing
true
false
64
seizures that last less than ___ are typically not life threatening
one minute
five minutes
one hour
10 minutes
65
the first rule to follow in conducting the physical exam is ___
to record only positive results
to focus on the client's presenting complaint
to use NSF and WNL to save valuable time
be consistent with every patient and document all findings
66
it isn't likely that an injured animal will bite its owner
false
true
67
anesthesia is defined as loss of consciousness
false
true
68
the proper use of digital imaging will ?
promote better client education
all of the above
enhance your hospital's image
allow you to practice better medical record- keeping?
69
monitoring temperature becomes especially important with ___ surgical procedures
all of the above
daily
short
extended
70
before treating the yard for fleas and ticks, the homeowner should ____
mow the grass
trim the trees
let the trees grow tall
let the grass grow tall
71
stimulating a swallowing reflex in a cat can be done by
lightly blowing on nose AND rubbing the throat
lightly blowing on the nose
placing fingers on cat's tongue
rubbing the throat
72
do not administer multiple vaccines into the same
none of the above
animal
site
73
the clipper that uses a guillotine type blade is called
resco
none of the above
whitman
white
74
the act of scaling creates microscopic scratches in the __
enamel
crown
gum
all of the above
75
cats are true ___ with special needs and should be fed a ___ diet.
carnivores; omnivores
omnivores; ominvores
omnivores; carnivores
carnivores; carnivores
76
if a dog's abdomen becomes distended ___, it is more likely to be ___
quickly, non-threatening
none of the above
quickly, life threatening
slowly, gas
77
most hospital teams overestimate client compliance by how much?
5%
10%
35%
25%
78
a swab in a gel that prevents the presence of oxygen is important for which type of sample
fungus
all of the above
aerobic
anaerobic
79
how do you build your reputation as a valuable team player
create educational displays
hand out client brochures
write a client handout
all of the above
80
a clean reception are tells clients that a hospital is probably clean throughout
true
false
81
the prefix "trans-" means
across
excessive
generalized
over the top
82
a cat scratch isn't considered an injury
false
true
83
schedule 1 drugs are commonly found in veterinary hospitals
false
true
84
it is not possible for felines to be a carrier of feline leukemia and lack symptoms
false
true
85
the ____ looks like a scaled down version of a collie
sheltie
border collie
corgi
aussie
86
______ is a critical step in controlling periodontal disease.
scaling tartar and plaque from the teeth and under gumline
brushing teeth at home
none of the above
applying polish to the teeth after scaling
87
what do the lead gloves and aprons guard against
dorsal radiation
direct radiation
lateral radiation
scatter radiation
88
improving compliance depends on:
a systematic approach
all of the above
teamwork
good communication
89
a female tick can carry as many as ___ eggs
80
800
8000
80000
90
___ is defined as behaviors that result in harm to the opponent
none of the above
aggression
submissiveness
assertiveness
91
the inability to urinate can be mistaken for
diarrhea
depression
constipation
flu like symptoms
92
never attempt CPR on a conscious animal
true
false
93
the essential components for nutrition are
water, carb, fat, protein, mineral, and vitamins
water, carb, fat, protein, calcium, and iron
water, carb, fat, protein, mineral, and crude oil
water, carb, fat, calcium, and iron
94
if a pet was diagnosed with "osteosarcoma" what body part does it have cancer in
the bone
the eye
the stomach
the leg
95
intestinal parasites can significantly impact the health and growth rate of your puppy
false
true
96
heart worm larvae mature into adults in the cat's body over:
7-8 months
2-3 months
1-2 years
a lifetime
97
in most states the licensed vet and registered vet tech can perform extractions
true
false
98
iguanas are omnivorous
true
false
99
doing "a little bit more" for customers provides excellent customer service
false
true
100
ear cleansers should
clean
dry the ear canal
disinfect
all of the above
101
which product generally contains oil
powder
cream
fluid
ointment
102
which often misunderstood breed is restricted in some states and cities
staffordshire terrier
fox terrier
bull terrier
cairn
103
using hearing protection is an important part of working in a kennel
true
false
104
labs typically come in which color
yellow
chocolate
all of the above
black
105
slides should be stained prior to scanning for ear mites
false
true
106
which disease typically affects cats concurrently with feline rhinotracheitis
feline infectious peritonitis
calicivirus
rabies
panlueukopenia
107
what body system & part does "entero" refer to?
the circulatory/ the spleen
the digestive/ the intestines
the respiratory/ the chest
the urogential system/ the kidneys
108
this toy breed is less than 10 pounds and is characterized by its white, long hair
bichon frise
westie
none of the above
maltese
109
when performing a dental prophy while a pet is anesthetized, what is the first step taken
select your protective material
all of the above
apply eye lubricant
evaluate the pet's teeth
110
which culture is more beneficial to your practice
constructive
both beneficial
neither benefit your practice
defensive
111
before loading a horse make sure
that the doors can be taken off in an emergency
only the door used to load the horse is open
no doors are open
all the doors are open
112
lack of personal accountability, lack of motivation, and lack of initiative are signs of poor
behavior and leadership
leadership
management
behavior
113
do most pharmacies apply pressure to a non-scored pill with two fingers to force a break
no
yes
114
a dog that is a fear biter may exhibit which sign?
tail tucked
all of the above
pulled back upper lip
avoidance of eye contact
115
what should you do if you are asked to sterilize a kennel
reduce the number of microorganisms to a safe level
completely eliminate microorganisms
use chemicals to kill most microorganisms
remove any items or waste left behind
116
tooth fractures usually expose the
none of the above
pulp cavity
root
crown
117
what are formed elements
all of the above
crystals
artifacts
cells
118
which retriever enjoys the water
golden retriever
labrador retriever
chesapeake bay river
all of the above
119
puppies and kittens will lose their first deciduous incisors at approximately __ months
5
6
4
3
120
dispose of needles and scalpels in a plastic baggie, then place in a trash can
true
false
121
which breed does not make good swimmers due to their short legs
jack russell terrier
airedale
fox terrier
scottish terrier
122
if the anesthetic machine has been used more than __ hours, the soda lime should be replaced
4
12
change only when indicated by color
2
123
mouth gags should be removed or relaxed every __ to reduce risk of damage to the pets jaw
10 minutes
5 minutes
20 minutes
15 minutes
124
what is the name of developing heartworms
microbes
dirofilaria
myofilaria
microfiilaria
125
plaque eventually mineralizes to form calculus.
true
false
126
what is produced by the immune system in an attempt to control an invader
colostrum
antibodies
antibiotics
none of the above
127
a clean wound is ____
a wound that has become contaminated with time
a wound that is recent, and is caused by a clean object
a wound that is contaminated form the start
a wound that is infected at the time of treatment
128
name a potential hazard found in a storage area
all of the above
large boxes
heavy bags of food
hazardous chemicals
129
do not administer multiple vaccines into the same ____
none of the above
animal
site
130
a weekly bath for puppies over ___ weeks of age is appropriate
8
6
5
4
131
you should not try to induce vomiting in an animal after a/an ___ has been ingested
oily
plant
acid
basic
132
submissive dogs often bark or growl
true
false
133
the power supply for generating radiographs comes form the ___
tube
generator
table top
transformer
134
the order of manual developing is
rinsing, fixing, developing
rinsing, developing, fixing
fixing, rinsing, developing
developing, rinsing, fixing
135
the problem with flea and tick baths is that they
never kill the fleas and ticks
have to be done by a groomer
leave the pet smelling like a fragrance
do not prevent future infestation
136
if an owner cannot see a cat's ribs, the cat is probably overweight
true
false
137
what is the first phase of wound healing
inflammation
repair
maturation
debridment
138
cats are true ___ with special health needs and should be fed a ___ diet
omnivores; carnivores
carnivores; carnivores
carnivores; omnivores
omnivores; omnivores
139
it is not necessary to price every item
false
true
140
what is a preemptive analgesic
a drug that is given 30 minutes post-surgery
a drug that is given well before the surgery
a drug that is given only to dogs before surgery
a drug that is given only to cats before surgery
141
each of the following is a shield for individuals who are performing radiographs EXCEPT:
lead aprons
leaded eyeglasses
thyroid shield
dosimeter badge
142
hunting dogs rely on
sense of smell
speed
ears
eyesight
143
what is the shutter
none of the above
it allows light in
controls how long the light transmits through the aperture
the sensor that picks up the incoming light
144
one of the most common sites for a subcutaneous injection is
loose skin on a back leg
loose skin at the base of a tail
none of the above
loose skin over the pelvis
145
if an endotracheal tube is too flexible, what should you do
place a rubber catheter inside the tube
select a larger sized tube
select a smaller sized tube
place a stylette inside the tube
146
which two intestinal parasites are transmitted via the mammary glands
tapeworms and whipworms
hookworms and whipworms
roundworms and hookworms
whipworms and roundworms
147
what is the recommended time to let a fecal sample sit?
15-20 minutes
25 minutes
10-15 minutes
5-10 minutes
148
if home care is attempted to manage vomiting, how long should food be withheld
8-10
6-8
8-12
4-6
149
which conditions are commonly diagnised in puppies and kittens
ringworm
hernias
all of the above
intestinal parasites
150
Even the most ____ client should be treated with courtesy and respect
professional
demanding
wealthy
easy going
151
what does AAHA stand for ?
american animal hospital assoc.
american animal humane assoc.
american animal husbandry assoc.
none
152
slides should be stained prior to scanning for ear mites
false
true
153
slides should be stained prior to scanning for ear mites
false
true
154
custom virus fighting molecules are called
antibiotics
antibodies
antigens
antivirals
155
dogs are carnivores and should be fed an omnivores diet
false
true
156
when cleaning cages, rags, and paper towels can be used 2/3 times, then laundered or discarded
false
true
157
the ___ is faster than the ___
brain, mouth
eye, mouth
mouth, brain
brain, eyes
158
heartworm disease in cats can be treated with
oral medication
diet therapy
injectable medication
there is no treatment for feline heartworm disease
159
why don't employees do what they are supposed to do
they don't want to do it
they don't know what to do
they think they are doing it
160
why is the tail of an iguana restrained
it bleeds very easily
the spines break easily
it can cause lesions on the handlers skin
it is potentially dangerous
161
the most common scalpel blade sizes used are
12, 13, and 15
none of the above
9, 10, and 11
10, 11, and 15
162
it is most important to always control which part of the dog
the body
the feet
the head
the tail
163
canned food is more nutritional than semi moist food
false
true
164
which of the following are some ways you can grow in your personal knowledge
reading
seminars
all of the above
one-on-one training
165
the use of ___ can reduce the number of people involved in taking an xray
thyroid sheilds
chemical restraint AND positioning devices
chemical restraint
positioning devices
166
what is the name of developing heartworms
microbes
microfilaria
dirofilaria
myofilaria
167
bleeding wounds should be controlled by applying a ___ pressure wrap
light
heavy
none of the above
medium
168
very firm pressure must be kept on blood squirting from a/an___
capillary
artery
vein
sub-Q
169
what is a brand name example of a phenol
lysol
TBQ
clorox
roccal-D
170
which hound dog does not bark, but instead makes a yodeling and chortling noises
basenji
afghan hound
rhodesian ridgeback
norwegian elkhound
171
the controlled substance log book should have the following information
all of the above
how much controlled substance(s) are on hand at all times
which patient was given what drug, when and how much
date and company controlled substance was received from
172
squeezing the area ___ the anal opening should express the glands
below
any of the above
above
to the side of
173
vaccines can be reconstructed if done three or less hours prior to usage
false
true
174
which breed seems to have a pre-disposition to cancer and heart conditions
doberman
great dane
boxer
akita
175
removing a cat from a cage is best done using a
towel
catch pole
leash
fish net
176
custom virus fighting molecules are called ____.
antivirals
anitgens
antibodies
antibiotics
177
what non-sterile items are worn by the doctor in a surgery
the mask and gown
gloves
rings, watches and other jewelry
the mask and cap
178
how many rotations per minute does a prophy cup provide
1,000 to 3,000
2,000 to 4,000
4,000 to 6,000
3,000 to 5,000
179
hunting dogs rely on their ___
speed
sense of smell
ears
eyesight
180
what color stopper is on an EDTA tube
red
blue
lavender
green
181
if a dog's eyes are darting around and constantly scanning, the dog is showing?
both b and c
anxiety
aggression
fear
182
how many estimated pets are lost each year in the US
9 million
10 million
7 million
8 million
183
pets that are recumbent should be rotated to different sides every ___
few hours
none of the above
15 minutes
hour
184
if feeding on a schedule, a normal adult dog should be fed how often
three times per day
whenever they appear hungry
twice per day
once per day
185
a slow, methodical tail wag is a ___ posture
submissive
neutral
friendly
threatening
186
what is the most common way to restrain a non-aggressive cat
by the front legs
by the back legs
one hand under the belly, and the other around the neck
by the scruff
187
normal CRT is less than
2 minutes
15 minutes
15 seconds
2 seconds
188
what percentage of pets are overweight or obese
35-50%
10-25%
45-60%
60-75%
189
familiarize yourself with an animal's _____ so you will be les likely to spread disease
diet
disease condition
name
personality
190
the visible portion of the tooth, above the gum line is called ___
enamal
dentin
crown
root
191
which of the following is an oral heartworm preventative that also aids in flea control
iverhart plus
heartgard
sentinel
interceptor
192
many drugs that are available in injectable form have been made into an oral med for home use
true
false
193
which cat will you likely see most often in practice?
DLH
DSH
tabby
DMH
194
repeated unprotected radiology exposure has been shown to produce all of the following except
flu-like symptoms
decreased fertility
birth defects
shortened life span
195
when a tail is held low on the body or tucked, this is a ___ posture
neutral
defensive
friendly
threatening
196
a gram stain involves which stains
crystal violet
new methylene blue
none of the above
new methylene violet
197
the direct smear method is especially helpful when diagnosing
fungus
protozoans
all of the above
toxins
198
using a system of colored tags to determine when an animal needs a bath is using:
human relation skills
technical skills
analytical skills
administrative skills
199
sometimes pets will exhibit certain behavior minutes prior to having a seizure
false
true
200
dry food usually contains less than ___ water
10%
5%
2% to 3%
15%
201
what sort of protective gear can be worn to prevent the spread of infection
gloves
booties
a mask
a surgical gown
202
plaque eventually mineralizes to form calculus
true
false
203
the first step when assessing respiratory distress
performing CPR
none of the above
verify that the animal is not choking on something
stand the dog on its hind legs
204
when clients ask to talk to the doctor, they generally:
al of the above
want to make an appointment
want a refill on medication
want to check on how their pet is doing
205
stimulating a swallowing reflex in a cat can be done by
rubbing the throat
placing your finger on the cat's tongue
lightly blowing on the nose
206
the proper usage of digital imaging will
enhance your hospital's image of professionalism
all of the above
promote better client education
allow you to practice better medical record-keeping
207
what can prescription diets be used for
to treat hospitalized patient
to prevent GI issues
to avoid issues with food allergies
to treat a specific condition
208
what should you keep in mind when storing hazardous materials
store them where they are less likely to fall
store them high on the shelves
store them in a cool room
store them where they won't be too accessible
209
professionalism is largely based on
appearance
behavior
age
210
when scoring the amount of bacteria on a slide, which statement is correct
budding yeast counts are double
+1 is highest and +3 is lowest
yeast does not fall under the scoring system
+1 is lowest and +3 is highest
211
if a dog's heart beats 12 times in 15 seconds, what is the heart rate
50 bpm
48 bpm
52 bpm
46 bpm
212
how should a urine sample be mixed
tipping the container back and forth
all of the above
shaking
in a centrifuge
213
we should never substitute force for ___
luck
technique
quick reaction time
fear
214
a dog that is ___ stands very straight and may lean forward
friendly
aggressive
neutral
alert
215
NSF stands for
normal sufficient function
no significant findings
normal systems function
a non-satisfactory function
216
if a dog acts fearful when you try to give him a treat, you should
attempt to gently pet the dog's feet and legs
drop the treat on the floor
be patient, and continue trying to get him to take the treat
attempt to gently pet the dog's head
217
modern monthly flea and tick preventives have virtually eliminated the need for
environmental control
flea collars
exterminators
medication
218
an unsterilized surgical assistant may touch
the sterilized patient
to doctor's gown
the inside of the surgical pack
the outside of the surgical pack
219
what color does soda lime turn when it needs to be changed
pink
red
blue
beige
220
do not use greater than ____ % nitrous oxide on a patient
50%
40%
70%
60%
221
non-venomous snakes don't generally bite.
true
false
222
feeding a well balanced diet helps reduce the risk of kidney and heart disease
true
false
223
basic grooming tasks include, but are not limited to:
flea dips
nail trimming
ear cleaning
224
ringworm is a bacteria
false
true
225
what is the name of the badge that should be worn at all times of radiation exposure
dosimeter
osscillometric
tonometer
doppler
226
abdominal bandages should be removed or re-applied every ___ hours
five
three
four
two
227
what is the number one breakdown of a team atmosphere
all of the above
tardiness
gossip
hard work
228
what product(s) can you use if you trim a dog's nail too short
all of the above
cautery stick
flour (if at home)
styptic powder
229
a ___ reputation spreads quicker than a ___ one
good, bad
bad, good
none of the above
good, non-existent
230
blood from an artery will ___ but blood from from a vein will ____
clot very quickly, not clot well
ooze, squirt
squirt, ooze
not clot well, clot very quickly
231
angle and speed are very important variables in creating a good smear
false
true
232
defined as the body's response to a traumatic event, causing significant changes in blood flow
stasis
stoppage
shock
sepsis
233
What is the term for a male dog that has one or both testicles that have not descended
cryptorchid
chryorichid
cryptonchio
cryptovario
234
CRT stands for what
capillary refill time
none of the above
catheter rate and time
control respiratory and temp
235
hyperthermic refers to
at normal temperature
below normal temperature
around normal temperature
above normal temperature
236
for large blood vessels, mosquito hemostatic forceps should be used
false
true
237
a modified live vaccine can produce a fever or mild form of the disease
true
false
238
what percentage of formalin is generally used to store a histopath sample
10%
15%
5%
20%
239
dogs and cats are mouth breathers
true
false
240
when evaluating a patient that is hospitalized, what are the A's to watch for
aroma
attitude
all of the above
appearance
241
the optimum age for performing a cat neuter is b/w 4-6 months of age
true
false
242
find heartbeats/respirations by counting the number of each per 15 seconds and multiply by:
60
5
3
4
243
rabbits generally require the most care in captivity
true
false
244
most clients spend about ___ of their time with the front office team
60%
30%
40%
50%
245
which breed will need to be groomed regularly
chow
lhasa apso
keeshond
all of the above
246
this tooth is single rooted and functions to cut the food
pre-molars
incisors
canines
molars
247
the suffix "-pathy" when attached to an organ would be defined as
the disease of that organ
the removal of that organ
the study of that organ
the repair of that organ
248
suspending animal with rear legs in air isn't suggested when trying to clear airway obstruction
true
false
249
___ is a critical step in controlling periodontal disease
applying polish after scaling
none of the above
brushing your pet's teeth at home
scaling tartar and plaque from teeth and under gum line
250
what is the name of the bloody, mucousy, sac attached to the puppy
placentio
embryo
placebo
placenta
251
refractometers are used to measure ___ concentrations in various fluid samples
glucose
protein
nitrates
ammonia
252
a dog that is a fear biter may exhibit which sign(s)
pulled back upper lip
tail tucked
all of the above
avoidance of eye contact
253
coccidia is known as an intestinal worm
true
false
254
the normal temperature for a dig or cat is _____
100 to 102.5
98.6 to 101.0
99.0 to 100.0
none of the above
255
which stain is used first in the diff quick method
stain (red)
fixative (blue)
counterstain (purple)
iodine
256
which parasite egg resembles a barrel or a football
tapeworm
roundworm
whipworm
hookworm
257
the estrus cycle occurs approximately every ____ to ___ months
7 to 8
8 to 9
5 to 6
6 to 7
258
turtles often carry what disease
ear mites
rabies
salmonella
brucellosis
259
on what body parts are topical medications used
skin
ears
all of the above
eyes
260
access to the surgical suite should be limited to the surgical staff only
false
true