Small Animal Unit B Study Guide

Animals kept for animal acts, marine mammal shows, and circuses are most likely kept by: biologists. exhibitors. kennel attendants. veterinarians. Compared to other costs for pet owners, expenses toward veterinary care, medicine, and supplies: are the largest. are the smallest. rank third behind the cost of grooming and toys. rank second to the cost of toys. Vaccines for hepatitis are most likely a direct result of using small animals for: circus acts. companion animals. pets. research. Which small animals usually require the most veterinary expenses? A person who feeds and cares for animals and cleans cages is a: What career most likely involves treating and controlling animal injuries and diseases? What small animal worker is most likely responsible for bathing, brushing, and trimming pets’ nails and hair? The best prefix to use with medical terminology that means before the treatment is: A biopsy is the best procedure to perform when: cleaning a surface to prevent infection. inserting a tube to drain fluids. keeping animals from mating. removing tissue for diagnosis. A veterinarian who orders a sick animal to be kept away from other small animals is most concerned the animal may: have an infectious disease. keep other animals from eating. play with other animals. sleep all the time. What is the best description of small animals such as hamsters, guinea pigs, and mice? "Itis" is the best suffix to use with medical terminology to indicate the animal has: Spaying is the best medical procedure to remove: Which had the most influence on early laws enacted to protect animals? Animal rights Animal welfare Human welfare Hunting rights The belief that animals are not to be used by humans for any purpose is most likely held by people who believe in: Megan is receiving a series of shots after having been bitten by a feral cat. For what viral disease is she most likely being treated? Why is it an unsafe practice for Regan to save extra flea dip in an empty gallon milk container? Sarah is examining an injured cat’s neck. How can she easily prevent the cat from scratching her and avoid injury to the animal at the same time? Hold the cat’s hind legs with one hand while using the other hand to examine the injury Lay the cat on its side and hold it down with both hands while looking at the injury Wrap each paw of the animal with a sterile bandage prior to doing the exam Wrap the cat in a blanket leaving only the head and neck exposed June was diagnosed by the doctor as having toxoplasmosis. She was shocked to learn that the most likely source of her sickness came from: Kim briefly restrains her black lab by having the dog sit, placing one arm under its neck with the forearm holding the dog’s head, and at the same time, using the other arm and hand to: grip the dog’s muzzle and force it down to the chest of the animal. pin the dog’s tail around to its side and over its back. pull the dog’s front feet close to its chest while lifting the dog from the floor. wrap around and pull the dog’s body close to her body. Sandy received a cat bite the first day she was a veterinary assistant. What is the most probable cause of the bite? The cat did not want to be disturbed from the nap it was taking in Sandy’s arms. The cat had a case of undetected rabies. A dog was heard in the next room. The cat received improper handling due to Sandy’s inexperience. Scott caught a garter snake and box turtle that he intends to keep as pets. His mother encourages him to be careful to wash his hands after handling these animals to avoid what bacterial disease? When Dr. Aaron trains his assistants, he explains that placing a rabbit on a smooth surface is a bad practice because the animal: can escape quickly. has fur on its foot pads that prevent traction and may result in injury if it tries to move. leaves germs to infect the next animal placed on the table. sees a mirror image in the surface and becomes upset that another rabbit is present. Veterinary clinic contamination can best be prevented by: eating lunch in the treatment room. frequently washing hands and wearing protective clothing. placing a first aid kit in every room of the clinic. treating all sick animals at one time.