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True or False? Classical ethologists proposed that most animal behaviour was instinctive. - CORRECT ANSWER >>True The survival value of certain types of behaviour is often referred to as its... - CORRECT ANSWER
Function Who is considered the foremost expert on the mechanism of operant conditioning? - CORRECT ANSWER >>B. F. Skinner Briefly describe Pavlov's famous experiment in classical conditioning. - CORRECT ANSWER >>Pavlov discovered that dogs automatically began to salivate at the sight of food. If he always rang a bell when he offered food, the dogs began slowly to associate the unrelated stimulus with food. In time, the sound of the bell would cause the dogs to salivate. Pavlov thereby concluded that the dogs had actually learned to associate an unrelated stimulus with food. True or False? Behaviourism emphasizes the importance of genetics in shaping behaviour. - CORRECT ANSWER >>False The first age period for a puppy to learn fear that will affect it for the rest of its life is.. .. - CORRECT ANSWER 8 to 10 weeks The best techniques for house breaking involve use of.. .. - CORRECT ANSWER >>positive reinforcement The critical socialization period for felines occurs between.. .. - CORRECT ANSWER >>2 and 8 weeks Multiple-cat households should have... - CORRECT ANSWER
at least as many litter boxes as cats Puppies and kittens learn to interact with their own species during.. .. - CORRECT ANSWER >>the critical period Inherited or genetically coded responses to environmental stimuli are also called.. .. - CORRECT ANSWER instincts For positive reinforcement to be effective, the pleasant event must occur within _____ seconds of the behaviour. - CORRECT ANSWER
Aggression that an animal learns to avoid an uncomfortable stimulus is called ______ aggression. - CORRECT ANSWER
conflict-related A dog that exhibits destructive behaviour only when the owners are away is most likely suffering from.. .. - CORRECT ANSWER separation anxiety An animal that doesn't give a warning or threat prior to biting is most likely exhibiting.. .. - CORRECT ANSWER predatory aggression Initial behaviour modification sessions should last no more than ____ minutes. - CORRECT ANSWER >> True or False? The goal of reprimanding a pet is to associate a behaviour with danger or disorientation. - CORRECT ANSWER >>True The behaviour modification technique that involves elimination of a problem behaviour by completely removing the reinforcement for
than genetically programmed? - CORRECT ANSWER >>Behaviourism The most common form of aggression seen in animal hospitals is.. .. - CORRECT ANSWER >>fear-induced The point of a reprimand is to ______ an animal. - CORRECT ANSWER >>startle Upon reaching sexual maturity, male dogs and cats may mark their territory through.. .. - CORRECT ANSWER
spraying Which are considered the most effective types of reward? - CORRECT ANSWER >>food and praise We commonly refer to early bonding with an object or animal as.. .. - CORRECT ANSWER >>imprinting The moose effective way to minimize spraying is.. .. - CORRECT ANSWER >>neutering Automatic, or simple reflex, behaviour is commonly referred to as.. .. - CORRECT ANSWER >>an unconditioned response Pharmaceutical Therapy for behaviour modification can cause.. .. - CORRECT ANSWER >>increase blood glucose Learning through trial and error is often referred to as _________ learning. - CORRECT ANSWER >>instrumental Early researchers often referred to the predictable behaviours displayed by a particular species as.. .. - CORRECT ANSWER fixed action patterns The type of behaviour modification in which you would gradually expose an animal to something it's afraid of is.. .. -
CORRECT ANSWER >>desensitization Biologists and veterinary specialists refer to the study of animal behaviour as.. .. - CORRECT ANSWER
ethology The aggression a dog shows when its owner tries to take its food bowl is called ______ aggression. - CORRECT ANSWER conflict-related In cats, the sensitive socialization period lasts until approximately _______ of age. - CORRECT ANSWER >>eight weeks What behaviour modification technique is used to keep an animal away from an object or area? - CORRECT ANSWER >>Aversion therapy What must first be done before treating an animal for a behavioural problem? - CORRECT ANSWER >>Determining the cause What do we call the act of taking something away to increase a behaviour? - CORRECT ANSWER >>negative reinforcement Without ______ ______ on an animal, you can't arrive at a diagnosis. - CORRECT ANSWER >>Physical examination You would check the animal's ____________ system if it is presented with a sore leg. - CORRECT ANSWER Musculoskeletal What helps the veterinarian evaluate the patient's physical status, develop a diagnosis, and offer a prognosis? - CORRECT ANSWER Medical History If a dog presented with a cough, you would check the dog's ________ system and its _______ system. - CORRECT ANSWER >>Respiratory,
True or False? The hind legs of a rabbit have a tremendous amount of power. - CORRECT ANSWER >>True True or False? When you're carrying a cat correctly, its breastbone should be along the inside of your forearm. - CORRECT ANSWER
True When restraining a bird, you must make sure not to apply pressure to its.. .. - CORRECT ANSWER breastbone In the process of approaching a horse, it's best to.. .. - CORRECT ANSWER >>whistle or talk to the horse to let it know you're approaching A veterinary technician restraining a horse for physical examination should.. .. - CORRECT ANSWER stand on the same side of the horse as the veterinarian. True or False? A bull's nose ring is largely decorative. - CORRECT ANSWER >>False One good way to restrain a sheep for physical examination is to.. .. - CORRECT ANSWER >>set the animal upon its rump True or False? A properly used hog snare tightens around the pig's neck. - CORRECT ANSWER >>False You're preparing a horse for a physical examination. You're correctly employed a heart-girth tape and a rectal thermometer, observing frequency of the horse's breathing, and written down your findings. When completing these tasks, you've.. .. - CORRECT ANSWER to record the horse's heart rate.
neglected You're examining a dog. Your tasks include. - CORRECT ANSWER >>auscultation of the heart and lungs The correct method of taking an animal's respiratory rate includes.. .. - CORRECT ANSWER >>counting how many times the chest wall moves in and out True or False? Both large and small domestic animals have higher normal temperatures than humans do. - CORRECT ANSWER >>True Your veterinarian instructs you to take a small animal's pulse. You know that this is traditionally done.. .. - CORRECT ANSWER on the inside of the animal's thigh Auscultation of the heart is performed in four zones. These zones correspond to the.. .. - CORRECT ANSWER mitral, tricuspid, aortic, and pulmonary valves Lymph nodes that are examined by palpation are.. .. - CORRECT ANSWER >>popliteal, axillary, inguinal, submandibular, and prescapular What are the four components of the SOAP format for medical record keeping? - CORRECT ANSWER >>Subjective, objective, assessment, and procedure or plan The objective section of the SOAP format would include.. .. - CORRECT ANSWER >>Pulse rate, respiratory rate, temperature, weight, laboratory data, and anything else that can be precisely calibrated A stack of information has fallen out of a patient's medical record. As
When taking a cat's pulse, you determine that its heart beats 37 t imes in 15 seconds. What is the correct heart rate? - CORRECT ANSWER >>148 beats per minute (37 beats x 4 = 148 beats per minute) To restrain cattle one at a time for examination of the head, you would use a.. .. - CORRECT ANSWER
squeeze chute The subjective information entered into the animal's medical chart using the SOAP format could include what information? - CORRECT ANSWER >>The reason the animal is being presented to the veterinary clinic and observations of the animal and its condition that can't be quantified. Example: loose stool An instrument used to inspect the ear canal of an animal for signs of disease of foreign objects is known as a/an.. .. - CORRECT ANSWER >>otoscope A Rottweiler is brought into the veterinarian's office for a routine physical examination. The veterinarian is running behind and asks you to perform the physical examination while he's with another patient. Your examination progresses to auscultation of the heart. What are the four parameters you need to pay attention to during this portion of the exam? - CORRECT ANSWER >>Heart sounds, heart rhythm, heart rate, and pulse deficits What is an example of a nonleading question that's most appropriate during the history-taking part of the physical examination? - CORRECT ANSWER >>When does Sophie's lameness seem to get better?
Part of a veterinary technician's client education responsibilities may include... - CORRECT ANSWER
explaining the benefits of a nutritional regimen What is animal that can be stretched for restraint in the same manner as a cat? - CORRECT ANSWER >>A ferret An African Grey is presented for his annual avian physical examination. You know that this animal has travelled over 20 miles to the office. When observing the bird in his carrier, you note that he's standing on the floor of his cage which means the bird may be exhibiting signs of... - CORRECT ANSWER stress To note any additional problems an animal may have, you should conduct a(n) _____ when interviewing a client. - CORRECT ANSWER systems review body What activities describe Auscultation? - CORRECT ANSWER >>Listening for sounds produced within the body Working for a veterinarian that handles mostly farm animals, you drive out to a farm to assist with a routine physical examination on several small piglets. What is the best way to catch a small piglet? - CORRECT ANSWER >>Grasp the piglet's rear leg What is the hardest thing about performing abdominal palpation on a small animal? - CORRECT ANSWER >>Using enough force to feel organs but not tense the animal You're speaking with the owner of a small, brown Poodle, and ask the
routine physical examination. You ask the question "How often do you travel with the dog?" This question is part of the dog's.. .. - CORRECT ANSWER >>environmental history As a veterinary technician, you're taking a dog's respiratory rate. The dog takes 11 breaths in 30 seconds. You therefor calculate the respiratory rate to be how many respirations per minute? - CORRECT ANSWER >>22 (11 breaths x 2 = 22 breaths per minute) A systems history about the gastrointestinal system includes questions about.. .. - CORRECT ANSWER >>overeating Always use the ____ ____ _____ to keep an animal in position. - CORRECT ANSWER >>proper animal restraint What is an example of something that can cause injury in a veterinary setting? - CORRECT ANSWER >>A staff member fails to recognize an animal's signs of fear and aggression, a staff member lifts a 75 pound animal without assistance, an animal responds to the pain or discomfort of treatment Veterinary professionals regard ______ restraint as the least desirable method because it can mask symptoms and interfere with diagnostic testing. - CORRECT ANSWER >>chemical True or False? Animals undergoing examination should be restrained with maximum force to make sure that they don't get away. - CORRECT ANSWER >>False True or False? A leash is an example of manual restraint. - CORRECT ANSWER >>False A dog shouldn't wear a muzzle if it.. .. - CORRECT ANSWER breathing problems or chest injury
shows signs of True or False? The best way to accustom a puppy to wearing a collar is to put a training collar on the puppy and leave it there. - CORRECT ANSWER >>False Occluding a vein for venipuncture... - CORRECT ANSWER allows sufficient blood to pool in the venipuncture site True or False? Whenever possible, always be sure to approach a dog f irst before it has a chance to approach you. - CORRECT ANSWER False Briefly explain the steps for fashioning a muzzle our of gauze roll bandage. - CORRECT ANSWER >>1. Tie a large loop in the middle of a large piece of bandage.
- Approaching the dog from the side, slip the loop over the dog's neck.
- Tighten the loop and bring the gauze edges under the dog's neck.
- Cross the ends and pull them behind the dog's neck.
- Tie the ends in a half bow or slip know for quick removal. Name 2 reasons for leading dogs on leashes in a veterinary office. - CORRECT ANSWER >>1. To aid in restraint
- to prevent animal-to-animal contact in the waiting room What is the minimum weight of a dog requiring two people to lift it? - CORRECT ANSWER >>50 pounds True or False? A training collar is most appropriate for everyday home use. - CORRECT ANSWER >>False
True or False? You should pick up a mouse by the very tip of its tail, where it's least likely to hurt. - CORRECT ANSWER
False True or False? Since hamsters are nocturnal and sound sleepers, the best time to pick up a hamster is during the day when it's fast asleep. - CORRECT ANSWER >>False True or False? The best way to get a retracted turtle out of its shell is to rub the head opening of the shell lightly with your right index f inger. - CORRECT ANSWER >>False Which animal is a good jumper and escape artist when handling? - CORRECT ANSWER >>Gerbil What animal do you need to avoid "fur slip" when handling? - CORRECT ANSWER >>Chinchilla What animal once it bites, it holds on when handling? - CORRECT ANSWER >>Ferret What animal can you injure its lungs by pressing down on its back and shoulders when handling? - CORRECT ANSWER >>Guinea Pig What animal can break its own spine by kicking when handling? - CORRECT ANSWER >>Rabbit True or False? The correct way to approach a horse is from its left side, speaking reassuringly in low tones, and carefully observing the horse's body language. - CORRECT ANSWER True Most cattle restraint is aimed at restricting the animal's ability to move its _______. - CORRECT ANSWER >>head
True or False? Horses can't see what's directly in front of them or directly behind them. - CORRECT ANSWER >>True You must be careful to prevent injury when handling sheep, as they have fragile ______ _____ and thin, delicate skin. - CORRECT ANSWER >>skeletal systems What restraint device helps place an enclosed animal on its side? - CORRECT ANSWER >>Casting rope What restraint device keeps a horse's attention on it nose? - CORRECT ANSWER >>Chain shank What restraint device is one of the oldest and simplest horse restraints that stimulates a horse's nerves? - CORRECT ANSWER
Lip twitch What restraint device restricts side-to-side head movement? - CORRECT ANSWER >>Cross tie What restraint device is a leather strap fastened around the leg to restrict movement? - CORRECT ANSWER >>Hobble What restraint device is large metal tongs that squeeze the nasal septum? - CORRECT ANSWER >>Nose Lead What restraint device is a narrow enclosure that immobilizes an animal for treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER >>Stock True or False? You can safely carry a chicken from its feet with its head facing the ground. - CORRECT ANSWER >>True True or False? Goats require very little special handling equipment because their behaviour is so predictable. - CORRECT ANSWER False Flat, shieldlike pieces of plastic or plywood that direct pigs into an
head between your knees, its back between your legs, and its front legs touching the ground? - CORRECT ANSWER >>a small pig receiving an injection For jugular venipuncture, a dog should be restrained.... - CORRECT ANSWER >>with its forelegs off the table The fatal hold should never be used on.. .. - CORRECT ANSWER >>overweight cats Rubber-tipped forceps can be used to... - CORRECT ANSWER gerbil to another cage
transport a When returning a rabbit to its cage, it's best to position the animal..
. - CORRECT ANSWER >>facing toward you so its rear legs go in first You placed a slip leash and collar on a dog, carry the dog to an examination table, and hold the dog in the appropriate positions for examination and treatment. What restraint type have you avoided? - CORRECT ANSWER >>Chemical restraint A _____ is a long tubular handle with a thick retractable wire inside it. - CORRECT ANSWER >>Head snare The primary purpose of muzzling a dog is to... - CORRECT ANSWER >>prevent it from biting. What animal is correctly handled when you use a catching hook, approach it, wrap your arm around its body, pull it close to your side as you pick it up, and carry it under your arm? - CORRECT ANSWER
turkey For minor technical procedures, sheep are best restrained by.. .. - CORRECT ANSWER >>tilting them onto their rump
A ______ has a loop at one end tied with a slipknot and is used to help restrain a captured pig's head. - CORRECT ANSWER
snubbing rope When properly applied to a dog, the loose end of the training collar will be.. .. - CORRECT ANSWER over the back at the top of the dog's neck To break a biting ferret's grip, it's best to.. .. - CORRECT ANSWER place the ferret under running water If a dog requires more restraint than you can get with a sitting position, what other restraint would you use? - CORRECT ANSWER recumbency sternal
