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PENN FOSTER INTRODUCTION TO
VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY EXAM
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The four essential aspects of successful training are.. .. - ANSWER⬛>>reward, reprimand, trust, and consistency According to Charles Darwin, what biological mechanism allows members of the same species to respond appropriately to various conditions in the natural world? - ANSWER⬛>>Instinct The process by which an animal becomes accustomed to it situation is referred to as.. .. - ANSWER⬛>>habituation What do we call an immediate pleasant occurrence that follows a behaviour? - ANSWER⬛>>Positive reinforcement Animal behaviour researchers often refer to an activity associated with punishment or reward as a/an... - ANSWER⬛>>operant Until approximately what age does the sensitive period last among dogs? - ANSWER⬛>>fourteen weeks The most commonly reported behaviour problem in cats is.. .. - ANSWER⬛>>breaking litter box training
Which of the theories asserts that all animal activity is learned, rather than genetically programmed? - ANSWER⬛>>Behaviourism The most common form of aggression seen in animal hospitals is.. ..
- ANSWER⬛ >>fear-induced The point of a reprimand is to an animal. - ANSWER⬛>>startle Upon reaching sexual maturity, male dogs and cats may mark their territory through.. .. - ANSWER⬛>>spraying
Biologists and veterinary specialists refer to the study of animal behaviour as.. .. - ANSWER⬛>>ethology The aggression a dog shows when its owner tries to take its food bowl is called aggression. - ANSWER⬛>>conflict- related In cats, the sensitive socialization period lasts until approximately of age. - ANSWER⬛>>eight weeks What behaviour modification technique is used to keep an animal away from an object or area? - ANSWER⬛>>Aversion therapy What must first be done before treating an animal for a behavioural problem? - ANSWER⬛>>Determining the cause What do we call the act of taking something away to increase a behaviour? - ANSWER⬛>>negative reinforcement Without on an animal, you can't arrive at a diagnosis.
- ANSWER⬛ >>Physical examination You would check the animal's system if it is presented with a sore leg. - ANSWER⬛>>Musculoskeletal
What helps the veterinarian evaluate the patient's physical status, develop a diagnosis, and offer a prognosis? - ANSWER⬛>>Medical History If a dog presented with a cough, you would check the dog's system and its system. - ANSWER⬛
Respiratory, Cardiovascular What are components of the signalment? - ANSWER⬛>>Breed, gender, age, and reproductive status Taking a good history is a critical part of the physical examination because a good history... - ANSWER⬛>>narrows the focus of testing and diagnosis If the owner tells you the dogis scratching a lot, you need to check the dog's system. - ANSWER⬛>>integumentary True or False? Previous medical problems and the animal's response to therapy should be included in the history. - ANSWER⬛>>True True or False? When interviewing a client about the animal's medical history, ask open-ended questions. - ANSWER⬛>>True If you want to learn what a pet eats, its exposure to water, and its travel situation, you'll take a(n) history. - ANSWER⬛ >>environmental
A veterinary technician restraining a horse for physical examination should.. .. - ANSWER⬛>>stand on the same side of the horse as the veterinarian. True or False? A bull's nose ring is largely decorative. - ANSWER⬛>>False One good way to restrain a sheep for physical examination is to.. .. - ANSWER⬛>>set the animal upon its rump True or False? A properly used hog snare tightens around the pig's neck. - 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.. .. - ANSWER⬛>>neglected to record the horse's heart rate. You're examining a dog. Your tasks include. - ANSWER⬛>>auscultation of the heart and lungs The correct method of taking an animal's respiratory rate includes.. .. - 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. - ANSWER⬛>>True Your veterinarian instructs you to take a small animal's pulse. You know that this is traditionally done.. .. - ANSWER⬛>>on the inside of the animal's thigh Auscultation of the heart is performed in four zones. These zones correspond to the.. .. - ANSWER⬛>>mitral, tricuspid, aortic, and pulmonary valves Lymph nodes that are examined by palpation are.. .. - ANSWER⬛>>popliteal, axillary, inguinal, submandibular, and prescapular What are the four components of the SOAP format for medical record keeping? - ANSWER⬛>>Subjective, objective, assessment, and procedure or plan The objective section of the SOAP format would include.. .. - 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 you return it to the file, using the standard chronological organization, you know to place the notes from September 11, 1996.
. .. - ANSWER⬛>>below the notes from October 27, 1997
When taking a cat's pulse, you determine that its heart beats 37 times in 15 seconds. What is the correct heart rate? - 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.. .. - ANSWER⬛>>squeeze chute The subjective information entered into the animal's medical chart using the SOAP format could include what information? - 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.. .. - 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? - 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? - ANSWER⬛>>When does Sophie's lameness seem to get better? Part of a veterinary technician's client education responsibilities may include... - ANSWER⬛>>explaining the benefits of a nutritional regimen What is animal that can be stretched for restraint in the same manner as a cat? - 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... - ANSWER⬛>>stress To note any additional problems an animal may have, you should conduct a(n) when interviewing a client. - ANSWER⬛
body systems review What activities describe Auscultation? - 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
The tends to kick to the side, so the rear legs are often restrained during physical examination. - ANSWER⬛>>Cow The procedure section of the SOAP format describes what considerations? - ANSWER⬛ >>This section includes any problems that should be monitored, follow-up care instructions to the client, medications prescribed, and other recommendations. What is a common indicator of a problem in an animal's central nervous system? - ANSWER⬛>>Seizures The owner of a large bulldog brings his pet to the veterinarian for a routine physical examination. You ask the question "How often do you travel with the dog?" This question is part of the dog's.. .. - 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? - ANSWER⬛>>22 (11 breaths x 2 = 22 breaths per minute) A systems history about the gastrointestinal system includes questions about.. .. - ANSWER⬛>>overeating Always use the to keep an animal in position. - ANSWER⬛>>proper animal restraint
What is an example of something that can cause injury in a veterinary setting? - 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. - ANSWER⬛>>chemical True or False? Animals undergoing examination should be restrained with maximum force to make sure that they don't get away. - ANSWER⬛>>False True or False? A leash is an example of manual restraint. - ANSWER⬛>>False A dog shouldn't wear a muzzle if it.. .. - ANSWER⬛>>shows signs of breathing problems or chest injury 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. - ANSWER⬛ >>False Occluding a vein for venipuncture... - ANSWER⬛>>allows sufficient blood to pool in the venipuncture site
True or False? You should remove a mother dog from the examination room before the treatment or examination of her puppies. - ANSWER⬛>>True For a cat that won't stand or sit during a routine physical examination, what restraint method should be used instead? - ANSWER⬛>>A cat should be restrained by placing one hand on its shoulders, the other hand on its hips, and pressing the cat firmly but gently down against the table. True or False? A somewhat enclosed environment tends to make cats agitated and eager for escape. - ANSWER⬛>>False What is the best distracting technique for a cat undergoing jugular venipuncture? - ANSWER⬛>>Tapping its nose One of the most common cat venipuncture sites is the vein, located along the front of the cat's foreleg. - ANSWER⬛
cephalic The loose skin on the back of a cat's neck is known as the , and can be grasped to pick up a cat. - ANSWER⬛>>scruff True or False? A cat's major defence against pain is scratching. - ANSWER⬛>>False
When holding a bird, your goal is to make sure that the bird can't , , , or. - ANSWER⬛>>fly, bite, scratch, or become injured True or False? You should pick up a mouse by the very tip of its tail, where it's least likely to hurt. - 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.
- 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 finger. - ANSWER⬛>>False Which animal is a good jumper and escape artist when handling? - ANSWER⬛>>Gerbil What animal do you need to avoid "fur slip" when handling? - ANSWER⬛>>Chinchilla What animal once it bites, it holds on when handling? - ANSWER⬛>>Ferret What animal can you injure its lungs by pressing down on its back and shoulders when handling? - ANSWER⬛>>Guinea Pig
What restraint device restricts side-to-side head movement? - ANSWER⬛>>Cross tie What restraint device is a leather strap fastened around the leg to restrict movement? - ANSWER⬛>>Hobble What restraint device is large metal tongs that squeeze the nasal septum? - ANSWER⬛>>Nose Lead What restraint device is a narrow enclosure that immobilizes an animal for treatment? - ANSWER⬛>>Stock True or False? You can safely carry a chicken from its feet with its head facing the ground. - ANSWER⬛>>True True or False? Goats require very little special handling equipment because their behaviour is so predictable. - ANSWER⬛>>False Flat, shieldlike pieces of plastic or plywood that direct pigs into an enclosure are known as. - ANSWER⬛>>Hurdles Briefly explain the steps for restraining a goat on its side. - ANSWER⬛>>1. Position yourself alongside the goat.
- Reach one arm over the goat's back and one arm over the goat's neck.
- Grasp the legs closest to your body, lifting up. This will force the goat to its side. True or False? To capture a piglet, try to grab it by its tail to immobilize the animal. - ANSWER⬛>>False Name two reasons for restraining fowl. - ANSWER⬛>>Fowl need to be restrained for vaccination or for blood collection purposes. The least desirable method of restraint for a cat is.. .. - ANSWER⬛>>using a tranquilizer to calm the cat. What should you avoid doing before opening a bird's cage? - ANSWER⬛>>Turning on an exhaust fans so the bird doesn't over heat. The best place to apply a chain twitch to a horse... - ANSWER⬛>>the horse's upper lip When holding a horse for examination, always stand on the.. .. - ANSWER⬛>>same side as the veterinarian Mechanical restraint aids should be cleaned.. .. - ANSWER⬛>>after each use
