Ruminants
Which of the following is NOT a common type of research for which sheep are used?
Fetal development research
Cardiovascular research
Orthopedic research
Reproductive research
Orthopedic research
A disease that has no visible signs of illness is called:
clandestine.
universal.
subclinical.
subversive.
subclinical.
Cervical dislocation is acceptable only for rats weighing less than:
400 g
100 g
200 g
300 g
200 g
Which of the following animals are often used for determining the chemical safety of substances such as pesticides and industrial chemicals?
Frogs
Sheep
Gerbils
Fish
Fish
What surgical material is used to soak up blood and other fluids from the surgical site?
Wound clip
Suture
Gauze pad
Catgut
Gauze pad
How many compartments does a ruminant stomach have?
1
3
4
2
4
If an organism does not cause disease by itself, but it can transmit disease-causing organisms to animals, it is called a:
pathogen.
vector.
sentinel.
fomite.
vector.
Inhalant anesthetics are generally not used for euthanasia of which species because they can hold their breath for long periods of time?
Ferrets and cats
Invertebrates
Birds and rodents
Amphibians and reptiles
Amphibians and reptiles
The lack of which of the following enables tumor cells to grow in nude mice?
Thymus gland
Thyroid gland
Spleen
Pituitary gland
Thymus gland
What do dental scalers do?
Puncture tissues during surgery
Secure needles used in surgery
Remove calculus from teeth
Cut sutures to a specific length
Remove calculus from teeth
How much pelleted feed do sheep eat, per 100 kg body weight?
6 kg
4-5 kg
2-3 kg
1 kg
2-3 kg
Fecal flotation is a diagnostic test used to detect what type of disease causing agents?
Internal parasites
External parasites
Fungi
Bacteria
Internal parasites
What document must research methods of euthanasia follow?
ILAR Euthanasia Guidelines
AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals
FDA Guidelines on Euthanasia
NIH Guidelines for Animal Euthanasia
AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals
Which of the following can be used to measure food and water intake and feces and urine output?
Bioluminescence system
Metabolism cage
Pyrogen test
Computed tomography
Metabolism cage
Which surgical instrument increases the exposure of a surgical site through stretching or pulling?
Scalpel
Retractor
Forceps
Needle
Retractor
Mature bucks may show aggression, especially if:
they have been handled frequently.
their pen is due for cleaning.
there is a female in heat in the area.
you are offering them food.
there is a female in heat in the area.
Laboratory cats and dogs are often vaccinated against:
tuberculosis and parvovirus.
different diseases that pets are vaccinated against.
HPV and influenza.
the same diseases that pets are vaccinated against.
the same diseases that pets are vaccinated against.
What should be done right after an animal has been euthanized?
The animal should be checked to make sure it is dead before placing it in a bag.
The entire cage should be sterilized.
The carcass should be placed in a bag and frozen.
The carcass should be injected with barbiturates then placed in a bag.
The animal should be checked to make sure it is dead before placing it in a bag.
Which of the following is recommended when giving an injection of an antigen/adjuvant mixture?
Give a large single-site injection
Give an injection in weight-bearing areas
Give small multiple-site injections
Give an intraperitoneal injection
Give small multiple-site injections
How many blade tip types are there for scissors?
2
5
4
3
3
Which would NOT be a sign of pain, distress, or illness in a sheep?
Foot stomping
Isolation from the flock
Lack of appetite
Drinking a gallon of water in a day
Drinking a gallon of water in a day
Which of the following is a TYPICAL schedule for TB testing in NHPs?
A first test administered within 7 days of arrival, two subsequent tests administered at 2-week intervals, and then testing every 6 months thereafter
A first test administered within 1 month of arrival, two subsequent tests administered at 2-month intervals, and then testing every 6 months thereafter
A first test administered within 7 days of arrival, two subsequent tests administered at 6 month intervals, and then testing every year thereafter
A first test administered within 2 days of arrival, two subsequent tests administered at 1-week intervals, and then testing every 3 months thereafter
A first test administered within 7 days of arrival, two subsequent tests administered at 2-week intervals, and then testing every 6 months thereafter
What is NOT sign of grief or loss due to performing euthanasia?
Anger
Depression
Sadness
Compassion fatigue
Anger
Which adjuvant has the reputation for the most consistent antibody production?
Freund's imcomplete adjuvant
Titer-Max®
Aluminum salt
Freund's complete adjuvant
Freund's complete adjuvant
Which of the following is NOT a factor by which suture material is classified?
Material
Filament type
Strength
Absorbability
Strength