Disease Transmission
Zoonoses
Sanitation
Safety Signs/ Equipment
Occupational Safety
100
What does the CDC say is the most important
means of preventing the spread of infection?
Washing your hands!
100
What zoonic disease
is a fatal neurological virus
Rabies
100
What is the difference between a
disinfectant and an antiseptic?
Disinfectants go on non-living surfaces
Antiseptics are put on living tissue
100
Name this item 
Lead gloves
100
What does SDS stand for?
Safety Data Sheets
200
What is an inanimate object
carrying disease agents?
fomite
200
What is the bacterial infection you can
get from the bite of an infected tick?
Lyme Disease
200
What is a pathogen
a disease-causing microorganism
200
Name this sign
Toxic hazard
200
What is the most common type of
hazard in the veterinary field?
Physical Hazard
300
List 3 examples of PPE
Gloves, face mask, isolation gown, shoe covers, googles, etc..
300
What is a key symptom of ringworm?
characteristic crusty lesions, itchy,
(sometimes) fur loss on pet
300
Sterilizing does what?
Destroys all forms of life under
extreme heat and pressure
300
Describe what a wet floor sign looks like
300
Give 2 examples of biological hazards
Urine, feces, contaminated needles, etc.
400
What is the difference between
droplet contact and airborne transmission?
Droplet contact occurs within 3 feet and airborne
transmission occurs over a longer distance
400
How is Leptospirosis typically spread
Transmitted by infected urine
-typically, through a body of water (pond, puddle)
containing infected urine
400
Cleaning means to remove…
Dirt and organic matter
(such as feces and urine)
400
What is a lead apron used for?
To protect a patient from x-ray radiation.
400
Back injuries are common in the animal field
List 2 ways to prevent this injury
Lift with a straight back and bend at the knees
Grab an assistant if the animal is over 50lb
Use a back brace
500
Define donning and doffing
Donning and doffing refers to changing into and out of work clothes, gear, or equipment.
To don means to put on work clothes, gear, or equipment. To doff means to takeoff work clothes, gear, or equipment.
500
What group of people are uniquely at risk
with Toxoplasmosis?
Pregnant women, because of the risk to the fetus
500
What are 2 do’s of using antiseptics
and disinfectants
1.Always read and follow manufacturer’s directions and recommendations
2.Only use antiseptics and disinfectants for their intended purpose
3.Wear gloves when handling disinfectants
500
What is a device that is used to measure an absorbed dose of radiation?
A dosimeter 
500
What does OSHA stand for
Occupational Safety and Health Administration