Deck 28: Veterinary Careers

Question 1

Signs of the beginning of labor in an animal include all of the following except:

A) Restlessness
B) Panting
C) Lethargy
D) Scratching
E) Tearing

Answer 1

Lethargy

Question 2

The number of specialty boards in veterinary medicine is:

A) 10
B) 20
C) 25
D) 30
E) 50

Answer 2

20

Question 3

Veterinary assistants are responsible for:

A) Maintaining daily records
B) Maintaining animal living quarters
C) Preparing animals and equipment for examination
D) Observing behavior
E) All of the above

Answer 3

All of the above

Question 4

Veterinarians specializing in ______________________________ protect humans from diseases transmitted by animals.

Question 5

Some examples of animal ____________________ include kennel, stable, shelter, pet shop, and wildlife assistants, as well as grooming attendants.

Question 6

Veterinarians ____________________ animals against disease and advise owners on ways to keep pets healthy.

Question 7

Veterinarians are ____________________ by the state in which they practice.

Question 8

The duties of the _________________________ include maintaining a clean and safe environment, observing behavior, preparing animals for examination or treatment, and maintaining daily records.

Question 9

Rhinotracheitis is:

A) Inflammation of the windpipe and bronchus
B) Inflammation on the inside of the brain
C) Inflammation of the liver
D) Inflammation of the nose and windpipe
E) Inflammation of the lining of the mouth

Question 10

Encephalitis is:

A) Inflammation of the liver
B) Inflammation of the brain
C) Inflammation of the nose and windpipe
D) Inflammation of the windpipe and bronchi

Question 11

____________________ veterinarians work to find better methods to prevent and cure animal disorders.

Question 12

Women account for approximately what percentage of students currently enrolled in veterinarian schools?

A) 25%
B) 35%
C) 40%
D) 60%
E) 75%

Question 13

Medical ____________________ is maintained during a procedure or examination to prevent the spread of microorganisms.

Question 14

Environmental conditions that afflict marine life include:

A) Water salinity, temperature, acidity
B) Light, water salinity, temperature, acidity, organisms
C) Oxygen content, water salinity, temperature, acidity
D) Water salinity, temperature, acidity, light, oxygen content

Question 15

A veterinarian's education includes:

A) A 4-year college degree
B) A 2-year college degree
C) A 4-year degree and completion of study at a 2-year veterinary college
D) A 4-year degree and completion of study at a 4-year veterinary college

Question 16

____________________ is the process of surgical sterilization to prevent unwanted births.

Question 17

Theriogenology is:

A) The study of animal nutrition
B) The study of animal reproduction
C) The study of animal dentistry
D) The study of animal pathology
E) The study of animal dermatology

Question 18

Veterinary technicians (VTs) assist the veterinarian by:

A) Preparing animals and equipment
B) Obtaining information on the animal
C) Collecting specimens
D) Assisting with procedures
E) All of the above

Question 19

Animal ____________________ raise animals using selective breeding to maintain or improve the traits of existing breeds and to develop new breeds.

Question 20

____________________ are small organisms that live at the expense of the host.

Question 21

Match the numbered word below with the best definition.
a.Pertaining to cats
b.A plant or animal that lives on or in another living organism at the expense of the host organism
c.Pertaining to dogs
d.A branch of veterinary medicine dealing with reproduction
e.The introduction of a microorganism that has been made harmless into a human or animal for the purpose of developing immunity
f.Pertaining to horses
g.Pertaining to animals and their diseases
h.A period of detention or isolation as a result of a disease suspected to be communicable
i.Secure against a particular disease
j.The dead body of an animal
1.Canine
2.Carcass
3.Equine
4.Feline
5.Immunize
6.Parasite
7.Quarantine
8.Theriogenology
9.Vaccination
10.Veterinary

Question 22

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
Identify at least three characteristics of a healthy animal.

Question 23

Explain how animals as pets might affect people therapeutically.

Question 24

Describe the five different external parasites that may affect animals.Explain the effects and treatments of each.

Question 25

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
Why do animal health care workers need good health?

Question 26

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
More than 150 diseases can be transmitted from animals to humans.Name four such diseases.

Question 27

Write an expository delineating the functions animals serve in the daily lives of humans.

Question 28

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
Why might an animal need to be put under quarantine?

Question 29

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
What are different focuses for animal breeders?

Question 30

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
Explain the procedure of euthanasia.

Question 31

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
In what different areas might veterinarian technicians work?

Question 32

Write a position paper in support of or opposing the use of animals in research.Cite specific examples to support your premise.

Question 33

Many different veterinary careers may be pursued.Choose three careers and explain the pros and cons of each.

Question 34

Examine the pros and cons of euthanasia in animals.

Question 35

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
Explain the goals of research veterinarians.

Question 36

Explain the veterinarian oath and why it is or is not essential to animal health care providers.

Question 37

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
Give three methods of assessing disorders in animals.

Question 38

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
Describe characteristics of a successful veterinarian.

Question 39

Do you feel that the neutering or spaying of animals should be regulated by legislation?

Question 40

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
Describe restraint techniques that might be used when a domestic animal is examined or treated.

Question 41

Support or refute the position of animal advocates who believe that animal research is overused and could be replaced with other methods.Cite a specific case.

Question 43

How might animal research affect the future of human health care?