Chapter 19 Body Condition Score Review Questions

1)The use of a body condition score would go under which portion of a SOAP format physical exam?

  1. S
  2. O
  3. A
  4. P

2)Why is using weight alone not sufficient to assess body condition?

  1. Weight scales are inaccurate on animals
  2. Weight does not take into account age or body type
  3. Weight is measured in pounds or kilograms and BCS is done in percent’s
  4. Body weight varies too much throughout the day

3)What 2 scales are used most commonly for determination of BCS?

  1. 2 point and 8 point
  2. 10 point and 10 percent
  3. 5 point and 9 point
  4. 3 point and 10 point

4)How often should BCS be recorded in the record

  1. At every visit
  2. At wellness exams
  3. Twice yearly
  4. Every 3 years with vaccinations

5)With a normal BCS, how much body fat is typically present in a cat?

  1. 0-12%
  2. 15-20%
  3. 25-30%
  4. 35-45%

6)With a normal BCS, how much body fat is typically present in a dog?

  1. 0-12%
  2. 15-20%
  3. 25-30%
  4. 35-45%

7)What is the maximum allowable fat found in animals?

  1. 35-45%
  2. 46-60%
  3. 56-80%
  4. There is no maximum

8)When assessing animal using a 9 point scale, what physical finding would be found in a BCS of 1/9?

  1. Ribs visible, no palpable fat, severe abdominal tuck
  2. Ribs easily palpable with minimal fat covering, obvious waist behind ribs
  3. Well proportioned, observable waist behind ribs, minimal abdominal fat pad
  4. Ribs not easily palpated waist poorly discernible, obvious rounding of abdomen

9)When assessing animal using a 5 point scale, what physical finding would be found in a BCS of 3/5?

  1. Ribs visible, no palpable fat, severe abdominal tuck
  2. Ribs easily palpable with minimal fat covering, obvious waist behind ribs
  3. Well proportioned, observable waist behind ribs, minimal abdominal fat pad
  4. Ribs not easily palpated waist poorly discernible, obvious rounding of abdomen

10)When should BCS be introduced into the veterinary, client, patient relationship?

  1. At the first visit
  2. After the neutering
  3. After the animal has reached its adult size
  4. After 8 years of age, when they become geriatric