Veterinary Science CDE Exam Questions

Veterinary Science CDE Exam Questions

Multiple Choice

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

1. The term for lying on the side is

a.Cranialc. dorsal

b.ventrald. lateral recumbency

1. The term for toward the nose

1. medialc. rostral
2. distald. prosimal

1. The term caudal means

1. toward the headc. toward the stomach
2. toward the nosed. toward the tail

1. A sheep is called a

1. bovinec. caprine
2. porcined. ovine

1. The term anorexia means

1. tired or inactivec. difficulty urinating
2. not eatingd. vomiting

1. The suffix –stomy means

1. to make an incisionc. to suture to
2. to create a new openingd. to remove

1. The term cysto- refers to the

1. urinary bladderc. urinalysis
2. urined. uterus

1. Which description demonstrated direct supervision?

1. The supervisor only needs to be physically on the premises.
2. The supervisor needs to be on the premises and near enough to be of assistance.
3. The supervisor doesn’t need to be on the premises, just familiar enough with the animal to have left instructions for its care.
4. The supervisor needs to be in the same room.

1. What is the definition of “ethics”?

1. Laws passed by the government
2. Any behavior that is acceptable to you and your friends
3. Your religious beliefs
4. Rules and principles that govern proper conduct

1. Which of the following statements are true regarding confidentiality of medical records and

cases?

1. Medical records and cases are ethically considered confidential
2. It is ok for information to be shared with anyone associated with the hospital
3. It is ok to share medical information with your own family members
4. Veterinary medical records and case information are not confidential, only human medical records are confidential.

1. Which of the following is NOT a breach of contract between a veterinarian and a client?

1. A client refuses to pay for services that were approved in a consent form.
2. A boarding dog escapes from the hospital premises.
3. A veterinarian guarantees a cure and the patient dies.
4. All of the above are breaches in contract.

1. Which federal agency is responsible for overseeing the manufacture and distribution of drugs

used in animals?

1. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
2. Animal Welfare Administration (AWA)
3. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
4. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

1. The jugular vein is located

1. On the inside of the front legc. on either side of the neck
2. Inside the thigh on the rear legd. in the tail

1. The gestation length for a dog is

1. 30c. 72
2. 63d. 96

1. Which of the following is a bacterial disease?

1. Leptospirosisc. ringworm
2. Coccidiosisd. giardiasis

1. Which of the following is a viral disease?

1. Coccidiosisc. rabies
2. Tetanusd. rocky mountain spotted fever

1. A parasite that lives on hair is called

1. Fleac. mite
2. Tickd. lice

1. Cats have an average of ______muscles in the body

1. 100c. 300
2. 200d. 400

1. ______can build up in the cat’s stomach due to excessive grooming

1. Bacteriac. antibodies
2. Hairballsd. weight

1. Cats go through apolyestrus cycle every _____days.

1. 5-7c. 14-21
2. 10-14d. 15-16

1. The total number of eggs in a nest at one time is called a:

1. Broodc. group
2. Flockd. clutch

1. What is used to determine the gender of a bird?

1. Feather samplec. DNA test
2. Blood sampled. all of the above

1. “Wet tail” causes the following in hamsters:

1. Weight lossc. nasal discharge
2. Diarrhead. all of the above

1. Which of the following is NOT a ruminant?

1. Sheepc. elk
2. Bisond. ostrich

1. The term for a cow or dairy animal in labor is called:

1. Freemartinc. springing
2. Fresheningd. heifer

1. What is the gestation length of a cow?

1. 180 daysc. 195 days
2. 283 daysd. 205 days

1. Which of the following diseases is a reproductive disease that may cause sterility and abortion

in cattle?

1. Leptospirosisc. brucellosis
2. Bovine viral diarrhead. displaced abomasums

1. Which of the following metabolic conditions causes low blood sugar?

1. Ketosisc. grass tetany
2. Bloatd. mastitis

1. Which of the following diseases is tested with a Coggins test?

1. Equine herpes virusc. Equine Infectious Anemia
2. Equine encephalomyelitisd. tetanus

1. What is the gestation length of a horse?

a. 365 daysc. 340 days

b.283 daysd. 300 days

1. What age should a horse have all of its adult teeth in place?

a.5 yearsc. 6 years

b.2 yearsd. 4 years

1. Which of the following diseases is caused by Clostridium?

1. Rabiesc. Influenza
2. Swamp feverd. Tetanus

1. Which of the following is NOT a part of the horse?

1. Fetlockc. poll
2. Shankd. pastern

1. What areas of the teeth may need routine floating?

1. Cupsc. wolf teeth
2. Molarsd. points

1. A common procedure that is used for the purpose of identification is

1. Tail dockingc. snaring
2. Ear notchingd. castration

1. A reproductive disease in swine that is highly contagious and has no cure is:

1. Brucellosisc. dermatitis
2. Leptospirosisd. pseudo rabies

1. What is the gestation length of sheep?

1. 148-150 daysc. 135-138 days
2. 140-142 daysd. 114-116 days

1. Which type of digestive system do goats have?

1. Monogastricc. nonruminant
2. Ruminantd. avian

1. What is the gestation length of goats?

1. 100-135 daysc. 148-151 days
2. 168-171 daysd. 90-100 days

1. What is the incubation time of chickens?

1. 11 daysc. 18 days
2. 21 daysd. 15 days

1. What disease causes respiratory distress that may make a bird twist its neck?

1. Marek’s diseasec. Newcastle disease
2. Infectious bronchitisd. Avian influenza

1. The study of the functions of the human body is called

1. Anatomyc. pathology
2. Physiologyd. histology

1. The type of tissue that lines internal organ structures and serves as a protective layer is called

1. Connectivec. mucular
2. Nervousd. epithelial

1. What type of joint rotates around a fixed point?

1. Ball and socket jointc. hinge joint
2. Fibrous jointd. pivot joint

1. Which of the following IS part of the appendicular skeleton?

1. Skullc. femur
2. Mandibled. ribs

1. Which of the following is the name of the second cervical vertebra?

1. Axisc. atlas
2. Cervixd. coccyx

1. Which of the following fractures causes a break in a bone that stays in place?

1. Compoundc. greenstick
2. Subluxationd. simple

1. The elbow is an example of what type of joint?

1. Fibrousc. ball & socket
2. Pivotd. hinge

1. Hip dysplasia is common in which dog breed

1. German Shepherdc. beagle
2. Poodled. pug

1. Intervertebral disc disease is common in which dog breed?

1. Corgic. bichon
2. Great Daned. Dalmatian

1. Which of the following animals is NOT a ruminant?

1. Pigc. goat
2. Bisond. cow

1. Herbivores would eat which of the following

1. Cornc. beef
2. Chickend. pork

1. Wavelike motion of the digestive tract.

1. Papillaec. peristalsis
2. Mucosad. fundus

1. Substance created by the liver.

1. bilec. glucose

b. mucosad. trypsin

1. A condition resulting from fluid loss in the body is

1. digestionc. dehydration
2. peristalsisd. diabetes

1. A swollen and painful abdomen is a sign of

1. bloatc. overeating
2. constipationd. dehydration

1. The thin inner layer of heart muscle is called

1. myocardiumc. epicardium
2. endocardiumd. pericardium

1. A condition characterized by a lack of oxygen and blood reaching the tissues is

1. shockc. cardiac arrest
2. arrhythmiad. myocardial infarction

1. Inflammation of the lungs is a characteristic of

1. pneumoniac. bordetella
2. asthmad. heaves

1. A tear in the chest muscle allowing muscle to protrude through is called

1. pleural friction rubc. diaphragmatic hernia
2. heavesd. roaring

1. A respiratory infection caused by transport of livestock is called

1. bordatellac. asthma
2. shipping feverd. heaves

1. Which of the following is a building block of protein that forms in chains?

1. Fatty acidsc. amino acids
2. Lipidsd. enzymes

1. Which of the following is an example of a mineral?

1. B12c. D
2. Sunlightd. iron

1. Which of the following organs produces bile?

1. Liverc. gallbladder
2. Kidneyd. pancreas

1. Which of the following diets is used for an animal that is showing or hunting?

1. Maintenance dietc. growth diet
2. Reproduction dietd. work diet

1. Which of the following is a type of roundworm?

1. Trichuris vulpinec. ancylostoma caninum
2. Toxocara catid. dirofilaria immitis

1. Which of the following parasites can cause a skin condition in humans called cutaneous larval

migrans?

1. Roundwormc. hookworm
2. Whip wormd. heartworm

1. A parasite that is flat and segmented, living in the small and large intestine is called

1. Strongylesc. giardia
2. Coccidiand. tapeworm

1. A parasite known to cause Lyme disease is

1. Tickc. mite
2. Flead. fly

1. Which animal is at the greatest risk of developing West Nile Virus from the bite of a mosquito?

1. Catc. goat
2. Horsed. dog

1. Which of the following is the most common source of coccidian?

a. water contaminationc. bird droppings

b. food contaminationd. rabbit droppings

1. Which of the following adult parasites is visible to the naked eye?

1. Roundwormc. hookworm
2. Whipwormd. coccidian

1. Which of the following insects spread heartworm disease?

1. Ticksc. mosquitos
2. Fleasd. flies

1. Which of the following types of behaviors is used to teach a young horse to lift its feet by

touching and handling the feet shortly after birth?

1. Modelingc. instinctive
2. Imprintingd. conditioning

1. Which of the following is a term for when an animal eats its own waste materials?

1. Coccidianc. pheromone
2. Maternald. coprophagia

1. What type of aggression is displayed when an animal protects its owner?

1. Dominance aggressionc. fear aggression
2. Territorial aggressiond. redirected aggression

1. Which of the following factors should be considered when handling animals?

1. Temperaturec. teamwork
2. Stressd. all of the above

e. None of the above.

1. Which of the following restraint equipment should not be used on cats?

1. Rabies polec. anesthesia chamber
2. Muzzled. squeeze cage

1. Which of the following is not an example of a veterinary safety device?

a.Scavenger hose for anesthesiac. sterile surgery gloves

b.Medical waste bagd. all of the above

1. Which of the following is not a class of veterinary hazards?

1. Biological hazardc. chemical hazard
2. Sharps hazardd. physical hazard

1. Which of the following agents is used to treat cancer?

1. Zoonosisc. chemotherapy
2. Bacteriad. all of the above

1. Which of the following items is available to determine hazardous ingredients and treatment

protocols for products?

a.OSHA binderc. MSDS binder

b.Right-to-know stationd. none of the above

1. Which of the following is not an example of an aseptic practice?

1. Wearing exam gloves
2. Treating patients in isolation before treating surgical patients
3. Wearing a gown in the isolation ward
4. Washing hand after removing gloves

1. Which of the following is not a class of sanitation?

1. Aseptic techniquec. sterilization
2. Disinfectingd. cleaning

1. Which of the following agents is used to disinfect?

1. Alcoholc. chlorhexidine
2. Iodined. all of the above

1. Which of the following is the typical time a mercury thermometer needs to be in the rectum until

reading?

1. 1 minutec. 60 seconds
2. 30 secondsd. both A and C

1. Which of the following is a term for hair loss?

1. Alopeciac. anastomosis
2. Anorexiad. atrophy

1. Which of the following is the definition of arrthymia?

1. Difficulty breathing c. abnormal heart beat
2. Swishing sound within the heart d. sound of cellophane within the heart

1. Which of the following is also the heart rate?

1. Temperaturec. respiration
2. Pulsed. weight

1. Which of the following is NOT a cause of stress?

1. Change in dietc. infectious disease
2. Change in environmentd. all of the above cause stress

1. Which of the following is the definition of hyperplasia?

1. Increased amounts of tissuec. lack of tissue
2. Decreased amounts of tissued. abnormal tissue

1. Which of the following is a term for a vaccine?

1. Biologicalc. supplemental
2. Pharmaceuticald. nosocomial

1. Which of the following is a purpose for bandaging?

1. Protectionc. immobilization
2. Prevention of movementd. all of the above

1. Which of the following size syringes should be used to administer a 1 ml amount of substance?

1. 10 ml syringec. 12 ml syringe
2. 3 ml syringed. 6 ml syringe

1. Which of the following is the reason for tapping the end of the syringe after filling it?

1. To remove air bubblesc. to mix the syringe contents
2. To read the syringe leveld. all of the above

1. Which of the following is the reason for aspirating the syringe prior to injection?

1. To remove air bubblesc. to make certain the syringe is not in a blood vessel
2. to not produce paind. all of the above

1. Which of the following is a site for an IM injection?

1. Quadricep musclesc. pectoral muscles
2. Hamstring musclesd. all of the above

1. Which of the following animals may get ear mites?

1. Dogsc. cats
2. Rabbitsd. all of the above

1. Which of the following defines the term efficacy?

1. The amount of a drug c. the trade name of a drug
2. The strength and life of a drug d. the dosage of a drug

1. Which of the following is NOT a route of giving medications?

1. By mouthc. ophthalmic
2. Aurald. dram

1. Which of the following is NOT a sign of pain?

1. Vocalc. eating and drinking well
2. Restlessd. chewing at incision

1. Which of the following is NOT a statement referring to surgical preparation of the

patient?

1. The surgical margin should extend an inch for the incision location
2. The surgical scrub should be done in a clockwise circular motion
3. The surgical scrub should be done working from the center outward
4. The surgical area should be clipped with #40 blades

1. Which of the following agencies usually regulate exotic species?
2. Department of Wildlifec. Department of Treasury
3. Department of Agricultured. Department of State
4. What is the correct genus for Goats
5. Ovinec. Bovine
6. Caprined. Porcine
7. What is the correct genus for Cattle
8. Avianc. Bovine
9. Caprined. Ovine
10. Ovine is the correct genus for what animal
11. Goatc. Sheep
12. Cattled. Horses
13. A young female horse under three is called a
14. Fillyc. Mare
15. Coltd. Foal
16. A newborn horse is called a
17. Fillyc. Colt
18. Foald. Mare
19. A mature female pig that has had a litter is called a
20. Sowc. Ewe
21. Giltd. Boar
22. A mature female sheep is called a
23. Heiferc. Sheep
24. Doed. Ewe
25. A mature female goat is called a
26. Ewec. Doe
27. Heiferd. Wether
28. A pullet is a:
29. Mature female chickenc. Young female chicken
30. Mature male chickend. Young male chicken
31. A wether is a
32. Castrated Goatc. Castrated Chicken
33. Intact male Sheepd. Castrated Horse
34. Mature female cattle are called
35. Heifersc. Steers
36. Cowsd. Calfs
37. A mature intact male horse is called a
38. Stallionc. Stud
39. Geldingd. Steer
40. A young male chicken is called:
41. Rosterc. Pullet
42. Cockd. Cockerel
43. A gelding is a
44. Studc. Castrated Goat
45. Castrated Horsed. Castrated Goat
46. What does the label A represent on the Canine skeleton?
47. Skullc. Pelvis
48. Scapulad. Vertebrae
49. What does the label B represent on the Canine skeleton?

1. Tibiac. Femur
2. Fibulad. Humerus

1. What does the label C represent on the Canine skeleton?
2. Radiusc. Pelvis
3. Ulnad. Fibula
4. What does the label D represent on the Canine skeleton?

1. Ribsc. Skull
2. Vertebraed. Pelvis

1. What does the label E represent on the Canine skeleton?
2. Phalangesc. Tibia
3. Scapulad. Ulna
4. A Collie is in what grouping of dogs
5. Workingc. Toy
6. Herdingd. Sporting
7. Which of the following breeds is in the Non-Sporting group?
8. Pugc. Labrador
9. Poodled. German Sheppard
10. Bone is made up of:
11. Calcium, phosphorus, and collagenfibers c. Marrow, cartilage and tendons
12. Vitamins A, B, and C d. Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium
13. What is the function of bone marrow?
14. Produces blood cells.c. Provides movement
15. Provides supportd. All of the above
16. Where is bone marrow found?
17. In the hollow shaft of long bonesc. In the hollow shaft of short bones
18. In the hollow shaft of flat bonesd. In the hollow shaft of joints

1. X-rays are used to take a special photograph called a
2. Photographc. X-ray
3. Radiographd. Bone scan
4. Swine and Humans have what type of digestive systems?
5. Monogastricc. Ruminant
6. Monogastric ruminationd. Polygastric
7. Rabbits and Horses have what type of digestive system?
8. Avian digestionc. Hindgut fermenter
9. Hindgut ruminationd. Ruminant
10. Cattle have what type of digestive systems?
11. Monogastricc. Hindgut Fermenter
12. Ruminant d. Monogastric Rumination
13. Which one of these digestive organs is found only in the bird?
14. Cecumc. Crop
15. Stomachd. Gall Bladder
16. The muscular tube connecting the mouth to the stomach is called the
17. Stomachc. Pharynx
18. Esophagusd. Trachea
19. The majority of absorption of nutrients in non-ruminants takes place here
20. Stomachc. Omasum
21. Rumend. Small Intestine
22. The major role of this organ in the digestive process is to provide bile salts to the small

intestine and detoxify the blood.

1. Gall Bladderc. Liver
2. Pancreasd. Kidney

1. Simple stomachs are called
2. Monogastricsc. Ruminants
3. Singular Stomachsd. Gastritis
4. In the ruminant which compartment of the stomach looks like a honeycomb
5. Abomasumc. Cecum
6. Reticulumd. Rumen
7. Continuous regurgitation, chewing and swallowing is called
8. Digestionc. Eructation
9. Ruminationd. Mastication
10. Very muscular organ, used to grind food in birds is called the
11. Cropc. Beak
12. Gizzardd. Proventiculus
13. Wavelike motions that propel food through the esophagus are called what?
14. Peristalsisc. Eructation
15. Ruminationd. Anastalsis
16. How many stomach compartments does a cow have?
17. Onec. Three
18. Twod. Four

1. What is mastication and why is it important?
2. Chewing; to increase surface area of food for easier digestion
3. Chewing; to decrease surface area of food for easier digestion
4. Swallowing; to increase wavelike motions
5. Swallowing; to decrease wavelike motions
6. This is produced excessively in anticipation of food.
7. Bilec. Mucous
8. Salivad. Acid
9. What does the label B represent on the Avian digestive system?
10. Crop
11. Proventiculus
12. Gizzard
13. Ceca

1. What does the label A represent on the Ruminant digestive system?
2. Abomasumc. Rumen
3. Omasumd. Reticulum

1. What does the label C represent on the Monogastric digestive system?
2. Pancreasc. Large Intestine
3. Stomachd. Liver

1. What does the label D represent on the Hindgut fermenter digestive system?
2. Cecumc. Stomach
3. Large Intestine (Colon)d. Rumen

1. What is the main function of carbohydrates?
2. Growth and repair of cellsc. Assist in taste recognition
3. Provide Energyd. Medium for chemical reactions

1. Accounts for 70% or more of the composition of animals?
2. Bloodc. Fat
3. Skind. Water
4. Corn, wheat, oats, and barley are considered what type of carbohydrates?
5. Protein carbohydratesc. Simple Sugar
6. Fatty carbohydratesd. Starch
7. Which nutrient contains the greatest amount of energy?
8. Waterc. Fats
9. Mineralsd. Vitamins
10. This nutrient is essential because it is needed throughout life for growth and repair and

is used for energy only if needed.

1. Carbohydratesc. Fats
2. Proteind. Minerals

1. Which of the following is a fat-soluble vitamin?
2. Vitamin Cc. Vitamin B6
3. Vitamin Ad. Vitamin B12

1. Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin?
2. Vitamin Ec. Vitamin A
3. Vitamin Dd. Vitamin C
4. Protein consists of strings of building blocks called?
5. Amino chainsc. Acetic acids
6. Amino acidsd. RNA
7. Which of the following is a trace mineral?

1. Zincc. Calcium
2. Sodiumd. Phosphorus

1. Which of the following is a macro mineral?
2. Sodiumc. Copper
3. Zincd. Selenium
4. Label A represents what on the example feed tag?
5. Name of Feed
6. Use of Feed
7. Ingredients
8. Manufacturer
9. Label B represents what on the example feed tag?
10. Guaranteed Analysisc. Use of Feed
11. Name of Feedd. Manufacturer
12. Label C represents what on the example feed tag?
13. Use of Feedc. Ingredients
14. Manufacturer of Feedd. Manufacturer
15. The entire coat of wool shorn from the sheep at one time is called
16. Fiberc. Fleece
17. Stapled. Wool
18. What does the label A represent on the sheep?
19. Loinc. Wither
20. Hipd. Neck
21. What does the label B represent on the sheep?
22. Pollc. Muzzle
23. Faced. Neck
24. What does the label C represent on the sheep?
25. Twistc. Loin
26. Dockd. Rump
27. What does the label D represent on the sheep?
28. Cannon Bonec. Hoof
29. Pasternd. Hock
30. What is the purpose of the marking harness?
31. Identifies which rams are ready for breeding
32. Provides a signal of which ewes were bred and when
33. For cosmetic purposes
34. Identifies which ewes are ready for breeding
35. What is the purpose of docking the tails of sheep?
36. Sheep do not have tails naturally.
37. To help keep the sheep clean from manure
38. For appearance only
39. In order to show sheep at shows

1. What does the label A represent on the chicken?
2. Breast
3. Wattle
4. Comb
5. Saddle

1. What does the label B represent on the chicken?
2. Breastc. Comb
3. Wattled. Saddle
4. What does the label D represent on the chicken?
5. Breastc. Comb
6. Wattled. Saddle
7. What does the label E represent on the chicken?
8. Breastc. Comb
9. Wattled. Saddle
10. Chickens raised for meat production are called:
11. Cornish Game c. Broilers
12. Layers d. Poultry
13. When chicks become too hot they:
14. They lay down or pile into corners of the brooder
15. They chirp a lot and huddle together
16. They are evenly spaced under the heat lamp
17. They chirp a lot and pile into the corners of the brooder
18. What does the label A represent on the hog?
19. Hamc. Loin
20. Jowld. Stifle
21. What does the label B represent on the hog?
22. Hamc. Jowl
23. Rumpd. Back
24. What does the label C represent on the hog?
25. Hamc. Stifle
26. Rumpd. Back
27. In the universal ear notching system of hogs, what does the right ear number represent?
28. Individual Pig numberc. Litter number
29. The Sows number d. Number of piglets in the litter
30. Name the type of hog operation that raises hogs from birth to slaughter weight
31. Breeding Stockc. Finishing Operations
32. Farrowing Operationsd. Farrow to Finish
33. Name the type of hog operation that purchases weaned piglets and raises them to market weight
34. Seedstockc. Finishing Operations
35. Farrowing Operationsd. Farrow to Finish

Sassy is an 18-month-old (1 ½ years) female horse who measures 10 hands. Please answer the following three questions regarding Sassy.