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If as a veterinary Nurse, you were concerned a Surgeon or nurse was not working in accordance with Veterinary surgeons act whom should you contact? |
Samaritans BVNA Legal Helpline Citizen's Advice Bureau RCVS Professional Conduct Department |
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Which of the following describes a referral case? |
Vet Surgeon decides to send a patient to a specialist for Diagnosis and treatment. A client asks their own vet to examine their pet and make a diagnosis, then asks a second vet to do the same. A vet Surgeon examines an animal, then asks a colleague to examine and give advice. |
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Under data protection act 1998, all companies with personal information must register with the: |
Local Council HM Revenue and Customs Information Commissioner's Office Data Protection Officer's Department |
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Which of the following commonly used abbreviations means 'every 8 hours?' |
BID QID SID Q8H |
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Under Schedule 3 of Vet Surgeons act 1966, who of the following may NOT legally administer medication to an in-patient either with or without supervision? |
A registered veterinary nurse A veterinary student A enrolled student veterinary nurse A qualified un-registered veterinary nurse |
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According to the RCVS guideance, it is acceptable for a veterinary surgeon to decline to accept a non-emergency case, where the client is seeking a second opinion if? |
The animal if already being treated by another vet. The client refuses to disclose the original vets details. The client does not agree to become a permanent client. The vet surgeon is in competition with the original veterinary practice. |
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Which term is used when one vet surgeon takes over the client of another vet, without the original vet's knowledge or consent? |
Stealing Subterfuge Supplication Supersession |
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According to the code of professional conduct, there are 5 principles of practice, which of the following are not one of these? |
Honesty and integrity. Professional competence. Professional accountability. Ensuring health and welfare of animals. |
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According to advice from the RCVS which of the following statements is true? |
Monitoring and maintenance of anaesthesia must be carried out by a suitably trained person. Only registered or enrolled student vet nurses may monitor and maintain anaesthesia. Anyone can monitor and maintain anaesthesia provided they are under the supervision of a vet surgeon. Monitoring and maintenance of anaesthesia may only be carried our by a qualified vet nurse or surgeon |
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Which of the following is not a suitable bedding material for horses? |
Paper Sawdust Cushion bed Wheat Straw |
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Which of the following is NOT a zoonotic condition of horses? |
Psittacosis Leptospirosis Salmonellosis Campylobacter infection? |
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What is wind-sucking in horses? |
A stereotypical coping behaviour. Behaviour used by stallions to appear larger before fights. Method for a horse to increase oxygen during hard exercise. Behaviour carried out by foals when trying to locate mare's teat. |
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Which of the following is NOT a stable vice in horses? |
Weaving Napping Crib-biting Wind-sucking |
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Tenesmus means,,,, |
Vibrations in the animals ears. Ineffectual Straining to pass faeces or urine. Abnormally high temperature. Abnormal heart beat. |
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Yellowing of mucous membranes is referred as... |
Jaundice. Cyanosis. Pallor. Haemorrhage. |
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Dogs normal Temperature range is.... |
38.0 - 38.5. 38.3 - 38.7. 40 - 43.5. 44 - 48.4. |
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Adult horses normal heart rate is.... |
10 - 20 beats per minute. 24 - 40 beats per minute. 40 - 50 beats per minute. 55 - 75 beats per minute. |
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Anuria means... |
No urine being produced. Decreased amount of urine being produced. Difficulty in passing urine. Normal amount of urine produced. |
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Which is the following may be described as hyperdynamic circulation? |
Abnormal high body temperature. Abnormal increased blood volume due to low blood pressure. Pulse that is abnormally strong and jerky. Abnormal fast heart rate. |
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Abnormally low heart rate is termed... |
Bradycardia Bradypneoa Tachycardia Tachypneoa |
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What is normal CRT in healthy cat/dog? |
Less than 2 secs 3 - 4 secs 4 - 5 secs over 5 secs |
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Which of the following pieces of equipment may be used to obtain a blood pressure reading? |
A stethoscope An Oscillotonometer A tonometer pen Your fingers |
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All of the following may be used to assess the hydration status EXPECT |
Amount of urine produced Amount of water the dog drinks Capillary refill time Appearance of mucous membranes |
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Which of the following drug administration routes will have the quickest speed of action? |
Oral Rectal Subcutaneous Intravenous |
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Enteric coatings on tablets... |
Make the tablet palatable. Slow dissolution in the stomach and intestinal tract. Aid in the giving of the tablet. Prevent metabolism of the drug by the liver. |
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How soon after opening must a multi-dose drug bottle be disposed of? |
Immediately after use Within 24 hours 28 days 6 months |
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How often should the insertion site of a IV catheter be checked and dressing changed. |
Twice a day Once a day When dressing looks dirty Not until the animal goes home |
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Which of the following muscles is a suitable site for administering intramuscular injections in birds |
Pectoral Muscle Gluteal muscle Pygostyle muscle Supracoracoideus Muscle |
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Which of the following muscles is a suitable site for administering intramuscular injections in cats and dogs |
Masseter muscles Gluteal muscles Quadriceps muscles Biceps femoris muscles |
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Which colour waste bins should cytotoxic drugs and the PPE used in their administration be disposed of? |
Blue Purple Yellow and black stripe Yellow and Orange |
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What is the purpose of cleaning before disinfection? |
To remove organic matter, grease and debris so that disinfection can take place. To destroy pathogens. To make the practice smell nice. To help maintain personal hygiene. |
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What is the disinfectant hibiscrub? |
A hypochlorite An iodophor Cetrimide Chlorhexidine |
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Which disinfectants also have a detergent action? |
Halogentaed Tertiary Amines Hypochlorites Peroxides Aldehydes |
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Which of the following can be used on the skin? |
Glutaraldehyde Chlorinated Phenols Hypochlorites Ethylene oxide |
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What are suture materials that come in reels stored in? |
Glutaraldehyde Cetrimide Alcohol Chlorhexidine |
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Which of the following do quaternary ammonium compounds inactivate? |
Hypochlorites Alchol Chlorhexidine Pine oil fluids |
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What type of disinfectant is Jeyes fluid? |
Iodophor Bleach Phenol compound Aldehyde |
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Antisepsis is.... |
The removal of all pathogenic micro-organisms including spores from the environment. The removal of all pathogenic micro-organisms but not necessarily spores from the environment. The removal of all pathogenic micro-organisms but not necessarily spores from skin The removal of all pathogenic micro-organisms including spores from skin. |
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What is a zoonotic disease? |
A contagious disease that may spread from animal to animal. A disease that DEFRA must be notified about. A disease that is resistant to antibiotics. A contagious disease that may spread from animals to humans |
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Which of the following is a zoonotic disease? |
Cat bite abscess Toxoplasmosis Otitis Externa Ctenocephalides felis |
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How can vet nurses help prevent antibiotic resistant developing in animals? |
Encourage clients to have animals screened for MRSA. Use effective barrier nursing techniques. Encourage clients to finish courses of antibiotics when prescribed by the vet surgeon. Wear gloves when nursing animals |
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Sterilisation is defined as: |
Removal or destruction of microorganisms but not necessarily bacterial spores. Removal or destruction of all living microorganisms including bacterial spores. Removal or destruction of microorganisms but not necessarily bacterial spores on skin or living tissue. Removal or destruction of microorganisms but not necessarily bacterial spores from the environment. |
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Browne's tubes change from red to what colour once sterilisation is achieved |
Green Brown Pink Orange |
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A true indication of sterilisation is achieved through using... |
TST Strips Indicators on bags Spore strips Browne's tubes |
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It is important for instruments to be clean before steam sterilisation because... |
The steam cannot penetrate through grease and debris. It lowers the levels of microorganisms on the instruments. It prolongs the life of the instruments. All of the above. |
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When using a vacuum autoclave to sterilise instruments the shortest cycle possible is.... |
3 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes |
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Which of the following describes infection?
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A microorganism invading a host, multiplying and causing a host response. a microorganism spreading from one animal to another. A microorganism spreading directly from one host to another. A microorganism surviving outside the host and spreading by vectors. |
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A dog has 'Kennel Cough' in kennels. How can this disease be transferred to another animal?
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By inhaled Aerosol droplets By direct contact with infected animal By indirect contract with infectious orgnisms All of the above |
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A pathogen is a/an....
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Organism that causes disease. Method of transmitting diseases. Inanimate object that is involved in the transmission of disease. Animal that carries a disease. |
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Which of the following best describes a prion?
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An infectious agent made of protein with no DNA. An infectious agent made of protein with DNA An infectious agent made of nucleic acid with a protein coat. An infectious agent with a similar structure to an animal cell. |
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A nosocominal infection is caused by...
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Parasites invading the animal's body. Microorganisms acquired within the hospital environment. Microorganisms coming directly from another animal. Viruses attacking the animals body. |
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All of the following are possible routes by which an infectious microorganism can leave an infected animal EXCEPT: |
Diarrhoea Urine Ear Wax Milk (Lactation) |
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All of the following are viruses EXCEPT:
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Bordetella Bronchiseptica Canine distemper Feline Leukaemia Rabies |
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Which organism/s can cause the condition known as 'Ringworm'
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Toxoplasma Gondii Malasezzia Pachydermatis Microsporum Canis and Trichophyton Mentagrophytes Leptospira |
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Fungi reproduce by...
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Invading and replicating inside intestinal cells. Splitting a parents cell's nucleus and forming a daughter cell. Producing spores. Transforming normal cell proteins into a disease causing form. |
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The ability of a microorganism to pass from one host to another is the definition of....
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Infectivity Pathogenicity An epidemic Transmissibility |
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Which of the following best describes a paratenic host? |
A host which carries an organism and is necessary for the development of part of the organism's life cycle. A vector which can shed the microorganism at any time. A host in which the organism completes its lifecycle. An intermediate host the must be eaten so that an organism can complete its lifecycle. |
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What is a fomite?
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An inanimate object on which microorganisms can be spread. A type of paratenic host. An intermediate host. A living organism which spreads disease by direct contact. |
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Which animal would you clean out first in a hospital ward? |
A bitch due to be spayed that day. A kitten with Feline Leukaemia. An adult dog with a fractured leg needing pinning. A cat with a discharging abscess |
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Why should cadavers be handled using protective equipment? |
The animal may have had a zoonotic disease. You may contaminate your clothing with body fluids. The animal may have had a contagious disease. All of the above. |
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The disposal of pet animal cadavers is governed by which piece of legislation. |
Animal Welfare Act 2006. Carriage of Dangerous goods and use of transportable pressure receptacles regulations. Animal By-products regulations 2011. Hazardous Waste regulations 2009. |
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What is the purpose of cleaning before disinfection? |
To remove organic matter, grease and debris so disinfection can take place. Destroy Pathogens Make practice smell nice Maintain personal hygiene |
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How many repetitions of each step are required when using the WHO six-step hand washing procedure? |
3 4 5 6 |
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All of the following practice areas are classified as low infection risk for cleaning purposes EXCEPT: |
Cat ward Practice managers office Staff room Store room |
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A document that describes in a step-by-step manner how various tasks should be carried out is... |
A cleaning chart A standard operating procedure A task sign off sheet A daily checklist |
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What is a zoonotic disease?
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A contagious disease that may spread from humans to animals. A disease that Defra must be notified about. A disease that is resistant to antibiotics. A contagious disease that may spread from animals to humans. |
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Which zoonotic disease may be spread by contact with contaminated urine, particularly in areas frequented by rats? |
Toxoplasma Gondii Leptospirosis Ringworm Canine distemper |
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When approaching the nursing process, the order of actions should be carried out in is... |
Planning, Evaluation, Assessment and Implementation. History, Self care and help needed. Assessment, implementation, planning and evaluation. Assessment, Planning, Implementation and evaluation |
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Which model of nursing considers the ability of animals to 'self-care' |
Roper, Logan and Tierney Orem Orlando Casey |
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Which of the following is NOT an activity of living as defined in Roper, Logan and Tierney's nursing model? |
Dying Maintain body temperature Breeding Grooming |
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Which of the following is a feature of the Roper, Logan and Tierney nursing model? |
Self-care requisites Developmental healthcare needs Health deviations Individuality in living |
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Which nursing model includes consideration for a patient's extra needs if they are pregnant? |
Orem's Self care model. Orpet and Jeffrey's Ability model. Roper, Logan and Tierney's activity of living model. None of the above. |
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What ambient temperature should a hospital kennel area be kept at? |
7C 10C 18 - 21C 26 - 29C |
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What is the recommended number of air changes per hour in hospital kennels? |
Less than 2 3 - 4 4 - 8 At least 10 |
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Which of the following signs may indicate stress in hospitalised patients? |
Eating ravenously and seeking cold areas. Lip licking, Salivation and Anorexia. Normal blood glucose, Slow HR, Slow RR. Grooming, Eating and toileting twice a day. |
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Placing a cat in a high level kennel will...
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Increase feelings of stress. Make the cat feel less secure. Reduce feelings of stress. Increase chances of the cat developing urinary problems. |
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How could you reduce stress for hospitalised dogs? |
Provide frequent opportunities for toileting. Ensure any radio in the ward is playing appropriate music. Minimise chatting, laughing, etc in ward. All of the above. |
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When should you remove an ET tube from an anaesthetised cat? |
Immediately once anaesthetic is turned off. Before the laryngeal reflexes return. After the laryngeal reflexes return. Anytime as long as the cuff remains inflated. |
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The most suitable diet to feed long term to a cat with a naso-oesophageal feeding tube would be? |
Blended cat food and water. A mixture of high carbohydrate and fats. Commercial convalescent food. Anything as long as it is liquidised. |
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PEG stands for...
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Permanently entered gastrostomy tube. Percutaneous endoscopically placed gastrostomy tube. Permanently endoscopically placed gastrotomy tube. None of the above. |
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When discharging a patient post surgery, which is the best protocol to follow to ensure clients fully understand the information? |
Discharge in the waiting room and speak slowly and clearly. Return the pet to the owner and then take the client to a separate room to discuss post op care. Discuss the post op instructions in a separate room and then return the pet. Get Vet surgeon to carry out discharge. |
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Petrissage is...
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Physiotherapy that involves squeezes muscular areas of the body. Physiotherapy involving cycling of animals limbs. Physiotherapy that helps loosen bronchial secretions. Physiotherapy that involves stroking skin towards the heart. |
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An indwelling urinary catheter should be left in place.... |
For at least 10 days. For only 24 hours. For as short an amount of time as possible. For as long as possible. |
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Which of the following is not classed as a nursing consideration that is particularly associated with recumbency? |
Decubitus Ulcers Hypostatic Pneumonia Anorexia Food Aspiration |
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What is the normal amount of urine produced by a dog per hour? |
0.5 - 1 ml/kg 1 - 2 ml/kg 3 - 4 ml/kg 5 - 6 ml/kg |
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A foley catheter has....
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A stylet down the middle of the catheter to ease insertion. A tip that is rigid material and curved. A balloon around the end that is inflated once fitted. None of the above. |
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Which type of fluid would you use for a dehydrated dog that had been kept in a hot car and was suffering from heat stroke? |
An artificial colloid Plasma Blood A crystalloid |
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What is the approximate normal total fluid requirement for a healthy animal? |
20 ml/kg/day 60 ml/kg/day 100 ml/kg/day 150 ml/kg/day |
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Which of the following conditions may predispose a patient to circulatory overload during IV fluid therapy? |
Congestive heart failure Shock Arthritis Obesity |
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Which are the main extracellular ions?
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Sodium, Potassium and Chloride Sodium, Chloride and Bicarbonate Potassium, bicarbonate and protein Potassium, protein and phosphate |
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What proportion of an animal's body weight is made up of interstitial fluid? |
60% 50% 5% 15% |
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A small kitten is collapsed and very dehydrated It has not been possible to get a vein. What is the best route to give fluid? |
Orally Intraperitoneal Subcutaneous Intraosseous |
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Which of the following needle lengths is suitable for a adult horse? |
5/8 inch 1/2 inch 1 1/2 inch 2 inch |
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When conducting faecal worm egg counts, what units are used? |
Eggs per gram Eggs per kilogram Eggs per dropping Eggs per day |
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Which of the following is NOT an endoparasite of horses? |
Adult tapeworm Strongyles Adult bot fly Ascarids |
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Which of the following is NOT a method of assessing lameness in horses? |
Trotting up Flexion tests Epidural Blocks MRI |
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Which one of the following is correct concerning a horse that shows a pale grey/blue pigmentation of the iris? |
If shown, this will always occur in both eyes. This is called 'Wall eye' This leads to impaired vision or blindness This is always caused by trauma to the eye |
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Which one of the following is the most suitable bedding material for a horse with COPD? |
Sawdust Hay Wheat Straw Paper |
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What is the heart rate of a foal at 15 mins of age? |
80 - 100 bpm 24 - 40 bpm 120 - 160 bpm 180 - 220 bpm |
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Which term is used to describe the behaviour in which a horse grabs a projecting object, arches its neck and gulps down air. |
Weaving Napping Cribbing Wind sucking |
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Which reptile substrates will retain humidity levels most efficiently? |
Sand Wood chip Paper Peat |
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An example of an intensive care cage for a bird in an... |
Aqua Brooder Aqua Birder Aquarium Incubator |
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Which of the following is a requirement of a hospital mare and foal box? |
It should be at the centre of the in-patient area to enable quick staff response. It should be a small box to prevent the mare and foal over-mobilising. There should be optional partitioning to separate mare and foal if necessary. There should be no airflow so draughts are prevented. |
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With the exception of hospital kennel situations why should dog beds be raised from the floor? |
To allow easier cleaning. To prevent draughts reaching the dog. To make it harder for the dog to destroy its bed. All of the above. |
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Which of the following is NOT a zoonotic condition of horses? |
Salmonellosis Leptospirosis Camplylobacter infection Psittascosis |
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A cat's normal temp is...
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37.3 - 37.7 38.0 - 38.5 38.5 - 40.0 40.0 - 40.5 |
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If the mucous membranes of a patient appeared yellow, its described as.... |
Hypotensive Hypertensive Cyanotic Jaundiced |
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What is the normal temp for a dog?
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37.2 - 38 38.3 - 38.7 38.9 - 39.3 36.7 - 37.2 |
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Approximately how much water does a stabled horse require per day? |
5 - 10 litres 20 - 40 litres 60 - 100 litres 120 - 160 litres |
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What type of fluid depletion is seen in animals suffering from burns? |
Primary water loss Water and sodium loss Water and potassium loss Water and loss of all electrolytes |
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What type of fluid would you use if an animal with severe liver disease was dehydrated, and had plasma protein levels of less than 35 g/l? |
Whole blood Colloid Hartmanns Normal Saline |
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Which electrolyte may become depleted in long-term fluid therapy? |
Sodium Calcium Potassium Phosphorus |
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Under special waste disposal requirements, what type of waste is placed into a solid yellow contain with a yellow lid? |
Offensive waste Sharps contaminated with drugs Waste contaminated with Radioactivity Waste contaminated with cytotoxic |
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Who may legally diagnose disease / illness in animals? |
Registered Veterinary Nurse Member of the British Veterinary Association Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons All of the Above |
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Which of the following describes a referral case? |
Vet Surgeon decides to send a patient to a specialist for diagnosis and treatment. Client asks their vet to examine their pet and make a diagnosis then asks a 2nd vet to do the same. Vet Surgeon examines an animal, then asks a colleague to give advise All of the above. |
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An example of a closed wound is....
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Contusion Laceration Incision Puncture |
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On average, how long does it take for a wound to heal by first intention? |
2 - 3 days 5 - 7 days 7 - 10 days More than 14 days |
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Which of the following would delay wound healing? |
Suturing. Keeping the wound sufficiently moist. Foreign material within the wound. Use of topical antibiotics. |
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Granulation tissue is visible in which type of healing? |
Healing by close surgical apposition Healing by primary union Healing by first intention Healing by secondary intenion |
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What type of wound is a cat bite usually?
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Lacerated wound Contusion Puncture wound Incised wound |
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Which of the following laws enables employees to be accompanied by a trade union official or a colleague at a disciplinary or grievance hearing? |
Equality Act 2010 Human Rights Act 1998 Employment Relations Act 2004 Protection from Harassment Act 1997 |
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Under the working time regulations what is the maximum average number of hours per work you can work? |
38 hours 48 hours 58 hours 68 hours |
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After starting a new job, within what period of time must your employer provide you with a written statement of employment particulars? |
2 weeks1 month2 months3 months
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