Question 1

Which statement about chewing, digging, and other "destructive" canine behaviors is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are usually misinterpreted as manifestations of other, preventable behavioral problems. 
B)  They signify normal developmental and investigative behaviors. 
C)  They can often be controlled by providing more appropriate toys and activities for the dog. 
D)  They should consistently be punished to prevent a habit from forming and to establish the owner as the "alpha animal." 
A)  They are usually misinterpreted as manifestations of other, preventable behavioral problems. 
B)  They signify normal developmental and investigative behaviors. 
C)  They can often be controlled by providing more appropriate toys and activities for the dog. 
D)  They should consistently be punished to prevent a habit from forming and to establish the owner as the "alpha animal."

Question 2

Before attempting to remove a dog or cat from its cage, the first consideration is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  talk to it in a loud, commanding voice 
B)  find an escape route for yourself 
C)  have a sedative injection ready for administration 
D)  close all escape routes 
A)  talk to it in a loud, commanding voice 
B)  find an escape route for yourself 
C)  have a sedative injection ready for administration 
D)  close all escape routes

Question 3

Spraying an object with something that has a foul odor or taste to keep a pet from chewing it is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  desensitization 
B)  aversion therapy 
C)  extinction 
D)  habituation 
A)  desensitization 
B)  aversion therapy 
C)  extinction 
D)  habituation

Question 4

Behaviors that animals show in situations involving social conflict are:

Accepted Answer

A)  territorial 
B)  agonistic 
C)  instinctual 
D)  investigative 
A)  territorial 
B)  agonistic 
C)  instinctual 
D)  investigative

Question 5

Veterinarians who meet specific criteria can become board certified as behavior specialists by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Animal Behavior Society 
B)  American Veterinary Medical Association 
C)  State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners 
D)  American College of Veterinary Behavior 
A)  Animal Behavior Society 
B)  American Veterinary Medical Association 
C)  State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners 
D)  American College of Veterinary Behavior

Question 6

When collecting blood from the jugular vein of a dog, the most appropriate restraint technique is:

Accepted Answer

A)  sternal recumbency 
B)  ventral-dorsal recumbency 
C)  transverse recumbency 
D)  lateral recumbency 
A)  sternal recumbency 
B)  ventral-dorsal recumbency 
C)  transverse recumbency 
D)  lateral recumbency

Question 7

The best way to establish good litter box habits in a kitten is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  take the kitten to the box whenever it needs to eliminate, grasp its paws, and make scratching motions 
B)  be sure the kitten observes the queen eliminating in a litter box 
C)  confine the kitten in a small room with a litter box 
D)  provide a clean, accessible litter box with fine-grained litter material at a moderate depth 
A)  take the kitten to the box whenever it needs to eliminate, grasp its paws, and make scratching motions 
B)  be sure the kitten observes the queen eliminating in a litter box 
C)  confine the kitten in a small room with a litter box 
D)  provide a clean, accessible litter box with fine-grained litter material at a moderate depth

Question 8

The most common problem for which dog owners seek guidance is:

Accepted Answer

A)  aggression 
B)  house soiling 
C)  separation anxiety 
D)  cognitive dysfunction 
A)  aggression 
B)  house soiling 
C)  separation anxiety 
D)  cognitive dysfunction

Question 9

When restraining an aggressive dog, which technique is least appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Applying a gauze muzzle 
B)  Pulling it from the cage to jump to the floor 
C)  Snubbing 
D)  Sedation and holding the dog in lateral recumbency 
A)  Applying a gauze muzzle 
B)  Pulling it from the cage to jump to the floor 
C)  Snubbing 
D)  Sedation and holding the dog in lateral recumbency

Question 10

Clients most often report a problem with aggressive behavior in cats directed toward:

Accepted Answer

A)  people 
B)  dogs 
C)  other cats 
D)  furniture 
A)  people 
B)  dogs 
C)  other cats 
D)  furniture

Question 11

Eight-week-old puppies can usually be kept in a crate for a maximum of _____ hours without soiling their crate.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 2 
B)  4 to 6 
C)  5 to 7 
D)  8 to 10 
A)  1 to 2 
B)  4 to 6 
C)  5 to 7 
D)  8 to 10

Question 12

The use of electric fences to help a dog learn the boundaries it may navigate is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  positive reinforcement 
B)  negative reinforcement 
C)  positive punishment 
D)  negative punishment 
A)  positive reinforcement 
B)  negative reinforcement 
C)  positive punishment 
D)  negative punishment

Question 13

Exposing a pet that is afraid of children to children using increased periods of time and decreasing distance is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  desensitization 
B)  avoidance therapy 
C)  extinction 
D)  command-response-reward 
A)  desensitization 
B)  avoidance therapy 
C)  extinction 
D)  command-response-reward

Question 14

The best way to handle a small nonaggressive, nonfearful dog is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  grasp it gently by the scruff 
B)  grasp it gently under the chin 
C)  place your hand around the thorax 
D)  snug its body close to yours 
E)  all of the above 
A)  grasp it gently by the scruff 
B)  grasp it gently under the chin 
C)  place your hand around the thorax 
D)  snug its body close to yours 
E)  all of the above

Question 15

Voice commands usually work very well with which of these animals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dogs 
B)  Cats 
C)  Sheep 
D)  Rabbits 
A)  Dogs 
B)  Cats 
C)  Sheep 
D)  Rabbits

Question 16

The most important socialization period in kittens is:

Accepted Answer

A)  2 to 7 weeks 
B)  4 to 16 weeks 
C)  3 to 6 months 
D)  6 to 12 months 
A)  2 to 7 weeks 
B)  4 to 16 weeks 
C)  3 to 6 months 
D)  6 to 12 months

Question 17

Veterinary behaviorists recommend that the cat litter box be changed:

Accepted Answer

A)  daily 
B)  every other day 
C)  weekly 
D)  monthly 
A)  daily 
B)  every other day 
C)  weekly 
D)  monthly

Question 18

What restraint technique will you use on a dog to obtain a vaginal smear?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sternal recumbency 
B)  Sitting position 
C)  Lateral recumbency 
D)  Standing 
A)  Sternal recumbency 
B)  Sitting position 
C)  Lateral recumbency 
D)  Standing

Question 19

Which behavior organization is the largest organization in North America dedicated to the study of animal behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Academy of Veterinary Behavior Technicians 
B)  Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians 
C)  National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America 
D)  Animal Behavior Society 
A)  Academy of Veterinary Behavior Technicians 
B)  Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians 
C)  National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America 
D)  Animal Behavior Society

Question 20

It is reasonable to confine a puppy in a crate as part of a house training program for:

Accepted Answer

A)  an entire 8-hour workday 
B)  all of the time, except when the puppy is taken outside to eliminate 
C)  only for as long as the puppy can be expected to control its bladder and bowels, based on its age 
D)  never more than an hour at a time 
A)  an entire 8-hour workday 
B)  all of the time, except when the puppy is taken outside to eliminate 
C)  only for as long as the puppy can be expected to control its bladder and bowels, based on its age 
D)  never more than an hour at a time

Which statement about chewing, digging, and other "destructive" canine behaviors is most accurate?

Before attempting to remove a dog or cat from its cage, the first consideration is to:

Spraying an object with something that has a foul odor or taste to keep a pet from chewing it is an example of:

Behaviors that animals show in situations involving social conflict are:

Veterinarians who meet specific criteria can become board certified as behavior specialists by the:

When collecting blood from the jugular vein of a dog, the most appropriate restraint technique is:

The best way to establish good litter box habits in a kitten is to:

The most common problem for which dog owners seek guidance is:

When restraining an aggressive dog, which technique is least appropriate?

Clients most often report a problem with aggressive behavior in cats directed toward:

Eight-week-old puppies can usually be kept in a crate for a maximum of _____ hours without soiling their crate.

The use of electric fences to help a dog learn the boundaries it may navigate is an example of:

Exposing a pet that is afraid of children to children using increased periods of time and decreasing distance is an example of:

The best way to handle a small nonaggressive, nonfearful dog is to:

Voice commands usually work very well with which of these animals?

The most important socialization period in kittens is:

Veterinary behaviorists recommend that the cat litter box be changed:

What restraint technique will you use on a dog to obtain a vaginal smear?

Which behavior organization is the largest organization in North America dedicated to the study of animal behavior?

It is reasonable to confine a puppy in a crate as part of a house training program for:

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Exam 6: Animal Behavior and Restraint

Which statement about chewing, digging, and other "destructive" canine behaviors is most accurate?

Before attempting to remove a dog or cat from its cage, the first consideration is to:

Spraying an object with something that has a foul odor or taste to keep a pet from chewing it is an example of:

Behaviors that animals show in situations involving social conflict are:

Veterinarians who meet specific criteria can become board certified as behavior specialists by the:

When collecting blood from the jugular vein of a dog, the most appropriate restraint technique is:

The best way to establish good litter box habits in a kitten is to:

The most common problem for which dog owners seek guidance is:

When restraining an aggressive dog, which technique is least appropriate?

Clients most often report a problem with aggressive behavior in cats directed toward:

Eight-week-old puppies can usually be kept in a crate for a maximum of _____ hours without soiling their crate.

The use of electric fences to help a dog learn the boundaries it may navigate is an example of:

Exposing a pet that is afraid of children to children using increased periods of time and decreasing distance is an example of:

The best way to handle a small nonaggressive, nonfearful dog is to:

Voice commands usually work very well with which of these animals?

The most important socialization period in kittens is:

Veterinary behaviorists recommend that the cat litter box be changed:

What restraint technique will you use on a dog to obtain a vaginal smear?

Which behavior organization is the largest organization in North America dedicated to the study of animal behavior?

It is reasonable to confine a puppy in a crate as part of a house training program for:

Overview of the Veterinary Profession

Office Procedures and Client Relations

Medical Terminology

Anatomy and Physiology

Pharmacology and Pharmacy

Animal Husbandry and Nutrition

Animal Care and Nursing

Anesthesia and Surgical Assisting

Laboratory Procedures

Diagnostic Imaging

Avian and Exotic Animal Care and Nursing

Large Animal Nursing and Husbandry

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