Deck 9: Cat Breed Identification and Production Management

Question 1

The cephalic vein is a good site for a subcutaneous injection.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

The stretch technique can be used to administer an injection.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Tucking a cat's head under your arm is a safe restraint.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The best cat restraint technique is the scruff method.

Question 5

The cat bag can be used to restrain a cat to clean its ears.

Question 6

Extreme caution must be used when handling cats, as they are quick and agile and may be difficult to restrain.

Question 7

Cats feel threatened when placed under a towel.

Question 8

The jugular vein is located in the neck.

Question 9

A piece of gauze can be used to make a cat muzzle.

Question 10

Placing a finger between a cat's legs during restraint will give you more control over its movements.

Question 11

The "kitty taco" technique is useful for administering medications.

Question 12

Saphenous venipuncture is done using a combination scruff and stetch technique.

Question 13

The stretch technique is the most common cat restraint technique.

Question 14

Welding gloves can cause injury to a cat if they are not safely used.

Question 15

A wild cat can be captured using a rabies pole.

Question 16

A feral cat is a happy cat.

Question 17

A wild or aggressive cat can be captured in a cage by throwing a towel over it.

Question 18

Cat muzzles can cause problems with breathing if not applied correctly.

Question 19

Cat bites can cause severe infections.

Question 20

The cat muzzle should be applied loosely to allow breathing.

Question 21

Only male cats spray and mark territory.

Question 22

A nutrient that must be in the cat's diet is__________.

A) taurine
B) protein
C) thiamine
D) all of the above

Question 23

Cats have an average of 350 bones in their bodies.

Question 24

The average lifespan of the cat is _____ to _____ years old.

Question 25

Cats descend from wild cats of the species called __________ __________.

Question 26

Cats range in size from _____ to _____ pounds.

Question 27

There are over 75 breeds of cats.

Question 28

Estrus in cats occurs for _____ days.

A) 1-2
B) 3-5
C) 5-7
D) 15-21

Question 29

A cat muzzle should be applied loosely to avoid breathing problems.

Question 30

Cat feet are similar in appearance to dog feet.

Question 31

Cats have an average of __________ muscles in the body.

A) 100
B) 200
C) 300
D) 400

Question 32

The veterinary term for cats is called _________.

Question 33

Kitten eyes and ears open in _____ days.

A) 8-10
B) 10-12
C) 10-14
D) 14-18

Question 34

The adult male cat of breeding age is called the _________.

Question 35

Rhinotracheitis and calicivirus both affect the upper respiratory tract.

Question 36

Cats have an average of _____ bones.

Question 37

A squeeze cage may be used to vaccinate a difficult cat.

Question 38

__________ can build up in the cat's stomach due to excessive grooming.

A) bacteria
B) hairballs
C) antibodies
D) weight

Question 39

Cats go through an estrus cycle every _____ days.

A) 5-7
B) 10-14
C) 15-21
D) 15-16

Question 40

Kittens should be weaned around _____ weeks.

A) 2-4
B) 3-4
C) 4-5
D) 5-6

Question 41

A client calls the veterinary hospital to ask what is the normal position of a kitten when it is born. What will you tell the client?

Question 42

Cats require a high protein and high fat diet with the added ingredients of _________ and _________.

Question 43

When should a kitten begin the FVRCP series?

Question 44

A client that is notably pregnant brings her cat into the veterinary clinic for its yearly exam and vaccines. The veterinary assistant makes certain she educates the client on the importance of a disease that can be transmitted to people and may cause a miscarriage in pregnant women. What disease does she need to discuss with the client?

Question 45

When a cat is angry or scared and the pupils are wide, they are said to be __________.

Question 46

The _________ surgical procedure is much less complex than in the male dog.

Question 47

What disease is fatal in cats and has a wet and dry form?

Question 48

A female cat's estrus cycle occurs every _____ to _____ days.

Question 49

Toxoplasmosis is shed in an infected cat in a _____ to _____ hour time frame.

Question 50

A cat that is positive for a disease and passes the disease but doesn't show signs of the disease is called a _________.

Question 51

At what age should a kitten receive a rabies vaccine?

Question 52

The estrus cycle in cats normally lasts _____ to _____ days.

Question 53

The FVRCP should begin at _____ to _____ weeks of age.

Question 54

__________ should not clean litter boxes or handle cat feces.

Question 55

Cats gestation length is an average of _____ days.

Question 56

What is the average gestation length for female cats?

Question 57

The rabies vaccine should be given at _____ weeks of age.

Question 58

What disease in cats may cause permanent head tilt?

Question 60

Cat declaw procedures are usually completely healed in _________.