Exotic Animal Final Practice
Exotic Animal Final Practice Quiz
Prepare yourself for your upcoming exam with our comprehensive Exotic Animal Final Practice Quiz! This quiz consists of 83 carefully crafted questions focused on avian care, restraint, anatomy, and much more. Enhance your knowledge and test your skills while engaging in a fun learning experience.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive coverage of avian topics
- Multiple choice and true/false questions
- Score feedback to measure your progress
How should you hold the wing during a wing trim?
When restraining small birds, they should be held in what way?
an upright position
lying on their back
lying on their right side
upside down by their feet
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding nail trims for avians?
It’s always easy to see the quick in a bird’s nail.
A dremel is the quickest way to trim the nails.
A cautery pen doesn’t torque the nail like clippers do.
Birds will keep their toes spread apart on their own during a nail trim.
What is a “vanity clip” wing trim?
The last two feathers (at the tip of the wing) are left uncut.
All primary feathers are cut.
The last 5-7 feathers are all cut high on the shaft.
Chest piece When both wings look symmetrical after the trim.
Which is the best tool for creating a smooth edge during a nail trim?
human nail clippers
feline or canine clippers
Cautery pen
Dremel
The procedure for restraining a chicken is the same as restraint for parrots.
True
False
During an exam, which of the following areas will a chicken most likely resist being examined?
their tail feathers
their wings
their abdomen
their head
When using a cautery pen for a nail trim, you should place it in the correct position against the back of the nail before turning on the heat.
True
False
When restraining birds with longer necks, what is the purpose of extending the neck in addition to restraining the head?
A straight neck makes it easier for the bird to breathe
Extending the neck throws the bird off balance and they won’t struggle
If the neck is not extended, the bird can still easily bite the handler
In the aural It prevents the bird from regurgitating food region.
Applying pressure to the chest of a bird:
activates a calming sensation for the bird.
works in conjunction with holding the back of the bird for the best restraint.
inhibits breathing and can cause the bird to suffocate.
will cause them to fuss loudly.
If a bird is avoiding capture by moving all around their cage, you may need to gently press them against the side or bottom of the cage in order to capture them.
True
False
Which tool would be best to trim the nails of a finch or budgie?
human nail clippers
feline clippers
canine clippers
cautery pen
Birds like the Macaw and African Grey can develop bruising on their cheeks if the head is not properly restrained.
True
False
How should a bird be put back into their cage after being restrained?
Let go of the bird near the door of the cage, so it can fly in.
Gently place the bird on the floor of the cage.
Place the bird on a perch in the cage.
Roll the bird up in a towel and place it on the floor of the cage.
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
Primary feathers are numbered starting at the wrist and moving out.
Blood feathers will have a shaft that is pink or dark blue in color.
The only acceptable location to cut a feather is at mid-shaft.
You should not cut secondary feathers during a wing trim.
Very large birds can be restrained around their chest because their lung capacity is greater than smaller birds.
True
False
Wing trims should be performed while looking at the feathers from:
The top side of the wing
The underside of the wing
When needing to capture a large avian, where is the best place for the owner to release the bird?
on the floor in the middle of the exam room.
on the exam table
on the floor facing the corner of the room
large birds should only be captured by their owners
Since most chickens are not likely to bite, what part of the body would you still need to restrain?
The wings
The neck
The chest
no restraint is necessary
If a bird bites you during restraint or capture:
True you should immediately drop the bird
gently place the bird down on the table or floor
increase the amount of restraint and the bird will let go
grab the beak with your free hand and pry it open
Which of the following statements is true?
Shorebirds have long, narrow beaks for grabbing food in soft, wet sand
False The bursa of Fabricius secretes a fatty, oily substance used for preening
Beaks and claws do not grow continuously
Psittacines are flightless birds on the southern hemisphere that are adapted for living in cold water
What two structures help provide waterproofing of feathers?
Bristles and thymus
Filoplume feathers and uropygial gland
Uropygial gland and powder down feathers
Contour feathers and depressor muscle
How can you determine if a feather is still growing?
It has no barbs or barbules
Blood can be seen oozing around the follicle
Blood can be seen in the proximal part of the shaft
Blood can be seen in the distal part of the shaft
What does zygodactyl mean?
One toe faces forward and two face backward
The second and third toes face forward and the first and fourth face backward
One toe faces backward and three face forward
The first and second toes face backward and the third and fourth face forward
What are auricular feathers?
Downy feathers that contribute to buoyancy in water birds
Small contour feathers that surround the eyes
Bristle-like feathers that provide sensory information
Small contour feathers that surround the ear opening
What is a fault bar?
A line on the beak causing it to grow abnormally
Evidence of daily wear and tear on feathers
An area where no fathers grow
A line of thin feather growth caused by stress
What is the alternate name for the gizzard?
proventriculus
glandular stomach
muscular stomach
crop
What is the name of the excrement of birds?
mute
Chyle
pellet
urate
What structure is found in the mammalian kidney but not in the avian kidney?
renal pelvis
ureter
nephron
glomerulus
Which of the following is present in the highest amount in the waste leaving the kidneys in birds?
Ammonia
Urea
Creatine
uric acid
What is molting?
Catching food
Sleeping during the day
The process of seasonal color change
The process of feather replacement
Which of the following is NOT a skeletal adaptation for flight?
Fusion of some bones to form plates
False Reduction in number of bones
Processes fusing one rib to the one behind it, making the ribcage stronger
Loss of internal bone matrix
Why do birds have more cervical vertebrae than mammals?
Their heads are heavier
Their necks are longer
Allow for free movement in many directions
Motivates predators to stay away
Why is the keel on flighted birds so well-developed?
To protect heart and lungs when they land
To provide a good surface for strong flight muscles to attach
To allow their chests to expand more during respiration
To make it easy to find when giving an IM injection
Wide scales along the underside of a snake that can be damaged if the snake attempts to back out of your hands are called:
Snooks
Shoots
Scutes
Shingles
Which of these lizards can lose its tail if handled incorrectly?
Iguanas
Geckos
Bearded dragons
Monitor lizards
When using snake tubes:
The snake should have some freedom of movement without being able to turn around in the tube.
The person holding the tube should have their hands close to the opening while the snake is being placed in the tube.
Ensure that the majority of the snake is in the tube without coming out the other end.
Make sure that the tube is the same circumference as the snake, so that it fits snugly into the tube.
Which is NOT a recommended method for controlling the head of a non-aggressive snake?
Slide the front of the snake into a clear plastic tube.
Use a snake hook to turn the head away from you and approach from behind.
Locate the snake’s head while still in a bag and secure the head from outside the bag.
Use graspers to clamp down around the neck of the snake.
Which is NOT an appropriate method to prevent being scratched by a large lizard?
Holding the lizard solely by the tail
Performing a nail trim prior to an exam.
Using thick gloves
Wearing long sleeves.
The body of a large snake should be supported by placing them behind your head and resting the body along your shoulders.
True
False
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding handling lizards?
Staff members must remain calm and confident when handling lizards, especially in the presence of owners.
It’s important to at least wear exam gloves and wash your hands to prevent salmonella transmission.
Small lizards often feel more secure if a hand is placed along the back as well as supported from underneath.
When handling large lizards, you only need to restrain the head and legs to prevent injury to staff
Metabolic bone disease is a common problem in lizards that can result in bone fractures when too much pressure is applied during restraint.
True
False
What is the most common zoonotic bacteria carried by turtles and tortoises?
Sasparella
Salmonella
Spectera
If a turtle or tortoise needs examination of their head, but has retreated into its shell, you may need to:
Pull on the front legs to encourage them to stick their head out.
Administer sedation or an anesthetic
Reach your fingers into the shell and pull the head out from the shell.
Give them something to bite and then pull until the head is out of the shell
When restraining the head of a turtle/tortoise, it’s important to hold the front legs as well to prevent your fingers from being trapped inside the shell if they are retracted.
True
False
Metabolic bone disease is a common problem in lizards that can result in bone fractures when too much pressure is applied during restraint.
True
False
The body of a large snake should be supported by placing them behind your head and resting the body along your shoulders.
True
False
Powdered latex gloves are ideal when handling frogs and toads.
True
False
Toads will release toxins from their parotoid glands when stressed.
True
False
What does “ectothermic” mean?
a. Body temperature controlled internally
b. Body temperature controlled by environment
c. Body temperature controlled by changes in position
d. Both b & c
The laying of eggs by reptiles is called:
a. Oviposition
b. Viviparous
c. Whelping
d. Incubation
Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 orders of reptiles?
a. Crocodylia
b. Squamata
c. Chelonia
d. Gymnophonia
What does opacification of the spectacle of the snake indicate?
a. Old age
b. Glaucoma
c. Hypovitaminosis A
d. Impending ecdysis
Specialized transparent scales over the eyes of some reptiles are called:
a. Scutes
b. Brilles
c. Derms
d. Cornea
The common outflow tract for the gastrointestinal and urogenital tracts of all amphibians and reptiles is:
a. Urodeum
b. Proctodeum
c. Coprodeum
d. Cloaca
The ability of lizards to lose a part of their tail to escape predation is called:
a. Ecdysis
b. Tail autonomy
c. Tail break
d. Drink patch
Why does the skin color of reptiles dull right before ecdysis?
a. The old skin is dead and doesn’t hold color as well as new skin
b. The old skin is stretching out, causing the color to dull
c. There is a layer of lymph fluid between the old and new skin
d. The skin doesn’t dull before ecdysis
Snakes can dislocate their jaws to swallow large prey.
True
False
The term that refers to ensuring the experimental procedure causes the least amount of stress, pain, anxiety, and disturbance to the normal life of the animal and still reaches the goal is:
recycle.
replacement.
Reduction
refinement.
Individuals that like to hunt and fish, raise livestock, or go to zoos would fall into which group?
Animal control group
Animal welfare group
Animal use group
Animal exploitation group
The AWA:
does not require the investigation for alternatives to animal use.
has no requirements for enrichment for nonhuman primates (NHPs).
has no requirements for exercise for dogs.
mandates that any procedure that may have the potential for pain requires the use of analgesics, anesthetics, and tranquilizers.
A country is afraid that a native species is in danger of becoming extinct. What category would the CITES of Wild Fauna and Flora place this animal?
Appendix III
Appendix II
Appendix I
Appendix IV
Which type of regulations apply to both animal and nonanimal studies and mandate specific requirements for personnel training, record keeping, and quality assurance?
Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
Animal Use Protocols
Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
A baby wild animal is found in a nest. Which of the following is the correct advice to give the client that calls about the animal?
Return the animal to the nest unless it appears weak or is obviously injured.
If he or she hasn’t seen a mother in 3-4 hours the baby has been abandoned.
Don’t touch it–the mother will reject a baby if touched by a human.
It is okay to keep the baby and try to hand raise it.
When an experiment can be conducted using a lower life form, a computer model, or other artificial means it is referred to as:
refinement.
reduction.
recycle.
replacement.
The IACUC must have at least one of which of the following on the committee?
A layperson to speak for the community
A veterinarian with training and experience in laboratory animal medicine
A lawyer
A researcher from the facility
Predisposing factors referred to as intrinsic factors that can affect animal health are:
food and water quality.
species, age, gender, and heredity.
surgery, restraint, and drug effects.
temperature, humidity, lighting, and noise.
The use of the absolute least number of animals that will achieve the research goals is referred to as:
replacement.
recycle.
reduction.
refinement.
When a scientist has deduced that an experimental model could be conducted on tissue cultures instead of rats it would be an example of:
reduction.
refinement.
replacement.
recycle.
The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals is written under the direction of:
the USDA
the IACUC
the PHS
the Institute for Laboratory Animal Research (ILAR) of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS)
Which entity is responsible for all aspects of animal use, education, health, and compliance with the laws and regulations within a facility?
IACUC
REAC
USDA
APHIS
The term laboratory animal refers to:
only mice and rats.
any animal other than farm animals.
only guinea pigs.
any animal used in research or teaching.
If an owner of an exotic pet is no longer able to care for the animal, the veterinary team should assist the owner by:
offering no assistance.
turning the animal loose in the environment.
taking custody of the pet.
helping them find another home, a zoo, or sanctuary for the pet.
What are the most commonly used reptiles in research?
Box turtles
Snakes
Red-eared sliders
Bearded dragons
A red-eared slider would have which skull type?
Brachiocephalic
Carapace
Anapsid
Diapsid
The ventral part of a chelonian shell is called the:
Carapace
Coelom
scutes.
plastron.
Which species has complete cartilaginous tracheal rings?
Gecko
Monitor
Tortoise
Python
Chelonians use which structure to acquire and tear their food?
Tomia
Fangs
Hemipenes
Jacobson’s organ
The principle end product of protein metabolism in reptiles is:
urates.
uric acid.
urine.
feces.
If a reptile is viviparous, that means it:
lays eggs.
only eats vegetation.
only eats live prey.
gives birth to live offspring.
Which is a unique feature of the reptilian heart?
Each chamber has three subchambers.
It has three chambers.
It is located in the caudal third of the body.
It has two chambers.
Which defense mechanism of reptiles involves distracting the pursuer with a contracting or wiggling object while the lizard makes its escape?
Coiling
Skin sloughing
Tail autonomy
Playing dead
Which disorder can be caused by feeding a tortoise a diet high in iceberg lettuce and cucumbers?
Hypovitaminosis A
Metabolic bone disease
Gout
Parasite overload
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