Blood Samples & Injections

How long does the average red blood cell live?

In cattle, which of the following is the best location to obtain a small blood sample?

Which of the following carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body using a special protein called hemoglobin? (1)

Where is the best location to obtain a large blood sample from a horse?

What part of the body produces platelets?

Which of the following has the major role of defending the body from organisms such as bacteria, viruses and fungi? (1)

Which of the following is also referred to as erythrocytes? (2)

The liquid portion of blood which plays an important role in transportation throughout the body is known as which of the following?

Which of the following types of white blood cells are NOT formed in bone marrow?

After an injury, what happens to platelets?

According to Jenna Barber, DVM, which vein can be utilized when drawing blood from a cat but NOT from a dog?

What is the normal packed cell volume (PCV) percentage for dogs?

Which of the following tests is used to determine the percentage of red blood cells within a volume of blood?

If an animal has been diagnosed with polycythemia, which of the following symptoms typically occurs?

Which of the following is also referred to as leukocytes? (2)

Which of the following was NOT included in the core vaccines given to dogs?

Which of the following was NOT included in the core vaccines given to cats?

Which of the following is the part of the syringe which holds the medicine?

Which of the following is the part of the syringe which allows the applicator to push the medication through the syringe?

If the dosage for a certain vaccination calls for 5 cc per animal and you are vaccinating 10 animals, how many milliliters of the vaccine will you use?

According to Steve Kennedy, DVM, where is the most common location for an intramuscular injection (IM) on horses and cattle?

Which of the following methods is used to inject a drug into the tissue layer between the skin and the muscle? (1)

Injections are most commonly given with a syringe, which of the following is NOT one of the three main parts of a syringe?

Needle length is based on the type of injection being administered. Generally, shorter needles are used for which type of injection? (2)

Which of the following methods is used to inject a drug directly into the vein of an animal?

According to Jenna Barber, DVM, where should feline vaccines be injected?

According to Steve Kennedy, DVM, where are subcutaneous injections performed on cattle?

According to Jenna Barber, DVM, after receiving a vaccination, what may develop on a cat’s body?

Which of the following statements is true when referring to the diameter of a needle?

Which of the following was NOT included in the core vaccines given to horses?