Shelter Medicine Quiz
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What is another possible outcome for an animal after an intake evaluation at a shelter?
A. Transfer to a partner organization
B. Euthanasia
C. Return to previous owner
D. Sent to a training school
What kind of rehabilitative care do animal shelters offer?
A. Care for orphaned, ill, and injured wildlife
B. Care for lost pets only
C. Care for exotic animals only
D. Care for farm animals only
Why is it important to vaccinate immunologically naive animals in shelters?
A. To improve their physical appearance
B. To develop immunity against infectious diseases
C. To increase their appetite
D. To make them more playful
What is required by state law regarding rabies?
A. Vaccination must be administered
B. Quarantine of infected animals
C. Reporting of all animal bites
D. Euthanasia of infected animals
What does Shelter Medicine traditionally refer to?
A. Veterinary practices for managing animal health in shelters
B. Medical practices for human shelters
C. Veterinary practices for farm animals
D. Medical practices for zoo animals
What type of disease is rabies?
A. Genetic disease
B. Zoonotic disease
C. Autoimmune disease
D. Nutritional disease
What is one possible outcome for an animal after an intake evaluation at a shelter?
A. Release into the wild
B. Put up for adoption
C. Sent to a zoo
D. Sold to a pet store
How can rabies be transmitted to humans?
A. Through the air
B. By drinking contaminated water
C. Through infected saliva via bite or wound
D. By touching infected surfaces
What is the focus of the outreach mobile programs provided by animal shelters?
A. Spay and neuter services
B. Vaccination services
C. Adoption services
D. Training services
How long does the temperament test take to complete?
A. 30 minutes
B. 1 hour
C. 15 minutes
D. 45 minutes
Intranasal or Parenteral herpesvirus-1 is a type of vaccine for which animal?
A. Dogs
B. Birds
C. Cats
D. Horses
What are the two main types of needs assessed during an animal shelter intake evaluation?
A. Medical and nutritional
B. Behavioral and nutritional
C. Medical and behavioral
D. Nutritional and environmental
What type of clinics do animal shelters have to assist animals in financial need?
A. Inhouse clinics offering low-cost care
B. Emergency clinics offering free care
C. Mobile clinics offering high-cost care
D. Specialty clinics offering premium care
Which virus is included in the modified-live vaccines for cats?
A. Canine parvovirus
B. Feline leukemia
C. Human papillomavirus
D. Equine influenza
What is the purpose of the SAFER (Safety Assessment for Evaluating Rehoming) test?
A. To evaluate the physical health of animals
B. To assess the safety, adoptability, and euthanasia decisions
C. To train animals for new tricks
D. To determine the age of animals