Shelter Medicine Quiz
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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
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
Canine influenza vaccines protect against which strains?
A. H1N1 and H2N2
B. H3N8 and H2N2
C. H5N1 and H7N9
D. H3N2 and H1N1
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
When should a formal behavior evaluation be performed on an animal in a shelter?
A. Before the animal arrives at the shelter
B. Immediately upon arrival
C. After the animal has had time to settle in the shelter
D. Only if the animal shows aggression
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
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 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 type of technical rescue services do animal shelters provide?
A. Rescuing animals from thin ice and trees
B. Rescuing animals from caves and rivers
C. Rescuing animals from mountains and cliffs
D. Rescuing animals from buildings and rooftops
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
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 is the purpose of trap-neuter-release programs?
A. To increase the feral population
B. To provide luxury pet accommodations
C. To reduce the feral population and return animals to their community
D. To train animals for performances
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
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
Which service is included in disaster emergency response planning for animals?
A. Animal fashion design
B. Veterinary forensics
C. Animal sanctuaries
D. Pet food banks