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Multiple-choice questions
1 . What is the correct order of the five vital assessments ? a . b . c . d . e .
Nutrition , temperature , respiration , pulse , pain Pain , nutrition , pulse , respiration , temperature Temperature , pulse , respiration , pain , nutrition Respiration , pulse , temperature , nutrition , pain Pulse , temperature , respiration , pain , nutrition
2 . Which life stage is considered to be the most physically challenging ?
a . b . c . d . e .
Growth Young adult Mature adult Lactation Senior
3 . Which of the following is the recommended daily energy requirement of a healthy queen during gestation ?
a . 75 kcal / kg BW 0 . 75 b . 100 kcal / kg BW 0 . 67 c . 132 kcal / kg BW 0 . 75 d . 140 kcal / kg BW 0 . 67 e . 145 kcal / kg BW 0 . 75
4 . Large-breed growth diets contain : a . b . c . d . e .
Limited fat , moderate energy , controlled levels of calcium Moderate fat , controlled levels of energy , limited calcium Limited fat and energy and controlled levels of calcium Controlled fat and moderate levels of energy and calcium Moderate fat and energy and limited levels of calcium
5 . The recommended Ca : P ratio for a healthy adult dog or cat is : a . 1:1 b . 1:1 – 1.6:1 c . 1:1 – 1.8:1 d . 1:1 – 2:1 e . 2:1
Answers : 1 . c 2 . d 3 . d 4 . c 5 . d
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