TEDA Emerging and Exotic Diseases of Animals (EEDA) Exam 2 Practice

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• Which group of organisms are cited as causing sudden death in animals and considered agroterrorism risks?
• Your cat presents with a single abscess and high fever. Which diagnosis is most likely?
• How did scientists think that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) reached North America in spring 2015?
• The treatment of choice for plague in cats is
• Where should standard precautions guidance be posted in a clinic for easy access?
• Which statement about scrapie in United States sheep is accurate?
• Many lesions of Newcastle disease occur because the virus infects and damages which tissues?
• Newcastle disease is caused by which type of virus?
• What is the nature and purpose of the Scrapie Flock Certification Program?
• In a high outrage, high crisis situation, is it best to provide highly detailed instructions for all aspects of biosecurity and insist on strict adherence to every component?
• Could the dirty boots of an employee helping on another farm transmit avian influenza virus to this flock?
• In an outbreak where two calves died suddenly and several cows aborted late in pregnancy, should necropsies be performed?
• Which disease is APHIS-regulated and commonly considered reportable?
• Choose the most appropriate sequence for inspecting animals on a suspect FMD farm (from healthiest to most at risk).
• Which agency enforces regulations by inspecting dogs and cats at ports of entry, with entry denied if signs of infectious disease are present?
• Which feature best identifies an emerging disease?
• Tuberculosis has nearly been eradicated from the United States. The biggest barrier preventing its eradication is:
• Which of the following is a correct statement about differential diagnoses for BSE?
• Which scenario represents risk factors for introducing avian viruses into a flock?
• Plague is most commonly transmitted from reservoir species to people by
• Which statement about disinfecting premises and equipment after a BSE diagnosis is correct?
• For equine international movement, where should an equine infectious anemia blood sample be sent to obtain official results?
• Prions in BSE are primarily found in which tissue group?
• Which pathogen pair is associated with both respiratory disease and abortion in horses?
• The pseudorabies (PRV) program has transitioned from eradication to surveillance. Which is NOT currently part of the surveillance for pseudorabies?
• Which disease is a foreign animal disease?
• In relation to abortion risk in horses, which virus is associated with abortions?
• In an eradication program, which action is taken for infected animals?
• END is difficult to keep out of the US because:
• All of the following are top differentials for vesicular lesions in the mouth and on the hooves of cattle except:
• Which of the following is most likely to be equine influenza?
• Who leads the ongoing BSE surveillance program in the United States?
• A good infection control program includes which of the following?
• During risk communication about an FMD outbreak, which topics should be covered?
• Plague may be transmitted from cats to people by which routes?
• In evaluating birds from a flock potentially affected by highly pathogenic avian influenza, would finding no significant gross lesions be consistent with the disease?
• Plague is endemic in
• If 30% of pens with cattle previously on feed for over 100 days are febrile, depressed, and have oral lesions, it could be FMD.
• The general public does not exist. There are a number of public policies which correspond to a myriad of approaches to risk communication. Each message should be tailored to the audience it is being delivered to.
• Rapid tests such as ELISAs for BSE can be used, but must be confirmed by immunoblot or immunohistochemistry.
• The reason for the quarantine of the herd in the BSE scenario was to prevent the spread of the disease.
• All of the following are important biosecurity measures during the investigation of a vesicular disease outbreak EXCEPT:
• Which routes contribute to human transmission of monkeypox?
• When working up a downer cow suspected of having BSE, blood samples are taken to...
• Which approach is most appropriate when discussing suspected anthrax with a client?
• Which statement best identifies Newcastle disease virus (APMV-1) as a disease reservoir?
• Good risk communication will provide all the known information about a particular risk.
• Which infections may be associated with both respiratory disease and abortions?
• The treatment for a horse infected with African horse sickness in the United States is:
• Which disease among the following is a zoonosis related to birds?
• Is scrapie present in the United States?
• A herd of cattle on pasture had two adults die suddenly; necropsy shows hemoglobinuria and a large liver infarct. Which causative agent is on the top of your list?
• If an EHV-1 nasal swab tests positive and a blood sample tests negative, how should this be interpreted?
• For international movement, which statement is correct?
• Which set of diseases should be considered in the differential diagnosis for a pet bird with ruffled feathers, diarrhea, and mild respiratory and neurologic signs?
• The statement 'Responding inappropriately to an FMD outbreak will have major public health consequences and could potentially overwhelm medical centers' is
• Good risk communication will tailor the message to a specific audience.
• Which statement is true regarding the CDC's Category ABC Agents List?
• What is a hallmark pathological finding associated with bacillary hemoglobinuria in cattle?
• Which of the following species is considered the reservoir species for Hendra virus?
• Which is a reason to perform necropsy in suspected cases of HPAI or ND?
• When you suspect a foreign animal disease during a cattle outbreak, which action should you take?
• Would petechial hemorrhages in fat and tracheitis be consistent findings for highly pathogenic avian influenza during necropsy?
• Risk communication should be two way: delivering information to the public as well as listening to public concerns.
• Which statement about canine influenza virus transmission is accurate?
• In an exotic Newcastle disease outbreak in the US, which birds are typically euthanized if infected or exposed?
• Which of the following is most likely to be an equine herpesvirus infection?
• During the monkeypox outbreak in the United States, which agency restricted the importation of African rodents?
• The tuberculosis (TB) program includes surveillance testing by accredited veterinarians. What is the primary TB surveillance test that accredited veterinarians perform for cattle?
• Investigating the origins of a BSE case and tracing the animal's contacts is...
• Which of the following sets includes the diseases that are problems in cervids in the United States and are part of a control/eradication program?
• The Midwest outbreak of 2015 HPAI was limited to commercial poultry operations; backyard flocks were not affected. This statement is
• Which influenza virus subtypes are associated with high pathogenicity in poultry?
• When monkeypox was diagnosed for the first time in the U.S. in 2003, which statement is true?
• Bioterrorism would be suspected if anthrax is diagnosed in which scenario?
• Anthrax is diagnosed by which method?
• Which factor is NOT listed as contributing to END entering the US?
• Diagnosis of BSE can be made based on which of the following?
• What species is thought to have first transmitted the H3N2 influenza virus to dogs in Asia?
• How is a cow most likely to acquire BSE?
• Which of the following is NOT a common reason for developing a disease control, certification, surveillance, or eradication program?
• Which animals were involved in the initial entry of monkeypox into the United States via smuggling and sale at swap meets?
• How are canine influenza viruses spread?
• Which diseases discussed would require reporting to state and federal authorities when suspected?
• What is the most effective means of preventing EHM in horses?
• Which organism causes plague?
• After a mild week-long respiratory illness, 95% of the affected horses in a stable recover. Which disease is least likely to be the cause of the illness?
• Which of the following are vectors for plague?
• Which routes can transmit HPAI and END?
• Necropsy findings that would suggest Newcastle's disease and warrant reporting include which of the following?
• Respiratory distress from perilla mint toxicosis is particularly evident when the animal is...
• Plague is transmitted most commonly to cats by
• When communicating risk, which practice is recommended?
• Scrapie primarily affects which animals?
• What is an advantage of achieving a special status for a herd (e.g., Certified Brucellosis-Free)?
• During an Iowa winter, which disease would NOT spread through a stable from a single infected horse?
• What is the incubation period for BSE in cattle?
• Which species is thought to have first transmitted the H3N8 influenza virus to dogs?
• Hendra would be most likely if a horse with respiratory disease was recently imported from:
• When should you contact a state animal health official if FMD is suspected?
• Which laboratory is eligible to run the specific test needed for USDA program disease testing?
• Which route is a known transmission route for HPAI and END via surfaces?
• Which of the following is true about Hendra virus reservoirs and transmission as described?
• Which diseases are listed as zoonotic?
• Which diseases are reportable and foreign animal diseases in poultry?
• True or false: A CVI can be used for intrastate, interstate, and international movement.
• Which group experienced thousands of layoffs when production stopped for depopulation and cleaning during the 2015 HPAI outbreak?
• Which statement is true regarding BSE diagnosis by blood testing?
• Which species is not susceptible to infection with FMD virus?
• Where should the blood sample for testing to obtain official EIA results be sent?
• The clinical signs of scrapie typically do not include which of the following?
• According to the model of public risk responses, which sequence represents the least frequent response?
• What was one of the major challenges for the response to the 2015 HPAI outbreak in the United States?
• True/False: Only exotic Newcastle's disease has been seen in the U.S.; highly pathogenic avian influenza has not yet occurred.
• Risk communication is an open, two-way exchange of information and opinion about risk that leads to better understanding and better risk management decisions by all involved (e.g., veterinarians, animal owners, and consumers).
• Which statement about transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) is accurate?
• Which organization should be notified if END or HPAI is suspected on a farm?
• Which tissue is not expected to harbor BSE prions?
• When asked to complete a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for travel to another state, the best source of information regarding entry requirements is:
• According to the material, transmissible spongiform encephalopathies have not been evidenced in which of the following species?
• Which of the following is NOT a goal/purpose of a USDA Disease Program?
• Which statement best describes why diagnosis is devastating?
• Which action would help minimize public panic during outbreak communications?
• Which clinical signs are most consistent with highly pathogenic avian influenza in chickens and turkeys?
• Which vaccines are available for sheep?
• Which of the following correctly represents the potential consequences of misreporting information on a health certificate?
• Cleaning and disinfection of END and HPAI: which statement is correct?
• Regarding testing time for HPAI/END, which statement is true?
• Health certificates are legal documents. Providing false or incorrect information can lead to:
• Which of the following is an example of a zoonotic disease listed among CDC's Bioterrorism Category A agents?
• In the field of risk communication, self-efficacy is often fostered by giving those at risk appropriate actions to take to lessen the risk.
• Scrapie-susceptible sheep are typically infected in which manner?
• Naturally occurring infections of Hendra have been reported in horses, humans, bats, and dogs. In which species was infection established experimentally and virus isolated from the urine?
• Which decontamination methods are among the more effective for prions?
• Which disease would be least likely to spread from a single infected horse during winter, according to the material?
• Which region is endemic for plague in the United States according to the material?
• Which scenario would most strongly indicate a bioterrorism event?
• Which equine respiratory disease would be the greatest threat to human handlers?
• You must be careful what information is shared with the media so as not to cause undue panic or other damage. This outbreak may turn out to be something other than an exotic disease.
• What is the recommended action when highly pathogenic avian influenza or Newcastle's disease are on the differential diagnosis list after necropsy?
• When performing necropsies on animals with potential bioterrorism risk, which level of PPE is recommended?
• Why were rapid response measures during the 2015 HPAI outbreak considered necessary?
• Where were the first reports about the emergence of the H3N2 canine influenza virus from?
• What are the most serious clinical manifestations of EHV-1 infection?
• BSE prions have been found in which tissue in cattle?
• Which disease requires an arthropod vector for transmission?
• The reservoir species for Yersinia pestis is/are:
• Which statement best describes the current focus of the pseudorabies program?
• Is canine influenza virus a reportable disease throughout the United States?
• Which symptom in humans is most often reported with Newcastle disease virus infection?
• Which statement best describes anthrax in cattle?
• According to USDA-APHIS import guidelines, which statement correctly reflects poultry imports from Hong Kong?
• Which statement about who should care for birds in industry is correct?
• Which statement about communicating with clients about an FMD outbreak is advisable?
• Could a healthy flock of migrating Canadian geese be the source of a poultry flock's highly pathogenic avian influenza infection?
• Which stakeholders are commonly involved in risk communication about animal health risks?
• There is no live animal test for BSE.
• If a flock presents with neurologic signs, which of the following would be reasonable initial rule-outs?
• Which statement describes fear in risk communication?
• For live animals, scrapie testing uses which tissue types?
• Which agency regulates the importation of dogs, cats, monkeys and other animals that can carry zoonotic diseases?
• Which of the following statements about agroterrorism is incorrect?
• Plague should be included on a differential list in non-endemic areas because:
• To be maximally effective and efficient it is best to target risk communication at the general public rather than specific audiences.
• Which statement best describes the CDC's Category ABC Agents List?
• Which transmission route between farms is illustrated by the example of contaminated footwear?
• Which other species are affected by transmissible spongiform encephalopathies?
• Which statement about the relationship between low pathogenicity influenza (LPAI) and highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreaks is supported by the material?
• As an accredited veterinarian, what additional requirement should you tell the client before transporting her dog to Tennessee?
• For a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection to be issued for movement to another state, the last examination must have occurred within how many days of travel?
• The statement 'The major impact of the 2015 HPAI outbreak in the United States was limited to commercial poultry producers, and other sectors were not affected' is
• You are suspicious of anthrax in cattle at a client's ranch. Which option best reflects the proper way to respond and act?
• What does NVSL stand for in the context of veterinary diagnostic laboratories?
• Which action should be avoided when educating clients and the public during an FMD outbreak?
• In EHV-1 infection, what is the main prerequisite leading to abortions and equine herpes myeloencephalopathy?
• Which option shows the correct order of possible public responses to risk from most frequent to least frequent?
• In the United States, the Scrapie Flock Certification Program is described as:
• Eradication programs are usually conducted in stages. As a region gets closer to eradicating a disease, what is true about the rules and regulations for that disease?
• Which of the following is NOT a common component of an effective eradication program?
• What is the primary goal of the United States BSE surveillance program?
• In the United States, susceptibility to scrapie is determined primarily by genotyping which codon of the prion protein gene?
• When handling birds with respiratory disease and/or diarrhea, which PPE should be worn?
• Which statement is NOT appropriate when communicating with a client about a potential FMD outbreak?
• Which statement best defines agroterrorism?
• If avian influenza and END are on your rule-out list, what should you do?
• What is the primary route of transmission for EHV-1?
• Which agency regulates the entry of dogs used in livestock handling and requires quarantine to ensure they are free of tapeworms, and inspects dogs from countries where screwworm is endemic?
• Which description best summarizes the Midwest HPAI outbreak impact?
• Which finding is NOT characteristic of bacillary hemoglobinuria in cattle?
• What is the recommended quarantine period for a newly purchased bird?
• Monkeypox entered the United States via which scenario?
• Which agency approves EIA testing laboratories for official results?
• Endemic diseases such as leptospirosis are reportable depending on what?
• If you suspect a horse has Hendra virus infection or African horse sickness, what should you do?
• The risk analysis paradigm assumes that in many cases there is a zero risk of harm.
• Good risk communication will often suggest positive actions people can take to reduce their risk.
• Which factor contributed to surveillance challenges during the 2015 HPAI outbreak due to movement via wild waterfowl?
• Which combination of diseases is described as reportable and foreign animal diseases in poultry?
• Which influenza virus subtypes are most likely to cause highly pathogenic avian influenza?
• Which combination is listed as zoonotic diseases from CDC's Bioterrorism Category A agents list?
• Which statement correctly describes smallpox vaccination use during the monkeypox outbreak?
• Treatment for a cat suspected of having plague should be started when?
• Which method best reduces transmission of plague from fleas to cats?
• Which group is considered the reservoir for influenza A viruses?
• APhIS Form 7001 is used for what purpose?
• What is the difference between the scrapie susceptibility test and the scrapie diagnosis?
• What is the primary mode of transmission for BSE?
• What duration is commonly used in the Scrapie Flock Certification Program to declare a flock free of scrapie?
• For USDA program disease testing, where should most samples be submitted?
• When delivering risk communication, which approach to emotional display is recommended?
• In the monkeypox outbreak, smallpox vaccination was used for which purpose?
• Regarding border inspections and the risk of disease introduction, which statement is true?
• By signing a health certificate, the accredited veterinarian attests to which of the following?
• Could the virus have been introduced into a poultry flock from a cage previously used at a live bird market?
• Who conducts the ongoing BSE surveillance program in the United States?
• Which practice best reduces the risk of disease spread during a suspected outbreak?
• Anthrax spores are
• Could chickens infected with low pathogenicity avian influenza serve as the source for a poultry flock with highly pathogenic avian influenza?
• In a flock with acute mortality and a range of signs from none to conjunctivitis, depression, neurologic and/or respiratory signs, which diagnoses should be included in the differential?
• In risk communication, which statement best describes trust?
• When called to a farm with signs of respiratory disease, what is the proper inspection order?
• For confirming anthrax infection, which method is used for confirmation?
• Which option is NOT a component of a good infection control program?
• When should you and your staff use standard veterinary precautions? Choose one best answer.