TEDA Emerging and Exotic Diseases of Animals (EEDA) Exam 1 Practice

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• Which vesicular disease has been eradicated worldwide?
• For classical swine fever, which tissue type is most commonly used in routine surveillance testing?
• The devastating 2015 HPAI outbreak in the Midwest was limited to commercial poultry operations. Backyard flocks were not affected.
• During the canine influenza incursion, which HxN subtype was associated with respiratory disease in cats?
• What species is thought to have first transmitted the H3N8 influenza virus to dogs?
• What is the appropriate action when a bioterrorism event affecting livestock is suspected?
• In the 2001 outbreak of FMD in Uruguay:
• True/False: African swine fever, classical swine fever, and foot and mouth disease are clinically indistinguishable.
• Which test is used to diagnose senecavirus A?
• Swine vesicular disease is caused by an enterovirus in which viral family?
• In endemic regions West Nile virus cycles between:
• Good risk communication will tailor the message to a specific audience.
• The risk analysis paradigm assumes there are options for managing every risk.
• What animals are considered the reservoir for influenza A viruses?
• What is the hallmark sign of foot-and-mouth disease?
• Which set of diseases could be included in the differential for poultry mortality in a flock?
• Which of the following is true regarding reportable poultry diseases among the options?
• Regarding PED signs, which statement is not typical of PED presentation?
• Which sequence correctly orders public responses to risk from most frequent to least frequent?
• The vector(s) of heartwater may be spread by:
• What is the most appropriate sequence for inspecting animals on a suspect FMD farm?
• Intensive animal production and backyard animal production are both causes of disease emergence and reemergence.
• Which statement is true of West Nile virus infections in the United States?
• The characteristic sign of foot and mouth disease is:
• In the United States, which laboratory is able to confirm a positive diagnosis of an exotic disease in the index case?
• In the United States, emergency response is planned as a bottom-up system, with local response managed locally before higher levels are involved. True or False?
• One of your clients who recently returned from a mission trip to The Democratic Republic of the Congo calls because he is concerned about some of his pigs that are slightly lame, and he thinks at least one of them has sores on its snout. He also has other animals, i.e. two dogs, farm cats, a couple of horses, goats, and sheep. What should you do:
• After an international foreign animal disease outbreak, under what condition may international trade resume?
• Who should be notified when an FAD is suspected?
• Which species is not susceptible to infection with FMD virus?
• Which term describes a disease with cross-border implications and is considered in a global context?
• Which factor is a plausible introduction route for CSF into the United Kingdom?
• True or False: The importation requirements and quarantine processes are the same for all animals imported into the United States.
• Which organism is the causative agent of heartwater in ruminants?
• Which family does the Newcastle disease virus belong to?
• Which statement best describes the current global status of classical swine fever in domesticated pigs?
• Under ICS, which section is responsible for acquiring and distributing resources such as equipment and personnel?
• True/False: Hemorrhagic septicemia (HS) has been reported in the U.S and therefore it is not necessary to report suspected outbreaks to the appropriate agency.
• Which is a salient feature of clinical signs associated with PED?
• Border inspections guarantee no risk of foreign disease introduction via smuggling.
• What is the role of early notification when a foreign animal disease is suspected?
• During necropsy of birds from a flock suspected of having highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), finding no significant gross lesions is consistent with the disease.
• Equine babesiosis is also known by which term?
• In an outbreak investigation with two calves dead and several cows aborted, should necropsies be performed?
• Animal disease outbreak
• Which statement describes a sign NOT typically associated with highly pathogenic avian influenza?
• What is the current name of the organism that causes heartwater?
• Regarding the 2001 FMD outbreaks, which statement is best?
• A call to your Federal or State animal health official is warranted (and encouraged) when you observe something suspect of a foreign animal disease. Which of the following would NOT be suspect and NOT warrant a call to an animal health official?
• What was one of the major challenges for the response to the 2015 HPAI outbreak in the United States?
• Which statement about the Uruguay 2001 vaccination is true?
• Which practice is associated with the spread of swine vesicular disease?
• Which disease could NOT be eradicated by controlling its tick vector(s)? Assume that all vector(s), including those on wildlife or feral hosts, can be completely eradicated.
• You would expect acaricide treatment of animals to be least effective against which tick?
• True/False: If 30% of pens with cattle previously on feed for over 100 days are febrile, depressed, and have oral lesions, it could be FMD. You should call the animal health authorities and be aware that 'what you say and do matters'.
• When submitting laboratory samples for a systemic disease in pigs, what tissue should always be included for classical swine fever surveillance?
• Which resource provides an overview of how to follow the law important to accredited veterinarians?
• Which statement about public communication during an FMD outbreak is considered best practice?
• You suspect anthrax in cattle on a client’s ranch. Which is the best description of how you should respond?
• Which transmission occurs through medical procedures or handling by health professionals?
• Which is true of the veterinarian's oath?
• Newcastle disease is caused by:
• Which statement about reportable foreign animal diseases is true?
• The 2001 epidemic of foot and mouth disease in the United Kingdom probably originated:
• Which tick is not listed as a heartwater vector in the material?
• Which tick is commonly known as the Gulf Coast tick?
• The OIE (Office International Des Epizooties/World Organization for Animal Health):
• If avian influenza and virulent Newcastle disease are on your rule-out list, what should you do?
• Which organization is the correct point of contact for reporting suspected FAD in the United States?
• Which principle is emphasized for public communication during an FMD outbreak?
• What is the goal of the One Health initiative?
• Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus is classified as an OIE reported disease.
• In ICS, which activity is typically coordinated under the Operations Section during animal emergencies?
• Which of the following statements about ICS scalability and effectiveness is true?
• Which agency manages activities of veterinary accreditation?
• Classical swine fever is also known by which common name?
• Subclinical foot and mouth infections in horses contributed to disease control problems in Uruguay. Which statement is correct?
• Which migratory pathway was implicated in introducing HPAI into North America in 2015?
• Which of the following diseases is not considered to be a foreign animal disease?
• Which statement best describes a common clinical sign associated with anthrax in cattle?
• Comparing the FMD outbreaks in the U.K. (2001) and Uruguay (2001), which one statement is true?
• DHS Customs and Border Protection detector dogs search for which of the following during import and quarantine screening?
• Which of the following strategies is indicated as effective for environmental control of heartwater in an outbreak?
• Which statement about classical swine fever surveillance in the United States is accurate?
• Environmental contamination with spores is most likely to occur after which presentation of anthrax in cattle?
• Which of the following is the best description of the classical swine fever virus?
• The US classical swine fever surveillance program targets which populations?
• Which factor contributed to Uruguay shifting from depopulation to vaccination?
• In the United States, which entity leads the federal response to a suspected FMD outbreak?
• In ICS, which section is associated with Safety, Public Information, and Liaison?
• What is the recommended approach to initial outbreak communication with the public?
• During an outbreak, the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) serves as:
• Which clinical sign would prompt inclusion of equine babesiosis (piroplasmosis) in your differential diagnosis?
• The first reports about the emergence of H3N2 canine influenza virus were from where?
• The importation requirements and quarantine processes are the same for all animals imported into the United States.
• Which combination is included in the differential diagnoses for sick birds, including birds with respiratory and neurologic signs?
• A foreign animal disease diagnostician (FADD):
• Which of the following is a pathognomonic (especially indicative) clinical sign for classical swine fever?
• Could chickens infected with low pathogenicity avian influenza serve as the source of virus for a flock affected by highly pathogenic avian influenza?
• In a poultry flock with acute mortality and clinical signs ranging from none to conjunctivitis, depression, neurologic and respiratory signs, which diagnoses should be considered?
• Which team is described as locally organized to support local emergency management and to assist State and Federal authorities when needed?
• Which of the following measures is likely to limit outbreaks of West Nile virus in the United States?
• Which of these diseases would not respond to antibiotic therapy?
• Which agency conducted the PED root-cause investigation?
• Which influenza subtype has been associated with canine influenza outbreaks in the United States and has included cats in respiratory disease?
• When delivering risk communication it is best to show as little emotion as possible.
• What is the primary purpose of factsheets and FAQ sheets in an FMD outbreak?
• Insect transmission is of greatest importance for which of the following vesicular diseases?
• In the United States, the classical swine fever surveillance program targets which swine populations?
• What is the most likely explanation for how H3N2 canine influenza emerged in the United States?
• What did the USDA-APHIS root-cause investigation identify as the most likely entry route for PED into the United States?
• Which of the following is least likely to cause vesicular lesions in swine?
• Which statement about international trade after a foreign animal disease outbreak is correct?
• Which of the following is NOT consistent with an outbreak of a foreign animal vesicular disease?
• A zoo veterinarian discovers lethargic animals in the bison and llama pens and a deer found dead; a school group is waiting at the gate. What is the most appropriate initial action?
• True/False: Planning your exit before you enter a premises is an important biosecurity practice.
• Which statement best describes how animal welfare and environmental conservation relate to veterinary public health?
• What is a fomite?
• West Nile virus: Was diagnosed in the US due to the keen observations and persistence of a zoo veterinarian. Choices:
• What is the term for a tick that feeds on a rabbit during its larval and nymphal stages, but feeds on a cow after it becomes an adult?
• Following a foreign animal disease outbreak, international trade may resume after:
• Which of the following is a true statement about CDC Bioterrorism Category A agents?
• Which tick is not found in the United States and is associated with East Coast fever in Africa?
• True/False: In a high-outrage, high-crisis situation, it is best to provide highly detailed instructions for all aspects of biosecurity, and emphasize strict adherence to each individual component no matter how small.
• The organism causing heartwater, Ehrlichia ruminantium, causes edema or fluid accumulation because it infects which cells?
• True/False: Rinderpest is an FAD that has never occurred in the U.S., but it is a big problem in Africa and Europe.
• Which environment condition best allows the CSF virus to survive?
• How do scientists think that HPAI made its way to North America in the spring of 2015?
• Cerebrospinal elaphostrongylosis (CSE) in Canadian caribou was most likely introduced via:
• Which statement is NOT appropriate when dealing with risk communication for a potential FMD outbreak?
• Which statement best describes how West Nile virus was identified in the United States?
• Which transmission factor is a primary focus for control in an environment where the agent persists?
• Which test provides definitive confirmation of senecavirus A infection?
• Animal health emergency response plans should address which types of disasters?
• Which statement about disease susceptibility and wildlife is supported by the material?
• If it is exposed to Ehrlichia ruminantium, which of the following animals is most likely to develop acute heartwater disease?
• Which factor is a significant challenge for vaccinating for FMD in a US outbreak?
• Which option reflects one of the identified risks for introduction of classical swine fever to the United States?
• In an animal health emergency response, which function typically handles paychecks and overtime?
• During an emergency response, volunteers who are not part of a response team are typically:
• True/False: The initial confirmation of an exotic animal disease can be done at any certified laboratory that is part of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN).
• To be maximally effective and efficient it is best to target risk communication at the general public rather than specific audiences.
• Which of the following is an activity performed only by accredited veterinarians?
• Regarding the 2015 HPAI outbreak in the United States, which statement is true?
• The most critical step of a disease control program is the recognition of suspect cases and subsequent rapid reporting to authorities. The most likely group to perform this step is:
• In an outbreak affecting only wild animals, which statement is true?
• Which of the following dies NOT contribute to the emergence and reemergence of diseases in people?
• A comprehensive 'law book' that contains all the current Federal regulations.
• What is/are the significant challenges for vaccinating for FMD if there is an outbreak in the United States? (Choose one best answer.)
• Which statement best defines vertical transmission?
• Which organism causes heartwater?
• Where should samples be sent for testing when vesicular disease is suspected in a herd?
• Who is responsible for advising on next steps at the farm when FMD is suspected?
• What is the most appropriate initial laboratory confirmation for suspected anthrax?
• Based on population projections, current food production will be able to provide food for the world population.
• Which network is part of the National Disaster Medical System and includes private citizens, including private veterinary practitioners, who apply and are accepted into the program?
• Which ICS function is responsible for preparing documents for the Incident Action Plan?
• Which statement about swine vesicular disease is true regarding host range?
• Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and virulent Newcastle’s disease (vND) can be transmitted by:
• Which of the following best describes an effective risk communication principle?
• Infectious disease that is transmitted between animals and people.
• What does the Code of Federal Regulations primarily contain?
• A term that is synonymous with foreign animal disease; not currently found in the country but found elsewhere.
• Swine vesicular disease suspicion: what should your next steps be?
• Which signs are most consistent with highly pathogenic avian influenza in chickens and turkeys?
• What is the optimal number of individuals a supervisor should manage under the span of control in an Incident Command System (ICS) context?
• If a state animal health official directs next steps, which event might occur at the farm?
• Foreign animal diseases can be ruled out in disease outbreaks affecting only wild animals because:
• The risk analysis paradigm assumes there is zero risk of harm in many cases.
• Which option lists a CDC Bioterrorism Category A agent set?
• True/False: In an outbreak, exotic pet birds can be removed from isolation immediately after negative tests.
• During a suspected FMD event, which statement best summarizes the overall response?
• The 2001 outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the United Kingdom is most often traced to:
• You should contact state or federal authorities if you find _______ in the United States:
• True or False: Making an emergency response plan for your home is not worth the time because resources are primarily for officials, but planning ahead is still beneficial.
• Which statement about the Incident Command System (ICS) is true?
• During vesicular disease outbreak investigation, which action is NOT an important biosecurity measure?
• The National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) is:
• Which of the following routes is explicitly identified as a route of transmission for HPAI and vND?
• Highly contagious or transmissible disease and has the potential for very rapid spread irrespective of national borders, causing serious socio-economic or public health consequences. This term is used in the global setting, as nothing is technically exotic or foreign.
• In the United States, cases of heartwater would be treated with:
• True/False: If there is an outbreak of virulent Newcastle’s disease in the U.S., poultry will be euthanized if they are infected or exposed, but exotic pet birds will be isolated and given supportive care until they recover. Once they test negative these birds can be removed from isolation.
• If a practitioner suspects a foreign animal disease, he or she:
• Which term describes a disease whose incidence has recently increased?
• What is a typical first step when FMD is suspected?
• A foreign animal disease could enter the United States on/in:
• In the CSF outbreak in the U.K., what was the probable route of virus introduction into this previously CSF-free country?
• What is the defining characteristic of reservoir hosts in disease ecology?
• Anthrax in cattle most commonly presents as which form of disease?
• Who provides the first line of defense against the introduction of FADs?
• Which statement about border control and risk is supported by the material?
• NAHLN research and testing infrastructure primarily serves to:
• True/False: Responding inappropriately to an FMD outbreak will have major public health consequences and could potentially overwhelm medical centers.
• Which group is most likely to coordinate the outbreak response at state and federal levels?
• How could you check an animal for anthrax before opening a carcass for necropsy?
• Which entity is primarily responsible for coordinating the national program for foreign animal disease detection and response on the federal level?
• Which transmission mode requires a living organism to spread the pathogen between hosts?
• True/False: The term exotic animal disease (EAD) in the course refers to disease of exotic animals such as reptiles, birds, and unusual rodents (e.g., prairie dogs).
• In a suspected zoonotic outbreak at a zoo, which action is described as appropriate to prevent disease spread to visitors?
• Which statement about endothelial damage in severe infections such as CSF, ASF, and Salmonella is correct?
• Which type of team assists in local, state, and federal responses by providing help with activities such as animal decontamination, evacuation and transport, animal search and rescue, disaster veterinary care, and emergency animal sheltering?
• Which of the following is/are a differential for a pet bird with ruffled feathers, diarrhea, mild respiratory signs and neurologic signs?
• An owner moves poultry using a cage that previously held a bird from a live bird market. Could the virus have been introduced into the flock from that cage?
• Zoonotic diseases are defined as infections transmitted from animals to humans.
• What is the primary focus of Customs and Border Protection detector dogs at points of entry?
• Which of the following is a vector for heartwater?
• What laboratory method confirms anthrax in suspected cases?
• You have found vesicles on the feet of swine but the cows in an adjacent pen are not affected. Which of the following diseases is most likely?
• Less than 50% of the new emerging human infectious diseases have been vector-borne or zoonotic.
• Which official is responsible for coordinating animal health activities in a state?
• The National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) primarily functions as:
• You are planning to do a lot of horse work when you graduate. What type of accreditation would be best for you to fully serve your clients?
• Emergency response plans are mainly for government agencies and are not important for veterinary practices, clients, and families. True or False?
• Where was PED first described?
• In 2007, the ASF virus was introduced into Georgia from which region?
• How is African swine fever transmitted?
• Which statement about wildlife susceptibility is correct?
• You suspect a foot-and-mouth disease case and a horse emergency occurs nearby. What should you do first?
• Researchers believe the source of the African swine fever virus introduced into Georgia in 2007 was:
• When should you contact a state animal health official if FMD is suspected?
• Mechanisms for introduction of foreign animal diseases include:
• The World Organization for Animal Health is abbreviated as what?
• What is the recommended immediate action when vesicular disease is suspected in a herd?
• What term describes a disease not currently found in the country but found elsewhere?
• An animal infected with heartwater enters the United States after acaricide treatment and without tropical bont ticks. Could this trigger an outbreak of heartwater in the United States?
• There is an outbreak of an infectious agent known to be transmitted directly and persist in the environment. Which transmission route is a high risk for transmission and something you want to focus on immediately for control?
• The recommended quarantine period for a newly purchased bird is?
• When questions not covered in factsheets and FAQ sheets arise, to whom should you defer?
• The difference between an Assistant Director (AD) and a State Animal Health Official (SAHO) is:
• The U.S. classical swine fever surveillance program includes:
• West Nile virus cycles primarily involve which hosts?
• Which statement best describes the CDC Category ABC Agents List?
• Which of the following is NOT true concerning vesicular exanthema of swine?
• Which statement best describes disinfection in the presence of organic material for HPAI and vND?
• It is unknown how West Nile virus entered the U.S. in 1999. Based on what you know about the virus, what would be the most likely source(s) for introduction:
• True/False: Depopulation is always the best approach to an outbreak of FMD.
• This resource provides the specifics of how to follow the law. Contains details on APHIS-approved methods and requirements (e.g., tests to run and how often) for a specific Program Disease.
• What animals does the African swine fever virus infect?
• In a necropsy scenario with two adult cattle showing hemoglobinuria and a large liver infarct, which organism is most likely the causative agent?
• Which necropsy finding would most strongly suggest Newcastle disease and warrant notifying authorities?
• Which statement best distinguishes soft ticks from hard ticks?
• Bioterrorism would be suspected if anthrax is diagnosed:
• In endemic West Nile virus cycles, which combination is correct?
• Is there cross protection among the seven FMD serotypes?
• If ticks carrying Ehrlichia ruminantium were found in several fields in New Hampshire, the most important measure to control the outbreak would be:
• Which directive might a state official give regarding on-site presence during investigation?
• A resource created by APHIS that summarizes important regulations important to accredited veterinarians. Helps accredited veterinarians know how to perform accredited duties.
• Which ICS function is responsible for collecting and evaluating information about the incident?
• Which of the following activities would an accredited veterinarian perform that is not typically performed by non-accredited veterinarians?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the five major functional areas of the Incident Command System (ICS)?
• If heartwater entered the United States, the most likely scenario would be:
• Which statement best describes the role of the FADD in the response to FMD?
• In ICS, most veterinarians work in which functional area?
• The National Veterinary Response Teams (NVRT) are described as consisting of private citizens, including private veterinary practitioners, who apply and are accepted into the program.
• East Coast fever is associated with which ONE of the following?
• Which is NOT considered a risk for introduction and/or spread of African swine fever?
• All of the following are top differential for fever with oral erosions and vesicles in the oral cavity of cattle except:
• Heartwater is transmitted primarily by ticks of which genus?
• All of the following are important biosecurity measures during the investigation of a vesicular disease outbreak EXCEPT:
• In the inspection sequence, which group is inspected first?
• Why is rapid detection and response critical during an HPAI outbreak?
• A disease whose incidence has recently increased in an area, with potential for significant health impacts in animals or humans.
• During an animal health emergency, which function is responsible for monitoring costs of the response?
• Which pathogen is responsible for East Coast fever?
• Which of the following was put into action in the response to the 2013 PED outbreak in the United States?
• Many of the lesions of Newcastle disease occur because the virus infects and damages:
• In the classical swine fever outbreak in the U.K., what was the most likely way the virus spread to 16 different sites?
• Which statement best summarizes the recommended action when suspecting a foreign animal disease?
• What species is thought to have first transmitted the H3N2 influenza virus to dogs in Asia?
• Heartwater is transmitted primarily by vectors that are present in the United States.
• Which set lists the five major functional areas of the Incident Command System (ICS)?
• Which avian influenza virus subtypes are most likely to cause highly pathogenic avian influenza?
• In incident management, which function is primarily responsible for securing equipment and setting up computers?
• An outbreak of heartwater has been identified on a farm. Which of the following animals does not have clinical signs consistent with this disease?
• Anthrax spores are:
• Which is a locally organized animal response team that serves as a resource for local emergency management and can assist State and Federal authorities when needed?
• Which disease type would be most difficult to prevent entering and infecting animals in the U.S.?
• What is the primary role of the Incident Command in emergency response?
• Which team is typically organized at the state level and comprises volunteers who respond to situations within the state?
• Diagnosis of either HPAI or vND in the US is devastating because:
• Where is the Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostics Laboratory (FADDL) located?
• Which symptom is most often reported when APMV-1 (Newcastle’s disease) infects a human?
• Which statement about the OIE is FALSE?
• You find a large, colorful, orange and black tick on a cow. What disease(s) might it be carrying?
• Cleaning and disinfection of virulent Newcastle’s disease (vND) and HPAI can be accomplished with widely available disinfectants as long as organic material does not interfere.
• Which statement best describes EMRS access?
• True/False: Only virulent Newcastle disease has been seen in the U.S.; highly pathogenic avian influenza has not yet occurred.
• Which statement best captures the societal role of veterinarians in balancing needs of animal protection, welfare, and environmental conservation?
• West Nile virus introduction most plausible host/vector combination.
• Contagious agalactia in lambs can be transmitted via colostrum from infected ewes. This is an example of which transmission mode?
• In the United States, the primary responsibility for protection against foreign animal diseases is assigned to:
• Which statement about risk analysis paradigm is correct?
• What is the role of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) in international animal health?
• Emergency Management Response System (EMRS) is:
• Classical swine fever (hog cholera) can spread between pigs on a contaminated bucket. This is an example of:
• While examining cattle in Florida, you observe many Rhipicephalus appendiculatus ticks in the ears. What is your primary concern?
• Which practice is identified as a risk for ASF entry via waste feeding?
• Which ONE of the following is true about the pathogenesis of bovine babesiosis? Babesia spp. which cause bovine babesiosis:
• The best sample to submit for visualizing Ehrlichia ruminantium colonies is:
• Which action should you avoid when educating your clients and the public during an FMD outbreak?
• Emergency planning should be applicable to which groups besides government agencies?
• Who is most likely to perform recognition of suspect disease cases and rapid reporting to state or federal authorities?
• True/False: Because ASF causes high morbidity but low mortality, the main impact of an ASF outbreak on the swine industry is increased number of days to market.
• Which of the following would be consistent with swine vesicular disease (SVD), the disease caused by an enterovirus in the Picornaviridae family?
• Which disease is caused by a calicivirus?
• True/False: There are four NVSL laboratories: three in Ames, Iowa, and one at Plum Island, NY.
• The 2001 epidemic of foot and mouth disease in the United Kingdom did not have a significant impact on:
• The Uruguay depopulation strategy was abandoned in favor of vaccination for which reason?
• During the recovery stage of an animal disease outbreak, activities include:
• Which sequence of public responses from most frequent to least frequent?
• True/False: Most humans that become infected with West Nile virus are asymptomatic
• Which section is primarily responsible for coordinating field operations in an emergency response?
• Hemorrhages seen in the skin of animals infected with CSF, ASF, Salmonella, and Erysipelas are a result of:
• Which organization publishes the primary reference manuals governing international trade in animals and animal products?
• Which statement best defines agroterrorism?