1. Animal
hoarding is defined as
a.
failure to provide minimal
standards of sanitation, space, nutrition, and veterinary care.
b.
inability to recognize the
effects of this failure on the welfare of the animals, human members
of the household, and the environment.
c.
obsessive attempts to
accumulate or maintain a collection of animals in the face of
deteriorating conditions.
d.
denial or minimization of
the problems.
e.
all of the above.
2.
Conditions associated with animal hoarding
a. by definition occur on
premises owned or rented by private individuals.
b. mostly occur at no-kill
facilities and puppy mills, but may also be found at private
residences.
c. mostly occur on the
premises of private individuals, but may also be found at shelters,
no-kill facilities, and puppy mills.
Which of the following best describes a full response to an animal
hoarding situation?
a.
It can be quickly accomplished if multiple agencies coordinate their
efforts.
b.
It is likely to be prolonged.
c.
It is likely to require involvement from social services, law
enforcement, and animal health and control agencies.
d.
a and c.
e.
b and c.
4. Guidelines for planning and managing response efforts have been
posted online by the following organization(s):
a. the Humane Society of
the United States.
b. the National Association
of State Public Health Veterinarians.
c. a and b.
d. neither a nor b.
a. the Humane Society of
the United States.
b. the National Association
of State Public Health Veterinarians.
c. a and b.
d. neither a nor b.
6.
a. ensure that all
appropriate agencies are informed and involved in the planning
process.
b. designate a single
public information officer, who will coordinate with all involved
agencies.
c. assess possible safety
and health hazards that may confront responders and make all
necessary equipment and supplies available before beginning work.
d. educate responders about
the hazards and risks, and train them in basic sanitation
procedures, use of personal protective equipment, and safe
animal-handling practices.
e. all of the above.
7. Responders who incur injuries or who become ill after a
response should
a. report only serious
injuries or illness to their supervisors.
b. report all injuries to
their supervisors within 10 days.
c. be concerned about
zoonotic diseases only if they have had direct contact with the
animals.
d. seek medical attention
even for a minor injury such as a small scratch, since the
environment is likely to have been contaminated.
e. immediately obtain
rabies vaccinations.
8.
Elevated levels of ammonia in the air
a.
can cause watering of the eyes and tightness in the chest.
b.
probably are not present if the residents are clearly not suffering
effects.
c.
are best addressed by use of NIOSH-approved respirators.
d.
are unpleasant but are not a serious health concern.
9.
Which of the following air quality contaminants is not a serious
concern associated with animal hoarding?
a.
Mold.
b.
Particulate matter.
c.
Hydrogen sulfide.
d.
None of the above.
10. Which of the following hazards is not associated with animal
hoarding?
a. Electrical damage.
b. Structural defects in
the building such as rotted floors or stairs.
c. Prolonged exposure to
noise that could damage hearing.
d. None of the above.
a. True.
b. False.
12.
According to the authors, which of the following animal diseases
might be spread off site via contaminated materials or nondisposable
personal protective equipment that has not been properly
disinfected?
a.
distemper, calicivirus, and norovirus.
b.
distemper, calicivirus, and parvovirus.
c.
rabies.
d.
swine flu.
e.
none of the above.
