WRC Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025
When trying to warm a hypothermic comatose animal, which type of heat source is not safe? - ANSWERSHeating pad
When cooling a hyperthermic animal, you should actively cool the animal until the body temperature falls to the normal range. - ANSWERSFalse
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When trying to warm a hypothermic comatose animal, which type of heat source is not safe? -
ANSWERSHeating pad
When cooling a hyperthermic animal, you should actively cool the animal until the body temperature
falls to the normal range. - ANSWERSFalse
Which is the most important reason a mammal that has lost much of its haircoat due to mange or
injuries to the skin, should not be released until its fur has grown back? - ANSWERSLoss of
thermoregulation
Most mammals cool themselves through evaporative cooling by: - ANSWERSPanting
The process where glucose is split into a simpler compound is known as: - ANSWERSGlycolysis
Which statement is true when capturing an animal? - ANSWERSCover the head with a towel to reduce
visual stimuli as it has a calming effect.
Anabolism is defined as: - ANSWERSThe sum of all chemical reactions involved in the synthesis of
molecules
One critical feature of mammalian respiration is: - ANSWERSNegative pressure
Avian respiration differs from that of mammals in that: - ANSWERSBirds have no diaphragm
10% of blood is made up of dissolved substances and plasma proteins. Which of the following are plasma
proteins? Choose all that apply. - ANSWERSFibrinogen and Albumin
, When a fracture occurs (choose all that apply): - ANSWERSBone cells that have lost their blood supply
become necrotic, collagen is secreted around each fractured end, and Inflammation occurs in the bone
itself
Smooth muscle: - ANSWERSLines various organs of the body
CO2 is excreted in urine: - ANSWERSFalse
The filtration process occurs in: - ANSWERSKidneys
Herbivores: - ANSWERSDigest cellulose through fermentation
When an animal arrives for treatment, you should: - ANSWERSVisually examine the animal before
handling
Considerations when assessing a suitable release area include (choose all that apply): -
ANSWERSSuitable shelter and good food and water supply
Time of year, migratory habits and proximity to the capture location are not considerations when
releasing an animal: - ANSWERSFalse
If migration has occurred while a bird is in captivity: - ANSWERSThe bird should be released in the
migration destination area
The first information to obtain when receiving an injured animal is what happened to it. -
ANSWERSFalse: The first information to obtain is the name and address of the rescuer.
A person called asking what to do about a roadrunner that is nesting in the yew bush at her front
door. It's winter and the temperature is ~30 F. What do you advise? - ANSWERSTry not to disturb it
The primary question in wildlife rehabilitation triage is "Can this life be saved? " - ANSWERSFalse
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