https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/544/avesWelcome to the Revision Guide for Student Nurses (Part II) by Vanessa Bird VN. This guide contains notes, self-test questionnaires and practical tasks to help you through your exams (Level 2/3 NVQ, and beyond), and to use as a reference afterwards.Apren-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/544/avesThu, 09 Apr 2009 17:04:14 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:e9d0faf4-d0a9-44aa-b69b-4c5aa663510bArlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/544/aves#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 2 by Arlo Guthrie on 4/9/2009 5:04:14 PM<br /> <p><strong>QUESTIONS </strong></p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li>List 6 characteristics common to all birds. </li> <li>How does the blood of birds differ from that of mammals? </li> <li>How does the pelvis of birds differ from that of mammals, and why? </li> <li>State 2 anatomical features that are common to the order mammalia, but absent in the order aves. </li> <li>How many different orders of birds are there? </li> <li>List 6 common orders of bird and give an example of a species belonging to each. </li> <li>What is the common name given to the order passeriformes? </li> <li>How do the toes of climbing birds differ to those belonging to perching birds? </li> <li>Of the birds listed in your answer to Q6, can you state 2 that are referred to as birds of prey? </li> <li>Of the birds listed in your answer to Q6, can you state 1 that is referred to as a game bird? </li> <li>List 3 species of bird commonly kept as pets that originate from Australia. </li> <li>Which species of bird has a particularly well developed quadrate bone and why? </li> <li>What is the name of the joint between the upper part of the beak and the rest of the skull? </li> <li>List 5 ways in which the skeleton of the bird is specially adapted for flight. </li> <li>What is the correct term for the &quot;*** wing&quot;? </li> <li>What proteinaceous substance are feathers composed from? </li> <li>What are the 2 main functions of feathers? </li> <li>List the 3 main types of feather. </li> <li>When do birds moult? </li> <li>What is meant when a feather is described as &quot;in pin&quot; or &quot;in the blood&quot;? </li> <li>What is the function of the preen gland that is present in some species of bird? </li> <li>Name 2 species of bird that produce a very fine dust that helps to keep the plumage in good condition. </li> <li>Why do birds possess no teeth? </li> <li>What is the function of the crop that is present in some species of bird? </li> <li>What is the correct name for a baby bird? </li> <li>Can you name the 2 chambers of the stomach that are present in most species of bird? </li> <li>Name 1 species of bird that does not possess a ventriculus (or gizzard). Why is this? </li> <li>Why might a budgerigar possess 2 large caeca, whilst the sunbird possesses none at all? </li> <li>What is the cloaca (or vent)? </li> <li>Why is general anaesthesia more risky in birds that in mammals of a comparable size? </li> <li>Explain how you would perform a beak clipping procedure in a budgerigar. </li> <li>The veterinary surgeon asks you to administer an intramuscular injection to a parakeet. Why must particular care be taken? </li> <li>List 4 ways in which stress levels may be kept to a minimum when nursing birds. </li> <li>List suitable foods for the following types of bird: hardbills, softbills, psittacines &amp; raptors. Give an example of a type of bird belonging to each group. </li> <li>What is the average life expectancy of a parrot? </li> <li>List hazards that may affect birds allowed to fly free within the owner&#39;s home. </li> <li>Why must particular care be taken if introducing an imprinted bird to a cage containing other birds? </li> <li>State the act that forbids the possession of certain falconiform birds of prey unless ringed and registered. </li> <li>Name 2 aids that enable easier handling of birds of prey. </li> <li>What is the name of the causative organism of &quot;scaly leg&quot;/&quot;scaly beak&quot;? </li> <li>What is the name of the causative organism of &quot;bumble foot&quot;? </li> <li>&quot;Feather cysts&quot; may be genetically predisposed and often affect certain strains of canary. What is the correct term for this condition? </li> <li>Name the endoparasite that may infest the upper alimentary tract of birds. </li> <li>Psittacosis is a zoonotic disease of birds which may produce either respiratory or gastrointestinal signs. List ways in which you would prevent the spread of infection. </li> <li>By what other names might psittacosis be known? </li> <li>Describe the treatment of an egg-bound bird. </li> <li>Why is respiratory distress a common symptom of iodine deficiency? </li> <li>Behavioural problems are common in large domestic birds such as parrots and may manifest as one or a combination of the following: feather plucking, nail chewing, self-mutilation and excessive screaming. List 8 stress inducing factors that may contribute to such problems. </li> <li>A client telephones the surgery. Her budgerigar has been prescribed a medicated seed which the bird will not eat. What advice would you offer? </li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div> https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/544/aves/revision/1Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:03:53 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:e9d0faf4-d0a9-44aa-b69b-4c5aa663510bArlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/544/aves#commentsRevision 1 posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 2 by Arlo Guthrie on 4/9/2009 5:03:53 PM<br /> <p><strong>QUESTIONS </strong></p> <ol> <li>List 6 characteristics common to all birds. </li> <li>How does the blood of birds differ from that of mammals? </li> <li>How does the pelvis of birds differ from that of mammals, and why? </li> <li>State 2 anatomical features that are common to the order mammalia, but absent in the order aves. </li> <li>How many different orders of birds are there? </li> <li>List 6 common orders of bird and give an example of a species belonging to each. </li> <li>What is the common name given to the order passeriformes? </li> <li>How do the toes of climbing birds differ to those belonging to perching birds? </li> <li>Of the birds listed in your answer to Q6, can you state 2 that are referred to as birds of prey? </li> <li>Of the birds listed in your answer to Q6, can you state 1 that is referred to as a game bird? </li> <li>List 3 species of bird commonly kept as pets that originate from Australia. </li> <li>Which species of bird has a particularly well developed quadrate bone and why? </li> <li>What is the name of the joint between the upper part of the beak and the rest of the skull? </li> <li>List 5 ways in which the skeleton of the bird is specially adapted for flight. </li> <li>What is the correct term for the &quot;*** wing&quot;? </li> <li>What proteinaceous substance are feathers composed from? </li> <li>What are the 2 main functions of feathers? </li> <li>List the 3 main types of feather. </li> <li>When do birds moult? </li> <li>What is meant when a feather is described as &quot;in pin&quot; or &quot;in the blood&quot;? </li> <li>What is the function of the preen gland that is present in some species of bird? </li> <li>Name 2 species of bird that produce a very fine dust that helps to keep the plumage in good condition. </li> <li>Why do birds possess no teeth? </li> <li>What is the function of the crop that is present in some species of bird? </li> <li>What is the correct name for a baby bird? </li> <li>Can you name the 2 chambers of the stomach that are present in most species of bird? </li> <li>Name 1 species of bird that does not possess a ventriculus (or gizzard). Why is this? </li> <li>Why might a budgerigar possess 2 large caeca, whilst the sunbird possesses none at all? </li> <li>What is the cloaca (or vent)? </li> <li>Why is general anaesthesia more risky in birds that in mammals of a comparable size? </li> <li>Explain how you would perform a beak clipping procedure in a budgerigar. </li> <li>The veterinary surgeon asks you to administer an intramuscular injection to a parakeet. Why must particular care be taken? </li> <li>List 4 ways in which stress levels may be kept to a minimum when nursing birds. </li> <li>List suitable foods for the following types of bird: hardbills, softbills, psittacines &amp; raptors. Give an example of a type of bird belonging to each group. </li> <li>What is the average life expectancy of a parrot? </li> <li>List hazards that may affect birds allowed to fly free within the owner&#39;s home. </li> <li>Why must particular care be taken if introducing an imprinted bird to a cage containing other birds? </li> <li>State the act that forbids the possession of certain falconiform birds of prey unless ringed and registered. </li> <li>Name 2 aids that enable easier handling of birds of prey. </li> <li>What is the name of the causative organism of &quot;scaly leg&quot;/&quot;scaly beak&quot;? </li> <li>What is the name of the causative organism of &quot;bumble foot&quot;? </li> <li>&quot;Feather cysts&quot; may be genetically predisposed and often affect certain strains of canary. What is the correct term for this condition? </li> <li>Name the endoparasite that may infest the upper alimentary tract of birds. </li> <li>Psittacosis is a zoonotic disease of birds which may produce either respiratory or gastrointestinal signs. List ways in which you would prevent the spread of infection. </li> <li>By what other names might psittacosis be known? </li> <li>Describe the treatment of an egg-bound bird. </li> <li>Why is respiratory distress a common symptom of iodine deficiency? </li> <li>Behavioural problems are common in large domestic birds such as parrots and may manifest as one or a combination of the following: feather plucking, nail chewing, self-mutilation and excessive screaming. List 8 stress inducing factors that may contribute to such problems. </li> <li>A client telephones the surgery. Her budgerigar has been prescribed a medicated seed which the bird will not eat. What advice would you offer? </li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div>