Veterinary Ethics & Jurisprudence MCQs 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. Veterinary jurisprudence deals with: (A) Animal surgery techniques (B) Legal aspects of veterinary practice (C) Animal nutrition (D) Livestock management 2. Veterinary ethics focuses on: (A) Laws for exporting animals (B) Moral principles in veterinary practice (C) Only animal vaccination (D) None of the above 3. Which act regulates veterinary practice in many countries? (A) Veterinary Council Act (B) Livestock Import Act (C) Wildlife Protection Act (D) Animal Transport Act 4. Informed consent is important in: (A) Feed formulation (B) Surgical procedures (C) Artificial insemination (D) Both B and C 5. Which document allows a veterinarian to practice legally? (A) Livestock record book (B) Veterinary license (C) Animal passport (D) Vaccination card 6. Veterinary malpractice refers to: (A) Effective treatment (B) Negligent or unethical veterinary services (C) Animal vaccination (D) Livestock breeding 7. Confidentiality in veterinary ethics means: (A) Keeping client and animal information private (B) Sharing patient details with all farm workers (C) Publishing treatment details online (D) None of the above 8. Animal Welfare Laws are designed to: (A) Promote animal health and prevent cruelty (B) Increase milk production only (C) Regulate trade of livestock products (D) Improve animal color 9. Euthanasia in veterinary ethics refers to: (A) Killing animals for meat production (B) Humane killing to relieve suffering (C) Disease testing (D) Forced sterilization 10. The āfive freedomsā concept is related to: (A) Animal breeding (B) Animal welfare standards (C) Veterinary licensing (D) Food safety 11. A veterinarian is legally required to: (A) Report notifiable diseases (B) Keep all diseases secret (C) Only treat healthy animals (D) Sell veterinary drugs 12. Professional misconduct includes: (A) Issuing false health certificates (B) Neglecting vaccination schedules (C) Performing surgery without consent (D) All of the above 13. Veterinary ethics is based on: (A) Science alone (B) Moral values and professional guidelines (C) Livestock economics (D) Animal transport laws 14. The term āclientā in veterinary practice refers to: (A) Only pet owners (B) Person who seeks veterinary services (C) Only livestock traders (D) Only dairy farmers 15. The veterinarianās oath emphasizes: (A) Profit maximization (B) Animal welfare and public health (C) Export promotion (D) Breed improvement only 16. Conflict of interest in veterinary ethics means: (A) Disagreement between two animals (B) Personal interest affecting professional decisions (C) Refusal to sell drugs (D) None of the above 17. The term ānegligenceā in veterinary law implies: (A) Providing proper care (B) Failure to exercise reasonable care (C) Voluntary work (D) Free treatment 18. Which organization often regulates veterinary education and licensing? (A) WHO (B) FAO (C) Veterinary Council (D) OIE 19. Unauthorized veterinary practice is: (A) Practicing without a valid license (B) Offering advice to friends (C) Reading veterinary books (D) Buying medicines from a store 20. Animal rights primarily focus on: (A) Economic benefits of animals (B) Legal recognition of animal interests (C) Enhancing animal fertility (D) Increasing feed intake 21. Code of conduct for veterinarians is issued by: (A) Farmers’ unions (B) Veterinary councils or boards (C) Livestock traders (D) NGOs only 22. Which is considered unethical? (A) Proper record keeping (B) Performing unnecessary surgeries for profit (C) Timely disease reporting (D) Providing post-operative care 23. Veterinary signature on health certificates signifies: (A) Ownership transfer (B) Legal responsibility for accuracy (C) Only a routine mark (D) Marketing authorization 24. Whistleblowing in veterinary ethics means: (A) Reporting unethical practices (B) Selling vaccines (C) Keeping silent on disease outbreaks (D) Increasing profit margins 25. The principle of ānon-maleficenceā means: (A) Doing good for animals (B) Avoiding harm to animals (C) Maximizing farm productivity (D) Supporting livestock export 26. Telemedicine in veterinary practice must comply with: (A) No legal regulations (B) Veterinary licensing and ethical guidelines (C) Farm owner approval only (D) Animal color registration 27. Which document is necessary for animal transport? (A) Veterinary health certificate (B) Breeding record (C) Milk production data (D) Feed analysis report 28. Veterinary oath is administered at: (A) Start of education (B) Graduation or licensing (C) During first employment (D) Only for senior veterinarians 29. Which is NOT part of veterinary ethics? (A) Honesty (B) Integrity (C) Exploitation of clients (D) Animal welfare 30. Animal cruelty is legally defined as: (A) Providing shelter and feed (B) Unnecessary suffering caused by humans (C) Vaccinating animals (D) Quarantine of diseased animals 31. Duty to warn public health authorities is part of: (A) Animal breeding (B) Veterinary public responsibility (C) Livestock marketing (D) Animal transport 32. Unethical advertising in veterinary practice includes: (A) False claims of miraculous cures (B) Informing clients about services (C) Displaying a valid license (D) Offering emergency contact information 33. Which legal term refers to āwrongful act causing harmā? (A) Consent (B) Tort (C) Liability (D) License 34. Veterinary ethics requires veterinarians to treat animals: (A) Only if profitable (B) With compassion and competence (C) Only for government farms (D) Depending on breed 35. Breach of confidentiality may result in: (A) Client trust improvement (B) Legal consequences (C) Disease eradication (D) Higher milk production 36. Professional indemnity insurance protects veterinarians from: (A) Taxes (B) Legal liability for malpractice (C) Feed shortages (D) Export regulations 37. Veterinary ethics does NOT cover: (A) Fair pricing (B) Drug smuggling (C) Client communication (D) Animal welfare 38. Practicing under influence of drugs or alcohol is considered: (A) Ethical practice (B) Professional misconduct (C) Preventive measure (D) None of the above 39. The principle of āautonomyā in ethics means: (A) Veterinarian decides everything alone (B) Respecting client’s right to make informed decisions (C) Avoiding disease transmission (D) Reducing breeding rates 40. Animal experimentation is legally governed by: (A) Animal cruelty laws (B) Breeding acts (C) Trade agreements (D) None of the above 41. Which is a veterinarian’s primary duty? (A) Maximize farmer’s profit (B) Protect animal health and public safety (C) Sell veterinary medicines (D) Breed exotic animals 42. Bribery in veterinary practice is classified as: (A) Acceptable negotiation (B) Unethical and illegal (C) Marketing strategy (D) Conflict resolution 43. When should a veterinarian refuse treatment? (A) When it compromises animal welfare (B) When animal owner is absent (C) For minor injuries (D) Always when busy 44. Who can issue an official veterinary certificate? (A) Any person with animal knowledge (B) Registered veterinarian (C) Animal caretaker (D) Livestock trader 45. Failure to maintain proper clinical records may lead to: (A) No consequences (B) Legal action or penalties (C) Higher milk production (D) Better disease control 46. Veterinarians are ethically bound to: (A) Destroy competitors’ businesses (B) Promote animal health and welfare (C) Ignore zoonoses (D) Increase animal numbers at any cost 47. Consent for treatment of a minorās animal should be taken from: (A) The child (B) Legal guardian (C) Any neighbor (D) Farm assistant 48. A veterinarian involved in illegal drug supply is guilty of: (A) Ethical excellence (B) Professional misconduct (C) Community service (D) None of the above 49. The main objective of veterinary jurisprudence is to: (A) Prevent legal disputes in veterinary practice (B) Increase milk yield (C) Formulate feed plans (D) Enhance export only 50. Which is considered a client right? (A) Inaccurate medical records (B) Truthful communication about diagnosis and treatment (C) Unauthorized use of animal samples (D) Hidden vaccination schedule