Free Oregon Veterinary Regional Disease Test Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

Try these 10 sample questions from the Oregon Veterinary Regional Disease Test practice bank. Each includes the answer and explanation. Continue with the interactive practice above to review the full question set.

1. 1When an Oregon veterinarian clinically suspects an immediately reportable disease, when should it be reported?

   1. A.Within 15 days after laboratory confirmation
   2. B.Immediately before initiating laboratory testingCorrect answer: B
   3. C.After confirming the laboratory submitted a report
   4. D.With the next facility renewal application

   Explanation: ODA says immediately reportable diseases "must be reported via telephone ... upon clinical suspicion, prior to initiating laboratory testing." Reporting therefore precedes laboratory testing.

   Reference: Diseases Reportable by Veterinarians_Printable List_12.2025 — Immediately reportable diseases instructions, updated Dec. 23, 2025

2. 2Within what period must an Oregon veterinarian report a monitored disease after laboratory confirmation?

   1. A.0 days—immediately after observing an immediately reportable disease
   2. B.10 days after a facility ownership change
   3. C.15 days after laboratory confirmationCorrect answer: C
   4. D.3 business days after an emergency record request

   Explanation: ODA states monitored diseases are "reportable within 15 days of laboratory confirmation." The same deadline applies to in-house confirmation.

   Reference: Diseases Reportable by Veterinarians_Printable List_12.2025 — Monitored Diseases instructions

3. 3Which disease is listed by Oregon as immediately reportable?

   1. A.RabiesCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Canine parvovirus
   3. C.Feline leukemia virus disease complex
   4. D.Heartworm disease

   Explanation: Under the heading Immediately Reportable Diseases, ODA states that "Oregon veterinarians must immediately notify the State Veterinarian by phone at (503) 986-4711 upon clinical suspicion of any of the following diseases in any species" and lists Rabies among those diseases under VIRAL DISEASES. The other three diseases are monitored.

   Reference: Diseases Reportable by Veterinarians_Printable List_12.2025 — Immediately Reportable Diseases

4. 4What telephone number does ODA publish for immediate animal-disease reports?

   1. A.503-986-4711Correct answer: A
   2. B.503-986-4680
   3. C.971-673-0224
   4. D.503-947-6000

   Explanation: The official list prints "ODA Animal Disease Reporting Hotline: 503-986-4711." That is the number for immediate reports.

   Reference: ODA : Veterinary Disease Reporting : Veterinary Disease Reporting : State of Oregon — ODA Animal Disease Reporting Hotline

5. 5Which event qualifies as laboratory confirmation for Oregon's monitored-disease reporting deadline?

   1. A.A positive result from in-house testingCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Clinical suspicion before testing begins
   3. C.Verification that a laboratory filed a report
   4. D.Observation of an exotic vector

   Explanation: ODA states that monitored diseases are reportable after "laboratory confirmation (which may be in-house testing)." A positive in-house result therefore qualifies as confirmation.

   Reference: Diseases Reportable by Veterinarians_Printable List_12.2025 — Monitored Diseases instructions

6. 6Which observation is an immediately reportable abnormality in any species?

   1. A.An unidentified vesicular diseaseCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Laboratory-confirmed canine parvovirus
   3. C.Laboratory-confirmed heartworm disease
   4. D.Laboratory-confirmed feline leukemia virus

   Explanation: ODA expressly lists "Any unidentified vesicular disease" as an immediately reportable abnormality. The other choices are monitored diseases.

   Reference: Diseases Reportable by Veterinarians_Printable List_12.2025 — Immediately Reportable Abnormalities

7. 7A diagnostic laboratory says it automatically reports a monitored disease to ODA. What remains the veterinarian's responsibility?

   1. A.Confirm that the laboratory reported the diseaseCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Telephone ODA before the laboratory starts testing
   3. C.Submit the facility's annual self-inspection form
   4. D.Report the result only to the animal's owner

   Explanation: ODA says, "it is the veterinarian's responsibility to confirm that the laboratory has reported the disease." The veterinarian must verify the automatic report.

   Reference: Diseases Reportable by Veterinarians_Printable List_12.2025 — Monitored Diseases instructions

8. 8How is suspicion of a foreign animal disease treated under Oregon's reporting guidance?

   1. A.Telephone reporting immediately upon suspicionCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Form reporting within 15 days of confirmation
   3. C.Laboratory reporting without veterinarian verification
   4. D.Facility-renewal reporting after the calendar year

   Explanation: ODA includes "Any exotic disease or foreign animal disease, even if only suspected" among immediately reportable abnormalities. Suspicion triggers immediate telephone notice.

   Reference: Diseases Reportable by Veterinarians_Printable List_12.2025 — Immediately Reportable Abnormalities

9. 9Which reporting method does ODA specify for monitored diseases?

   1. A.Oregon Monitored Disease Reporting FormCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Immediate telephone report before testing
   3. C.Veterinary facility self-inspection form
   4. D.Certified animal-removal notice

   Explanation: ODA says monitored diseases are reported "via the Oregon Monitored Disease Reporting Form." This differs from immediate telephone reporting.

   Reference: Diseases Reportable by Veterinarians_Printable List_12.2025 — Monitored Diseases instructions

10. 10Which newly observed vector must be reported immediately under Oregon's abnormality criteria?

    1. A.An exotic tickCorrect answer: A
    2. B.A monitored Sarcoptes scabiei variant
    3. C.A confirmed Dirofilaria immitis infection
    4. D.A confirmed Giardia species infection

    Explanation: ODA lists "Any exotic vector (flies and fly larvae, mites, and ticks)" as immediately reportable. The other choices are monitored parasitic conditions.

    Reference: Diseases Reportable by Veterinarians_Printable List_12.2025 — Immediately Reportable Abnormalities