Level 1 CVA Exam Questions with Correct Answers

Which of the following is a chemical substance, produced by a microorganism, that has the capacity, in dilute solutions, to kill or inhibit the growth of other microorganisms? CORRECT ANSWER antibiotic The best rule for a veterinary assistant to follow with respect to medications stored in the veterinary clinic is: CORRECT ANSWER Never dispose of medications unless directed to do so by the veterinarian or supervising RVT Rules governing the use and disposal of controlled substances are enforced by CORRECT ANSWER DEA The following should only be disposed of in biohazard containers, never should they be thrown in the trash CORRECT ANSWER Antibiotics and chemotherapy agents Which of the following is a viral infection which may affect cattle, dogs and swine, but is most commonly seen in dogs where the clinical symptoms are vomiting and diarrhea, often with blood, high fever and dehydration? CORRECT ANSWER parvovirus A highly fatal viral infection of the nervous system which affects all warm-blooded animal species. One of the most important zoonotic diseases because of the inevitably fatal outcome for the infected human. CORRECT ANSWER rabies Animals diagnosed or suspected of having a highly contagious disease are typically confined to the CORRECT ANSWER isolation ward Which of the following WOULD NOT be part of the required PPE for an animal dentistry procedure: CORRECT ANSWER apron The initial letters "OSHA" stand for CORRECT ANSWER