Certified Veterinary Assistant - Level 1: Course 102 Veterinary Exam Procedures
Abscess ✔ Ans -A localized collection of pus in a cavity formed by the disintegration of tissue.
Brain ✔ Ans -That part of the central nervous system (CNS) contained within the cranium (skull), comprising the forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain; and developed from the embryonic neural tube.
Central Nervous System (CNS) ✔ Ans -The portion of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord.
Conjunctivitis ✔ Ans -Inflammation of the delicate membrane lining the eyelids and covering parts of the eyeball.
Dermatitis ✔ Ans -Inflammation of the skin.
Dewclaw ✔ Ans -Rudimentary first digit of dogs and cats, found on
the inner side of the front legs, above the weight-bearing digits. Commonly removed from puppies at an early age because of the susceptibility to injury throughout life. Occasionally found on the hind legs of some dogs.
Inflammation ✔ Ans -A localized protective response elicited by injury or destruction of tissues, which serves to destroy, dilute or wall off both
the injurious agent and the tissue.
Kidney ✔ Ans -Either of the two organs in the lumbar region that filter blood, excreting the end-products of body metabolism in the form of urine and regulating the concentrations of hydrogen, sodium, potassium, phosphate and other ions in the extracellular fluid.
Muzzle (Bodily) ✔ Ans -The part of the face containing the maxillae and nasal bones; the front part of a dog's head anterior, containing the nasal passages and bearing the nose pad. Muzzle (Restraining tool) ✔ Ans -An appliance placed over the mouth of an animal, usually a dog, to prevent it from biting.
Otitis ✔ Ans -Inflammation of the ear
Otoscope ✔ Ans -An instrument for inspecting the ear.
Pulse ✔ Ans -1. A rhythmic wave
2. The beat of the heart as felt through the walls of arteries. What is felt is not the blood pulsing through the arteries but a shock wave, generated by the abrupt ejection of blood from the heart, that travels along the arteries.
Restraint ✔ Ans -Control of an animal so that it can be examined or
treated.
Stethoscope ✔ Ans -An instrument used to hear and amplify the sounds produced by the heart, lungs and other internal organs.
(102.A) The ____ vein runs down the front of the animal's leg and is a common location for taking a ____ sample. ✔ Ans -Cephalic, Blood
(102.A) To place a ____ on a horse, begin by placing the fixed loop over the nose first, then place the long part behind the right ear. The buckle should always be on the ____ side. ✔ Ans -Halter, Left
(102.A) Sometimes a dog or cat must be restrained from biting by fitting it with a ____. ✔ Ans -Muzzle
(102.A) If possible, you should always know the ____ of a horse before you try to do anything to it. ✔ Ans -Personality
(102.A) Always approach a horse from the ____, never from the ____. ✔ Ans -Side, Back
(102.A) To place a horse in a stall you should lead the animal in with a ____. ✔ Ans -Lead rope
Abscess ✔ Ans -A localized collection of pus in a cavity formed by the disintegration of tissue.
Brain ✔ Ans -That part of the central nervous system (CNS) contained within the cranium (skull), comprising the forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain; and developed from the embryonic neural tube.
Central Nervous System (CNS) ✔ Ans -The portion of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord.
Conjunctivitis ✔ Ans -Inflammation of the delicate membrane lining the eyelids and covering parts of the eyeball.
Dermatitis ✔ Ans -Inflammation of the skin.
Dewclaw ✔ Ans -Rudimentary first digit of dogs and cats, found on
the inner side of the front legs, above the weight-bearing digits. Commonly removed from puppies at an early age because of the susceptibility to injury throughout life. Occasionally found on the hind legs of some dogs.
Inflammation ✔ Ans -A localized protective response elicited by injury or destruction of tissues, which serves to destroy, dilute or wall off both
the injurious agent and the tissue.
Kidney ✔ Ans -Either of the two organs in the lumbar region that filter blood, excreting the end-products of body metabolism in the form of urine and regulating the concentrations of hydrogen, sodium, potassium, phosphate and other ions in the extracellular fluid.
Muzzle (Bodily) ✔ Ans -The part of the face containing the maxillae and nasal bones; the front part of a dog's head anterior, containing the nasal passages and bearing the nose pad. Muzzle (Restraining tool) ✔ Ans -An appliance placed over the mouth of an animal, usually a dog, to prevent it from biting.
Otitis ✔ Ans -Inflammation of the ear
Otoscope ✔ Ans -An instrument for inspecting the ear.
Pulse ✔ Ans -1. A rhythmic wave
2. The beat of the heart as felt through the walls of arteries. What is felt is not the blood pulsing through the arteries but a shock wave, generated by the abrupt ejection of blood from the heart, that travels along the arteries.
Restraint ✔ Ans -Control of an animal so that it can be examined or
treated.
Stethoscope ✔ Ans -An instrument used to hear and amplify the sounds produced by the heart, lungs and other internal organs.
(102.A) The ____ vein runs down the front of the animal's leg and is a common location for taking a ____ sample. ✔ Ans -Cephalic, Blood
(102.A) To place a ____ on a horse, begin by placing the fixed loop over the nose first, then place the long part behind the right ear. The buckle should always be on the ____ side. ✔ Ans -Halter, Left
(102.A) Sometimes a dog or cat must be restrained from biting by fitting it with a ____. ✔ Ans -Muzzle
(102.A) If possible, you should always know the ____ of a horse before you try to do anything to it. ✔ Ans -Personality
(102.A) Always approach a horse from the ____, never from the ____. ✔ Ans -Side, Back
(102.A) To place a horse in a stall you should lead the animal in with a ____. ✔ Ans -Lead rope
