Veterinary Assistant Certification Test Questions with Correct Answers. Biohazard Correct Answer Food and plants to avoid giving to animals Correct Answer Chocolate, grapes, avocado,
alcohol, onion, garlic, coffee/tea, human food, raisins, milk
Common cleaning agents in vet. office Correct Answer Bleach, antiseptic, disinfectants, deodorizers, antivirocides, antifungacides
Autoclave: Correct Answer Applying heat and pressure to sterilize
Types of sterilization: Correct Answer Cleaning, sterilizing, disinfecting, and antiseptics
Types of chemicals used to clean: Correct Answer Alcohols, Aldehydes, Chlorine, Iodine, Ammonias
SDS: Correct Answer Safety Data Sheet; Lists use, ingredients, how to store, and all of the chemicals in the clinic
Nosocomial Infection: Correct Answer An infection or disease that is acquired at a hospital
Zoonotic Infection: Correct Answer A disease or infection that can be passed from animals to humans
Examples of zoonotic diseases: Correct Answer Ringworm, Scabies, Rabies, etc.
Clostridial Infection: Correct Answer An infection caused by the Clostridial bacteria; Example: Tetanus
Signs of an animal in distress: Correct Answer Tail tucked between legs, white gums, dehydrated, could be bleeding, respiratory distress, foreign object in airway or body, elevated temperature, broken limb, or coughing/wheezing
Veterinary Dentistry terms to know Correct Answer Parts of the tooth, gingivitis, periodontal disease, tools, scaler, ultrasonic scaler, x-rays, tooth extraction Gingivitis: Correct Answer Gums around teeth are swollen and inflamed
Periodontal Disease: Correct Answer Severe case of gingivitis; gums separate from the teeth and decay
Dosimeter: Correct Answer A device used to measure an absorbed dose of radiation
Common Vital Signs: Correct Answer Height, temperature, respiration rate, and heart rate
Common Vaccines: Correct Answer Bordetella (kennel cough), Parvovirus, Rabies, Distemper, Lymes
Modes of administering medication/injections: Correct Answer Nasal, Oral, IM, IP, IV, Sub-Q
Intramuscular (IM): Correct Answer In the muscle
Intravenous (IV): Correct Answer In the vein
Intraperitoneal (IP): Correct Answer In the peritoneal area (abdomen)
Subcutaneous (Sub-Q): Correct Answer Under the skin
Nasal Correct Answer In the nose
Oral Correct Answer In the mouth
Common Venipuncture Sites: Correct Answer Cephalic: forearm
Jugular: neck
Femoral/Saphenous: inner thigh
Types of specimen collection: Correct Answer Urine, Fecal, Blood, Venous
Normal Capillary Refill Time: Correct Answer 1-2 Seconds
Types of positioning: Correct Answer Lateral and Dorsal Recumbency
Pulse Oximetry: Correct Answer Tool that measures the oxygen levels in blood during surgery
Dressing Uses: Correct Answer Used to keep the wound or surgical site clean
Gestation of Canine (Dog): Correct Answer 60-63 days
Gestation of Bovine (Cow): Correct Answer 283 days
alcohol, onion, garlic, coffee/tea, human food, raisins, milk
Common cleaning agents in vet. office Correct Answer Bleach, antiseptic, disinfectants, deodorizers, antivirocides, antifungacides
Autoclave: Correct Answer Applying heat and pressure to sterilize
Types of sterilization: Correct Answer Cleaning, sterilizing, disinfecting, and antiseptics
Types of chemicals used to clean: Correct Answer Alcohols, Aldehydes, Chlorine, Iodine, Ammonias
SDS: Correct Answer Safety Data Sheet; Lists use, ingredients, how to store, and all of the chemicals in the clinic
Nosocomial Infection: Correct Answer An infection or disease that is acquired at a hospital
Zoonotic Infection: Correct Answer A disease or infection that can be passed from animals to humans
Examples of zoonotic diseases: Correct Answer Ringworm, Scabies, Rabies, etc.
Clostridial Infection: Correct Answer An infection caused by the Clostridial bacteria; Example: Tetanus
Signs of an animal in distress: Correct Answer Tail tucked between legs, white gums, dehydrated, could be bleeding, respiratory distress, foreign object in airway or body, elevated temperature, broken limb, or coughing/wheezing
Veterinary Dentistry terms to know Correct Answer Parts of the tooth, gingivitis, periodontal disease, tools, scaler, ultrasonic scaler, x-rays, tooth extraction Gingivitis: Correct Answer Gums around teeth are swollen and inflamed
Periodontal Disease: Correct Answer Severe case of gingivitis; gums separate from the teeth and decay
Dosimeter: Correct Answer A device used to measure an absorbed dose of radiation
Common Vital Signs: Correct Answer Height, temperature, respiration rate, and heart rate
Common Vaccines: Correct Answer Bordetella (kennel cough), Parvovirus, Rabies, Distemper, Lymes
Modes of administering medication/injections: Correct Answer Nasal, Oral, IM, IP, IV, Sub-Q
Intramuscular (IM): Correct Answer In the muscle
Intravenous (IV): Correct Answer In the vein
Intraperitoneal (IP): Correct Answer In the peritoneal area (abdomen)
Subcutaneous (Sub-Q): Correct Answer Under the skin
Nasal Correct Answer In the nose
Oral Correct Answer In the mouth
Common Venipuncture Sites: Correct Answer Cephalic: forearm
Jugular: neck
Femoral/Saphenous: inner thigh
Types of specimen collection: Correct Answer Urine, Fecal, Blood, Venous
Normal Capillary Refill Time: Correct Answer 1-2 Seconds
Types of positioning: Correct Answer Lateral and Dorsal Recumbency
Pulse Oximetry: Correct Answer Tool that measures the oxygen levels in blood during surgery
Dressing Uses: Correct Answer Used to keep the wound or surgical site clean
Gestation of Canine (Dog): Correct Answer 60-63 days
Gestation of Bovine (Cow): Correct Answer 283 days
