AVA Mock Exam Study Questions

AVA Mock Exam Study Questions How much of the body is made up of free water? - 60% What are the core vaccinations for dogs? - distemper adenovirus parvo parainfluenza rabies What type of sample is yielded from a tiger top/red top tube? - Serum The cephalic vein is a branch of what vein? - External jugular vein How much radiation can an occupationally exposed individual over 18 years of age receive over a year? - 5000mrem or 5rem Which of the following is considered the preferred method to substantiate nutritional adequacy claims? - Feeding trial method What must be recorded on the treatment sheet after taking a blood pressure? - measurement, site taken, equipment, cuff size used What are the most common sizes of catheters used for dogs and cats? - 16 gauge, 24 gauge What does the term ungual refer to? - the nail An overexposed radiograph will be what? - too dark How often should the needle be changed to maximize asepsis when administering SC fluids from a multi-dose bag? - before and after every patient Which in-house laboratory analyzer is our point-of-care unit and requires 0.4mL of heparinized whole blood for analysis? - Nova Heartworm is spread by what parasite? - mosquitos What is one of the most important components of bathing a patient? - ensuring the the shampoo has been thoroughly rinsed What can be considered one of the most important criteria in order to ensure owners are happy with the care provided at the veterinary hospital? - honest and clear communication What medications, when added to a fluid bag, need to be protected from light at all times? - vitamin B complex/Valium What does a dark brown stain on a slide mean? - low pH ex: dried blood What does a bluish grey stain on a slide mean? - cold sterilization solution used outside of manufacturing guidelines Stool samples should not be older than what? - 12-24 hours at room temperature What is the normal body temperature range for neonates? - 96oF - 98oF What are some crystalloid fluids? - LRS 0.45% sodium chloride + 2.5% dextrose norm-R When spinning hematocrit tubes in the microcentrifuge the timer should be set to how many minutes? - 3 minutes What percentage of free water is found in the intracellular space? - 40% What is the only sample that should be run through a ProCyte Dx Analyzer or LaserCyte Dx Analyzer? - EDTA- anticoagulated whole blood A patient with a pneumothorax (collapsed lung causing build up of air inside the chest) may show signs of orthopnea (difficulty breathing). - true How often should dogs on IV fluids should be walked? - every 4 hours What does a orange stain on a slide mean? - high pH ex: chlorhexadine What does a bluish black stain on a slide mean? - reverse plating Which forceps would be a good choice for holding fascia? - Allis forceps In which direction is the stream of electrons traveling in the x-ray tube? - cathode to anode Do Mayo-Hegar needle holders have built-in scissors?