CVA EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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What skills and education is required to become a veterinary assistant? -
ANSWERSSkills:
-physical restraint
-lab skills
-patient care
-client relations
Education: Can be trained on the job or attend veterinary assisting classes.
What skills and education is required to become a veterinary technician? -
ANSWERSSkills:
-Assigned a patient by the veterinarian
-must follow all instructions for treatment protocol (medication, nutrition, lab tests, &
exercise)
-Must document all treatments given to the Pt & include any observations
-update clients daily about condition of Pt
Education:
-Graduate of a 2 yr veterinary AVMA
-Must pass the VTNE or State examination
What skills and education is required to become a veterinary technologist? -
ANSWERSSkills:
-work in a position that requires a higher level of education
-may hold teaching positions within technology programs or veterinary schools
Education:
-Graduate of a 4 yr Bachelor of science program in veterinary technology accredited by
the AVMA
-May also hold an associated degree in vet technology along w/ a bachelors degree in
another program (such as business, management, or health science)
What skills and education is required to become a Veterinarian? - ANSWERSSkills:
-Only member of the team allowed to diagnose disease, prescribe treatment & perform
surgery
Education:
-have completed a professional course of study at an accredited college of veterinary
medicine
-Must be licensed in the state where they work
, -Must pass national & state examinations before receiving licensure
-required to complete minimum # of hrs of CE each year in most states
What are some examples of staff injuries in the vet clinic? - ANSWERS-Bites
-Falls
-exposure to radiation
-zoonotic diseases
-back injuries
-injuries from needles, blades
How are staff injures handled in the vet clinic? - ANSWERS-document injuries and how
they happened
-employees should be made to feel safe in their work environments
-the vet practice should make a safety and health plan
What are types of biohazardous waste? - ANSWERSMedical waste that can cause
infection:
-blood
-used needles
-used scalpel blades
-urine
-feces
-tissues
-tissues
What is a sharps container used for? - ANSWERSThe disposal of used needles, IV
catheters, scalpel blades, and microscope slides
What is the priority of animal safety? - ANSWERSAnimal safety is the top priority in the
vet clinic. Making sure all procedures and restraint, etc is done in the most humane way
possible.
What are OSHA regulations in the vet clinic? - ANSWERS-All halogenated agents
should not exceed an exposure limit of 2 parts per million
- ensure that staff are always using the utmost care while handling animals, equipment,
chemicals, etc
What foods and plants should be avoided by animals? - ANSWERS-lily of the valley
-mother-in-law tongue
-azaleas
-chocolate
-grapes
-garlic
-coffee/tea
-human food/scraps
-milk
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What skills and education is required to become a veterinary assistant? -
ANSWERSSkills:
-physical restraint
-lab skills
-patient care
-client relations
Education: Can be trained on the job or attend veterinary assisting classes.
What skills and education is required to become a veterinary technician? -
ANSWERSSkills:
-Assigned a patient by the veterinarian
-must follow all instructions for treatment protocol (medication, nutrition, lab tests, &
exercise)
-Must document all treatments given to the Pt & include any observations
-update clients daily about condition of Pt
Education:
-Graduate of a 2 yr veterinary AVMA
-Must pass the VTNE or State examination
What skills and education is required to become a veterinary technologist? -
ANSWERSSkills:
-work in a position that requires a higher level of education
-may hold teaching positions within technology programs or veterinary schools
Education:
-Graduate of a 4 yr Bachelor of science program in veterinary technology accredited by
the AVMA
-May also hold an associated degree in vet technology along w/ a bachelors degree in
another program (such as business, management, or health science)
What skills and education is required to become a Veterinarian? - ANSWERSSkills:
-Only member of the team allowed to diagnose disease, prescribe treatment & perform
surgery
Education:
-have completed a professional course of study at an accredited college of veterinary
medicine
-Must be licensed in the state where they work
, -Must pass national & state examinations before receiving licensure
-required to complete minimum # of hrs of CE each year in most states
What are some examples of staff injuries in the vet clinic? - ANSWERS-Bites
-Falls
-exposure to radiation
-zoonotic diseases
-back injuries
-injuries from needles, blades
How are staff injures handled in the vet clinic? - ANSWERS-document injuries and how
they happened
-employees should be made to feel safe in their work environments
-the vet practice should make a safety and health plan
What are types of biohazardous waste? - ANSWERSMedical waste that can cause
infection:
-blood
-used needles
-used scalpel blades
-urine
-feces
-tissues
-tissues
What is a sharps container used for? - ANSWERSThe disposal of used needles, IV
catheters, scalpel blades, and microscope slides
What is the priority of animal safety? - ANSWERSAnimal safety is the top priority in the
vet clinic. Making sure all procedures and restraint, etc is done in the most humane way
possible.
What are OSHA regulations in the vet clinic? - ANSWERS-All halogenated agents
should not exceed an exposure limit of 2 parts per million
- ensure that staff are always using the utmost care while handling animals, equipment,
chemicals, etc
What foods and plants should be avoided by animals? - ANSWERS-lily of the valley
-mother-in-law tongue
-azaleas
-chocolate
-grapes
-garlic
-coffee/tea
-human food/scraps
-milk
