Veterinary Medical Applications- CVA
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A break in the continuity of a bone: - ANSWERSFracture
A clear, yellow or orange liquid produced by the liver, concentrated and stored in the
gallbladder and used in the digestive process: - ANSWERSBile
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. - ANSWERSRabies
A plant or animal that lives upon or within another living organism at whose expense it
obtains some advantage: - ANSWERSParasite
A simple sugar, a monosaccharide in certain foodstuffs, especially fruit, and in normal
blood; the major source of energy for many living organisms: - ANSWERSGlucose
A state in which the body loses more water than it takes in, resulting in a decrease in
circulating blood volume and a reduction in tissue fluids: - ANSWERSDehydration
A term referring to an inflammation of the ear: - ANSWERSOtitis
A vessel through which blood passes away from the heart to the various parts of the
body: - ANSWERSPulmonary Artery
An agent used to cause a loss of feeling or sensation: - ANSWERSAnesthetic
An assistant can often aid the veterinarian with the diagnosis of this condition by
observing the animal's feces while cleaning its cage: - ANSWERSTapeworm
An iguana is typically 7-12" long at birth, but in adulthood may reach a length of: -
ANSWERS4-6 feet
An increasingly popular and reasonably priced form of diagnostic imaging that poses a
smaller health risk to users: - ANSWERSUltrasound
An instrument used to obtain an enlarged image of small objects and reveal details of
structure not otherwise distinguishable: - ANSWERSMicroscope
Animals diagnosed or suspected of having a highly contagious disease are typically
confined to the: - ANSWERSIsolation Ward
, Animals with chronic kidney problems should receive a diet that is: - ANSWERSLow in
Protein
Autoclaving equipment is designed to: - ANSWERSSterilize/kill all infectious live forms
Body parts removed during surgery or other treatment should be: - ANSWERSPlace in
biohazard bag & throw away (never freeze body parts; when transporting use cooler
Control of an animal so that it can be examined or treated: - ANSWERSRestraint
Describe the proper technique for lifting a calm but heavy dog: - ANSWERSOne hand
under the neck, one hand under the hip, bend at the knees
Directed toward or situated on the belly surface: - ANSWERSVentral
Directions for submitting a brain for rabies testing: - ANSWERSSpecimens should be
kept cold with cold packs. If ice must be used, please double bag it in sturdy plastic
bags. Also keep current weather conditions in mind when packing the specimen and
provide enough cold packs to keep the specimens cold for at least 48 hours.
The specimens should not be frozen.
Diseases and infections which may be transmitted from animals to humans are known
as: - ANSWERSZoonotic
Either of two organs in the lumbar region that filter the blood, excreting the end-products
of metabolism in the form of urine: - ANSWERSKidney
Excision of the testicles or their destruction by radiation: - ANSWERSCastration
Exposure to harmful x-radiation can occur when: - ANSWERSLeaks in machine scatter
radiation, indirect x-ray beam
Greyhounds dogs belong to the (1)__________ group and are used for
(2)___________. - ANSWERS(1) Sighthound
(2) Racing/Hunting
Hydrotherapy - ANSWERSexternal use of water to clean/treat a disease/injury
If you are dipping for mange, you should - ANSWERSPut the animal into the cage
dripping and allow it to dry on its own
In dealing with clients, the veterinary assistant should always be - ANSWERSpolite,
courteous, friendly, professional
In small animal clinics, the most common bedding material is - ANSWERSnewspaper
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A break in the continuity of a bone: - ANSWERSFracture
A clear, yellow or orange liquid produced by the liver, concentrated and stored in the
gallbladder and used in the digestive process: - ANSWERSBile
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. - ANSWERSRabies
A plant or animal that lives upon or within another living organism at whose expense it
obtains some advantage: - ANSWERSParasite
A simple sugar, a monosaccharide in certain foodstuffs, especially fruit, and in normal
blood; the major source of energy for many living organisms: - ANSWERSGlucose
A state in which the body loses more water than it takes in, resulting in a decrease in
circulating blood volume and a reduction in tissue fluids: - ANSWERSDehydration
A term referring to an inflammation of the ear: - ANSWERSOtitis
A vessel through which blood passes away from the heart to the various parts of the
body: - ANSWERSPulmonary Artery
An agent used to cause a loss of feeling or sensation: - ANSWERSAnesthetic
An assistant can often aid the veterinarian with the diagnosis of this condition by
observing the animal's feces while cleaning its cage: - ANSWERSTapeworm
An iguana is typically 7-12" long at birth, but in adulthood may reach a length of: -
ANSWERS4-6 feet
An increasingly popular and reasonably priced form of diagnostic imaging that poses a
smaller health risk to users: - ANSWERSUltrasound
An instrument used to obtain an enlarged image of small objects and reveal details of
structure not otherwise distinguishable: - ANSWERSMicroscope
Animals diagnosed or suspected of having a highly contagious disease are typically
confined to the: - ANSWERSIsolation Ward
, Animals with chronic kidney problems should receive a diet that is: - ANSWERSLow in
Protein
Autoclaving equipment is designed to: - ANSWERSSterilize/kill all infectious live forms
Body parts removed during surgery or other treatment should be: - ANSWERSPlace in
biohazard bag & throw away (never freeze body parts; when transporting use cooler
Control of an animal so that it can be examined or treated: - ANSWERSRestraint
Describe the proper technique for lifting a calm but heavy dog: - ANSWERSOne hand
under the neck, one hand under the hip, bend at the knees
Directed toward or situated on the belly surface: - ANSWERSVentral
Directions for submitting a brain for rabies testing: - ANSWERSSpecimens should be
kept cold with cold packs. If ice must be used, please double bag it in sturdy plastic
bags. Also keep current weather conditions in mind when packing the specimen and
provide enough cold packs to keep the specimens cold for at least 48 hours.
The specimens should not be frozen.
Diseases and infections which may be transmitted from animals to humans are known
as: - ANSWERSZoonotic
Either of two organs in the lumbar region that filter the blood, excreting the end-products
of metabolism in the form of urine: - ANSWERSKidney
Excision of the testicles or their destruction by radiation: - ANSWERSCastration
Exposure to harmful x-radiation can occur when: - ANSWERSLeaks in machine scatter
radiation, indirect x-ray beam
Greyhounds dogs belong to the (1)__________ group and are used for
(2)___________. - ANSWERS(1) Sighthound
(2) Racing/Hunting
Hydrotherapy - ANSWERSexternal use of water to clean/treat a disease/injury
If you are dipping for mange, you should - ANSWERSPut the animal into the cage
dripping and allow it to dry on its own
In dealing with clients, the veterinary assistant should always be - ANSWERSpolite,
courteous, friendly, professional
In small animal clinics, the most common bedding material is - ANSWERSnewspaper
