American Allied Health CVA Exam Study
Guide 100% Accurate!
Veterinary Assistant - ANSWERSHigh School Diploma; animal experience...
Veterinary Technician - ANSWERSHigh School Diploma; 2-year degree (associate's
degree/LVT [Licensed Veterinary Technician] Certification)
Veterinary Technologist - ANSWERSLVT-continue education OR Bachelor's Degree
with Veterinary Experience (Medical Lab Specialist)
Veterinarian: Education - ANSWERS4 years undergrad (Bachelors Degree), 4 years
Vet Med School (Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine)
Staff Injuries - ANSWERSCan include: bites, fall, scratches, exposure to radiation and
zoonotic diseases...back injuries...
Biohazardous Waste - ANSWERSMedical waste that can cause infection; ex: blood,
urine, feces, tissues, needles, scalpel blades
Sharps Container - ANSWERSDispose of needles, scalpel blades that have been used.
OSHA regulations - ANSWERSOccupational Safety and Health Administration;
ensuring that the staff are always using the utmost care while handling animals,
equipment, chemicals, etc
Common cleaning agent used in vet clinics - ANSWERSDiluted bleach, antiseptic,
disinfectants, deodorizers, anti-virocides, anti-bactericides, anti-fungicide
Foods & Plants to be avoided by animals- Foods toxic to animals - ANSWERS-
chocolate
-grapes/raisins
-avocado
-grapes
-coffee/tea
-alcohol
-garlic
-onion
-human food/scraps
-milk
, Priority of Animal Safety - ANSWERSAnimal safety is most important in the vet clinic.
Making sure all procedures, restraints, etc are done with the most humane way
possible.
Autoclaving/chemical sterilization - ANSWERSAutoclaving is done by applying heat and
pressure to sterilize. Chemical sterilization: putting the equipment into chemicals to
sterilize
Types of sanitation: cleaning, sterilizing, disinfecting, antiseptics
Types of chemicals used: alcohols, aldehydes, chlorine, iodine/iodophors, ammonias
Poisonings - ANSWERSBleach, antifreeze, etc
SDS Safety Data Sheet - ANSWERSLists the use ingredients, how to store, etc of ALL
chemicals in vet clinic/other business
Nosocomial infections - ANSWERSInfection/disease acquired at a hospital
Zoonotic infections - ANSWERSDisease/infection passed from animals to humans (ex:
rabies, scabies, ringworm)
Clostridial infections - ANSWERSInfection caused by the clostridia bacteria (ex: tetanus
and botulism)
Signs of Animals in Distress - ANSWERS[Tail between legs, hair standing up] Poor vital
signs, white/pale gums, dehydrated, could be bleeding, respiratory distress-needing
CPR, foreign object in airway or eyeball or body, low temperature, coughing/wheezing,
may have a broken limb
Veterinary Dentistry - ANSWERSParts of the tooth, periodontal disease/gingivitis,
dentistry tools: scaler, ultrasonic scaler, toothbrush, x-ray, removal of teeth if needed
Veterinarian Radiation - ANSWERSX-ray, dosimeter, X-rays normally done to view
bones-but can be done to view any other area (ex: abdomen [air or foreign objects] and
chest)
Complications - ANSWERSExposure to radiation of the technician/veterinarian, poor
view of animal-not be able to diagnose, animal could not cooperate for an x-ray
Metric Conversion - Weight - ANSWERSAlways measured in LBS or KG
Metric Conversion (dosages/conversions) - Measurements - ANSWERSHeight, Temp,
Respiration rate, heart rate, (vital signs)
Metric Conversion (dosages/conversions) - Vaccines - ANSWERSCommon vaccines:
Kennel cough, Parvo, Rabies, Distemper, Lymes; done on a vaccine schedule (refer to
your vaccine chart)
Guide 100% Accurate!
Veterinary Assistant - ANSWERSHigh School Diploma; animal experience...
Veterinary Technician - ANSWERSHigh School Diploma; 2-year degree (associate's
degree/LVT [Licensed Veterinary Technician] Certification)
Veterinary Technologist - ANSWERSLVT-continue education OR Bachelor's Degree
with Veterinary Experience (Medical Lab Specialist)
Veterinarian: Education - ANSWERS4 years undergrad (Bachelors Degree), 4 years
Vet Med School (Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine)
Staff Injuries - ANSWERSCan include: bites, fall, scratches, exposure to radiation and
zoonotic diseases...back injuries...
Biohazardous Waste - ANSWERSMedical waste that can cause infection; ex: blood,
urine, feces, tissues, needles, scalpel blades
Sharps Container - ANSWERSDispose of needles, scalpel blades that have been used.
OSHA regulations - ANSWERSOccupational Safety and Health Administration;
ensuring that the staff are always using the utmost care while handling animals,
equipment, chemicals, etc
Common cleaning agent used in vet clinics - ANSWERSDiluted bleach, antiseptic,
disinfectants, deodorizers, anti-virocides, anti-bactericides, anti-fungicide
Foods & Plants to be avoided by animals- Foods toxic to animals - ANSWERS-
chocolate
-grapes/raisins
-avocado
-grapes
-coffee/tea
-alcohol
-garlic
-onion
-human food/scraps
-milk
, Priority of Animal Safety - ANSWERSAnimal safety is most important in the vet clinic.
Making sure all procedures, restraints, etc are done with the most humane way
possible.
Autoclaving/chemical sterilization - ANSWERSAutoclaving is done by applying heat and
pressure to sterilize. Chemical sterilization: putting the equipment into chemicals to
sterilize
Types of sanitation: cleaning, sterilizing, disinfecting, antiseptics
Types of chemicals used: alcohols, aldehydes, chlorine, iodine/iodophors, ammonias
Poisonings - ANSWERSBleach, antifreeze, etc
SDS Safety Data Sheet - ANSWERSLists the use ingredients, how to store, etc of ALL
chemicals in vet clinic/other business
Nosocomial infections - ANSWERSInfection/disease acquired at a hospital
Zoonotic infections - ANSWERSDisease/infection passed from animals to humans (ex:
rabies, scabies, ringworm)
Clostridial infections - ANSWERSInfection caused by the clostridia bacteria (ex: tetanus
and botulism)
Signs of Animals in Distress - ANSWERS[Tail between legs, hair standing up] Poor vital
signs, white/pale gums, dehydrated, could be bleeding, respiratory distress-needing
CPR, foreign object in airway or eyeball or body, low temperature, coughing/wheezing,
may have a broken limb
Veterinary Dentistry - ANSWERSParts of the tooth, periodontal disease/gingivitis,
dentistry tools: scaler, ultrasonic scaler, toothbrush, x-ray, removal of teeth if needed
Veterinarian Radiation - ANSWERSX-ray, dosimeter, X-rays normally done to view
bones-but can be done to view any other area (ex: abdomen [air or foreign objects] and
chest)
Complications - ANSWERSExposure to radiation of the technician/veterinarian, poor
view of animal-not be able to diagnose, animal could not cooperate for an x-ray
Metric Conversion - Weight - ANSWERSAlways measured in LBS or KG
Metric Conversion (dosages/conversions) - Measurements - ANSWERSHeight, Temp,
Respiration rate, heart rate, (vital signs)
Metric Conversion (dosages/conversions) - Vaccines - ANSWERSCommon vaccines:
Kennel cough, Parvo, Rabies, Distemper, Lymes; done on a vaccine schedule (refer to
your vaccine chart)
