AVA Exam Study Questions and
Answers
How much of the body is made up of free water? - Answer-60%
What are the core vaccinations for dogs? - Answer-distemper
adenovirus
parvo
parainfluenza
rabies
What type of sample is yielded from a tiger top/red top tube? - Answer-Serum
The cephalic vein is a branch of what vein? - Answer-External jugular vein
How much radiation can an occupationally exposed individual over 18 years of age receive over a year? -
Answer-5000mrem or 5rem
Which of the following is considered the preferred method to substantiate nutritional adequacy claims?
- Answer-Feeding trial method
, What must be recorded on the treatment sheet after taking a blood pressure? - Answer-measurement,
site taken, equipment, cuff size used
What are the most common sizes of catheters used for dogs and cats? - Answer-16 gauge, 24 gauge
What does the term ungual refer to? - Answer-the nail
An overexposed radiograph will be what? - Answer-too dark
How often should the needle be changed to maximize asepsis when administering SC fluids from a multi-
dose bag? - Answer-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? - Answer-Nova
Heartworm is spread by what parasite? - Answer-mosquitos
What is one of the most important components of bathing a patient? - Answer-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? - Answer-honest and clear communication
What medications, when added to a fluid bag, need to be protected from light at all times? - Answer-
vitamin B complex/Valium
What does a dark brown stain on a slide mean? - Answer-low pH ex: dried blood
Answers
How much of the body is made up of free water? - Answer-60%
What are the core vaccinations for dogs? - Answer-distemper
adenovirus
parvo
parainfluenza
rabies
What type of sample is yielded from a tiger top/red top tube? - Answer-Serum
The cephalic vein is a branch of what vein? - Answer-External jugular vein
How much radiation can an occupationally exposed individual over 18 years of age receive over a year? -
Answer-5000mrem or 5rem
Which of the following is considered the preferred method to substantiate nutritional adequacy claims?
- Answer-Feeding trial method
, What must be recorded on the treatment sheet after taking a blood pressure? - Answer-measurement,
site taken, equipment, cuff size used
What are the most common sizes of catheters used for dogs and cats? - Answer-16 gauge, 24 gauge
What does the term ungual refer to? - Answer-the nail
An overexposed radiograph will be what? - Answer-too dark
How often should the needle be changed to maximize asepsis when administering SC fluids from a multi-
dose bag? - Answer-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? - Answer-Nova
Heartworm is spread by what parasite? - Answer-mosquitos
What is one of the most important components of bathing a patient? - Answer-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? - Answer-honest and clear communication
What medications, when added to a fluid bag, need to be protected from light at all times? - Answer-
vitamin B complex/Valium
What does a dark brown stain on a slide mean? - Answer-low pH ex: dried blood
