AVA Exam Study UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
How much of the body is made up of free water? - CORRECT ANSWER - 60%
What are the core vaccinations for dogs? - CORRECT ANSWER - distemper
adenovirus
parvo
parainfluenza
rabies
What type of sample is yielded from a tiger top/red top tube? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Serum
The cephalic vein is a branch of what vein? - CORRECT ANSWER - External jugular vein
How much radiation can an occupationally exposed individual over 18 years of age receive over
a year? - CORRECT ANSWER - 5000mrem or 5rem
Which of the following is considered the preferred method to substantiate nutritional adequacy
claims? - CORRECT ANSWER - Feeding trial method
What must be recorded on the treatment sheet after taking a blood pressure? - CORRECT
ANSWER - measurement, site taken, equipment, cuff size used
What are the most common sizes of catheters used for dogs and cats? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 16 gauge, 24 gauge
What does the term ungual refer to? - CORRECT ANSWER - the nail
, An overexposed radiograph will be what? - CORRECT ANSWER - too dark
How often should the needle be changed to maximize asepsis when administering SC fluids from
a multi-dose bag? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Nova
Heartworm is spread by what parasite? - CORRECT ANSWER - mosquitos
What is one of the most important components of bathing a patient? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT ANSWER - honest and
clear communication
What medications, when added to a fluid bag, need to be protected from light at all times? -
CORRECT ANSWER - vitamin B complex/Valium
What does a dark brown stain on a slide mean? - CORRECT ANSWER - low pH ex: dried
blood
What does a bluish grey stain on a slide mean? - CORRECT ANSWER - cold sterilization
solution used outside of manufacturing guidelines
Stool samples should not be older than what? - CORRECT ANSWER - 12-24 hours at
room temperature
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
How much of the body is made up of free water? - CORRECT ANSWER - 60%
What are the core vaccinations for dogs? - CORRECT ANSWER - distemper
adenovirus
parvo
parainfluenza
rabies
What type of sample is yielded from a tiger top/red top tube? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Serum
The cephalic vein is a branch of what vein? - CORRECT ANSWER - External jugular vein
How much radiation can an occupationally exposed individual over 18 years of age receive over
a year? - CORRECT ANSWER - 5000mrem or 5rem
Which of the following is considered the preferred method to substantiate nutritional adequacy
claims? - CORRECT ANSWER - Feeding trial method
What must be recorded on the treatment sheet after taking a blood pressure? - CORRECT
ANSWER - measurement, site taken, equipment, cuff size used
What are the most common sizes of catheters used for dogs and cats? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 16 gauge, 24 gauge
What does the term ungual refer to? - CORRECT ANSWER - the nail
, An overexposed radiograph will be what? - CORRECT ANSWER - too dark
How often should the needle be changed to maximize asepsis when administering SC fluids from
a multi-dose bag? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Nova
Heartworm is spread by what parasite? - CORRECT ANSWER - mosquitos
What is one of the most important components of bathing a patient? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT ANSWER - honest and
clear communication
What medications, when added to a fluid bag, need to be protected from light at all times? -
CORRECT ANSWER - vitamin B complex/Valium
What does a dark brown stain on a slide mean? - CORRECT ANSWER - low pH ex: dried
blood
What does a bluish grey stain on a slide mean? - CORRECT ANSWER - cold sterilization
solution used outside of manufacturing guidelines
Stool samples should not be older than what? - CORRECT ANSWER - 12-24 hours at
room temperature
